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