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Meet Our Team
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Eric Siller, MPT, MBA
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
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David Binder, MD
Medical Director, Spaulding Outpatient Cambridge -
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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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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Joe Couche, PT, DPT
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
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Joseph-Jude T. Deauna, MS, CF-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)
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
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Kiana Fajardo-Parra
REHAB AIDE
EDUCATION: University of Massachusetts Boston, 2018
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Exercise Injuries and Health Promotion
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Ian P. Gamble, Lic Ac, MS, MAc, MA
ACUPUNCTURIST
EDUCATION: Tufts University School of Medicine, Masters of Science in Pain Research Education and Policy 2018;New England School of Acupuncture @ MCPHS University, Masters of Acupuncture 2017;Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine, Master of Arts in Public Management 1991;Cornell University, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1985.
LICENSES: Massachusetts Acupuncture License
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS: Japanese Style Acupuncture, Chinese Style Acupuncture, William CC Chen Certified Tai Chi Instructor.
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Post Concussion Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Non-pharmacological treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain, Post-Operative Pain, Burn Pain, Orthopedic Acupuncture, Sports Injuries, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression, Autoimmune Disorders, Stress Reduction. Recovering and celebrating the Joy of Movement as a path to healing.
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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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Josh Posilkin, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: Muhlenberg College, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History;
Boston University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2016LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2016
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
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Jessica Qiu, PT, DPT
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 -
Emily Tato, PT, DPT
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
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Lindsay Wasserman, DPT, FAAOMPT, OCS
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
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Julia Webb, MD
Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School -
Catherine Wee, OT, CHT
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
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Julie Young, MS, CCC-SLP
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
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Richard Zaniewski, DO
Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School -
Simon Zohar, DPT
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
Front Desk Staff
From left to right starting in the back: Ronald Joseph, Mykaliah Best, Shameya Vass, Sidney Cezil. From left to right in the front row: Erin Janiszewski, Loxy Jean, Kiana Fajardo-Parra, Casey Broughton.