Nicole Russo, PT, DPT

NJ PT License # 40QA01599400

Nicole Russo has been a physical therapist at Excel Physical Therapy’s Waldwick office for over ten years. Nicole graduated magna cum laude from Quinnipiac University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies. While at QU, Nicole participated in co-ed intramural basketball (3v3, 5v5) and volleyball. Prior to college, Nicole was a three-sport varsity athlete in basketball, lacrosse, and tennis. 

When Nicole was 16, she experienced a sports-related injury, including tibial stress fractures. Her PT experience was so positive that she couldn’t imagine choosing any other career for herself. Still to this day, she is grateful for pursuing a rewarding profession, which allows her to help others get back to the ‘best versions’ of themselves.

Although Nicole enjoys treating just about any type of injury, she enjoys working with young patients following knee surgeries, as well as both surgical and non-surgical shoulder and ankle injuries. Her own unique experience in outpatient physical therapy at a young age has helped her to better understand and find successful outcomes in treating similar patients on an individual basis. She takes pride in working collaboratively as a team and construction sport-specific activities that are meaningful, challenging, and FUN for all of her patients whenever possible.

Although she’s currently beyond her prime in athletic years, Nicole still remains passionate about fitness and exercise creativity in its many forms. She is a dedicated & proud member of the ‘Kira Stoked-Squad’ and still enjoys recreational challenges including outdoor running, pickleball, and tennis. She and her husband have even dabbled in ballroom dance lessons. Outside of exercising, you can find Nicole in her element anywhere a beach meets the ocean, and she has never missed a yearly trip to the Sunshine State; she also spends every summer weekend (and the extension of ‘local summers’) in Lavallette, NJ, with her husband & family. In her leisurely down time, Nicole’s likely to be found locked into a Bravo series or searching for Rob Gronkowski.