Deanna graduated from Penn State University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Athletic Training Concentration. From there she went on to become a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at the University of Tennessee while completing her Master’s Degree in Sport Management. After her time at UT, Deanna worked as an athletic trainer for 5 years before deciding to pursue physical therapy school. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of Pittsburgh in 2018.

With her combined athletic training and physical therapy experience, Dr. Palatucci has over a decade of helping athletes and active individuals. She has Division 1, professional sport and international sport experience along with 8 years of clinical orthopedic and sports medicine experience. She opens Alchemy after working in high volume orthopedic clinics and getting frustrated with the health care system placing restrictions and keeping patients from getting the care they deserve. She is passionate about returning her patients to the activities they love from playing with grandchildren to competing for a world championship. With her thorough evaluations, corrective exercise prescription and extensive manual therapy skills, she is well equipped to address your needs. If you are passionate about being active and moving your body, but an injury or pain is keeping you from doing so, then Deanna wants to help you!