Caption: Daniel Santioni, Director of Pediatric Services at Probility Physical Therapy

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (July 10, 2018) – Probility Physical Therapy, a member of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, announced the launch of a comprehensive new pediatric physical therapy program for infants, children and adolescents.  To help develop and lead the program, Probility has hired Daniel Santioni as its Director of Pediatric Services.  Sanrioni is a physical therapist with more than 30 years' experience, with 20 of those years spent treating pediatric patients.

"This is a big step towards our strategic vision of being a physical therapy provider capable of treating the entire family," said Patrick Hoban, president of Probility Physical Therapy. "We are excited to bring this comprehensive pediatric program to Washtenaw County and look forward to helping restore and enhance development for children in our community."

The new pediatric physical therapy program offers a full continuum of physical therapy needs with a concentration on the following: 

• Cerebral Palsy – Early Detection and Treatment
• Child Passenger Safety
• Clubfoot Taping and Casting
• Gross Motor Delay
• Myelomeningocele/Spina Bifida
• Newborn Rehabilitation – General Movement Assessment
• Neurological Conditions and Syndromes
• Pediatric Orthotic Recommendations
• Post-surgical – General, Orthopedic and Neuromuscular
• Scoliosis
• Serial Casting for Joint Contractures
• Toe Walking
• Torticollis

Santioni, who holds a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy and psychology from Wayne State University, joins Probility from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Pediatric Rehabilitation Center at the University of Michigan (UM). In his role at UM, he treated pediatric patients with a full continuum of physical therapy needs.  Santioni earned an Advance Certification in General Movement Assessment, a neurological evaluation that enables him to quickly identify infants at risk for neurological impairment, thus providing early and appropriate intervention.

"Daniel's passion for treating and helping pediatric patients and their families is one of the reasons he was hired to join Probility," said Hoban. "What a wonderful resource this program will be, not only for our current patients, but the entire region."

Patients of the new pediatric program will be evaluated and treated at Probility Physical Therapy, located at 2058 S. State Street in Ann Arbor, Mich., with appointments being scheduled immediately. To schedule an appointment, please call 734-913-0300.     

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Probility Physical Therapy

Probility Physical Therapy provides physical and occupational therapy services as a wholly owned subsidiary of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. Probility serves the residents of Washtenaw, Livingston and Lenawee counties with 13 clinics throughout the region.  Seven clinics are located in the Ann Arbor area including State Street, Clark Road, Westgate, WestArbor, Plymouth Road and Domino's Farms, as well as clinics in Canton, Brighton, Howell, Saline and the Village of Clinton. Probility employs 170 people, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers and other support staff.

The physical therapy aspect of Probility is known for its focus on manual therapy – a specialized, advanced form of physical therapy – and a number of Probility therapists are nationally recognized in this treatment practice. Probility believes in being an integral part of the communities in which it serves and contributes $35,000 - $50,000 annually to local charities and sponsorships of local community groups.

For more information on Probility Physical Therapy, please visit our website at www.probilitypt.com.

About Saint Joseph Mercy Health System

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) is a health care organization serving six counties in southeast Michigan including Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne. It includes 537-bed St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, 443-bed St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in Pontiac, 304-bed St. Mary Mercy Livonia, 136-bed St. Joseph Mercy Livingston in Howell, and 133-bed St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Combined, the five hospitals are licensed for 1,697 beds, have six outpatient health centers, four urgent care facilities, more than 25 specialty centers; employ more than 14,000 individuals and have a medical staff of nearly 3,200 physicians.   SJMHS has annual operating revenues of about $1.9 billion and returns about $133 million to its communities annually through charity care and community benefit programs.

SJMHS is a member of Trinity Health, the second largest Catholic health care system in the country. Based in Livonia, Mich., Trinity Health operates in 21 states, employs about 89,000 people, has annual operating revenues of about $13.6 billion and assets of about $19.3 billion. Additionally, the new organization returns almost $900 million to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information on health services offered at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, please visit www.stjoeshealth.org.