Rehabilitation Services Team

Garth 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, 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, 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, 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, Completed Kaiser Permanente Advanced Orthopedic Residency Program 
Clinical interests:  Spine, Pain, Concussion

Nick 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

Amy 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

Hannah Dike, PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Education: Simmons University, Doctor of Physical Therapy (2022); Simmons University, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (2020)
Clinical Interests: Orthopedic conditions, persistent pain of spine and extremities, orthopedic post-operative diagnoses Other interests: Rowing, running, being outside, plants, live music.
 

John 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

Alana T Falco, PT, DPT 
Staff Physical Therapist
Education: the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy, College of Charleston, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Experience/Certificates: Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute: Level 1, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute: Level 2A, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute: Level 2B, American Physical Therapy Association: Advanced Topics of Pregnancy & Postpartum, American Physical Therapy Association Member
Clinical Interests: Pelvic Pain/Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Urinary Incontinence (stress, urge, mixed), Fecal Incontinence, Constipation, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Interstitial Cystitis, Dyspareunia, Vaginismus, Vulvodynia, Endometriosis, Diastasis Recti, Pre & Post-Partum Care
Other interests: Tennis, Strength Training & Weightlifting, Skiing, Hiking, and Traveling.

Margaret 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

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
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

Christopher Howell PT, DPT
Staff 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, Games

Theresa 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 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.

Kristen Koch, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Education: Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis, MO), Doctor of Physical Therapy; Belmont University (Nashville, TN), Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Additional Experience/Certifications: Completed Boston University Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program
Clinical Interests: Neurological conditions including Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Vestibular Dysfunction, Balance/Falls, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury

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

Jaclyn 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

Adriana Saldaña, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
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
Clinical interests: Spine, Chronic Pain, General Orthopedics

Josh 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 
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, 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.
Clinical Interests: Pre and postpartum musculoskeletal and pelvic floor dysfunctions, spine, pelvic girdle orthopedics and pelvic floor dysfunctions for women and men, and lymphedema.

Rachel Verrill PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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.

Occupational Therapy

Amanda 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/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-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 ProviderClinical interests: Speech Sound Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, Early Language Development

Kaitlin 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: Speech Sound Disorders, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, Early Language Development

Nisha George, MS, CCC-SLP
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 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 

Hand Therapy

Stacy 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/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) 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, 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, 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

Maura 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

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

Maggie Maclsaac;
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Aide
Education: The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL), Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Clinical Interests: Neurological Conditions, Pediatrics, General Orthopedics
Other Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, Playing with my dog, Sports

Christina (Tina) McCourt
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