Want to Book a Physical Therapy Appointment?
Call +1 (716) 566-7800
KennedyInstitute@daemen.edu
To book an appointment with
Thomas Danat Jr., PT, DPT, NCS, Physical Therapist & Clinical Director of Kennedy Institute
Dr. Cora Emery, Physical Therapist
Services
The Kennedy Institute is an outpatient physical therapy clinic and does not offer in-patient rehabilitation.
The Kennedy Institute has multiple devices that offer body weight support, robotic assisted gait training, and functional electrical stimulation. Please view our patients page and our equipment page for more information.
Neurological, orthopedic, and chronic conditions can all benefit from the Kennedy Institute equipment and the clinicians with specialized training. A list of conditions and equipment suggestions for each diagnosis can be found on the patient page.
The Kennedy Institute has multiple devices that support a patient's body weight during standing, transfers, walking, and functional activities. The machines can take the place of additional therapists needed to support someone's body weight during therapy. This allows safer rehabilitation, more time spent performing exercise, and more challenging exercises to be performed. Check out our equipment list for more information on the types of devices available. (link to equipment page)
Functional electrical stimulation or FES is electric current applied directly to muscle groups to improve muscle firing during certain tasks. The Kennedy Institute has 4 devices that apply electrical stimulation for activities such as cycling, walking, and movements performed on a daily basis such as reaching, writing, and grooming tasks. Check out our equipment list for more information of the types of FES devices available (link to equipment page)
Yes! The Kennedy Institute has devices with pediatric sizing and settings to accommodate as many shapes and sizes as possible. The equipment is also ideal for geriatric patients as it emphasizes safety and customization of the therapy experience.
The Kennedy Institute has self-pay rates and is working diligently to raise funding for a “Mobility Fund” to subsidize treatment for those with financial hardships.
The Buffalo Metro buses 6 and 22 have stops along Walden Avenue near Villa Maria College, and bus 22 stops at Villa Maria College. If public transportation does not meet your mobility needs, some insurances may arrange and/or pay for transportation, please call our collaborating clinic Buffalo Rehab Group at 716-458-1990 to see if your insurance allows the Kennedy Institute team to set up transportation for you.
Scheduling
You may call +1 (716) 566-7800 to reach the Kennedy Institute Clinical Director, or you can schedule an appointment with our collaborators at Buffalo Rehab Group at +1 (716) 458-1990 and ask to see Dr. Tom Danat at the Kennedy Institute.
Location
21 Persia St, Buffalo NY 14211. We are located inside the Villa Maria Athletic Center.
Insurance
The Kennedy Institute takes most commercial insurances and some managed medicaid plans. To confirm coverage, it is best to call Buffalo Rehab Groups Patient Service Center at 716-458-1990 and discuss your plan with their representatives. If your insurance is not accepted, there are self-pay rates and other options available.
Yes! The Kennedy Institute has self-pay rates available. The Kennedy Institute is also working to raise funding for a “Mobility Fund” to subsidize treatment for those with financial hardships.
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