Excelsia Injury Care

Last week, Senior VP of People & Culture Veronica Murphy and Operational leader Renee Hutchinson represented Excelsia at the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Business Awards, where we were proud to be recognized as a CareFirst Healthy Business.

At Excelsia, we believe that a healthy workplace culture is essential to supporting our employees, patients, and communities. From promoting wellness and work-life balance to fostering an environment where our team can thrive, we're committed to making employee health and well-being a priority every day.

We're honored to be recognized for these efforts and grateful to our teams who help make Excelsia a great place to work.

During National Safety Month, it's important to recognize that many workplace injuries can be reduced through proper training, hazard awareness, ergonomic practices, and a strong culture of safety. While every industry faces unique risks, some of the most frequently reported workplace injuries include:

✔️ Slips, trips, and falls
✔️ Overexertion injuries from lifting, pushing, or pulling
✔️ Repetitive stress injuries caused by repeated motions over time
✔️ Strains and sprains affecting muscles, ligaments, and joints
✔️ Vehicle-related incidents involving company vehicles or equipment

When injuries do occur, access to the right care is critical. Our rehabilitation programs are designed to help injured workers recover safely, restore function, and build the strength and endurance needed to return to work. Through individualized treatment plans and work-focused rehabilitation, we help patients regain confidence and get back to their daily responsibilities as safely and efficiently as possible.

Learn about work safety best practices: https://bit.ly/49CRmBh

Excelsia is proud to introduce Physical Therapy services in our St. Louis market — expanding our continuum of care to better support patient recovery and overall well-being.

We are also excited to welcome our newest provider: David L. Meers, PT. With over 30 years of serving the greater St. Louis area, David Meers brings extensive expertise and a patient-focused approach to physical therapy and rehabilitation. We’re excited to welcome him to the team and the experience he brings to our growing physical therapy services.

Schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/3E32Ctv

As of today, we're excited to announce that our Patterson Ave. office has officially moved to its new home in Pikesville, MD!

Conveniently located in the East building of the Commerce Center business park, this brand-new location is fully equipped to continue providing exceptional patient care to the Pikesville community and surrounding areas.

This move reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a modern and comfortable environment. We look forward to welcoming both new and existing patients to our new office!

Learn more about Excelsia's Pikesville office: www.excelsiainjurycare.com/location/pikesville/

Introducing Dr. Jeffrey Citara to our team!

With extensive experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Citara provides personalized care focused on relieving pain, restoring function, and diagnosing nerve and muscle conditions through electrodiagnostic studies. He offers non-operative spine treatment, fluoroscopy joint injections, and osteopathic manipulation techniques.

We are proud to welcome him to the Excelsia team in our Pennsylvania regions, where he’ll be seeing patients out of our Lancaster, Reading, Harrisburg, Horsham, Levittown, and York office locations.

Schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/3E32Ctv

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This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten. As we spend time with family and loved ones, we pause to reflect on those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy today.

We’re excited to share that our Patterson Avenue office is relocating to a new location at 1777 Reisterstown Road, Suite 130, Pikesville, MD 21208, conveniently located just off the 695 Beltway. While our address is changing, our commitment to exceptional care remains the same.

You’ll continue to see the same trusted team in a new space thoughtfully designed with our patients in mind. We’re proud to expand our presence in the Pikesville community and look forward to welcoming both new and returning patients.

We had an incredible time celebrating our Greater Baltimore Center of the Year award winners and recognizing the outstanding individuals and teams who continue to make an impact every day. The evening was filled with celebration, appreciation, inspiring moments, and well-deserved recognition for all of the hard work and dedication shown throughout the year.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the event so memorable, and congratulations again to all of this year’s winners!

See more pictures from the event on our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.971250232481977&type=3

Spinal cord injuries can impact nearly every aspect of a person’s daily life, making specialized care and rehabilitation essential throughout the recovery journey. From improving mobility and strength to supporting long-term function and independence, every step of progress matters.

Let’s continue to raise awareness for spinal cord injury recovery and the importance of accessible, specialized rehabilitation services. Supporting patients through compassionate care, education, and ongoing treatment can make a meaningful difference in helping individuals regain confidence, function, and quality of life.

Read more about common back injuries and how we evaluate and treat them at Excelsia: bit.ly/48YzvV4