Rehabilitation Services Team

Ryan Stoddard PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, Manager 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. 
• Other Interests: Family Time, Running, Rucking, Spinning, HIIT, Group Fitness, Obstacle Racing, Outdoors, Hiking with my Dogs

Physical Therapy

Jeff Babigian PT, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist

• Education: Northeastern University, Doctor of Physical Therapy; University of Massachusetts, Boston, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Health Sciences. 
• Additional Experience/Certifications: PTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor, IASTM HawkGrips Certification. 
• Clinical Interests: Orthopedic diagnoses including low back/neck pain, shoulder sports related injuries
• Hobbies/Interests: Resistance training, Basketball, Football , Music  

Roxanne 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, 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, Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists, Kaiser Permanente Advanced Orthopedic Residency Program   
• Clinical interests:  Spine, Pain, Concussion 

Nick Cebula PT, DPT, Senior 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 

John Dillingham, PT, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist

• Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Advanced Manipulation Techniques of Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine.
• Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine, Return to Sport, General Orthopedics. 
• Other Interests: Power Lifting, Golf, Being Outdoors, Football and other sports 

Margaret Anderson Frey PT, DPT, OCS, Cert-DN, Senior 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; APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor. 
• Clinical Interests: Orthopedic conditions in adults and pediatrics, Concussion, Sports medicine. 
• Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Weight lifting, Knitting, Native North American history

Kristina 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, NCS, Clinical Specialist

• 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 

Morgan Hart PT, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist

• Education: Nazareth College (Rochester, NY) Doctor of Physical Therapy; University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA) Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science
• Additional Experience/Certification: Board Certified Women’s Health Specialist, Completed Ohio University/Ohio Health Women’s Health Physical Therapy Residency Program, Lab Instructor at Northeastern University
• Clinical Interests: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction/Pelvic Pain, Urinary Incontinence, Fecal Incontinence, Constipation, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Pre/Post-Partum Care

Christopher Howell PT, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist

• Education: Northeastern University (Boston MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy; Northeastern University (Boston MA), Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science/Minor in Psychology. Additional Experience/Certifications: Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified
• Clinical Interests: Orthopedic Diagnoses, including Back Pain, Knee Pain, & Shoulder Pain, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic post-operative care
• Other Interests: Basketball, Weightlifting, Traveling, Music, Restaurants, Mental Health, Games

Theresa L. Jacobs, PT, DPT, GCS, Clinical Specialist

• 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 Jamali PT, DPT, MSc, Cert-DN, eLID, Clinical Specialist, 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)
• Certifications: Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certification in Dry Needling
• Clinical interests: Sports related hip, knee and shoulder Injuries 

Tim 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

Chris Resteghini, PT, DPT, Staff Physical Therapist

• Education: Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH), Doctor of Physical Therapy; Worcester State University (Worcester, MA), Bachelor of Science, 2011
• Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Joint Replacements, Upper and Lower Extremity Injuries, and Injury Prevention
• Other interests: Weight lifting, Traveling, Foodie, Outdoor adventure, Sporting events, Spending time with family

John-Paolo Barcinas, Physical Therapist

• Education: The University of Scranton (Scranton, PA), Doctor of Physical Therapy; The University of Scranton, Bachelor of Science in Physiology with a concentration in Nutrition Studies
• Clinical Interests: Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
• Other Interests: Seaside adventures along the coasts of MA, NH, and ME, Hiking in the White Mountain National Forest, Boston Sports, Spending time with family

Nicholas Moore, PT, DPT, CSCS,  Physical Therapist

• Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA) Doctor of Physical Therapy; University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH) Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management and Policy/Minor in Kinesiology. Additional Certification/Experience: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Clinical Interests: General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Chronic Pain, Orthopedic Post-Operative Care
• Other Interests: Powerlifting, Nutrition, Guitar, Hiking, National Parks, Basketball

Victoria “Vicki” Roach, PT, DPT, Staff Physical Therapist

• Education: University of Central Florida, Doctor of Physical Therapy; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, Completed the Boston VA Healthcare System Neurologic Residency, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
• Clinical Interests: Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Vestibular Dysfunction, Gait and Balance Dysfunction

Adriana Saldaña, PT, DPT, NCS, Senior Physical Therapist  

• Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy; Goucher College (Towson, MD), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Dance, with a concentration in Dance Therapy
• Additional Experience/Certifications: Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Level 1, Lab Instructor in DPT program at MGH Institute of Health Professions
• Clinical interests: Neurological Conditions including Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Concussion, Vestibular Dysfunction, Gait and Balance Dysfunction

Martha Schneider, PT, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist

• Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions (Boston, MA), Doctor of Physical Therapy; Harvard University (Cambridge, MA), Bachelor of Arts in Biological Anthropology
• Experience/Certifications: APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
• Clinical Interests: Orthopedic Conditions including Spine and Extremities, Post-Operative Care, Preventative Care, Persistent Pain States, Pulmonary, Long COVID

Yoshi (Josh) Schonborn, PT, DPT, CLT, Senior 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 

Kate 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, 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. Reviewer for the Journal of Women’s and Pelvic Health, faculty Academy of Pelvic Health OBF, OBA, OBI.
• Clinical Interests: Pre and postpartum musculoskeletal and pelvic floor dysfunctions, spine, pelvic girdle orthopedics and pelvic floor dysfunctions for women and men, and lymphedema.

Occupational Therapy

Debbie 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
• Clinical interests: Neurological Conditions including Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Concussion, Visual deficits and brain injury. Low vision. Functional cognition. 

Speech Language Pathology

Jessica 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, Certified MindWing Professional Narrative Provider
• Clinical interests: Speech Sound Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, Early Language Development 

Kaitlin Kramer MS, CCC-SLP, Senior 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, Hanen Program It Takes Two to Talk
• Clinical interests: Speech Sound Disorders, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, Fluency disorders, Early Language Development 

Nisha George, MS, CCC-SLP, Senior Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist

• Education: Boston University (Boston, MA), Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology; University of Texas (Austin, TX), Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Additional Experience/Certifications: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology from The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
• Clinical interests: Speech Sound Disorders, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, Literacy Development

Randi Cuccaro, 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 

Hand Therapy

Charlotte Slate, PT, DPT, OCS Senior 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: Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Explaining Painwith Lorimer Moseley, Reiki Level I & II Certification, IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) Certification, APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
• Clinical interests: Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Injuries, Upper Extremity Sports Medicine, Post-Surgical Shoulder Rehabilitation, Shoulder Rehabilitation, Splinting, Pediatric Orthopedics.
• Other interests: Traveling, exercise, gardening, photography, my dog!

Stacy Connelly OTR/L, CHT, 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

Joy Facella-Ervolini, OTD, OTR/L

• Education: MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Occupational Therapy; The George Washington University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Concentration in Neuroscience and Minor in Biology
• Clinical interests: Hand and Upper Extremity, Splinting, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Neurology
• Other interests: Trying new restaurants, traveling, spending time with family, yoga

Christina 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, CHT, Senior Physical Therapist

• Education: Simmons College (Boston, MA)   Bachelor's of Science 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, CHT, Clinical Specialist

• Education: University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH)  Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Additional Experience/Certifications: Certification in Hand Therapy, Splinting Lab Instructor MGIHP, student educator, Inpatient/out-patient therapist at NWH For over 20 years
• Clinical interests: Upper Extremity injuries, Splinting, Kinesiotaping, Ergonomics, Sports, Injury prevention, IASTM

Adrea Lenson, MSPT, OT, Senior Physical/Occupational Therapist

• Education: Boston University, (Boston MA)  Master of Science in Physical therapy, 1988; Boston University (Boston, MA) Bachelor's 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

Maura Walsh, OTR/L, CHT, Senior Occupational Therapist 

• Education: Tufts University (Medford, MA)  Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 1983.
• Additional Experience/Certifications: Certification in Hand Therapy: 1991 to present.
• Clinical interests: Tendon lacerations/ repair; tendon transfers; fractures; burns

Outpatient Rehabilitation Aide

Tiffany Tsang, Outpatient Rehabilitation Aide

• Education: Boston University (Boston, MA), Bachelor of Science, Behavior & Health/Minor in Psychology
• Clinical Interests: Pediatrics, Occupational Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Siblings of Individuals with Autism, Sensory Integration Theory, Ergonomics, Adaptive Technology, and Neurological Conditions
• Other Interests/Hobbies: Art, Photography, Sewing, and Traveling

Makayla Rivera, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Aide

• Education: Sacred Heart University, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
• Clinical Interests: Sports Medicine, Return to Sport
• Other Interests/Hobbies: Soccer, Dance, Traveling, Boston Sports

Christina (Tina) McCourt, Senior Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Aide

• Education: UMass Boston, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
• Certifications: 500HR Certified Yoga Teacher, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Clinical Interests: General Orthopedics, Gait Mechanics, Sports Medicine, Chronic Pain, Hypermobility, Performance optimization for athletes and non-athletes
• Other Interests: Dance, Live Music, Yoga, Road trips

Gabby Cannata, Outpatient Rehabilitation Aide

Education: Wake Forest University, Bachelor of Science, Health and Exercise Science / Minor in Psychology

Clinical Interests: Neurological Conditions and Neurodegenerative Diseases, Post-Operative Rehabilitation, Amputee and Prosthetic Rehabilitation

Other Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, True Crime, Painting