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Meet Our Team

  • Eric Siller

    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

    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.

  • Emese Bod, PT CDT/MLD

    Emese Bod, PT CDT/MLD

    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

  • Michelle Bruneau

    Michelle Bruneau, PT, DPT, PhD

    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

  • Andrea Christoforou

    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.

  • Joe Couche, PT, DPT

    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

  • Joseph-Jude T. Deauna

    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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    James Drury, OTR, CHT

    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

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    Lauren Elson, MD

    Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
  • Merrillyn T. Hener

    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

  • Christine Howe

    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, 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

  • Anna S. Kandoyan

    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

  • Gail Monaghan

    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, 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

  • Josh Posilkin

    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, 2016

    LICENSES: Physical Therapy, 2016

    CLINICAL INTERESTS: Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

  • Jessica Qiu, PT, DPT

    Jessica Qiu, PT, DPT

    EDUCATION: Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2019; Northeastern University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2020

    LICENSESPhysical 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
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    Adam Tenforde, MD

    Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
  • Emily Tato

    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

  • Eliel van Buren

    Eliel van Buren, PT, DPT

    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

  • Lindsay Wasserman

    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

    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

  • Julie Young

    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

    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

Medical Front Desk Staff

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Therapy Front Desk Staff

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