Ellen Spicuzza, APRN, ONS

Ellen Spicuzza, APRN, ONS, is an accomplished Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specializing in sport and soft tissue injuries. With over 27 years of experience in the medical field, she has dedicated her career to helping patients recover from acute and chronic injuries, addressing body imbalances, and enhancing overall physical function. Ellen applies a wide range of evidence-based techniques, including Deep Friction Massage (DFM), to improve tissue regeneration, expedite post-operative healing, and deliver measurable outcomes for her patients.

In addition to her clinical practice, Ellen is the founder of Mind/Body Connection LLC and SoleImpact INC., where she teaches innovative treatment protocols and designs patented shock-absorbing footwear. Through these ventures, she bridges the gap between physical therapy and surgery, providing practical solutions that prevent injuries and promote rehabilitation. Her work combines hands-on patient care with research-driven approaches, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field of sports medicine and injury management.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ellen is an avid reader of medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, American Orthopedic Journal, and Sports Medicine Journals, and enjoys outdoor activities such as boating, water skiing, hiking, and golf. She actively supports charitable causes, including women’s and children’s shelters, sickle cell initiatives, and regenerative medicine programs. Ellen attributes her success to the guidance of powerful mentors and her passion for her work, continuously striving to make a meaningful impact in the lives of her patients and the broader healthcare community.

• Harvard Division of Continuing Education – Professional & Executive Development, Sports and Exercise
• New England Baptist Bone & Joint Institute – Anatomy of Injury, Efficient Practitioner Learning Series
• Harvard Medical School – Continuing Education in Alternative Medicine with Implications for Clinical Practice
• Massachusetts Bay Community College – Registered Nurse
• UMass Boston – Nursing Science
• Bridgewater State University – Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Exercise Physiology
• University of Massachusetts Amherst – Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Oncology Nurse Specialist

• Orthopedic Association
• Sports Academy
• Esthetic Institution
• PLD
• PMDF
• Oncology Nursing Society
• American Nurses Association