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Greg Cavaliere, DPT

Greg graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Arcadia University and a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology and minor in nutrition from the University of Rhode Island. Greg’s dedication to exercise and wellness has stemmed from his lifelong athletic career and love for sports. During his time at the University of Rhode […]

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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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Jackie Albanese, PT, DPT

Jackie earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Touro University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA, where she played as a goalie on the women’s lacrosse team. During her doctoral studies, Jackie completed hands on training at some of the top hospitals in NYC, […]

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Ally D’Annibale, PT, DPT

Ally is a licensed physical therapist at Spear’s Park Slope Union St location. She attended  Grand Valley State University for her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and then went  to University of Michigan- Flint to obtain her Doctor in Physical Therapy degree.   She has an extensive background in exercise science and work in the fitness […]

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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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Nina Zandanel, PT, DPT

Nina earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College. There she also obtained a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Health Studies with a Minor in Nutrition Promotion. During her time at Ithaca College, Nina completed clinical rotations at outpatient facilities in NJ and CO as well as an inpatient rotation at New York Presbyterian Hospital.  […]

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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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