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Meet Our Staff
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.
Paul Salvi, PT - Clinic Director
Treating at Waltham & Bedford
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.
Lindsay Opdyke, MSPT - Assistant Clinic Director
Treating at Newton
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.
Treating at Newton
Gina has been a physical therapist since 2001, when she graduated from Mercy College with a master's degree in PT. Gina has over 16 years experience as a PTA / PT in the subspecialties of Neuro, Chest PT, Pediatrics, Orthopedics and Aquatic Therapy. Gina has been committed to continuing education seminars throughout her career taking several classes a year in soft tissue mobilization and manual therapy (Mulligan, Mc Kenzie, et al). She is currently studying to be certified as a clinical strength and conditioning specialist. She has been at BOT since August 2008.
Treating at Brookline (1180 Beacon St)
Magnum Cum Laude Graduate of Boston University in Physical Therapy, Dorinda specializes in manual therapy with an osteopathic approach. With over 30 years experience as a therapist, and extensive personal training with many innovative Osteopaths and MD's from around the world, she has skill in treating a wide variety of conditions including: acute and chronic pain; fibromyalgia; neurologic; orthopedic; pediatric; urogenital; pre/post partum; whiplash; and traumas & adhesions.
Dorinda also has experience in Women's Health issues and has received training in France at C.I.D.O. on urogenital disorders of men and women. She loves treating back and neck problems, is a back-school educator and has been a certified teaching assistant of Visceral Manipulation for 17 years.
Dorinda has been a guest therapist at The Upledger Institute working with Vietnam Vets in the PTSD program and other programs there. She treats children with torticollis and other pediatric conditions. Her success begins by assessing the "total person." She then uses her advance trainings in: craniosacral therapy; visceral manipulation; lymphatic drainage; neural manipulation; central nervous system sympathetic down regulation; myofascial release; strain/counterstrain; among some specialties, to address problems in all ages and conditions.
Dorinda is also an advocate of core strengthening, good postural awareness, and good body mechanics. She feels very fortunate to be able to use her many skills to assist her clients to their maximum potential.
Treating at Cambridge & Waltham
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 Australia 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.
Treating at Cambridge & Brookline (1180 Beacon St)
Susana received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Services in St. Augustine, Florida. Susana trained in California, Utah and Hawaii in a variety of clinical settings to further sharpen her physical therapy skills. Shortly after graduating, Susana completed Level I certification from the Burdenko Water Institute and intends on sitting for Level II certification later this year. Susana's specialties include aquatic therapy and exercise, manual therapy, and orthopedics.
Treating at Brookline (1180 Beacon St) & Newton
Irfan Ibrahim graduated in 2005 from the Physical Therapy Program at Rajiv Gandhi University in India. Prior to joining Back On Track, Irfan worked as a physical therapist in Indiana at Integrity Rehab Group and in Chicago at St. Mary’s and Elizabeth Medical Center (SMEMC). He has a strong interest in Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy focusing on back pain, knee and hip replacements, ankle injuries, and shoulder replacements. Irfan is passionate about his patients’ achieving their goals and incorporates his manual skills, aquatic training, and custom exercise programs to continually achieve optimum results.
In addition to being licensed in IL, IN, MI, and Massachusetts, he is also a member of the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association), and was voted for the Quality Focus Council Committee at SMEMC.
Irfan enjoys photography, golf, traveling, cricket, volleyball, and soccer.
Treating at Danvers & Brookline (1180 Beacon St)
Amanda McLenithan graduated from Daemen College with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. In addition to being licensed in NY and MA, she is certified in the Burdenko Method of Aquatic Therapy. Amanda brings her passion for wellness and injury prevention with both land and aquatic treatments by empowering her patients to independently achieve their goals toward recovery. She is successful in combining a variety of manual therapies with orthopedic exercise and postural training to maximize functional outcomes.
Anthony Percoco, MSPT, MAOM, Lic. Ac, CST
Treating at Danvers
Anthony Percoco received his BS in 1998 and MS in 1999 in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University. He continued his education at the New England School of Acupuncture completing a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine, in addition to completing a 200+ hour training of Cranial Sacral Therapy. In the spring of 2010, he completed a 300+ hour Yoga Training program and a 300-hour advanced herbal/nutritional training program. Anthony has a passion for a multifaceted approach to healing. For the past 10 years, he has been integrating holistic modalities with traditional therapy in the outpatient clinical setting. Anthony also teaches holistic principles at Northeastern University as well as conducting meditation presentations to health care professionals in hospitals throughout the greater Boston area.
Cynthia Philips, MA. OTR/L CHT
Treating at Brookline (1269 Beacon St)
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.
Treating at Brookline (1180 Beacon St)
Lynne is a 1978 graduate of the Sargent School of Allied Health at Boston University. In addition to her degree in Physical Therapy, Lynne has taken numerous continuing education courses and been awarded certificates in visceral manipulation (the Barral Institute), craniosacral therapy (The Upledger Institute), and myofascial release (John Barnes). She is currently a teaching assistant for the Barral Institute. Lynne brings over 30 years of experience as a physical therapist and has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, home care and out-patient clinics. Lynne is also Nautilus certified in weight training and has been published. With regard to her current techniques, Lynne believes in utilizing a variety of manual therapies including visceral manipulation, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, massage and exercise. An individual exercise program is designed for each patient and proper nutrition is also emphasized in order to create optimum health. Lynne has experience in treating most of the major general orthopedic conditions. She has a special interest in helping patients with neck and back pain and has achieved excellent results. Lynne is an avid hiker and enjoys the outdoors.
Treating at Newton & Brookline (1180 Beacon St)
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.
Treating at Brookline (1180 Beacon St)
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.
Treating at Newton & Bedford
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.
Amy Wilusz, DPT, OCS, MTC, CSCS
Treating at Cambridge & Bedford
Amy received her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Simmons College in Boston and a transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. Prior to working at Back on Track, Amy practiced for ten years as a senior physical therapist in San Francisco. Amy is recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association as a specialist in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions. She received a Manual Therapy Certification studying under the world-renowned Stanley Paris. She utilizes advanced manual techniques, develops individualized therapeutic exercise programs, and incorporates aquatic therapy to help patients meet their goals. Amy also has training in evaluating and treating musculoskeletal conditions in the prenatal and postpartum population. She is a Certified Sports and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is passionate about injury prevention and wellness.
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