11/03/2025
Thank you, State Representative Paul Donato (Medford, MA), for taking the time to meet with a group of physical therapists and students during PT Day on the Hill on Thursday, October 30th!
Pictured here are:
➡️ Jane Baldwin – a proud constituent of Rep. Donato for 32 years
➡️ Shaina Gedeon, UMass Lowell DPT
➡️ Representative Paul Donato
➡️ Michaela Correale, UMass Lowell DPT
➡️ Julia Hill, UMass Lowell DPT
➡️ Maegen Brady DeLeo, Physical Therapist and Medford resident
Our discussion covered several important topics, including:
💬 The importance of pelvic floor physical therapy for the people of Massachusetts—addressing health concerns ranging from post-pregnancy recovery to prostate cancer care and more.
💬 The value of dry needling as a safe, evidence-based, non-pharmacological pain management strategy—and our opposition to H.2415, which would unnecessarily restrict patient access to this care
💬 The benefits of the PT Licensure Compact (H.2490)—which would allow licensed PTs in compact states to practice across state lines, expanding access to care, improving provider mobility, and helping address the PT workforce shortage in Massachusetts, all while maintaining state regulatory authority.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to discuss these important issues and for Representative Donato’s ongoing support of his constituents in Medford.