Physical Therapists

Daniel Vaknin, M.A., P.T., Cert. MDT
Director
• 14 years experience
• Specialties:  Certified McKenzie Therapist. Orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, trauma, spinal dysfunction, neurological and lower extremity amputees. 
• Additional Information:  Continuing education of the spine, shoulder, knee, ankle and hip pathologies. Has worked with athletes of all levels and abilities.

Brian Krebs, P.T., Cert. MDT
Assistant Director
• 11 years experience
• Specialties:  Certified McKenzie Therapist. Spinal dysfunction & sports rehabilitation orthopedics, ergonomics intervention, home care therapist and coordinator of sports program and golf rx program.
• Additional Information:  Continuing education courses in the evaluation & treatment of spine, knee, and shoulder.  Additional work in spinal stabilization, ergonomics, golf ed courses and certified weight trainer. Interests include running, snowboarding, and golf.

Roz Biercuk, P.T.
• 35 years experience
• Specialties:  Hand specialist for orthopedic, neurologic and rheumatologic diseases of the elbow wrist & hand. Tendon trauma, nerve compression syndrome, sprains/strains, r.s.i. Custom dynamic and static splinting.
• Additional Information:  Advanced continuing education focused on wrist, hand, elbow disabilities & dysfunction, tendon trauma and advanced splinting. Basic skills in sign language.

Douglas Griffin, P.T.
• 8 years experience
• Specialties:  Neurological rehab specializing in MS, Parkinson's, stroke, orthopedic and sports rehab.
• Additional Information:  Continuing education courses in MS and neurological rehabilitation.

Joseph Sheeba, D.P.T.
• 6 years experience
• Specialties:  Orthopedics and sports rehabilitation, pediatrics, geriatrics, spine and homecare services.
• Additional Information:  Continuing education courses for zero balance core, orthopedic manual therapy, women’s health, back educational training, functional orthopedics, the pediatric primer and training migraines with massages.

Robert Manzolillo, P.T.
• 16 years experience
• Specialties:  Orthopedics and sports rehab, McConnell patella femoral taping, ergonomics and home care. 
• Additional Information:  STARS Ergonomic consultor.  Continuing education courses include gait, chronic musculoskeletal pain, skill path management, orthofeet, ergonomics, clinical instructor workshop. Interests include biking, skiing and fishing.

Diane Nocerino, M.S., P.T.
• 7 years experience
• Specialties:  Orthopedic and sports rehab, pediatrics, certified strength and conditioning specialist, certified polestar pilates provider,  co-coordinator of sports program.
• Additional Information:  STARS Clinical education coordinator.  Continuing education courses in McKenzie lumbar treatment rehab of the shoulder, aquatic therapy, core strengthening, sports performance and plyometric training. Interests include triathlons, marathons, swimming, hiking and weight training. 

Janice Perez, P.T.
• 9 years experience
• Specialties:  Orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, geriatrics and home care. Specializing in manual therapy, spine and shoulder rehabilitation and balance training for the elderly.
• Additional Information:  Continuing education courses in manual therapy including those offered by Stanly Paris and Brian Mulligan.  Interests include rock climbing, sailing, and scuba diving.

Donald Rourke, P.T.
• 12 years experience
• Specialties:  Sports rehab, orthopedics, and specialist in advanced fitness training concepts.
• Additional Information:  Continuing education courses in rehab of the shoulder and functional training. National Strength and Conditioning Association Member; certified personal trainer. Interests include triathlons, ice hockey, weight training and mountain biking.

William Schauss, M.S., P.T.
• 11 years experience
• Specialties:  Aquatic therapy, spinal dysfunction, neurological rehab, geriatrics, orthopedics, arthritis management and total joint rehab.
• Additional Information:  Continuing education in aquatic therapy, certified weight trainer, arthritis foundation "self help" instructor.  Participates in weight training softball and golf.

Stephen Trama, P.T.
• 15 years experience
• Specialties:  Concentration in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.  Authored and co-developed Orthopedic Rehab Programs based on current literature.
• Additional Information:  Certified instructor with the NYS Arthritis Foundation, guest presenter at arthritis foundation meetings, author and consultant to a varity of health related periodicals along Long Island.

Nina DePaola, M.H.A., P.T.
Executive Director
• 21 years experience
• Specialties:  Primary role administration.  Orthopedics, spinal dysfunction, manual therapy, oncology, tmj dysfunction, sports, ergonomic intervention, and neurological rehab.
• Additional Information:  Completed 80+ advanced continuing education seminars in: sport, spine, tmj, manual therapy, orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, and oncology.

Harry Dietrich, P.T.
Manager
• 18 years experience
• Specialties: Neurology, orthopedics, Spinal dysfunction, manual therapy, total joint replacement, sports rehabilitation, geriatrics, chronic pain and home care.
• Additional Information: Continuing education of brain injury, myofascial release, vestibular rehabilitation, orthopedics and manual therapy.
 

Christine Thompson, P.T., MS
Supervisor
• 16 years experience
• Specialties: Certified in Vestibular rehabilitation. Unilateral and bilateral vestibular loss, central vestibular dysfunction, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, and MS.
• Additional Information: Continuing education courses in upper and lower extremity rehab, brain injury and stroke rehab, myofascial release and muscle energy, amputee care and wound care. Christine’s interests include traveling and skiing.
 

Sheryl Massella, P.T.
• 16 years experience
• Specialties: Neurology, Orthopedics, lumbar and cervical dysfunction, balance and vestibular disorders, geriatrics, chronic pain, cericogenic headaches, and home care.
• Additional Information: Continuing education courses in neurological rehab, manual therapy and mobilization, myofascial release, balance and vestibular disorders, orthopedics, neuro-dynamics, and lumbar stabilization.
 

Maria Johnides, D.P.T.
• 4 years experience
• Specialties: Neurology, Orthopedics, Parkinson’s disease, MS, Stroke and TBI.
• Additional Information: Continuing education courses in.
 

Rory Whalley, D.P.T
• 1 year of experience
• Specialties:
• Additional Information: Continuing education courses in.
 

Christine Lauke, P.T
• 10 years experience
• Specialties: Certified strength and conditioning specialist as well as a certified full body provider of the Active Release Technique (ART). Clinical focus is in orthopedics and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Additional Information: Continuing education courses in Maitland basic spinal, Maitland basic peripheral, Maitland sacroiliac joint and pelvis, Active Release Technique: Upper extremity, Active Release: lower extremity, Active Release Technique: spine, and Active Release Technique: long tract nerve entrapment. Interests include camping, rollerblading, bike riding, indoor rock climbing and attending baseball games.
 

Russell Bergen, M.P.T
• 3 years experience
• Specialties:
• Additional Information: Continuing education courses in.


 

Occupational Therapists

 Jessica Daigle, M.A., O.T.R / L
• 9 years experience
• Specialties: Neurological rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, stroke, and brain injury
Implemented and runs the wheelchair clinic
• Additional Information: Continuing education courses in.

Physical Therapy Assistants

Barbara Barry, P.T.A.
Kristine Bendig, P.T.A.
Mark Devera, MPA., ATC., P.T.A.
Donna Edwards, P.T.A.
Rose Markovitz, P.T.A.
Christian Martinez, P.T.A.
Greg Musnisky, P.T.A.
Rebecca Treco, P.T.A.
Shari Mark, P.T.A.
Tamatha Gorman, P.T.A.
Lisa Mancuso, P.T.A.
Christina Petrone, P.T.A.