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Meet Our Team

  • Melissa Morse

    Melissa Morse, PT, MSPT, DPT

    SITE MANAGER/PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: Clemson University, Bachelor of Science in Health Science, 1999; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 2001 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2003.

    Clinical Interests: Leadership, Marketing, Service Excellence, Strategic Planning, Post-operative rehabilitation, Balance and gait training

  • Celia Brunette

    Celia Brunette, PT, WCS

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: University of New England, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1985

    Special Training/Certification: Certified Women’s Health Specialist, Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher

    Clinical Interests: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Lumbosacral Spine dysfunction, Adaptive Yoga

  • Laura Carreon

    Laura Carreon, MS, PT, WCS

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: Bachelors of Physical Therapy, Russell Sage College; Masters of Physical Therapy, The Sage Colleges, 2000

    Clinical Interests: Pelvic floor PT for men, women, and children

  • Sharon Checksfield

    Sharon Checksfield, PT

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy, 1988

    Clinical Interests: Neurologic Rehabilitation, Gait and Balance Training, Wheelchair Evaluations, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Geriatric Rehabilitation

  • Brittney Coniglione

    Brittney Coniglione, PT, DPT

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: Northeastern University - Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience, 2019, MGH Institute of Health Professions - Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2023

    Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Balance and Gait Training, Sports Medicine, Return to Sport Rehab, Adaptive Skiing

  • Stephanie Corrigan-Saraceni

    Stephanie Corrigan-Saraceni, MS, OTRL/L, CHT

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    Education: University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1988; Tufts University, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, 1993

    Special Training/Certifications: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Advanced Certification in Hand Rehabilitation, Active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists

    Clinical Interests: Upper extremity rehabilitation, Hand therapy, Custom orthotic/splint fabrication, Neurological Rehabilitation, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

  • Michael Crafts

    Michael Crafts

    ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AIDE

  • David Evangelista

    David Evangelista, PT, MSPT

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: Northeastern University, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 2003

    Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Manual Therapy, Complex disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine, Lower Extremity amputations and prosthetic training, Adaptive Sports

  • Alicia Ferraro

    Alicia Ferraro, OT, OTD

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, 2021

    Clinical Interests: Neurological Rehabilitation, Orthopedics, LVST BIG Certified

  • Gina Gallo

    Gina Gallo, MS/CCC-SLP

    SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

    Education: University of Rhode Island, Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, 1996; University of Rhode Island, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, 1998.

    Specialty Training/Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Clinical Interests: Communication and swallowing disorders associated with neurological diagnoses or head/neck cancer, Evaluation and treatment of individuals with voice disorders, Cognitive Rehabilitation.

  • Emily Hinckley

    Emily Hinckley, MS/CCC-SLP

    SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

    Education: University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts in Art History, 2003; Boston University, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, 2011

    Specialty Training/Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Clinical Interests: Communication and swallowing disorders associated with neurological diagnoses (including stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Parkinson’s Disease), Life participation approach to aphasia, Videofluoroscopic studies, Tracheostomy management and weaning

  • Kirstie Hinsman

    Kirstie Hinsman, PT, DPT, NCS

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, 2010, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, 2010; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2013

    Clinical Interests: Neurological Rehabilitation, Balance and Gait Training, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Adaptive Yoga, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

  • LaDonna Jancsy

    LaDonna Jancsy, MS/CCC-SLP

    SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

    Education: University of Colorado, Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, 1982; Masters of Science in Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders at Colorado State University, 1985

    Special Training: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), ASHA member, leader of Support Group for Head and Neck Cancer (SPONC), Member of Stroke Steering Committee for Salem

    Clinical Interests: Assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders in all populations, Modified Barium Swallow Studies, Swallowing rehabilitation following head and/or neck cancer

  • Heather Karlin

    Heather Karlin, MS/CCC-SLP

    SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

    Education: Boston University, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, 1995

    Specialty Training/Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

    Clinical Interests: Dysphagia, Aphasia, Memory Disorders, Cognitive Dysfunction, Communication Impairments

  • Naomi Neustadt

    Naomi Neustadt, LMT, CLT

    LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST

    Education: Ithaca College, Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies; Muscular Therapy Institute

    Licenses: Massage Therapy

    Special Training/Certifications: Oncology Rehab of Head and Neck; Certified Lymphedema Therapist (Norton); Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (Monarch); Advanced Craniosacral Therapy: The Sinuses; Caring for Clients with Cancer (Tracy Walton); Reiki Level 1 and 2, Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 (Upledger)

    Clinical Interests: Therapeutic massage with an integrative approach and emphasis on self care, Lymphedema Management, Chronic swelling, Chronic Pain, Surgery Recovery, Oncology, IBS/Digestive issues, Chronic Sinusitis

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    Michelle Oliver

    REHABILITATION AIDE

  • Jennifer Packard

    Jennifer Packard, OTRL/L

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/ADAPTIVE SPORTS COORDINATION - NORTH SHORE

    Education: Springfield Technical College, Associates of Science, 1994; Associates of Occupational Therapy Assisting, 1997; Salem State, Bachelor of Science, 2003

    Specialty Training/Certification: Certified Adaptive Paddling and Archery Instructor

    Clinical Interests: Hand Therapy, Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Custom Orthotic/Splint Fabrication, Post-operative upper extremity rehabilitation, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Driving Evaluations, Adaptive Sports

  • Joseph Pepe

    Joseph P. Pepe, PT, DPT

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: College of the Holy Cross, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, 2011; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2017

    Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, manual therapy, joint manipulation, non-surgical shoulder rehabilitation

  • Christina Ruggeri

    Christina Ruggeri, PT, DPT, NCS

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: Boston University, Bachelor of Science Health Science/Human Physiology, 2009; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2018

    Clinical Interests: Neurologic Rehabilitation, Oncology Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Manual Therapy, Orthopedics, Adaptive Sports

  • Scott Sheehan

    Scott Sheehan, PT, DPT, OCS

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: Sacred Heart University, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, 2014; Sacred Heart University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2018.

    Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Teaching, Joint Mobilization and Manipulation of the Spine and Extremities, Sports Medicine.

  • Eliza Stuart

    Eliza Stuart, PT, DPT, NCS, OCS

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: Gordon College, Bachelor of Fine Art, 1995; Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Master of Arts in Theology, 2006; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2014.

    Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine, Post-operative rehabilitation

  • Casey Vandale

    Casey Vandale, PT, DPT

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: Wheaton College, Bachelor of Arts in Biopsychology 2003; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2007

    Special Interests: General orthopedics, complex shoulder disorders, pediatric orthopedics and oncology; special patient populations including Down syndrome and Hemophilia.

  • Katie-Jean Wall

    Katie-Jean Wall, PT, DPT

    PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Education: Concordia University Montreal, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2008; Boston University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2020

    Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, Adaptive Sports, and Return to Sport

  • Richard Zaniewski

    Richard Zaniewski, DO

    PHYSIATRIST

    Education: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathy; Rutgers New Jersey Medical Center, Residency; Union Hospital, Residency

    Specialty Training/Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certified

    Clinical Interests: Orthotics and prosthetics, Osteopathic manipulation, Post-polio syndrome, Musculoskeletal/orthopedic rehabilitation, exercise therapy for restoration of function.

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    Simon Benchimol-Cohen

    MEDICAL INTERPRETER, SPANISH

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    Keisha Conigliaro

    OFFICE COORDINATOR

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    Nola Connor

    MEDICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATE

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    Michelle Diaz

    PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

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    Phebe Hernandez

    PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

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    Shefali Patel

    PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

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    Abby Simmons

    PATIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE