Dott. Elisa Petrolli
Manual therapy
Sports physiotherapy
For Elisa, placing the person at the center of care is essential — addressing every aspect that defines them: body, mind, and the bio-psycho-social context they live in.
Her goal is to provide patients with the tools and knowledge they need to become the main actors in their rehabilitation journey, taking responsibility for their own well-being.
Thanks to her studies in manual therapy and music therapy, Elisa has gained experience across different fields of rehabilitation — from sports and orthopedics to neurology and geriatrics.
Since childhood, she has practiced sports at a competitive level, which led her to discover and develop a passion for the world of rehabilitation. This experience helped her understand the importance of therapeutic exercise, specific and personalized functional training, and the proper management of workload.
After a serious accident that forced her to spend months in hospital, undergo multiple surgeries, and face a long rehabilitation process, Elisa developed a profound sensitivity toward trauma management. Having personally experienced the challenges patients face on their road to recovery, she understands what it takes to return to performing as well as — or even better than — before.
Experience and Specializations
- Mastering Running Injury Management (Bolzano 2025)
- Force plates in rehabilitation (Verona 2025)
- Assessment of return to running after ACL reconstruction (case study) (2025)
- Proprioceptive training and neuromotor control – Practical applications (2024)
- Diploma in Music Therapy, CESFOR Bolzano (2018–2022)
- Understanding pain to treat it: The physiotherapist’s perspective (2020)
- Kinematics and movement dysfunctions in running: Clinical assessment and effective treatment (2020)
- Training in manual osteopathic therapy at Nuova Scuola Osteopatia Treviso (2012–2018)
- Music therapy in neurodegenerative diseases – Rhythmic stimulation in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s rehabilitation (Milan 2018)
- The role of nutrition in inflammatory processes and nutrition in athletes (2015–2016)
- Sports physiotherapy (Coverciano, Florence 2012)
- Diploma in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Accademia Dr. Vodder (2010)
- Degree in Physiotherapy, University of Ferrara, Bolzano Campus, Scuola Provinciale Superiore di Sanità “Claudiana” (2010)
Work Experience
- SAF Laives – Gentle gymnastics and postural course (2024–present)
- Studio Humanology Laives (2024–2025)
- Nursing home Laives (2023–2025)
- Centro Socio Sanitario Stiftung St. Elisabeth, Jesuheim (2015–2023)
- Salus Ortopedia Dr. Gorreri Robert (2017)
- Private physiotherapy practice (2011–2016)
- Nursing home St. Josef Tesimo (2011–2015)
- Italian Floorball Federation – Physiotherapist of the men’s national team (2013–2014)
- Dolomiti Superbike – Physiotherapy support during races (2013–2014)
- Italian Winter Sports Federation – Physiotherapist of the Nordic Combined national team (2011–2013)
- SSV Bozen Handball – Physiotherapy support during a championship match (Conversano 2011)
- Massagepraxis Vedani Jr. (2011)

