Our Clinical Staff

Neil Moss, DPT: Co-Director

Neil is a NYS licensed Physical Therapist. After graduating from St. John's University with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Neil went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the New York Institute of Technology. Neil has been with Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy since its conception, starting as a patient, then as a Physical Therapist Aide and currently as PT/Co-Director of the Queens facility. Let's go Mets!

Jonathan Dematteis, PT, DPT, USAW: Co-Director

Jonathan is a NYS licensed Physical Therapist and USAW Certified Sports Performance Coach. He graduated magna cum laude with his Master's Degree from Long Island University's Brooklyn campus in 2005. After completing his final clinical affiliation with the company, Jonathan joined the Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy team in the summer of 2005. He obtained his doctorate degree in physical therapy from LIU Brooklyn in 2009. Jonathan has a strong interest in treating shoulder and knee disorders, as well as athletic performance with an emphasis on Olympic weightlifting. He continues to treat high school and collegiate athletes as well as the older adult .

Lori Karchinski, DPT, ATC, CSCS	Photo Coming Soon Richard Lenz, DPT	Nick Hondros, MSPT
Adam Discepolo, DPT	Danielle Larow, BS, PTA	Andy Castillo PTA, AAS
Photo Coming Soon Tawna Holt-Gonzalez, PTA, AAS	Katiana, Londono, PTA, AAS	Photo Coming Soon Dwight Capasso, ATC
Photo Coming Soon Christina D Kavanagh, MS ATC		Photo Coming Soon Amy K Spetla, MS ATC
Photo Coming Soon Takehisa Wada, MS ATC PES CES		Photo Coming Soon Mona McKenzie, MS, ATC

George Papadopoulos, MS, PT, ATC, USAW - Partner

George is a licensed Physical Therapist and NATA Certified Athletic Trainer. He is a graduate ofLong Island University-Brooklyn Campus where he served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer working with all their Division I athletic teams. He also served as an assistant adjunct professor in the Athletic Training program at LIU from 1992 to 1995. George continues to guest lecture at NYIT in the Physical Therapy Program. George has worked with athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels of competition. For three years, George served as the head athletic trainer for the USISL Soccer Champion; Long Island Rough Riders. George also has extensive experience with ice hockey injuries. He has been involved in the rehabilitation of many professional players in the National Hockey League. From 1997 through 1998 he was involved in the rehabilitation of many of the NHL's New York Islanders.

As one of the founding partners, George oversees the Sports Medicine Program which employs over 60 NYS NATA Certified Athletic Trainers.

Athena Zoulis, DPT - Clinical Director

Athena Zoulis is a NYS licensed Physical Therapist. She graduated magna cum laude with her Master's Degree from Springfield College, MA in 2005. She later went on to obtain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Temple University, PA in 2009. Athena has experience working in an outpatient Physical Therapy clinic for over 6 years, treating patients of all ages as well as those with different types of orthopedic conditions (both surgical and non-surgical) and sports injuries. She has been working at Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy since 2009.

Joseph V. Miller, PTA	Elissa Patalano, MS, ATC Roslyn HS	Ivan Mak, ATC Wheatley HS
Photo Coming Soon Robert Hare, ATC	Photo Coming Soon Michael Heller, ATC	Photo Coming Soon Avia Kennedy, ATC

Timothy Mauro, MSPT: Partner - Clinical Director

Timothy is a 1992 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. He later went on to receive his Master's degree in physical therapy from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY in 1999. Tim has been a licensed clinician practicing orthopedic and sports physical therapy for 10 years where he has developed a strong interest in the treatment of sports/orthopedic injuries and hip disorders.

In 2005 Tim became a partner with Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy and helped open the Garden City location. In 2006 Tim was named the head physical therapist for the New York Islanders of the NHL. In 2009 Tim sought to further his knowledge of hip disorders and spent time at Steadman Hawkins and the Howard Head Sports Medicine Center in Vail Colorado. Tim has consulted with and rehabilitated numerous players in Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, UFC, and the National Football League.

Tim currently lives on Long Island with his wife and two children.

Jessica Paparella, DPT	Robert Brennan, MS, PT	Vincent C. Ferrara Jr., DPT
Josh Reiter, DPT, MEd, CSCS, USAW	Photo Coming Soon Tinamarie Guddat, PTA	Jillian Bensen, ATC - Calhoun HS
Mike Bowden, ATC - Mepham HS	Ebonneé Adams, MS, ATC, CSCS - Bellmore JFK HS	Amelia Upright, MS, ATC - Carle Place HS
Grace Sackey, ATC - Clinical Head ATC	Photo Coming Soon Chris Harsh, ATC, CSCS	Photo Coming Soon Michael Sclafani, ATC
	Photo Coming Soon Andrea Wan, ATC

Donald Demay, PT, MPA, OCS - Partner/Clinical Director

Don is a licensed Physical Therapist and an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS). He is a graduate of Temple University's Physical Therapy program and holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Management from New York University. Don has over twenty-five years of clinical experience in the fields of manual, orthopedic and sports physical therapy. He has an extensive background in treating both high school and college athletes, in addition to performing artists.

Neeti Dharia, DPT	Jason E. Stiegler, DPT, CSCS	Luis Escobar, DPT	Melissa Lam, DPT
Mary Campbell, PTA	Claudine Linton, PTA	Michal Maziarz, PTA	Mary Claire Morris, ATC - Clinical Head ATC
Photo Coming Soon Anna Collett, ATC			Photo Coming Soon Taka Nishiwaki, MS, ATC

Timothy J. Stump, MS, PT, CSCS -  Partner/Clinical Director

Tim is a licensed Physical Therapist since 1992, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 1993. He received his physical therapy degree from University of Stony Brook and his Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology from Queens College in 1996. Tim began his physical therapy career working at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan from 1992-2000, where he was a member of the Sports Physical Therapy Department, became the Departments Quality Assurance Officer and conducted clinical research.

Tim has extensive clinical experience in treating orthopedic and sports related injuries as well as sports performance training of all level athletes ranging from High School to the Olympic/professional level athletes.

He is certified by USA Weightlifting as a Club Coach and Sports Performance Coach. Tim has published several clinical research studies in the field of Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation, and lectures at professional meetings & annual conference on related topics. He guest lectured at graduate Physical Therapy Programs as well as lectured / consulted for the NBA Player's Association.

Tim has competed for over 20 years in the sports of Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting and has been nationally ranked in both sports.

Kieran Phaeleau Cunneen, PT, CHT	Photo Coming Soon Dana Erickson, DPT	Photo Coming Soon Amy Kaufmann Ro, DPT	Rachel Cagner, MS, PT
Ildiko Bojtos, PTA	Judith Marus, PTA	Photo Coming Soon Kristen Kelleher, ATC - The Calhoun School
Photo Coming Soon Erica Larrabee, ATC	Photo Coming Soon Luis Lazaballet, MS, ATC	Photo Coming Soon Brian Sherman, MS, ATC

Spencer Ulrich PT MS - Clinical Director

Spencer Ulrich is a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist who has been working for Professional Ortho and Sports PT for 7 years. In 2007 Spencer took over as the Clinical Director of Physical Therapy at Professional's Grand Central facility. As the Clinical Director Spencer enjoys managing an excellent team of clinicians as well as continuing to treat patients on a daily basis. While working at Professional, Spencer has developed a special interest in rehabilitating various pathologies of the knee and shoulder.

When away from the clinic Spencer enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two young children as well as playing an occasional round of golf.

Ryan Yelle, PT, DPT, CSCS	Thomas Mui, DPT	Joseph Trani, MS, PT, ATC, EMT
Katarzyna Nosorowska - Siriotis, PTA	Akili Williams-Murray, MS, ATC - Clinical Head ATC	Photo Coming Soon Donis Gil, ATCC
Photo Coming Soon Karen Hsu, ATC	Photo Coming Soon Axel Melendez, MS, ATC	Photo Coming Soon Carly Williams, ATC

Tony D'Angelo, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS -  Partner/Clinical Director

Tony is a licensed Physical Therapist, NATA Certified Athletic Trainer, and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is a graduate of the Syracuse Health Science Center for Physical Therapy with a Masters degree in Kineseology and Athletic Training from Indiana University. He has 15 years of clinical experience in orthopedics and sports medicine. Tony has specialized training in the McKenzie treatment of spinal disorders as well as the Maitland, Mulligan & Rath manual techinques for the treatment of extremities and all spinal disorders.

His experience includes working on the professional sports level with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, Long Island Rough Riders Soccer, New York Saints Lacrosse, NYC Marathon and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center's dancers. Tony has also worked with Indiana University's Division I Football, Soccer and Baseball athletic teams.

Tony currently has several publications and guest lectures at Long Island University, New York University, Stony Brook University, and Equinox Health clubs.

Jaime Quinn, DPT	Christopher Wong, PT, DPT, CSCS	German Koss, DPT
Photo Coming Soon Angel Rodriquez, MS, ATC, CSCS	Leilani Drinkwater, ATC - Clinical Head ATC	Rose-Ann Van Der Geld, MS, ATC
Michelle Labonia, ATC	Photo Coming Soon Stephane Dolbrice, MS, ATC	Shereen Tan, BSPT

Melissa Tobis, MS, PT - Partner/Clinical Director

Melissa is a NYS licensed Physical Therapist and is currently the Clinical Director of the Tribeca facility. She graduated in 1992 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Columbia University and has been working for 19 years in outpatient orthopedic settings in Manhattan with a focus on manual therapy and sports medicine rehabilitation. Melissa's experience also includes working with a pediatric population for the NYC Board of Education.

Jacob Jansen, DPT	Nichole del Hierro, ATC - Clinical Head ATC	Wen Yuan Zhu, PTA, AAS
Jamece Grey, PTA	Rosalyn Nunez, ATC - Friends Seminary	Kristine Fox-Rivera, ATC
Kathy Barrett, ATC	Photo Coming Soon Shoshana Gaon, DPT	Erica Marcano, ATC

Ronald Alzate, PT, MS, OCS - Clinical Director/Partner

Ron has been a part of the Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy team since completing his final clinical rotation at our Grand Central facility before graduating with his Master's degree in 2002. His tenure, clinical skill and commitment to our core philosophies have allowed Ron to rise through the company ranks, from staff therapist, to senior therapist, to clinical director and, now, to partner/owner in our new Wall Street facility.

Ron remains committed to his professional development through continuing education, including coursework in: the McKenzie method; joint, spinal and soft tissue mobilization and manipulation; and post-surgical rehabilitation and sports medicine. He obtained board certification as a clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy (O.C.S) in 2009.

Ron has over nine years of experience treating surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic and sports injuries, but has a special interest in the treatment of the spine and upper extremity. He has worked with individuals of all ages and fitness levels, including elite athletes, combining advanced skill in joint and soft tissue manipulation with an extensive background in exercise prescription to obtain the outcomes his patients require. Ron is available for appointments at our Wall Street location Monday through Friday.

Rob Panariello, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS: Partner

Rob is a licensed Physical Therapist, NATA Certified Athletic Trainer, and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He received his physical therapy and athletic training degrees from Ithaca College and his Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology from Queens College. Rob is one of the few professionals regarded nationally in the fields of sports physical therapy and the strength and conditioning of athletes.

In the field of sports physical therapy and athletic training Rob has 25 years of experience. He has rehabilitated athletes at all levels of competition. He has conducted research in these fields and has more than 60 sports medicine and strength and conditioning journal publications and book chapters. He lectures nationally on the topic of the sports rehabilitation of athletes including the annual national meetings of the Sports Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, the National Athletic Trainers Association, as well as presenting his research at the World Congress of Physical Therapy in Washington D.C.

Rob has 24 years of experience in the field of strength and conditioning. He lectures nationally on this topic including the annual national meeting of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has studied the science of strength and conditioning at the national sports training institutes of Bulgaria, and was previously known as the USSR and East Germany. He has served as the head strength and conditioning coach for St. John's University (1986 - 1995), The World league of American Football NY/NJ Knights (1991), and the WUSA's NY Power women's professional soccer team (2001 - 2003).

He has served or presently serves as a sports physical therapy/strength and conditioning consultant to the many strength and conditioning coaches, medical staff, and athletic teams and Universities. This includes the NFL's Atlanta Falcon's, Denver Bronco's, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, New York Giants, St. Louis Ram's, the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, NJ Nets, the University of Delaware, University of Virginia, Kansas University, and Temple University. Rob was elected the USA Strength and Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame in 2003.

Photo Coming Soon Drew Styma ATC, CSCS	Crystal Cochran, ATC, CSCS

Charles P. Byrd, MS, PT - Partner/Clnical Director

Charles is a New York State Licensed Physical Therapist. Charles received his Masters of Science degree in Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology in 2001 where graduated with honors. He joined the Professional Physical Therapy team in December of 2001 after completing his final clinical internship. After 4 years as working as a staff Physical Therapist, Charles was promoted to a partner in the company and was brought up to Westchester to run our Mamaroneck facility. Charles currently manages one of our most successful clinics in the company and takes pride in providing quality care and customer satisfaction to all of his patients.

Charles has worked with athletes from all varieties of sports including professional soccer players, professional boxers, and rugby players from the US National rugby ream. He also works closely with athletes from Mamaroneck High School, Harrison High School, Archbishop Stepinac High School, and local soccer clubs including Rye Rovers FC and Westchester FC.

Charles is an avid golfer who also played competitive soccer in the Republic of Ireland where he emigrated from in 1986; he currently lives in Westchester with his family. Charles is available at the Mamaroneck clinic on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.

Jason Barone DPT	Matthew Cauliffe, DPT	Jared Ruggeri, DPT	Josh Klein, DPT
Photo Coming Soon Alex Lucci DPT	Jeff Fields, MS, ATC, CSCS	Yukinori Oki, ATC Clinical Head ATC	Photo Coming Soon Christina Quan, BS, ATC - Harrison HS
Robin Sales, ATC	Photo Coming Soon Elise Carlson, MS, ATC	Photo Coming Soon John Cortes, MS, ATC	Photo Coming Soon Nadia Najm, ATC
Photo Coming Soon Daisuke Sekine, ATC

Jeffrey Yellin, DPT, CSCS, USAW: Clinic Director/Partner

Jeff has been with Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical therapy since 2006 upon completion of his final clinical rotation through Stonybrook University's doctoral program. Jeff started as a staff therapist in the queens office and then moved to the garden city office. Over the course of those years, Jeff became certified as a strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA, as a sports performance coach through the USAW, as well as a certified ART healthcare provider, which is a form of manual therapy that focuses on soft tissue injuries. Jeff has now risen through the ranks to become partner and clinical director of the new Melville facility, Professional Physical Therapy's first venture into Suffolk county.

In addition to Jeff's commitment to continued education within the field of both physical therapy and sports performance, he has had extensive experience working with patients that range from the sedentary, to the weekend warrior, to the professional athlete in the NHL, MLB, NBA and UFC. Jeff enjoys treating all conditions but has a strong interest on the recovery of the overhead athlete relating to shoulder injuries, both surgical and non-surgical. Jeff is available to treat Monday through Friday in the Melville office.

Timothy Mauro, MSPT: Partner

Timothy is a 1992 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. He later went on to receive his Master's degree in physical therapy from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY in 1999. Tim has been a licensed clinician practicing orthopedic and sports physical therapy for 10 years where he has developed a strong interest in the treatment of sports/orthopedic injuries and hip disorders.

In 2005 Tim became a partner with Professional Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy and helped open the Garden City location. In 2006 Tim was named the head physical therapist for the New York Islanders of the NHL. In 2009 Tim sought to further his knowledge of hip disorders and spent time at Steadman Hawkins and the Howard Head Sports Medicine Center in Vail Colorado. Tim has consulted with and rehabilitated numerous players in Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, UFC, and the National Football League.

Tim currently lives on Long Island with his wife and two children.