Meet Our Team

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

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

PHYSICAL THERAPIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

EDUCATION: McMaster University, Bachelor of Kinesiology, 2009; University of Toronto, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 2012
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2012
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS: Vestibular Rehabilitation, Certified in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedic and Sports Injuries, Dry Needling, Vestibular Rehabilitation

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

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

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

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

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

PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN

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

PHYSICAL THERAPIST/CLINICAL SPECIALIST/SRN 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
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Performing Arts/Dance Medicine & Rehabilitation, Youth Athletics, Strength & Conditioning, Manual Therapy, Scoliosis, Running, Cycling, Pilates

PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN

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: Kinesio Taping techniques, McKenzie Method for the Lumbar Spine, BAA Medical volunteer
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Sports-related Injuries, Manual Therapy, Neurological Rehabilitation, ACL Injury Prevention, Concussion Management

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

Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

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/CERTIFICATOIN: Human Matrix, Postural Restoration Institute, Myokinematic Restoration
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Postural Restoration, Biomechanics, Orthopedics, Strength & Conditioning, Lumbar Spine & Pelvis

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

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; Pursuing Orthopedic Specialist Certification
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedics, Chronic Spine Pain, Weightlifting, Pain Neuroscience

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)

Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN

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; Speech Pathology, State of New York, 2015; Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, 2015
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Member, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Member, ASHA Special Interest Groups: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia), Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech
and Language Disorders, Certified in VitalStim Therapy Specialty Program: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in the Treatment of Dysphagia
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Cognitive Disorders, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Adult Dysphagia,
Pediatric Speech and Language, Speech/Language/Cognitive-Communicative Deficits affiliated with Head and Neck Cancer.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN

EDUCATION: University of Vermont, Bachelor of Science, 1988; Simmons College, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 1998
LICENSES: Licensed Physical Therapist, 1998
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Certified Pilates Instructor: Mat and Reformer, 2006; APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedics, Pilates, Pilates/Core Stabilization Group Exercise Instructor, Spine Disorders, Oncology Rehabilitation

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

PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ADVANCED CLINICIAN

EDUCATION: Nazareth College, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2018
LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2018
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Orthopedic and Sports Injuries, Sports, Athletes and Upper Extremity/Throwing Athletes

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

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: Pursuing Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Certification
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Pursuing Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Certification

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

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

Staff Physician

Medical Director, Spaulding Outpatient Wellesley

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

Integrative Rehabilitation Physician

STAFF PHYSICIAN
INSTRUCTOR IN PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL

OSTEOPATHIC 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