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Danielle Palladino, DPT

Danielle graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. She also attended Drexel University for her undergraduate studies and received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science with a minor in Exercise Science.  Danielle has clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, vestibular/concussion rehabilitation, and home care for older adults. Danielle has spent […]

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Niyati Parikh, PT, DPT

Niyati graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelors in Rehabilitation Science from Northeastern University. She was introduced to the world of physical therapy when her grandfather had a stroke and the difference it made in his recovery process, and she was further inspired to become a physical therapist being an athlete herself. As […]

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Jess Von Kessel, PT, DPT, ATC

Jess earned her BS in Athletic Training from Marist College and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Touro University where she received rigorous training in sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation. Her academic journey was complemented by her certification as an Athletic Trainer, which provided her with a deep understanding of athletic injury management and prevention. […]

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Jacob Ober, PT, DPT, ATC, TPI-M2

Jacob earned his bachelor’s degree in athletic training in 2019 and completed his doctorate in physical therapy in 2022, both from the University of Connecticut. Throughout his rigorous academic journey, Jacob demonstrated a passion for sports medicine and physical therapy, consistently excelling in his coursework and clinical rotations. His commitment to learning and professional development […]

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Lauren Merrifield, PT, DPT

Lauren Merrifield graduated on the Dean’s list from the University of Pittsburgh with her bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Science. She went on to get her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the same institution. Lauren is originally from Syracuse NY, and recently moved to New York City to explore new opportunities.    Throughout physical therapy school, […]

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Melissa Conelli, PT, DPT

Melissa is a passionate, patient-centered therapist who earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University. She also received her Bachelors in Health Sciences Studies with a minor in Italian from Quinnipiac University. As a student, Melissa served on the executive board of Quinnipiac’s student-run pro-bono physical therapy clinic where she helped establish an adaptive […]

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Adeeb Hejazi, PTA

Adeeb earned his B.S. in Human Biology with a minor in Psychology from the University at Albany. Originally from Westchester, NY,  he decided to move to New York City to gain his A.S as a Physical Therapist Assistant from LaGuardia Community College. During his time at school, Adeeb started working as a Physical Therapist Technician […]

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Mikayla Basil, PT, DPT

Mikayla earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia before moving to NYC and receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University.  She took advanced coursework through Columbia in orthopedics, sports, yoga, and diagnostic imaging. During her graduate studies Mikayla participated in an injury screening research project with […]

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Henry Fok, PT, DPT

Henry earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Columbia University. He is experienced in outpatient orthopedics and sports rehabilitation, as well as acute inpatient rehabilitation and acute care. During his time at Columbia, Henry engaged in research investigating the association between range of motion asymmetries in the lower extremities and subsequent injury risk among […]

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Elias Fraija, MS, OTR/L

Elias earned his Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Pace University. Upon graduating, Elias received awards for his Academic Excellence and Service to the OT department. He also received the Outstanding Student of the Year Award for the College of Health Professions. Before his graduate studies, Elias obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology from […]

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