Dr. Nicole Pergolotti

Dr. Nicole Pergolotti

Physical Therapist
PT, DPT

Nicole is a Milford, Connecticut native who earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Sacred Heart University. With a lifelong passion for athletics, she was a competitive gymnast and avid skier before continuing her athletic career as a Division I diver at Sacred Heart.

Nicole’s interest in physical therapy began in high school while undergoing rehabilitation for ACL injuries, an experience that inspired her to pursue a career helping others recover and return to the activities they love. She began her professional journey as a Physical Therapy Aide at Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital and has since built her career on a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and personal understanding of injury and recovery.

Nicole has experience working with the geriatric population in multiple settings, including outpatient, STR/SNF, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), and hospitals.

“When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.”

Nicole wants to help others recover from and manage issues related to orthopedic and neurological conditions such as improving mobility and balance to reduce fall risk and improve quality of life. She specialize in rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist, DPT.

Nicole enjoys treating Orthopedic & neurological conditions including Low back pain, Joint pain – Hip, knee, ankle/foot, Joint replacements, Balance, Vertigo, Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

The core values that drive my life include compassion and caring for people to help them live a healthy and strong life through movement and exercise as well as providing excellence of services through evidence based practice and team collaboration.

When asked about working in YouTherapy Wellness & Physical Rehab Nicole said “I enjoy the engaging and supportive work environment as well as the 1-on-1 Therapist to Patient treatment.”

Dr. Nicole’s favorites:

  • Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Book/ Movie)
  • Huberman Lab (Podcast)
  • Stranger Things, Below Deck, The Office (TV Shows)

When not working , Nicole enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, fishing, foraging, paddle boarding/ kayaking, yoga, going to the gym, cooking and tending to plants.