Physical Therapy Aide and Personal Fitness Trainer

Licensed Massage Therapist

Education and Credentials

• New Jersey License

Specialties

• Pre-natal massage
• Reflexology and acupressure
• Deep tissue/sports massage
• Myofascial massage
• Lymphatic system massage
• Chronic pain relief
• Post-surgical rehab, including rehab following joint replacement
• Sports & fitness recovery, DOMS and injury rehab

Physical Therapist

Education and Credentials

• New Jersey Physical Therapist License Number: 40QA01565200
• Board-certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, Rutgers State University, Newark, NJ, 2014
• Bachelor of Arts, Business Economics, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 2006
• Bachelor of Arts, Business Finance, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 2006

Specialties

• Board-certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Sports injury rehabilitation
• ACL rehabilitation
• Post-surgical rehab
• Chronic pain

Profile

Treatment Philosophy

My philosophy starts with meeting people at their current level of understanding of their situation, so that I can better appreciate their concerns and personal goals.

As a medical professional, I do not view myself as someone that “fixes” people, but rather as someone who empowers people to take their health and wellbeing into their own hands.

Pain is a grey area that often time leads to frustration, confusion, and uncertainty. As a PT, I try to help people learn about and understand factors that may be contributing to their painful experience, and identify how they can modify these stressors to achieve a successful outcome.

Recovery from injury is a journey consisting of ups and downs. My job is to help people navigate through the uncertainty, push the needle forward, and successfully work toward meeting their goals.

Why did you choose the field you are in?

When I was in high school, I struggled with my weight and injuries while playing sports. I was bounced around from a number of different medical professionals without any results or answers until I met a PT who gave me a plan emphasizing developing appropriate strength and conditioning qualities. This was the first time a health care professional gave me an actionable plan that held me accountable for my own health, as well as the first time I saw appreciable results. This was empowering for me. It planted
the seed for my career as a PT and my approach to helping people  ositively impact their own lives.

Why did you choose Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center?

I chose Randolph PRWC because of their patient-centered, integrated approach to healthcare. There is a lot of divide amongst different healthcare professionals in the medical world, which ultimately causes
confusion and hurts patient care. Having multiple practitioners of different backgrounds available to work with and learn from elevates everyone and affords the opportunity for great results.

Why are you passionate about what you do?

I take my role as a medical professional very seriously and do whatever I can to put myself in the best position to help the people that trust me in their journey. I am passionate about what I do because my life’s goal is to leave a positive impact on the world. As a PT, I can do this daily.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Education and Credentials

• Assoc. of Applied Science, Essex County College

Profile

Why did you choose the field you are in?

I was always interested in the medical field, but knew med school wasn’t for me. PT allows me to be constantly active, and there are always opportunities to learn new things- it’s hard to get bored.

Why did you choose PRWC?

Sometimes when you interview and observe you just know. Everyone is so kind and relaxed, and it was nice to see the different disciplines working together for the best interest of the patients.

What is unique about PRWC?

They have multiple disciplines that all get along and work together to serve the patients.

Why are you passionate about what you do?

This probably sounds cliched, but I genuinely like helping people, and if I am able to make someone’s day better than I succeeded.

Licensed Physical Therapist

Education and Credentials

• New Jersey Physical Therapy License #40QA01667600
• Doctor of Physical Therapy, Rutgers State University, Newark, NJ, 2014
• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance Performance, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers State University, New Brunswick, NJ, 2010

Specialties

• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
• Pediatrics
• Bilingual

Treatment Philosophy

I believe that integration of the entire body is extremely important in the evaluation process. My treatment philosophies are focused on evaluating various movement measures and strategies. I believe in treating a whole system rather than only the site of the pain. Being an active listener and understanding the patient’s needs helps to prioritize and speed up the healing process and this something that I believe must be incorporated in rehabilitation.

I chose Physical Therapy after finishing my BFA in Dance Performance because I wanted to integrate my deep understanding of the human body with movement and kinesiology in a way that would allow me to improve the quality of life for other people.  I’ve been able to help countless people from all walks of life get back to doing what they love pain-free and this is why I love my career.

I chose Randolph PRWC because of their inter-disciplinary integration of multiple healthcare providers to help optimize patient outcomes. I have seen how integration can make the process of rehabilitation more comfortable for patients and how it can also help create a safe environment for healing.

I have experienced the power of therapy on various levels, both personally and with those close to me. I have learned that we can increase our awareness of our lifestyles through movement. I am passionate about what I do because I love giving the people I connect with the ability to recognize what it takes to live a healthier lifestyle.