Dr. Katie Tarquinio, PT, DPT

10/01/2025

Happy Physical Therapy Month!

I was recently talking about the power and impact of what PT is/does for patients and the providers.

😊 It reminded me of this Robinson rockstar story from 2022-

“After Andrea Ingram had surgery on her right side due to an aneurysm rupture, she needed therapy to help build her strength back up.

Andrea began physical therapy at our Robinson center in Mckees Rock, PA. She enjoys fishing, crocheting and crafts, but after surgery, lost her stability and could no longer enjoy such activities. She felt tired, had low energy and needed a cane to walk because of poor balance.

During physical therapy, Andrea worked with our Katie Tarquinio, physical therapist and center manager, for approximately six months. As therapy progressed, Andrea began noticing a big difference in her life – she was starting to feel happy again.

“I remember being so happy that I could walk and not wander to my left,” said Andrea. “I also remember being so happy that I rode the bike for two miles. After a couple of weeks, I noticed improvement every time I left an appointment and remember feeling really good that I no longer needed a cane to walk.”

After months of therapy, Andrea has reached her goals of being stable on her feet and regaining strength. She doesn’t get as tired as quickly and even started to go fishing again.

“Katie was amazing,” said Andrea. “She kept me going with encouragement and praise. The whole staff was truly friendly, kind and celebrated when I would reach a new milestone. I would not be where I am today if not for NovaCare.”

09/30/2025

09/07/2025

2025! Annual reminder how to fit and wear those backpacks 😊

08/29/2025

Happy PSS month to Linda! Thankful for all she does and also for all the other PSS, especially in our market :)

08/27/2025

Check out this upcoming event!

Sara will be covering a great topic for athletes who want to improve in overall strength and power, learning to look beyond those quads and hams!

We're always thankful to our partners, especially Rehabilitation for keeping us healthy, and our incredible friends and volunteers from

So imagine how excited we are that we all get to hang out together for a Sept 14th joint event!

We hope we'll see you there:

08/15/2025

We realized something a while ago, if you cannot stop laughing on someone’s last day, you’ll get through it just a little easier than being sad about it.

So we had a crazy hair day to celebrate Ashley and Gabi’s last day with us today!

Wish them luck- as Ashley heads to her final clinical rotation and will then take her PT board exam. And as Gabi begins her Occupational Therapy graduate school program.

It’s been a pleasure to have you both in clinic!

I just have to note how above and beyond our patients have gone to show their appreciation for these girls too!

08/07/2025

Missing your workout on a family day? Here are some ideas how to fit it all in:

1. Walk/run loops with your kids as they walk/run/scooter/bike etc.
2. Use the equipment around you! Try a swing/slide/step/ bench for a support surface to work on.
3. Play a game! Something as simple as tag or wiffleball.
4. Go creek walking or on a scavenger hunt to get those steps in (uneven ground is a good challenge to other muscle groups.)

As always, check with your provider before you start an activity you have not performed in the past.

07/31/2025

**job opportunity!

07/29/2025

Who else is going to the prettiest race in town🙋🏼‍♀️

Now collecting school supplies through 8/13/25
GCXC Racing Pittsburgh

07/17/2025

📌 if you’re a runner or athlete, you need to save this info

Sometimes things happen and you just aren’t sure what to do next (if anything) 🏃‍♀️ ⚽️ 🏀

Reach out to us on the email hotline and we will be sure to get you in the right direction!