Pinky Magbanua

Pinky Magbanua, whose full name is Russalette Magbanua, is the Clinical Director at ProTherapy Rehabilitation.13 She is an experienced Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist, specializing in Hand and Upper Extremity trauma and disorders.1

Professional Background

Pinky started her career as an Occupational Therapist in 1996 and has since gained extensive experience in various practice settings, including hospital inpatient/outpatient care and private practice.1 She holds several professional certifications, including:

• MPS (Master of Professional Studies)
• OTR/L (Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed)
• CHT (Certified Hand Therapist)
• CKTP (Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner)13

Academic Contributions

Pinky has contributed to the academic field as well. She served as an adjunct faculty member at:

• Dominican College (2008-2015)
• York College (2010-2015)

During her time as an educator, she taught courses such as Kinesiology, Anatomy of the upper extremity, Advanced Practice in OT, and Orthotics.1

Current Role

At ProTherapy Rehabilitation, Pinky serves as the managing partner and clinical director.1 The facility specializes in hand therapy, custom splinting, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy.2

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Pinky enjoys various physical activities such as swimming, rock climbing, running, and kayaking. She is also described as an avid "tinkerer" with a passion for creating or modifying devices to improve patients' quality of life.1

Pinky is known for her energetic, dynamic, and compassionate approach to patient care, always prioritizing her patients' needs.1 Her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username pinky-magbanua-3310984.3