Meet Our Team

PHYSICAL THERAPIST/SITE MANAGER

EDUCATION: Sonoma State University, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science, 2001; California State University Sacramento, Master of Physical Therapy, 2004; Southern New Hampshire University, Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration, 2019

LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2004

SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS: Treatment and Management of Adults with Hemiplegia, 2009; Brain Injury Specialist, 2010; Advanced training with the RTI FES Cycle for both the upper body as well as lower body

CLINICAL INTERESTS: Treatment with individuals living with brain and spinal cord injury as well as multiple other neurological diagnoses; assessing and fabricating lower extremity ankle foot orthotics

Medical Director, Spaulding Outpatient Cambridge

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.

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

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

EDUCATION & TRAINING: Eastern Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a minor in Physical Education; Columbia University, Doctor of Physical Therapy; University of Virginia-HealthSouth, Orthopaedic Residency; Regis University, Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship; University of Connecticut, PhD in Kinesiology with concentration in Exercise Science

LANGUAGES: English, Spanish

LICENSES: Physical Therapy, CT, MA

SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Trigger Point Dry Needling Level 1 Certification

CLINICAL & RESEARCH INTERESTS: Running biomechanics, prevention and management of running-related injuries, orthopedic conditions, sports medicine, sports performance, wearables

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.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

EDUCATION: SUNY University at Buffalo, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2020

LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2020

CLINICAL INTERESTS: Sports medicine and Return to Play programs, Post-operative rehab, Shoulder injuries, Resistance training in elderly populations

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

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Education: Bachelors in Fitness and Human Performance at University of Houston Clear Lake; Masters in Occupational Therapy at The University of Texas Medical Branch

Licenses: Occupational Therapy

Special Training/Certification: Certified Hand Therapist, Graston Provider, Dry needling

Clinical Interests: Post-op recovery: fractures and tendon injuries, differential diagnosis and conservative management of tendinopathies and nerve injuries, static and dynamic splinting, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand injuries

Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

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

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, 1996

LICENSES: 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

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

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, ADVANCED CLINICAL SPECIALIST

EDUCATION: University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, 1990;
Boston University, Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences, 2012

LICENSES: 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

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, ADVANCED CLINICIAN

EDUCATION: Muhlenberg College, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History;
Boston University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2016

LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2016

CLINICAL INTERESTS: Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

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

Staff Physician

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

EDUCATION: Bates College, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, 2012; MGH Institute of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2018

LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2018

SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Dry Needling Competency

CLINICAL INTERESTS: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, running injuries, lower body biomechanics

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

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, ADVANCED CLINICAL SPECIALIST

EDUCATION: Ithaca College, Bachelor of Science, 2004, and Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2005; Institute of Manual Therapy

LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2006

SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Registered Yoga Teacher, Graston Certified, Mad Dogg Spinning Certification, AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association Certification of America), Yoga for Amputees, Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, American Physical Therapy Association

CLINICAL INTERESTS: Runners, Sports Therapy, Manual Therapy, Spine Diagnoses, Yoga Therapy

Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, CLINICAL SPECIALIST

EDUCATION: University of Alberta, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 1995

LICENSES: Occupational Therapy, 1995

SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Certified Hand Therapist, 2011

CLINICAL INTERESTS: Injury Prevention and Health of Musicians, Artisans, Chefs and Cooks

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

EDUCATION: Emmanuel College, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Emerson College, Master of Science in Communication Disorders

LICENSES: Speech-Language Pathology

SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence

CLINICAL INTERESTS: Cognition, Executive Functioning, Aphasia, Apraxia of Speech, Voice, Dysarthria, Dysphagia

Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

PHYSICAL THERAPIST, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, Clinical Specialist

EDUCATION: Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, 2003; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2012

LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2012

CLINICAL INTERESTS: Sports and Athletics, Manual Therapy, Orthopedics, Aquatic Therapy