For over 10 years, the New Canaan YMCA and Stamford Health have partnered to provide the community with an on-site wellness nurse coordinator, doctor referrals, blood pressure screenings, expert health lectures, and on-site physical therapy.
HSS Sports Rehab Provided by Stamford Health
We are proud to partner with Stamford Health and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) to provide physical therapy to New Canaan YMCA members here at the Y!
Located on the lower level, physical therapy services are provided by HSS/Stamford Hospital licensed physical therapists for most orthopedic rehabilitation needs. Appointments are available Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, and Fridays from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
At other times, members can access outpatient rehabilitation services at Stamford Health’s Tully Health Center located at 32 Strawberry Hill Court in Stamford. Other services offered at the Tully location include occupational and speech therapy. Services require a referral from your doctor, and most major commercial and government insurance is accepted.
Doctor referrals can be faxed to 203-276-8596. Stamford Health will bill your insurance company directly and assist you in verifying your coverage and benefits. For additional information, call 203-276-8597.
Melisa Pelikan is our on-site, registered Wellness Nurse Coordinator from Stamford Health. Melisa joined our Y with 30 years of experience in treating people in both inpatient and outpatient settings, community outreach and education, clinical research, and patient advocacy. She spent much of her time working with people in neuroscience and related specialties while also spending time in urology and infectious disease practices. Given her career-long interest in neuroscience and the chronic nature of many of the disease processes, she developed an interest in sustainable health and wellness habits for co-existing and thriving with alterations in health. Melisa supports practical, person-centered suggestions for success in seeking and maintaining health, and she recognizes and values an informed approach.
Melisa offers drop-in office hours at the Y for members to stop by and chat, ask a question, or get a referral. She also hosts health lectures and events throughout the year. Melisa is typically onsite here at the New Canaan YMCA on Mondays and Fridays, with a variable day in the middle of the week. She has open office hours on Fridays from 9am to 11am, and is accessible by email at [email protected] to schedule a time that works for you.
Stamford Health Lecture Series
Our Wellness Nurse Coordinator, Melisa Pelikan, hosts health lectures and events featuring the expert insight of Stamford Health physicians throughout the year. Each lecture surrounds specific health topics to educate and provide important health resources for the community.
