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Meet Our Team
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Jan Feinstein, PT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, SITE MANAGER
EDUCATION: University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas Medical Center at Dallas, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1984
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 1984
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: TPI Certified
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Sports Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Golf -
Anita Thompson, PT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
EDUCATION: University of Florida, Bachelor of Health Science in Physical Therapy, 1979
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 1979
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Bioness for the lower extremities, Gait Assessment, Orthotics, Balance Assessment, Gyrotonic Certified
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Neurological Rehabilitation including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Strokes, Brace Clinic, Live Long Walk Strong (active senior adults risk for falls program), Balance Disorders, Gait Dysfunction -
Kieran McCoy, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN/CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
EDUCATION: Nazareth College, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2018
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2018
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine, Titleist Performance Institute Certified (TPI)
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedic and Sports Injuries, Sports, Athletes and Upper Extremity/Throwing Athletes, Golfers and Regenerative Medicine -
Helen Anzick, OTR/L
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST
EDUCATION: Worcester State University, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 1996
LICENSES: Occupational Therapy, 1997
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Kinesio Taping, Stott Pilates Mat Instructor, Neuro Developmental Training (NDT), NDT Advanced Handling and Problem Solving, NDT Advanced Upper Extremity and Fine Motor Control, Ergonomics, Gyrotonic Certified
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Pilates for breast cancer survivors, Biofeedback, Development of equipment to improve function, Splinting of the upper extremity, Neuro and orthopedic hand/upper extremity therapy -
Alla Avakova, PT, DPT, NCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience, 2017; Emory University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2020
LICENSES: Physical Therapy 2021 (Florida – 2020)
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Tampa General Hospital Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency 2020-2021; Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher RYT-200 (2014-present)
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Neurological Physical Therapy (Balance Disorders/Falls, Stroke and Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Movement Disorders/MS/PD), wellness, lifelong strength, and conditioning -
Kathleen Barnicle, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: Providence College, Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, 1990; University of Michigan-Flint, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, 1995 and Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 1997; MGH Institute for Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2013
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 1998
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Pelvic floor dysfunction and pain; McKenzie mechanical diagnosis and therapy of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine; visceral manipulation
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedics, especially lumbar spine, pelvis and Sacroiliac Joints. Pelvic Health, pregnancy and postpartum disorders, myofascial release and visceral manipulation -
Jennifer Cao, Lic Ac, MS
ACUPUNCTURIST
EDUCATION: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1984; Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry, Master of Science, 1988
LICENSES: Acupuncture and MD in China, 1984; Acupuncture licensed by MA and NY Board of Medicine, 1990
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, 1996; Immunotherapy combined with Chinese medicine in hepatic disorders
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Infertility, Women’s Health, Chronic Pain (Migraine Headache, Tendonitis, Arthritis, Back/Neck Pain), Neuropathy and Post-concussion Syndrome, Allergies, Asthma, Sinus, Stop Smoking, Skin Disorders, Depression, Stress, Anxiety Disorder, Insomnia, Fatigue, Cancer Conditions -
Tara Cates, PT, DPT, NCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST
EDUCATION: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bachelor of Music, 2005; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2013
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2013
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Board Certified Neurological Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 2019, Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Vestibular Therapy, Concussive Patients, Neurological Rehab, Sports Injuries -
Dave Chan, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION: University of Massachusetts, Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2010; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2020
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2020
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Dry Needling for the Cervicothoracic Spine and Upper Extremity, 2023
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedics, Post-Surgical Rehab, Martial Arts, Sports Medicine, Manual Therapy, Dry Needling (Cervicothoracic Spine and Upper Extremity ONLY), Cycling Medicine -
Kester Cotton, PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST/Spaulding Rehabilition DANCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
EDUCATION: St. Mary’s College of Moraga, CA, Bachelor of Arts, Dance Emphasis, 2008; Pacific University of Oregon, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2011
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2011
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Certified Manual Physical Therapist – NAIOMT, 2016, Dry Needling Certified – AAMT, 2023
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Performing Arts/Dance Medicine & Rehabilitation, Youth Athletics, Strength & Conditioning, Manual Therapy, Scoliosis, Running, Cycling, Pilates -
Brianna Cusson, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST
EDUCATION: University of New Hampshire, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2010; University of New England, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2015
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2015
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Kinesiotaping Techniques, 2015; McKenzie Method for the Lumbar Spine, 2017; B.A.A Medical Team; Dry Needling for the Cervicothoracic Spine & Upper Extremity, 2023
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Sports-Related Injuries, Post-Surgical Rehab, Foot & Ankle Dysfunction, General Neurological Rehab, Concussion Management -
Christine Donovan, PTA
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT/ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: Lasell Junior College, Associates Degree in Science, 1987
LICENSES: Physical Therapist Assistant, 1987
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Clinical Instructor
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Balance/Falls, Neurology, Orthopedics/Joint Replacements -
Lauren Elson, MD
Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School -
Christine Eng, MD
Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School -
Peter Erhardt, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, 2017; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2022
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2022
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTFICATION: Postural Restoration Institute: Postural Respiration; Human Matrix Biomechanics; Modern Manual Therapy: Upper & Lower Quarter; The Physics of Spinal Manipulation; Perfecting the Art of Manipulation
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Spine, Postural Restoration, Biomechanics, Manual Therapy, Manipulation of the Spine & Extremities -
Mason Gray, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2019
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2019
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist 2021, MGH Institute of Health Professions - Orthopedic Residency 2021; Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedics, Chronic Spine Pain, Weightlifting, Pain Neuroscience -
Danielle Heraty, PT, DPT, NCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST
EDUCATION: Boston University, Bachelor of Science, 2002 and Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 2004;Temple University, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2014
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2004
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Board Certified Neurological Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 2012; APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, 2007, Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Neurology, Vestibular, Pediatrics, Spinal Cord Injury, Movement Disorders, Wheelchair Seating and Positioning -
Brittany Kirby, PT, DPT, OCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST
EDUCATION: Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Central Florida; Orthopedic residency completed at University of North Florida, 2016
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2014
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), APTA certified clinical instructor, Dry Needling Certified
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Throwing/shoulder injuries, post surgical and trauma recovery, chronic pain, general orthopedics, dance medicine, Health at Every Size (HAES) -
Dana Kotler, MD
Staff Physiatrist, Cycling Medicine Program Director; Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School -
Amanda V. Leonard, MA, CCC-SLP
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST
EDUCATION: State University of New York at Geneseo, Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing Handicapped, Minor in Psychology, 2011; University at Buffalo, Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders and Sciences, 2014
LICENSES: Speech Pathology, State of Massachusetts, 2016
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2015
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Cognitive-Communication Disorders (special interest in Attention, Memory, Executive Functioning), Post-Concussive Syndrome, Cognitive Deficits due to Long COVID, Neurogenic Communication Disorders -
Jenny Marshall, PT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: Simmons College, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Certification in Physical Therapy, 1979
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 1980
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, Maitland and McKenzie (manual therapy for the spine)
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Cervicogenic Dizziness, TMJ, Cranio-sacral Therapy, Spinal Care, Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation, Craniomandibular Dysfunction -
Mackenzie B Murphy, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: MGH Institute of Health Professions; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2020
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2020
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Level 1 and Level 2 Certified Running Gait Analyst
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedic and Sports Injuries, Running-Related Injuries, Lower Extremity Injuries, Post-Operative Rehabilitation, General Orthopedics, Regenerative Medicine -
Carroll Noel-Mozer, OTR/L
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: Boston University, Bachelor of Science, 1985
LICENSES: Occupational Therapy, 1985
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Neuro Developmental Training Certification, 1988; Acupressure Modality Foundation Certification, 2010
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Neurology, Stroke Rehabilitation, Integrative Medicine: pain, anxiety treatment -
Colleen Murphy, PT, DPT, OCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: State University of New York at Geneseo, Bachelor of Arts Major in Biology and Minor in Psychology, 2013; Stony Brook University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2016
LICENSES: Physical Therapy State of New York, 2016; Physical Therapy State of Massachusetts, 2019
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, 2021; Dry Needling Certified for Cervicothoracic/Upper Extremity, 2023
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedics, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Scoliosis Treatment -
Barbara Ranucci, PT, MSPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: University Massachusetts Boston, Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine/Exercise Science, 1988;
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 1992
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 1992
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Manual Therapy MULLIGAN, Lower Quadrant Manipulation, Low Back Evaluation and Treatment, Neuro Assessment and Treatment, Chest Physical therapy for Cystic Fibrosis
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Neurological Patients, Orthopedics -
Karen Rao, PT, MSPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST
EDUCATION: University of New Hampshire, Bachelor of Arts, 1988. Simmons College, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 1998
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 1998
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS: Pelvic floor dysfunction and pain, Acupressure for Optimal Pelvic Health and Yoga for Pelvic Pain
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Pelvic Health, Dyspareunia, Vaginismus, Urinary Incontinence, Mind Body and Mindfulness -
Chloe Slocum, MD,MPH
Staff Physician -
Kaitlyn Sowryda, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION: Nazareth College, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2017
LICENSE: Physical Therapy, 2017
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: RockTape FMT Basic and Advanced Certifications, Graston Technique M1 and M2 Certification
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedic and Sports Injury, Sports/Athletes with Lower and Upper Extremity Injuries, Pediatrics -
Joanne Stein, MD
Medical Director, Spaulding Outpatient Wellesley -
Tessa Taylor, PT, DPT, OCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST
EDUCATION: Northeastern University, Bachelor of Rehabilitation Science, 2010, and Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2011
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2011
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 2016, APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Sports Medicine Rehabilitation, Runners, Overhead Athlete, Post-operative Rehabilitation, Complex Diagnoses, Manual Therapy, Regenerative Medicine, Dry Needling -
Ariana Vora, MD
Integrative Rehabilitation Physician -
Jessica Wade, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION: Sacred Heart University, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, 2020; University of Pittsburgh, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2023
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2023
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Neurology, Vestibular, Concussion, Balance and Gait Training, Movement Disorders -
Dayna M. Yorks, DO
STAFF PHYSICIAN
INSTRUCTOR IN PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOLOSTEOPATHIC SCHOOL: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
RESIDENCY: McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University/Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
FELLOWSHIP: Sports Medicine, McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University/Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
BOARD CERTIFICATION: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Musculoskeletal and sports medicine, non-surgical spine care and back pain, exercise prescription for injury prevention, treatment, and wellbeing, care of the aging active individual, care of the softball athlete, ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections, platelet-rich plasma therapy for musculoskeletal injury and pain -
Karen Zunti, PT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN
EDUCATION: University of Saskatchewan, Canada, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1993
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner; Certified Bike Fitter, Gold Level; Training in Mulligan Techniques; LSVT Big certified; credentialed Clinical Instructor
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Running Injuries, Cycling Injuries/Bike Fitting, Neuro, Balance Disorders, General Orthopedic, Amputee