Broad Street

Melissa Tobis, MSPT

Clinical Director

Treating Since

• July 1992

Education

• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Clinical Interest

• Outpatient orthopedic

Bio

Melissa Tobis is a NY/NJ state licensed Physical Therapist at Professional Physical Therapy. Melissa attended College of the Holy Cross as a Biology/Pre-Med student, but soon realized she had a greater interest in helping patients return to a fully functional lifestyle after an injury or surgery, rather than performing the surgeries. Upon graduating, she attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, where she earned her M.S. in Physical Therapy. After working with a pediatric population as a Physical Therapist for the NYC Board of Education, and serving as a Clinical Director in the orthopedic setting, Melissa joined Professional in 2002. In 2005, she became a Clinical Director for our company, and in 2007, Melissa became a Partner.  Melissa has extensive experience in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, with a focus on manual therapy and sports medicine.

Swapnali Shinde, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• February 2009

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, University of Montana
• Master's Degree,  Health and Rehabilitation science with emphasis on Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh
• Bachelor's Degree, Physical Therapy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Certifications

• Spine Specialist
• TMJ Therapy
• Vestibular Therapy,
• Graston/IASTM
• Mulligan
• Kinesio Taping (CKT)

Memberships

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• Orofacial Pain

Bio

I have experience working with diverse patient population and have worked at a multispecialty hospital treating post-surgical,
orthopedic, neurological and acute care patients. In the past decade I have worked at sports and orthopedic rehabilitation facilities
treating professional athletes and weekend warriors for sports related injuries. My treatment approach is to use combination of different
manual therapy methods like McKenzie, Mulligan's and Maitland’s mobilization along with functional training techniques to achieve
best possible outcome for my patients. I believe in evidence-based practice. I am also certified in treating Vestibular disorders,
Orofacial pain and TMJ disorders. I have volunteered at paraplegic foundation, assisted living facilities and school for children with
special needs to help them achieve their functional goals.