Michelle Minnocci, PT

Michelle brings over 24 years of experience in physical therapy to High Quality Home Therapy, having built an extraordinary career within the Yale New Haven Health System. Throughout her time there she served in progressively senior roles, including Assistant Manager overseeing three rehabilitation locations, Clinical Supervisor for the Oncology and Medical/Surgical service lines, and Level II Physical Therapist, contributing to both clinical excellence and departmental growth through personal example and strong leadership.

Michelle earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont in 2000, building the foundation for a career defined by clinical skill, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Her clinical experience spans oncology, medical and surgical care, orthopedics, pediatrics, and home health, having worked across multiple hospital systems including Yale New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, New England Home Care, and Haven Health Center. She has led major departmental initiatives, including a hospital wide clinical redesign project that improved patient discharge efficiency, and played a key role in developing the Post COVID Recovery Program and its accompanying exercise protocols.

Michelle has also dedicated much of her career to education and mentorship, serving as a Site Coordinator of Clinical Education, training clinical instructors, and mentoring countless physical therapy students and new team members throughout her career. She holds credentials as a Credentialed Clinical Instructor and is CPR certified, and remains an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association's Oncology and Acute Care sections.

Michelle's ability to lead through some of healthcare's most challenging moments, including guiding her team through the COVID-19 pandemic, speaks to her steady, compassionate leadership style. She is proud to bring her wealth of experience, mentorship, and heart to the HQHT team.