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Meet Our Team
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David Binder, MD,MBA
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Charlotte Bleiler, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Minor in Psychology 2018; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy January, 2022
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2022
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Injury prevention.
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Emese Bod, PT CDT/MLD
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION: BA of PT in Budapest Hungary ‘86; Equivalency earned for US BA ‘94
LICENSES: PT in MA, NY; Inactive in RI, FL, NH
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Special training: MFR, CST, REIKI, VM; Certified: MLD/CDT Lymphedema by Lerner Institute
CLINICAL INTERESTS:
Integrative Medicine and modalities:
Manual therapy with special focus on STM (Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques), MFR (Myofascial Release by Barnes), CST (Craniosacral Therapy by Upledger), VM (Visceral Mobilization by Barral), NMM (Neuromeningeal Mobilization by Barral), MLD/CDT (Complete Decongestive Therapy by Lerner)
Innovation and practice of Pulmonary rehabilitation with added components of Manual techniques, Respiratory Rehabilitation, with special interest of Medically Complex, post-ventilation breath work and retraining, post-transplantation breath work and retraining, post-medical PTSD management and breath work, post-oncology treatment conditions
Innovation and practice of alternative therapy modality of table tennis for wide variety of patient population
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Andrea Christoforou, PT, MSc, PhD, NCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: MSc in Physiotherapy, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014; PhD in Psychiatric Genetics, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, 2008; MSc in Quantitative Genetics and Genome Analysis, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, 2002; BA, Wheaton College (Major: Mathematics), Norton, MA, 2001
LICENSES: Physical Therapist (Massachusetts License No. 22601; August 2016 to Present); Physiotherapist (UK-HCPC No. PH105764; Nov. 2014 to Present)
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, 2020; Boston University Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency, Boston University, Boston, MA, 2018-2019
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Physical Therapy management, particularly higher intensity, variable stepping for gait and balance training, for people with neurologic conditions, including but not limited to stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Application of standardized outcome assessment in neurologic PT practice.
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Joseph-Jude T. Deauna, MS, CCC-SLP
CLINICAL FELLOW OF SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
EDUCATION: Emmanuel College, Bachelor of Science in Biology/Performing Arts, 2012; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Academic Concentrations in Healthcare and Musical Theater (BS Emmanuel College) and Voice Disorders (MS MGH IHP); Graduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior (Harvard Extension School); LSVT Loud Certified
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Voice Disorders (health/wellness and rehabilitation, especially of professional voice users and performing artists), Cognition, Executive Functioning, Aphasia, Long COVID, Social Communication/Public Speaking
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Lauren Elson, MD
Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School -

Merrillyn T. Hener, MSPT, IMT,C
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, CLINICAL SPECIALIST
EDUCATION: Boston University, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 1996
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 1996
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Certified Integrative Manual Therapist (IMT,C) 2013
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Integrative Manual Therapy, Myofascial Release, Recovery from Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Amputation, Integrated Approach to physical rehabilitation, Meditation/Yoga effects on physical rehabilitation, Nutrition Effects on physical rehabilitation
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Christine Howe, MS, CCC-SLP
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
EDUCATION: Boston College, Bachelor of Science in Sociology/English, 1992;
Northeastern University, Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology, 1996LICENSES: Speech-Language Pathology, 1997
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: American Speech and Hearing Association Member, 1996; Certificate of Clinical Competence, 1997; Lidcombe Fluency Treatment Program; Literacy Speaks Program
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Cognition, Aphasia, Executive Functioning, Apraxia, Dysarthria, Stuttering, Language Disorders, Pediatrics
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Anna S. Kandoyan, MSPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, 1993, and Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 1994
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 1994
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Vestibular Competency
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Vestibular Rehab, Aquatics, Neuro, Ortho
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Gail Monaghan, PT, ScD, FAAOMPT, OCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, ADVANCED CLINICAL SPECIALIST
EDUCATION: University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, 1990;
Boston University, Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences, 2012LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 1991
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Fellow of the American Association of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Research: Biomechanics, anatomical structure and how it impacts movement patterns; Clinical Researcher for Exosuit in the Elderly at the Wyss Institute, Harvard University; Teaching at Sargent College, Boston University: Evidence-Based Practice to Physical therapists and Athletic Trainer students; Orthoses Fabrication, Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, American Physical Therapy Association
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Tulasi Murthy, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION: Health Studies Bachelor’s of Science 2022; Doctor of Physical Therapy 2024
LICENSES: PT Licensure MA, CA 2024
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Blood Flow Restriction Certified
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Interested in management of orthopedic and musculoskeletal systems, with specific interest in treating lower extremity and knee-related conditions
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Ian Phillips, PT, DPT, MBA
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
EDUCATION: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science (MCPHS University), Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2021;
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science (MCPHS University), Master of Business Administration in Healthcare, 2024;
University of Massachusetts, Boston, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, 2016LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2021
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Management of acute and chronic orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, management of musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder, chronic pain management
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Jessica Qiu, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION: Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2019; Northeastern University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2020
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2020
CLINICAL INTERESTS:Neurological rehabilitation including but not limited to Parkinson’s disease, stroke, spinal cord injury; Sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, injury prevention
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Chloe Slocum, MD,MPH
Staff Physician -

Adam Tenforde, MD
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School -

Eliel van Buren, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION: Boston University, BA in History of Art and Architecture; Harvard Extension School Post-Baccalaureate; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, MA
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedic & neurological rehabilitation, interprofessional collaboration, preventative care, and tech. & innovation
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Julia Webb, MD
Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School -

Catherine Wee, OT, CHT
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Julie Young, MS, CCC-SLP
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Richard Zaniewski, DO
Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

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