Back On Track

STAFF


Jeffery Abraham, MSPT	Ian Rubinstein, MPT
Mariam Adili, PT, CEES	Cynthia Philips, MA. OTR/L CHT
Lindsay Bateman, MSPT	Cynde Reilly, PT
Dorinda Galbraith, PT	James Ruetenik , DPT, OCS
Stephanie Gray, DPT	Paul Salvi, PT
Kristi Holancin, PT, DPT, CSCS	Veronica Schlegal, PT, MCSP
Bob Ford, PT	Lauren Bryne, PT, DPT
Amy Erikson, PT, DPT	Kelly Hebert, PT, DPT, ATC

Henry Sisun, RPH, MSPT - President
Henry is the founder of the Rhode Island Rehabilitation Institute, the parent company of Back on Track. He received his Master's degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University and he holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the University of Rhode Island. Henry holds two patents in the area of drug delivery and electrode technology. In addition to his management responsibilities, Henry uses his extensive experience in manual therapy, aquatic therapy, surface electromyography and functional capacity evaluations to treat all types of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.

Jeff Abraham, MSPT
Jeff graduated from Boston University with his BS and Masters degrees in Physical Therapy. Additionally he has been trained by the Burdenko Institute in both land and aquatic based therapy which he integrates with traditional approaches to provide patients with a custom designed treatment program to help meet their goals. Jeffery is comfortable with all age groups and strives to educate as he treats; believing that this promotes lasting results allowing patients to live their lives to the fullest. Jeff treats patients at our Brookline and Cambridge locations.

Ian Rubinstein, MPT
Ian is a light touch manual therapist who enjoys helping his clients holistically get to the core of their diseases. He graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Rutgers University. He has extensive training in various forms of manual therapy. Ian has been in practice for over 14 years and has assisted thousands in a wide variety of rehabilitative settings. He is gifted in the following techniques: Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Reiki, and various other forms of facial release techniques. Ian treats patients at our Brookline Location.

Bob Ford, PT
Bob received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University. Bob has practiced in a wide variety of settings throughout his career in the treatment of general orthopedic conditions. Bob treats patients at our Brookline location.

Kristi Holancin, PT, DPT, CSCS
Kristi received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. She is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has a strong interest in Aquatics, Manual, Orthopedic, and Neurological Therapies. She treats patients at our Brookline and Newton location.

Lauren Byrne, PT, DPT
Lauren has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Lauren has trained in New York and Massachusetts, in various clinical settings honing her skills as a Physical Therapist. After graduating, Lauren began working at Back on Track and has completed her certification in the Burdenko water therapy method at the Burdenko Water Institute. Lauren's specialty interests include aquatic, orthopedics, and neuromuscular rehabilitation. Lauren currently treats at the Bedford and Brookline locations.

Cynde Reilly, PT

Cynde is a graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Physical Therapy. Her interests include fitness, nutrition and self-care. Cynde has over 20 years experience as a physical therapist in settings including skilled rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and private practice. She uses manual therapy techniques in addition to instruction in therapeutic exercise, posture and self-care to empower clients to achieve their goals of recovery and well-being. Cynde treats patients at our Brookline, and Bedford locations.

Stephanie Gray, DPT
Stephanie received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University in 2005 and also possesses a BS in exercise Physiology with a minor in Aquatic Therapy. Stephanie has trained in Austrailia as well as the U.S. and has completed both Level I and II Burdenko Training at the Burdenko Institute. Stephanie has a strong interest in orthopedics and water based therapy and brings the latest educational advancements and training with her to Back on Track. Stephanie treats at our Cambridge, Bedford, and Newton locations.

Veronica Schlegal, PT , MCSP
Veronica qualified with honors in 1975 from Saint Mary's Hospital School of Physiotherapy in London, UK. She has worked and studied in the UK, Africa, and the USA, developing techniques that treat patients as a whole individual rather than as an isolated part. Veronica integrates these manual therapy techniques into her treatment sessions to produce exceptional results. Veronica treats at our Brookline location.

Lindsay Bateman, MSPT
Lindsay received her Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University and her Bachelor degree in Biology from Villanova University. She is trained in the Burdenko Method of Water and Sports Therapy and has experience in several areas of physical therapy including both out patient and acute orthopedics. Lindsay integrates her manual skills, knowledge of aquatic therapy and custom designed exercise programs in order to promote long-term healthy living for her patients. She treats at both our Brookline and Commonwealth Avenue locations.

Amy Erikson PT, DPT
Amy received her Masters and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston. Amy utilizes a traditional Physical Therapy approach in treating a wide range of orthopedic and neurological conditions. She recently trained at the Burdenko Institute of Water and Sport Therapy and incorporates aquatic therapy into her treatments. Amy believes a combination of manual therapy and land/aquatic exercise therapies as well as a strong patient eduction, optimizes improved functional performance for work, sports, and everyday functional activities. She treats patients at our Brookline and Commonwealth Avenue locations.

Kelly Hebert PT, DPT, ATC
Kelly graduated from Franklink Pierce College with a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy in 2006. She also graduated from the University of New Hampshire where she recieved her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2000. Kelly is a Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer, and has a strong interest in Aquatics, Manual, orthopedic, and neurological therapies. Kelly has received her certification in the Burdenko Method at the Burdenko Water and Sports Institute in 2002. She treats patients at both our Bedford and Commonwealth Avenue locations.

James Ruetenik, DPT, OCS
Jim is a graduate of the Massachusetts Hospital Institute of Health Professions with a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy. He specializes in orthopedics using a combination of manual therapy and directed exercise to achieve specific physical goals. Jim has demonstrated success in treating spinal, shoulder, hip and knee injuries with this integrated approach. Jim mobilizes and stabilizes to resolve any underlying mechanical dysfunctions he might find. Jim is able to integrate pool, land, manual and exercise therapy to achieve treatment objectives. Jim treats patients at our Newton location.

Paul Salvi, PT, Assistant Clinic Director
Paul received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University. While working through the co-op programs at Northeastern, Paul was exposed to practicing all facets of rehabilitation at some of New England's best medical centers: Beth Israel Hospital, U-MASS Medical Center and Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital. This experience, combined with intense training in the Burdenko Method of Water and Sports Therapy, has provided Paul with the necessary skills to treat numerous orthopedic, neurological and cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Paul treats patients at our Bedford location.

Dorinda Galbraith
Magnum Cum Laude Graduate of Boston University in Physical Therapy, Dorinda specializes in Manual therapy with an osteopathic approach. With over 26 years experience as a therapist, she has skill in treating a wide variety of conditions including headaches, fibromyalgia, neurologic, orthopedic, muscular and lymphatic/vascular systems disorders. Dorinda also has experience in Women's Health issues and has received training in France on urogenital disorders. She loves treating back and neck problems, is a back-school educator and a certified teaching assistant. Her success begins by looking at the "total person" she then addresses each restriction and limitation in the manner best suited for the individual. This combination of craniosacral and visceral techniques allow both chronic and acute conditions to respond and heal as scar tissue is broken down and restrictions are freed. Dorinda treats patients in our Brookline location.

Mariam Adili, PT, CEES Mariam received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Howard University. Mariam is experienced in the rehabilitation of both neurological and orthopedic patients. She has been involved in the development of sports medicine and golf enhancement programs, and has a background in teaching back-school classes that enables her to educate patients in injury prevention. Mariam has also completed training in ergonomics and is now a Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist (CEES). Mariam treats patients at our Newton location.

Cynthia Philips, MA. OTR/L CHT Cynthia is a Certified Hand Therapist with over twenty years of experience. Cindy is a graduate of Boston University with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She is a founding charter member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and has lectured both nationally and internationally on hand therapy techniques. Cindy has published several articles and chapters in hand therapy and co-authored a book on hand splinting. Cindy treats patients at our 1269 Beacon Street location.