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Farah has taken many continuing education courses including Assessing and Treatment of Progressive Neurological Disease, Functional Geriatrics and Pediatric Yoga. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494006870608-WFAYZY546ZB1726WTE2M/Ed+Wormold.JPG Southampton Staff - Ed Wormold, PTA, NSCA-CPT Ed graduated from the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Suffolk County Community College in 1996 with an Associates of Applied Science degree and has been with Manual and Sports Physical Therapy since 2004. Ed's completed continuing education courses include Shoulder Pain in the Young and "Masters" Athlete, Current Concepts in Shoulder Surgery and Integrated Neuromuscular Re-Education. He is also a certified physical trainer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494007609751-J1WXI1B0WTNAT2I29QVV/Lia+cropped.jpg Southampton Staff - Dr. Lia Velys, DPT Lia joined our team in 2012 after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Ithaca College with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. In 2010 she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ithaca with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Health Studies. She is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and was given the Professional Excellence Award in 2011. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494007644364-5D2SOQTEK9VBB3781CCB/IMG_6846.JPG Southampton Staff - Tom Spagnoli, PTA Tom earned his Associate of Applied Science Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Suffolk Community College in 2006. His continuing education courses include Clinical Approach to Sports Injuries Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities. https://www.eastendpt.com/new-gallery daily 0.75 2020-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494006591826-8UFFTUXECK5FA3JVOJ98/Chris+Ott.jpg East Hampton Staff - Dr. Christopher Ott, DPT Christopher graduated from Touro College in 2012 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor's in Health Sciences. Since graduation he has focused on continued education with emphasis on orthopedic manual therapy. In his free time he enjoys learning about nutrition, boating, fishing and hunting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494006591826-8UFFTUXECK5FA3JVOJ98/Chris+Ott.jpg East Hampton Staff - Dr. Christopher Ott, DPT Christopher graduated from Touro College in 2012 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor's in Health Sciences. Since graduation he has focused on continued education with emphasis on orthopedic manual therapy. In his free time he enjoys learning about nutrition, boating, fishing and hunting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494006609843-24A5GDQP5OV9NNW002XL/Tracy+Coulton.jpg East Hampton Staff - Tracy Coulton, MSPT Tracy began her career in 1991 at Mount Sinai Medical Center after graduating from Ithaca College's PT program. She joined our team in 2002 upon completion of an Advanced Masters Degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Touro College. Tracy has completed extensive continuing education courses in orthopedics and manual therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494007498192-MDZJUUMN422J1I5CU2DK/Denise+Cavaliero.jpg East Hampton Staff - Denise Cavaliero, PTA Denise is extremely passionate and dedicated to her patients. She is interested in working with individuals suffering from neurological disorders including parkinsons, multiple sclerosis, strokes or cerebellar ataxia. Denise enjoys spending time with her five children and being in the outdoors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494007506114-OQNLA9ZD0RUO6Y9ZBVAW/Rob+Balnis.jpg East Hampton Staff - Rob Balnis, Personal Trainer Rob Balnis, Personal Trainer Robby has been with East End Physical Therapy since 2000. He graduated with a BS degree with a concentration in athletic training from Frostburg State University. He is a certified personal trainer and played rugby locally and internationally for 15 years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494007515850-B3YASYYFWOMVOIADZMR8/Rita+Breivaite+copy.jpg East Hampton Staff - Rita Brevaite, LMT Physical Therapist Assistant Rita has been a licensed massage therapist since 2002. She has an associate's degree in occupational studies from the Massage Therapy Institute in New York. Rita's hobbies include hiking and gardening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494007525319-9MSVTUPJZX8ZWYDQ0T2Q/seanpayne1.jpg East Hampton Staff - Sean Payne, PTA Sean graduated in 2016 from the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY. His clinical interests include manual therapy and postoperative care. He has experience in various settings including acute care and neurological rehabilitation. In his free time, Sean enjoys everything outdoors including fishing, hiking and beekeeping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494009900745-TVHDWZ211XURP2YOUR23/Kristie+Mauro.JPG East Hampton Staff - Kristie Mauro, Aide Kristie graduated from SUNY Cortland with a B.S. in Kinesiology. She is a personal trainer, group exercise instructor and functional strengthe coach aspiring to be an occupational therapist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494081785557-VVBG2KF2OFYHLR2H4CJ2/IMG_6438.JPG East Hampton Staff - Alejandro Ballesteros, Aide Alejandro graduated from East Hampton High School. He hopes to someday pursue a career in physical therapy. One of his passions is helping people. Se habla Espanol! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494007545934-KNZTF5DF8QB3L8N68SQ7/Gail+Stone.jpg East Hampton Staff - Gail Stone, Office Manager Gail has been with the company since 1992. She has a wealth of information regarding insurance questions. 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Athletics and competitive sports are a lifelong passion of his. He has successfully completed over a dozen Iron Man Competitions and continues to race all over the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494006815375-I6MAOW0B439HCCLMNHP2/Peter+Spagnoli.JPG Sag Harbor Staff - Peter Spagnoli, MSPT, SCS Peter graduated from Florida International University in 1982 with a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy. He earned a Master's in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in 1993. In 1985 he opened Manual and Sports Physical Therapy in Southampton and has since expanded the practice east to Sag Harbor and East Hampton. Peter is recognized as a Sports Certified Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. Athletics and competitive sports are a lifelong passion of his. He has successfully completed over a dozen Iron Man Competitions and continues to race all over the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494006828118-U8NNPSYE8KB93V8Q9HAK/Nicholas+Daba+Sag+Harbor.jpg Sag Harbor Staff - Nicholas Daba, PTA, LMT Physical Therapist Assistant, Licensed Massage Therapist Nick earned an Associate in Science degree as a Fitness Specialist and an Associates of Applied Science degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Suffolk Community College. Nick began his career with Manual and Sports Physical therapy in 1997. As the Clinical Instructor of the Sag Harbor location Nick is actively involved in student education. Nick has been a Licensed Massage Therapy since the 1990s after training at The New York College of Holistic Medicine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494007686924-WR5TI1VA3RGUXZGIYYRW/IMG_7492.JPG Sag Harbor Staff - Liliana Fazendeiro, PTA, LMT Liliana earned her degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant at Suffolk County Community College in 2002 and began her career with Manual and Sports Physical Therapy in 2003. In 2006 she completed her course-work in Massage Therapy at New York College of Health Professions and became a licensed massage therapist. Liliana became an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer in 2008. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494007708920-LGHIVIA6K8H5W45F65NY/IMG_7481.JPG Sag Harbor Staff - Dr. Suzanne "Leesie" O'Connell, DPT Leesie joined our team in 2014 after graduating from Stony Brook University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She completed her Bachelors of Science in 2010 from Loyola University of Maryland in Biology-Psychology. Leesie has completed multiple continuing education courses with Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars with an emphasis on orthopedic manual therapy treatment of spinal and peripheral regions as well as stabilization training and functional rehabilitation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1494007731766-O1SHEDPQT13BVBWTAR2D/IMG_7479.JPG Sag Harbor Staff - Kyle Griffin, Aide Kyle has been working as an aide since 2011. He makes sure that all our patients are as welcomed and comfortable as possible. Kyle's hobbies are playing drums in his band Clearwater Stills and watching movies. 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Chris graduated from Touro College in 2012 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor's in Health Sciences‼ He became part of the East End PT team in 2012. He recently adopted this one big happy family and became a part owner of the entire company! Chris has focused on continued education with emphasis on orthopedic manual therapy. Not only does he know all the facts of Physical Therapy but is a wizard of all things outdoors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1682543461257-FTH9JKBOF1WN6ZFL47YD/Katla.jpg Staff - Katla Thorsen, DPT Katla joined our team in 2022 after graduating with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University! You could say Katla first started her career at EEPT when she was only 10 years old, rehabbing her fractured leg here with some of the staff who she now calls her work fam. In her past life, Katla was an EMT in the Springs FD, played 5 years of rugby at both SUNY Geneseo & Stony Brook University, & was an Ocean Lifeguard here in town at Atlantic Avenue for 12 years. If Katla’s not in the clinic, you can find her running around with her dog, at the beach, or working out. Katla is certified in LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s Disease & enjoys working with all age groups to both achieve specific goals or to just help get back to enjoying daily life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1713361762486-W8ENW1OYTJYJHNI3KSPK/alkis.jpg Staff - Alkis Alexiadis, DPT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1579025119830-Q8HRW9HAKFJDCJS5Q085/denise.jpg Staff - Denise Busiello, PTA Denise...Our ever so lovely Denise Physical Therapy Assistant Ever want to get on her good side? Bring her chocolate! Denise joined the East End PT family in 2011 after graduating from the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Suffolk Community College‼ Clients who work with Denise appreciate her warm and gracious demeanor, and the fact that she always goes the extra mile. She is interested in working with individuals suffering from neurological disorders including Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, strokes or cerebellar ataxia. Fellow East End PT staffers, also appreciate these qualities in Denise, and agree they more than make up for her all-out obsession with chocolate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1682545718222-4DY05VGX6TVZA9JT5UV7/Sean2.jpeg Staff - Sean Payne, PTA Sean...Our office clown Physical Therapy Assistant Sean is a transplant from Rochester, NY and joined our East End PT family in 2017 we haven't stopped laughing since! Sean graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY. His clinical interests include manual therapy and postoperative care. He has experience in various settings including acute care and neurological rehabilitation. Sean has a quick wit and we promise after a session with him you'll be laughing the rest of the day! Also a fun fact Sean is a A+ juggler..but that's no surprise being our office clown! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1579025141170-OLDFPS4O040CNUC0FUQF/rita.jpg Staff - Rita Breivaite, PTA Rita..Our Foreign Goddess Physical Therapy Assistant Originally from Lithuania Rita was recruited by Southampton College (LIU) in 1996 on a scholarship to play Basketball! Rita has been part of the East End Pt Family since 2017 after earning her Physical Therapy Assistant degree at Suffolk Community College. Rita emphasis her treatment with a manual technique‼ Most people probably look at Rita as a sweet gal but those who get on her schedule know they are going to be "tortured". But of course we mean tortured in a good way she has been a licensed Massage Therapist since 2002 and really knows her stuff. Be careful when you're out and about, Rita has a double! We've all made the mistake of holding a conversation with her twin sister around town! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1579025157186-ZV701R0VLIVNXRQMDMAX/rob.jpg Staff - Rob, Aide, Personal Trainer Rob... The East End PT Mascot Athletic Trainer If you don't know Rob than you really don't know East End PT! Always quick on his feet, Rob has been part of the family since 2000‼️For our long time clients many of you may remember Rob's father who was the original owner and founder of East End Physical Therapy. Rob graduated with a BS degree with a concentration in athletic training from Frostburg State University. Rob is a certified personal trainer. Wanna continue after your rehab? Robs your guy! He holds classes on Tuesday afternoons, and Saturday mornings to keep you in tip-top shape! When he’s not at the office, Rob enjoys watching the Ohio State Buckeyes football games (especially when they’re pounding Michigan) Fun fact Rob played rugby locally and internationally for 15 years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58619a40e6f2e152e759c13d/1646161640008-QC1X0LCSAEK5FN9RBP7O/gail+2.jpg Staff - Gail, Office Manager Here she is folks!! Gail The heart and soul of East End Physical Therapy! Gail has been with the company since its original owner back in 1992!!! can we get a round of applause! Gail has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to insurance! As if being a insurance whiz weren’t enough, Gail is the office "mother hen", our rhyme and reason, and tops on the list of people fellow East End PT staffers want to hang out with. Seems like she’s always wearing a radiant smile, even when things go awry, as they sometimes do! 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