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Meet Our Team

  • Jan Feinstein

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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    Lauren Elson, MD

    Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
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    Christine Eng, MD

    Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
  • Peter Erhardt, PT, DPT

    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

    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

    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

    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)

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    Dana Kotler, MD

    Staff Physiatrist, Cycling Medicine Program Director; Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
  • Amanda V. Leonard

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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    Chloe Slocum, MD,MPH

    Staff Physician
  • Kaitlyn Sowryda

    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

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    Joanne Stein, MD

    Medical Director, Spaulding Outpatient Wellesley
  • Tessa Taylor

    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

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    Ariana Vora, MD

    Integrative Rehabilitation Physician
  • Jessica Wade

    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

    Dayna M. Yorks, DO

    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

  • Karen Zunti

    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