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About Moving With HOPE

Moving With HOPE is a nonprofit rehab center helping people regain strength, mobility, and independence after serious injury, illness, or health events. We specialize in treating stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and other neurological conditions with advanced, accessible care for long-term recovery.

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Serving Fairfield and New Haven Counties, we provide personalized neurorehabilitation in a supportive, state-of-the-art setting.

Founded in 2010, we have locations in Shelton and North Haven, offering advanced therapies, clinical exercise science, and adaptive wellness programs for lasting recovery.

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Our Team

Thatcher 'Tad' Duni, MA, ILST
Co-Founder & Clinical Director
Joanne Duni, PT
Co-Founder & Senior Physical Therapist
Michele Tarantino, OTD, CLTV, MPH, CBIS
Consulting Occupational Therapist
Claudia Davis, CRT, ILST
Recovery Specialist
Joe Franco, CRT, ILST
Certified ReAbility Trainer
Sean Horwath, CRT, ILST
Certified ReAbility Trainer
Craig Duni, MS, ILST
Biomechanical Engineer
Chris Duni, BS, ILST
Grant Writer
Paul Stefano, AS, ILST
Administrator/ILST

Our Values

Our core values help us make decisions, always with our clients at the front and center.

Community

We believe in what’s best for people and families.

Research

We believe in science and best practices to improve health.

Innovation

We believe in using new ideas and tools to solve problems.

Hope

We believe tomorrow will be a better day.

Board of Directors

Pictured: Moving With HOPE’s board alongside local leaders and elected officials at the grand opening of our North Haven site, Summer 2024.

- Front Row (L to R): Everett Mosher (Board Treasurer), Todd Johnson (Board Chair), Nakeitha Rose (Board Member)

- Back Row (L to R): Joanne Duni, PT (Co-Founder), Renee H. Miller (Executive Director, Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (Guest), Tad Duni (Co-Founder), State Representative Dave Yaccarino (Guest, North Haven), Sharon Bruno (Emeritus Board Member)

- Not Pictured: John Sigworth (Board Member)

Our Board of Directors provides leadership, guidance, and support to further Moving With HOPE’s mission—helping individuals regain mobility and independence through evidence-based rehabilitation.

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