Meet Our Staff
Elizabeth Canoni PT, MS, DPT
Elizabeth Canoni PT, MS, DPT is the founder of CORE Physical Therapy. She received her Bachelor's in physical therapy from Northeastern University, Boston in 1997. Dr. Canoni continued her training receiving her advanced Master's with an orthopedic focus from Northeastern University in 1998 and her Doctorate from Rocky Mountain University, Utah in 2004. She has over 10 years experience building an integrative practice that helps her patients to reach their therapy goals.
Dr. Canoni has extensive knowledge and experience in manual treatment with a focus on joint mobilization, manual stretching, trigger point therapy and myofascial release. Dr. Canoni's goal is to provide compassionate, one-on-one treatment to create an individualized treatment program for each patient. She believes in treating the whole person and is comprehensive in her evaluation of your problem. She has advanced training in the treatment of the spine and pelvic floor and specializes in treatment of the shoulder, neck, back, hips, feet and pelvis including treatment for dyspareunia/pelvic pain and incontinence.
Dr. Canoni has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1996 and is a member of the orthopedic and women's health sections. She is also a member of the International Pelvic Pain Society and the National Arthritis Foundation.
When Dr. Canoni is not in the office treating patients, she enjoys cooking, swimming, cross country skiing and spending time with her family and friends.
Jolita Jonenaite PTA
Jolita is a graduate of North Shore Community College of 2005. Since her graduation, she has developed an expertise that includes general orthopedics, manual/hands on therapy and individualized exercise prescription. Jolita enjoys helping people reach their goals of pain-free return to function. She was born and raised in Lithuania and is fluent in English, Russian and Lithuanian. Jolita moved to the US in 1998. When she is not treating in our clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and twin girls.
Franchesa Rodriquez, MA - Office Manager
Franchesa Rodriquez, MA is the Office Manager at C.O.R.E. Physical Therapy. In addition to her outgoing personality greeting you at the front desk, she works behind the scenes on all aspects of C.O.R.E. She works with patients on insurance benefits, referral coordination and billing. Franchesa has a fantastic attitude and is sincere in her caring for our patients and helping them get the PT they need.
She is a native New Yorker but don't hold that against her (Go Red Sox!). She was raised in Fall River and now is a north shore resident. Franchesa went to Durfee High School in Fall River. There, she took college courses and decided on the medical field. She attended the Salter School and graduated with a medical assisting degree. She is a certified medical assistant. We are so glad to have her on our team (and you will be too).
