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Garth Savidge, Director of Rehabilitation ServicesGarth Savidge PT, DPT, OCS
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA) 2002, Doctor of Physical Therapy; Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN), 1998 Bachelor of Science 
Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy 2007 and Recertification in 2017
Clinical interests:  Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Hip
Other interests: Spending Time with Family, Running, Hiking, Backpacking, Home Improvement

Ryan Stoddard PT, DPT, OCS, CSCSRyan Stoddard PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Supervisor of Rehabilitation Services
Education:  The University of Massachusetts at Lowell, (Lowell, MA) Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2003; The University of Massachusetts at Lowell, (Lowell, MA) Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology, 2000
Additional Experience/Certifications:  Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy; NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist; Adjunct Professor at The University of Massachusetts at Lowell; US Army Reserves, Physical Therapist; Les Mills group fitness instructor
Clinical Interests:  Sports Medicine:  Tactical Athletes (Military, Police, Fire, EMS) Overhead Athletes (Baseball, Tennis, Swimming), and Endurance Athletes, Return to Sports and Performance, Spine Strength and Conditioning
Other Interests:  Family Time, Running, Rucking, Spinning, HIIT, Group Fitness, Obstacle Racing, Outdoors, Hiking with my Dogs

Physical Therapy

Jeff Babigian PT, DPTJeff Babigian PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Education: Northeastern University, Doctor of Physical Therapy; University of Massachusetts, Boston, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Health Sciences.
Additional Experience/Certifications: ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Clinical Interests: Orthopedic diagnoses including low back/neck pain, sports related injuries
Hobbies/Interests: exercise, Patriots/Celtics fan, music

Roxanne Babigian, PTRoxanne Babigian, PT
Senior Physical Therapist
Education: Boston University (Boston, MA), BS in Physical Therapy
Clinical interests: Pulmonary Rehab, Women’s Health, Cancer Rehab

Catherine Barry, PT, MS, OCSCatherine Barry, PT, MS, OCS
Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapist
Education: Master of Science in research Boston University (Boston, MA) Bachelor of Applied Science Curtin University, (Western Australia) 
Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Completed Kaiser Permanente Advanced Orthopedic Residency Program 
Clinical interests:  Spine, Pain, Concussion

Sarah Casali, PT, DPTSarah Casali, PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Education: Simmons University (Boston, MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2017; Simmons University (Boston, MA) Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Minor in Nutrition, 2014
Additional Experience/Certification: Pilates instructor
Clinical interests: pelvic floor dysfunction including but not limited to: pelvic pain syndromes such as endometriosis, pudendal neuralgia, dyspareunia, vaginismus, vulvodynia, persistent genital arousal disorders as well as urinary incontinence, over-active bladder syndrome, constipation, diastasis recti, male pelvic pain syndromes & pelvic floor dysfunction, and pre- and post-prostatectomy pelvic floor dysfunction
Other interests: pilates, running, skiing

Nick Cebula PT, DPTNick Cebula PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Education: University of New England, Portland, ME (May 2017), Doctor of Physical Therapy; University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology (May 2014) 
Certifications: Maitland spine and upper extremity (MT-1 and 2)
Clinical Interests: General orthopedics, sports medicine, acute and chronic spine pain, ortho post-operative diagnoses
Other interests: Golf, summer, dogs, and all Boston sports

Brittany Clark, PT, DPBrittany Clark, PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Education: University of Massachusetts Lowell, Doctor of Physical Therapy; University of Massachusetts Lowell, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology
Clinical Interests: Orthopedic conditions including neck pain and cervicogenic headaches, shoulder pain including rotator cuff impingement and tendinopathy, back pain and other lumbar diagnoses, hip pain, knee pain, joint replacements, other orthopedic post-operative diagnoses, cardiopulmonary rehab
Other Interests: baking, playing with my dog, exercising

2)Amy Devaney PT, DPT, OCS, RY-TAmy Devaney PT, DPT, OCS, RY-T
Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapist
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA) Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2010; Elon University (Elon, NC) Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology 2007
Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Adjunct Faculty at Northeastern University, 200 Hour Certified Yoga Instructor
Clinical interests: Musculoskeletal Management of Sports Injuries (Running, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Baseball), Return to Sport ACL, Video-Analysis of Running Gait Mechanics, Related Injuries and Performance Enhancement, Female Athlete

John Dillingham, PT, DPTJohn Dillingham, PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Additional Experience/Certifications: High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust Maneuvers of Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. Advanced Manipulation Techniques of Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. Additional coursework in Strength and Conditioning Principles
Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine, Spine, General Orthopedics
Other Interests: Resistance Training/Weight Lifting, Outdoor Activities Such as Hiking, Kayaking and Paddle boarding and any and all sport

Margaret Anderson Frey PT, DPT, OCS, Cert-DNMargaret Anderson Frey PT, DPT, OCS, Cert-DN
Staff Physical Therapist
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Charlestown, MA) Doctor of Physical Therapy; University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM), Masters of Science in Anthropology; Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN), Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Certification in Dry Needling
Clinical Interests: Orthopedic conditions in adults and pediatrics, Concussion, Sports medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Weight lifting, Knitting, Native North American history

Kathleen Gill-Body, PT, DPT, MS, NCS, FAPTAKathleen Gill-Body, PT, DPT, MS, NCS, FAPTA
Neurologic Clinical Specialist
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Physical Therapy; Simmons College (Boston, MA), Bachelor of Science and Certificate in Physical Therapy
Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Clinical interests: Neurological Conditions, Vestibular Dysfunction, Concussion, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Parkinson’s Disease; Older Adults with Gait and Balance Dysfunction

Kristina Gilman, PT, DPTKristina Gilman, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions, (Boston, MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2006
Additional Experience/Certifications: APTA credentialed CI
Clinical interests: Spine, total joint arthroplasty, perinatal, pediatric ortho, sports medicine

Margherita Grossbard PT, DPT, NCSMargherita Grossbard PT, DPT, NCS
Senior Physical Therapist
Education: Boston University (Boston, MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy; Boston University (Boston, MA), Bachelor of Science in Health Studies
Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, Completed Boston University Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program, Completed Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Course from Duke University, Lab instructor in DPT programs at Boston University and Simmons College
Clinical interests: Neurological Conditions including Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Concussion, Vestibular, Older Adults with Gait and Balance Dysfunction

Stephanie Hardy PT, DPT, OCS, CSCSStephanie Hardy PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Staff Physical Therapist
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Charlestown, MA) Doctor of Physical Therapy; Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, NY), Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Clinical Interests: Sports medicine, Concussion, Orthopedic conditions in adults and pediatrics
Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, hiking, soccer, travel, and trying new restaurants

Theresa Jacobs, PT, DPT, GCSTheresa L. Jacobs, PT, DPT, GCS
Senior Physical Therapist
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy, Long Island University, (Brooklyn NY), BS/MS in Physical Therapy, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Bachelor of Arts, History
Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy
Clinical interests: Balance/Falls, Dizziness, Parkinson’s Disease 

Mohammad Jamail PT, DPT, MSc, Cert-DN, eLID Mohammad Jamali PT, DPT, MSc, Cert-DN, eLID
Senior Physical Therapist
Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Northeastern University (Boston, MA ), MSc in Human Anatomy Tehran University of Medical Sciences (Tehran, Iran), BSc in Physiotherapy, Iran University of Medical Sciences (Tehran, Iran)
Additional Experience/Certifications:  Graduate Certificate in eLearning & Instructional Design, Northeastern University, Boston, MA; Certification in Dry Needling, Dry Needling Institute; American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Certification in spine and extremity High Velocity Low Amplitude Manipulation, Swodeam Institute of Manual Therapy; Former faculty in Physical Therapy Department- Northeastern University, (Boston, MA)
Clinical interests: Patient Education, Spine and Extremity Manual Therapy, Intramuscular Dry Needling.

Daniel McGovern, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, FAFSDaniel McGovern, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, FAFS
Sports Clinical Specialist
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA) Doctor of Physical Therapy; University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT) Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy; University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT) Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine
Additional Experience/Certifications: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (ABPTS); Certified Athletic Trainer (NATA); Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA); Fellow of Applied Functional Science (Gray Institute); Instructor, MGH IHP, Department of Physical Therapy
Clinical interests: Rehabilitation of sports related injuries, ACL injury risk reduction and rehabilitation, return to play testing, golf performance

Tim Mondale, PT, MHSC, MTCTim Mondale PT, MHSC, MTC
Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapist
Education: Mayo School of Health Related Sciences (Rochester MN), Certificate in Physical Therapy; University of St. Augustine, (St. Augustine FL),  Masters in Health Sciences, Certification in Manual Therapy; Oregon State University, (Corvallis OR), Bachelor of Science  
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certified in Manual Therapy through the University of St. Augustine, and have contributed on publications, posters and presentations, with regard to care and treatment of painful conditions of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system  
Clinical Interests: Treatment of persistent pain states of the spine and extremities, healthy life engagement through the life span, and performance optimization for athletes and non-athletes   
Hobbies/Interests: Originally from Oregon with an extensive background in athletic involvement and interest including wrestling, baseball, football, and all else.  I have been with Newton-Wellesley Hospital for over 20 years.  

Jaclyn Riedel, PT, DPT, OCSJaclyn Riedel, PT, DPT, OCS
Senior Physical Therapist
Education: Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy; Indiana University, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Advanced IASTM Practitioner Certification, APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Clinical Interests: Orthopedic conditions, sport medicine
Other interests: hiking, rowing, running, triathlon, traveling, playing with my dog

Martha Schneider, PT, DPTMartha Schneider, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clinical interests: Spine, Chronic Pain, General Orthopedics

Josh Schonborn, PT, DPT, CLTJosh Schonborn, PT, DPT, CLT
Staff Physical Therapist
Education: Boston University (Boston, MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy; Oberlin College (Oberlin, OH), Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Clinical interests: Lymphedema, Cancer rehabilitation, pelvic floor therapy, and treatment of transgender individuals

Charlotte Slate PT, DPT Charlotte Slate PT, DPT 
Staff Physical Therapist
Education: Simmons College (Boston, MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy; The University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH), Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology
Additional Experience/Certifications: High Velocity Low-Amplitude Thrust Manipulation of the Cervical Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Level I, Explaining Pain 2.0 with Lorimer Moseley, Reiki Level I & II Certification, IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) Level 1 Certification 
Clinical interests: Foot and ankle, Sports Medicine, Spine, and total joint arthroplasty
Other interests: Traveling, boating, hiking, spinning, skiing, cooking and photography

Kate Stein, MSPTKate Stein, MSPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA) Master’s degree in Physical Therapy, Bachelor degree from Emory University (Atlanta, GA)
Additional Experience: Fluent in Russian
Clinical Interests: Musculoskeletal conditions of the spine, TMJ, orthotics

Rebecca Stephenson, PT, DPT, MS, WCS, CLTRebecca Stephenson, PT, DPT, MS, WCS, CLT
Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapist
Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA) Doctor of Physical Therapy, Masters of Science in Physical Therapy; Boston University (Boston, MA) Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Additional Certifications: Board Certified Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy, Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certified Childbirth Educator.
Clinical Interests: Pre and postpartum musculoskeletal and pelvic floor dysfunctions, spine, pelvic girdle orthopedics and pelvic floor dysfunctions for women and men, and lymphedema.

Nick Wendel, PT, DPT, NCSNick Wendel, PT, DPT, NCS
Senior Physical Therapist
Education: Boston University (Boston, MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy; Boston University (Boston, MA), Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training 
Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Completed Boston University Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program, Teaching Assistant in Boston University Neurology Physical Therapy Curriculum 
Clinical interests: Neurological Conditions including Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Concussion, Vestibular and Balance Dysfunction, Adaptive Sports

Occupational Therapy

Amanda Holt, MS, OTR/LAmanda Holt, MS, OTR/L
Staff Occupational Therapist
Education: Tufts University (Medford, MA), MS Occupational Therapy; UMass Amherst (Amherst, MA), BS, Psychology with Neuroscience concentration
Additional Experience/Certifications: Driver Rehabilitation Specialist; Certificate in Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Tufts University
Clinical interests: Neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and brain injury; post-concussion syndrome; chronic pain; conservative treatment of upper extremity dysfunction

Debbie Kerrigan, MS, OTR/LDebbie Kerrigan, MS, OTR/L
Senior Occupational Therapist
Education: Boston University (Boston, MA), MS Occupational Therapy; Boston University (Boston, MA), MS, Systems Engineering; Boston University (Boston, MA), BS, Electrical Engineering
Additional Experience/Certifications: Driver Rehabilitation Specialist; We Need To Talk Facilitator; CarFit Event Coordinator; Per Diem OT for Visions of Independence
Clinical interests: Neurological Conditions including Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Concussion. Low vision. Functional cognition. 

Speech Language Pathology

Jessica Bow, MS, CCC-SLPJessica Bow, MS, CCC-SLP
Senior Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist
Education: Boston University (Boston, MA), Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology; University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH), Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders with minors in: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Sciences and Psychology
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology from The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
Clinical interests: Pediatrics, speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, early language development

Kaitlin Kramer MS, CCC-SLPKaitlin Kramer MS, CCC-SLP
Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist
Education: Boston University (Boston, MA), Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology; Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore, MD), Bachelor of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology from The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
Clinical interests: pediatrics, speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, early language development

Randi Stewart, MS, CCC-SLPRandi Stewart, MS CCC-SLP
Senior Adult Speech and Language Pathologist
Education: Southern Connecticut State University (New Haven, CT), Master of Science, Speech and Language Pathology; Southern Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Disorders with a minor in Psychology
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology from The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association; Lee Silverman Voice Therapy certified 
Clinical interests: Aphasia caused by acquired neurological conditions 

Heather Stanhous Youongman, MS, CCC-SLPHeather Stanhaus Youngman, MS, CCC-SLP
Senior Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist 
Education: Boston University (Boston, MA), Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology; Haverford College (Haverford, PA), Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Clinical Interests: pediatrics, orofacial myofunctional disorders, speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, early literacy

Hand Therapy

Stacy Conneely, OTR/L, CHTStacy Conneely OTR/L, CHT
Title: Senior Occupational Therapist 
Education:  Quinnipiac University BS in OT
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certification in Hand Therapy
Clinical interests: Upper extremity sports injury, Hand and upper extremity splint fabrication, Post-surgical hand conditions, Orthopedic and Tendon Rehabilitation

Christina K. Haufler, OTR/LChristina K. Haufler OTR/L
Senior Occupational Therapist
Education: Tufts University (Medford, MA) Master of Science in Occupational Therapy; Boston School of Occupational Therapy, 1993; William Smith College (Geneva, NY)  Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 1991
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certified by NBCOT, Saebo Splint Certified
Clinical Interests: Hand and Upper Extremity Injuries, Splinting, Orthopedic and Tendon Rehabilitation
Hobbies/Interests:  Gardening, Exercise

Mary Panda, PT, CHTMary Panda, PT, CHT
Senior Physical Therapist
Education: Simmons College (Boston, MA) BS and certificate in Physical Therapy
Additional Experience/Certifications:  Certification in Hand Therapy
Clinical interests: Upper extremity injury and pain management 
Hobbies/Interests: Gardening 
 

Jennifer Phoenix, OT, CHTJennifer Phoenix, OT, CHT
Senior Occupational Therapist
Education: University of New Hampshire Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certification in Hand Therapy, Splinting Lab Instructor MGIHP, student educator, Inpatient/out-patient therapist.
Clinical interests: Upper Extremity injuries, Splinting, Kinesiotaping, Ergonomics, Adaptive Sports, Injury prevention, IASTM

Adrea Lenson, MSPT, OTAdrea Lenson, MSPT, OT
Senior Physical/Occupational Therapist
Education: Boston University, (Boston MA) Masters of Science in Physical therapy, 1988; Boston University (Boston, MA) Bachelors of Science in Occupational therapy, 1977
Additional Experience/Certifications: Personal Training certification, Clinical Instructor in Orthopedics at Boston University, Simmons College and Institute for Allied Health Professions at MGH
Clinical Interests: Upper Extremity Orthopedic Injuries, Post-Surgical Shoulder Rehabilitation, Hand Therapy and Splinting

Helen Ranger, PT, MS, CHTHelen Ranger, PT, MS, CHT
Hand Therapy Service Coordinator
Education: Emory University, (Atlanta, GA) Masters of Science in Physical therapy, 1984.  
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certified Hand Therapist 1991 to present
Clinical interests: Hand and UE orthopedic injuries and impairments, custom splint design and fabrication

Maura Walsh, OTR/L, CHTMaura Walsh, OTR/L, CHT
Senior Occupational Therapist 
Education: Tufts University, BS in OT 1983.
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certification in Hand Therapy: 1991 to present.
Clinical interests: Tendon lacerations/ repair; tendon transfers; fractures; burns

Rehabilitation Aide

Marc LambertMarc Lambert
Outpatient Rehabilitation Aide
Education: Appalachian State University (Boone, NC), Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology
Additional Experience/Certifications: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS)

Natalie PriscoNatalie Prisco
Outpatient Rehabilitation Aide
Education: University of Rhode Island (2020), Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Clinical Interests: neurological conditions, concussion, general orthopedics
Other Interests/hobby: Spending time with family and friends, staying active, and traveling

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