Physical Therapists
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Sports Training Physical Therapy, with 8 locations throughout Essex, Morris, Sussex and Monmouth counties, has a staff of over 20 licensed physical therapists. All with specialties in orthopaedics and sports medicine, each of our staff stands committed to providing … “personal care from people who care”
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Maureen Broderick
Wilhelm, PT Maureen graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Maureen began her career in Houston, Texas at Park Plaza Hospital working in an acute care environment. In 1983 Maureen returned to her east coast roots and joined Sports Training Physical Therapy of New York as the Assistant Director of Physical Therapy. In 1985 Maureen opened Sports Training Physical Therapy of New Jersey working hand in hand with the well known personal training facility, Sports Training Institute. Maureen has been in the outpatient orthopaedic environment for the last 25 years specializing in sports medicine. Maureen and her staff provided physical therapy care for the New Jersey Nets and New Jersey Devils from 1986 though 1988. She has attended extensive continuing education courses throughout her career with extensive focus on orthopaedics and sports medicine and has taught several courses herself on “The Benefits of Aquatic Rehabilitation” and “The Physical Therapist’s Role in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia”. Maureen is a member of the National American Physical Therapy Association, the New Jersey APTA and the New Jersey Society of Independent Physical Therapists (NJSIPT) and sits on the Reimbursement Committee for the National Private Practice Section of the APTA. Maureen has opened more than 18 physical therapy offices in the last 25 years and currently spends the majority of her time involved in administrative functions. She is currently enrolled in the Evidence in Motion Executive Program in Private Practice Management and tDPT program. |
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Amy Lower, PT Amy graduated from the University of Hartford with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy in 2000. Amy’s experience in the field includes not only a 7 year emphasis in outpatient orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation but a work history in the New Jersey school system and patient home care services. Amy’s continuing education has focused on orthopedics and manual therapy. Amy is a competitive runner herself and has a dedicated following of runners and triathletes that she treats as injuries arise. |
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Margaret Haughey, PT, ATC Millburn Margaret has been practicing Physical Therapy for 23 years. She graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1984 and completed her sports medicine training at Brooklyn College, finishing their Internship program in Athletic Training in 1990. She has specialized throughout her career in orthopedic manual therapy and sports medicine, having also worked at the high school level as a Certified Athletic Trainer where she taught introductory and advanced sports medicine classes. Ms. Haughey has particular specialties in pitching biomechanics and rehabilitation, as well as orthotic and shoe wear prescription. Margaret was certified in 2006 by the International Weightlifting Association as a Certified Strength Training Specialist and is currently involved in doing a lot of work in strength and conditioning in the clinic and on the playing field. |
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Lillian
Chomiszak, DPT Lillian
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Millburn Andrea graduated from Rutgers University in 2003 with a Masters of Science in Exercise Science & Sports Studies. She graduated from Seton Hall University in 2007 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Andrea has been practicing full time for two years at a hospital acute care setting as well as part time for two years in outpatient orthopaedics at STPT. She has taken continuing education courses focused on acute care rehabilitation and orthopaedic injuries and rehabilitation. Andrea enjoys working out, running, and traveling. |
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Dara Avila, PT Dara graduated from Simmons College in Boston with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 1999. Since she graduated, she has worked in out-patient orthopedics in Boston and New York City and joined the Sports Training Physical Therapy team in 2007. Dara has attended several continuing education courses focusing on the treatment of dancers and athletes and has been a member of The International Association of Dance Medicine and Science since 2001. Dara’s interests and hobbies include dance, martial arts, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.
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Kathleen Fowler, PT Millburn Kathleen graduated in 1989 from Thomas Jefferson University with a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy. She started her career at Lankenau Hospital, in the Philadelphia area, in acute care. She worked there for 3 years before joining Sports Training Physical Therapy in 1992. Kathleen has specialized in orthopedics and sports rehabilitation for the past 16 years. Kathleen has an extensive background in continuing education courses, with an emphasis on manual therapy, deep tissue work, functional and sports specific exercise training. Kathleen is married with 3 children and enjoys playing tennis, bicycling, and swimming. |
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Kristin Savilich, PT Kristin earned her master's degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT in 2007. Since graduating, she has worked with orthopedic and sport related injuries in New Jersey and Michigan and joined Sports Training Physical Therapy in 2010. Kristin's approach to treatment includes using a variety of manual therapy techniques including joint mobilizations, muscle energy, myofascial release, and therapeutic exercise. Her continuing education focuses on courses specific to manual therapy, which she is working toward to becoming a Certified Integrated Manual Therapist (CIMT). Kristin enjoys reading, spending time with her family and friends, and playing or watching any type of sporting event. |
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Susan Medford,
PT, MTC Susan graduated from Hunter College with a BS in physical therapy in 1988. In September of 2000 she earned a Masters of Science Degree in Manual Therapy and Orthopedics from the University of Health Science at St. Augustine and is one of only a limited number of certified manual physical therapists in the state of NJ. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. An instructor for the College of Staten Island’s Physical Therapy program since its inception 14 years ago, Susan teaches Orthopedic Evaluation and Joint Manipulation of the Upper and Lower extremities as well as Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment of the Spine. Susan has worked in outpatient orthopedics for over 18 years, and has been the Director of outpatient care in the Hazlet area for the last 10 years. |
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Lisa Esser, PT Hazlet Lisa graduated from the City University of New York in 1999 with a combined Bachelors/Masters degree in Physical Therapy. Her ten years experience includes one year at a hospital acute care setting with the remainder at the outpatient orthopedic private office in Hazlet. Lisa's interests include yoga and incorporating yoga exercises into the programs of her low back and athlete patients. |
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Kristin Hansen, PT Hazlet Kristin graduated from the City University of New York in 2005 with a combined Bachelors/Masters degree in Physical Therapy. In 2000, she graduated with a Bachelors of Health Science from Boston University. Since graduation, Kristin's focus has been outpatient orthopedics, both hospital based at JFK, Johnson Rehabilitation Center in Edison, NJ and in the private setting in Hazlet, NJ . She has also specialized in pediatric Hippotherapy in Monroe , NJ. Kristin's continued education has primarily focused on Vestibular/Balance dysfunction and orthopedic manual therapy techniques. |
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Brian Simon, MSPT,
CWT Brian graduated from the City University of New York with a combined Bachelors/Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 1997. Brian was certified as a weight training specialist through the International Weightlifting Association in 2005. Since 1997, Brian’s focus has been in outpatient orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation with a focus on manual therapy. His experiences also include his work as an acute care supervisor, home health care provider and long term care practitioner. Brian worked in New York within the Sisters of Charity HealthCare System prior to moving with his family to NJ and working as the Director of outpatient services in the Wall/Spring Lake area since 2002. |
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Dina Traficante,
MSPT, CWT
Dina graduated from Richard Stockton College of NJ in 1998 with a BS in
Biology and in 2000 with a Masters in Physical Therapy.
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Eileen Gurgone, DPT Spring Lake Eileen Gurgone PT, DPT has been a practicing Physical Therapist since the completion of her professional studies at Hunter College, of the City University of New York in 1989. A strong interest in orthopedic management led her to graduate studies at the University of St Augustine and culminated in the completion of her Post-Professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Her graduate work focused on her area of interest in the research and management of cervical based headache disorders. She is currently the founder of the Cervical Based Headache and Craniofacial Pain Program at Sports Training Physical Therapy in Spring Lake, NJ. This complements her interest in chronic pain disorders including TMJ dysfunction, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome, chronic pelvic pain, thoracic outlet syndrome and spinal pathologies. At Sports Training Physical Therapy patients are seen for individualized evaluation and implementation of these dysfunctions as well as a wide range of pre and post surgical cases, spinal disorders and adolescent athlete interventions. Dr. Gurgone is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, College of Staten Island Campus. |
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Kim A. Miller,
PT, ATC Kim graduated from Kean College/ UMDNJ with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy in 1991. Kim received her Athletic Training Certification from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2003, working with college athletes involved in football, men’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, basketball and field hockey. Kim has been with Sports Training Physical Therapy since 1993 and has worked in outpatient orthopaedics and sports rehabilitation for the last 14 years. She has an extensive background of continuing education courses emphasizing manual therapy and functional/sport specific exercise training. Kim’s hobbies include traveling, sports, exercising and spending time with her three adorable nephews, Christopher, Salvatore and Joseph. |
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Magda
Lenkowski-Cauley, PT Magda graduated from Dominican University in Chicago with a Bachelors Degree in Biology in 1998. Magda moved to New Jersey in 1999 and enrolled in the Masters Degree Program in Physical Therapy at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating with an MS in Physical Therapy in 2002. Magda has specialized in orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation for the last 5 years and attends several continuing education courses each year to stay abreast of all of the newest techniques and approaches in the field. Magda was born and raised in the southeast part of Poland until the age of 15 before moving to Chicago. Magda and her husband now reside in Essex County where she is active in the local community and volunteers at the Bloomfield/Bukowski Animal Shelter taking care of abandoned animals. Magda hopes to someday obtain a canine and feline specialty in Physical Therapy. |
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Patricia “Trish”
Chambers, PT Trish graduated from Quinnipiac College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy in 1988. Trish worked as a traveling therapist for many years, working in Georgia, Alabama and Missouri, gaining vast experience in the field in a multitude of settings and cultures before returning to New Jersey in 2000. Trish’s experiences included volunteering with the Red Cross at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games. She has over 18 years of experience with a concentration in outpatient orthopaedics and a special interest in manual therapy. Trish’s hobbies include travel, photography and sports. |
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Walter “Rob” Burbella, MSPT, CIMT Rob graduated from the City University of NY, college of Staten Island with a combined BS/MS in Biology/Physical Therapy in 1998 and has been practicing in the field of orthopedic, sports medicine and manual therapy ever since. He became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in 1999. In 2009 he earned a certification in manual therapy from the Great Lakes Seminars. Rob has also enjoyed practicing physical therapy in the home care setting since 2001. Rob is married and has 2 daughters and enjoys traveling, scuba diving and playing music with his band.
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Colleen Bystrak,
PT Colleen graduated from Texas Women’s University in Denton Texas in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. She began her career in the acute care setting at Middlesex Hospital in New Brunswick for 3 years before joining Sports Training Physical Therapy in 1986. Colleen has been in the outpatient orthopaedic setting for the last 20 years specializing in general orthopaedics and adolescent sports medicine. She has attended extensive continuing education courses throughout her career with an emphasis on orthopaedic rehabilitation. Colleen has specialties in Neuromuscular Release Techniques and TMJ dysfunction. Colleen is a “hands on”, manually oriented physical therapist dedicated to giving each of her patients personal and individual attention and the best care possible.
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Dana Brogneri, DPT
Dana is a 2002 graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Kinesiology. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007 from Chatham University in Pittsburgh. For the past 2 years she has worked in the acute care hospital setting, as well as outpatient adult and pediatric setting. Dana brings her pediatric skills to our Newton facility and will oversee the pediatric rehabilitation program. Dana enjoys spending time with her family and dog, and cheering on Penn State football.
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Tom Reinhardt, PT
Tom graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 1982. Tom began his career in a rehabilitation setting at Kessler Institute for 5 years. In 1987 Tom joined Sports Training Physical Therapy and has been involved in orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation for the last 19 years. Tom has been the Director of Physical Therapy for Sports Training PT at the Chatham Club location for the last 17 years. Tom has taken extensive continuing education courses focusing on orthopaedic and manual therapy skills and has a special interest in the rehabilitation of golf injuries. Tom is married with 3 children and enjoys sports, camping and hiking.
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Priti Rao, PT Priti graduated in 1992 from Bombay University in India with a Masters of Science Degree in Physical Therapy majoring in Orthopaedics. Priti moved to the United States in 1993 and began her career working at Mercer Medical Center and Physical Therapy and Sport Services/NovaCare before joining Sports Training Physical Therapy in their Chatham location in 1997. Priti has been in the Chatham location for 10 years and has 15 years of experience in treating various orthopaedic and sports injuries. In 1996, Priti participated in various discussion groups regarding physical therapy for the spine (McKenzie Techniques) in South Jersey/Pennyslvania. She has attended numerous continuing educations courses in orthopaedics and manual therapy keeping her abreast of current techniques. Priti enjoys running and her hobbies include tennis and outdoor activities. |
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Rocio Cota-Duran,
DPT Rocio graduated from Rutgers University in 1999 with a degree in Exercise Science and Sport Studies. Rocio worked as a physical therapy tech at HealthSouth from 1999 to 2003 before returning to school at the New York Medical College, graduating with a doctorate in physical therapy in May 2006. Rocio’s education included five clinical experiences along with her Doctoral Project “Injury Prevention for Runners – A Multimedia Educational Tool: Hip and Knee Injury Prevention”. Rocio began her career as a practicing DPT with Sports Training Physical Therapy in September of 2006. Rocio has a strong interest in orthopaedic and manual therapy. |
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Carl Malatesta,
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Mike Castania, MPT
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Ruth Broderick, PT
Ruth graduated in 1994 from the University of New England with a BS degree in PT. She has spent the last 15 years working in outpatient orthopedics. Ruth joined STPT in 1994 providing both general orthopedic rehab and aquatic rehab. Ruth has specialized in two unique areas of rehab over her career. She spent 8 years working in a workman's compensation clinic focusing mostly on rehab of lower back injuries. Ruth also spent several years working in a pediatric clinic where she worked predominantly with adolescent athletes. In 2007, Ruth helped open STPT's Haskell clinic where she presently practices. Ruth has attended numerous continuing education courses focusing on manual rehabilitation of various orthopedic injuries.
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