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Shashank Mishra, PT, MS

Shashank is a dedicated physical therapist with a rich academic and professional background. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, where he distinguished himself through academic excellence and leadership as General Secretary. Building on this strong foundation, he pursued a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology at Baylor University, […]

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Rafael Gaerlan, MS, OTR/L

Rafael’s professional career as an Occupational Therapist has been an exciting journey guided by his belief to learn and experience the occupations of those around him. Rafael earned his Bachelor’s in Occupational Health and Safety at SUNY Stony Brook and his Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Stony Brook University Hospital. He is an advocate for […]

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Akshada Manjarekar, PT, MS

Born and raised in Mumbai, Akshada began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from MAEER’s Physiotherapy College, a reputable institution affiliated with MUHS in India. Driven by a deep curiosity about the role of exercise in long-term health improvement, she pursued a Master’s degree in Exercise Science from SUNY Buffalo. During […]

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Shashwati Kankaria, PT, MS

Shash holds a Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from 2022 and pursued her Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology, from which she  graduated in Spring 2024. Along with her strong educational background, she has obtained her Physical Therapy license (NPTE) and accumulated extensive knowledge in rehabilitation science. Shash’s academic journey has equipped her with […]

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Jhanvi Kansara, MS, PT

Jhanvi is a dedicated healthcare professional with a profound commitment to patient well-being. Her educational journey, marked by a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from India and a Master’s in Exercise Physiology from the University of Houston Clear Lake, has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of human movement and rehabilitation. With a robust five-year career […]

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Fay Itzkowitz, MS, OTR/L

Fay received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and and Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from Touro School of Health Sciences. She has a wide-ranging background including experience working with the pediatric, geriatric, postpartum, and menopausal population. Currently, she specializes in treating female patients with pelvic health conditions, including postpartum women and individuals […]

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Joanne Chen, MS, OTR/L

Joanne earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy as well as her Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Disability Studies from Stony Brook University. During her graduate studies, Joanne worked alongside AdaptAbility, a Brooklyn-based company dedicated to providing custom adaptive bicycles for children and adults with disabilities, to expand outreach and […]

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Sangeeta Pandav, PT, MS

Sangeeta earned a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from India before pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science from Long Island University, Brooklyn. She was born and raised in Mumbai, India, under the influence of her mother, who had been in healthcare for more than 35 years, which prompted Sangeeta to take up physical therapy […]

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Yeiddy Ferreira, MS, OTR/L

Yeiddy received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York where she also worked as a Teacher’s assistant for the classes of Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2. Yeiddy received her Bachelor of Arts in English studies in City College of New York. Yeiddy has experience with rehabilitation […]

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Alanah O’Dea, MS, OTR/L

Alanah received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from New York University and her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts. She graduated from NYU as a member of the Occupational Therapy Honor Society and held several leadership roles in department organizations.  During her clinical year of graduate school, Alanah gained […]

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