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Amarinder Parmar, PT, DPT

Clinical Director

Education

• Touro College and University System, New York, Doctor of Physical Therapy
• St. John’s University, Bachelor's in Biology

Clinical Interest

• Outpatient orthopedics
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Manual Techniques
• Funtional Training
• Aquatics
• Pediatric

Bio

Amarinder received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Touro College and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. John’s University. Her interest in pursuing Physical Therapy stems from her desire to play a key role in helping people achieve their goals so they can return to safer and healthier daily lives. She is dedicated to providing attentive, high quality, and individualized care to every patient she treats. She was a platform speaker at the Combined Sections Meeting in 2017 and presented the findings of her research project with her group for the Acute Care Rehabilitation Forum.

She acquired her clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, post-operative rehabilitation, manual techniques, functional training, aquatics, pediatrics, sub-acute, skilled nursing, and inpatient acute settings. She utilizes skills from various settings to formulate a care plan that targets all her patients’ needs and always provides encouragement to keep her patient’s confident and motivated.

Amarinder enjoys spending time away from the hustle and bustle of NYC by reconnecting with nature through meditation, hiking, and biking. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing with animals, skydiving, learning new art forms, and sunset chasing.

Sandy Chung, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist 

Treating Since

• February 2015

Education

• Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy, SUNY Stony Brook

Memberships

• AOTA
• NBCOT

Clinical Interest

• Occupational Hand Therapy

Bio

Sandy received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Stony Brook University in 2014. She has since gained diverse
experiences and acquired a wide range of skills while working in renowned Level I trauma hospital and Cancer hospital in NYC. She
has treated patients with post-traumatic, neurological, orthopedic, post-operative, and oncological conditions. She has found her
passion in treating cases of the upper extremity, including the use of manual techniques, custom fabricated splinting, patient education
and instruction of home programs to promote successful recoveries. Sandy is dedicated to building therapeutic relationships with her
patients to help them achieve their goals, maximize independence in their roles and return to meaningful activities.

Nathan Ratner, DPT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• March 2018

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University
• Bachelor's Degree, Applied Sciences

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• Work Conditioning

Bio

In High School, I was unable to determine a career path that I was enthusiastic about, but having been through Physical Therapy for my own injuries, I reluctantly decided to accept an internship with a local clinic. What I discovered was a professional that combined both my fascination with health and fitness, and my desire to help others. Almost immediately I decided this was the career for me. Throughout college and working professionally, I have loved being able to expand my knowledge of treatment, and continue to improve my craft. This year I am taking the next step in my Physical Therapy career, and am currently enrolled in an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency.

Marissa Narman, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist 

Treating Since

• July 2020

Education

• Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy, SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Clinical Interest

• Occupational Hand Therapy

Bio

Marissa fell in love with hand therapy roughly 8 years ago. She started out by volunteering at an outpatient clinic on Long Island. Almost immediately she was offered a position as a therapist aide and was there for 3 years. She observed many trauma cases and was fascinated by the recovery process, from the intricate anatomy to the collaboration and trust between patient and therapists. She pursued her clinical rotations in hand therapy and has been in occupational therapy practice since 2020. Marissa also has experience working with geriatric clients both in living facilities and in home care. With her geriatric clients, she spent ample time focusing on postural deformities and osteoarthritis conditions. She believes one of the most important tools to help her clients succeed in therapy is communication and forming a therapist-client relationship. She loves watching the progression of her clients until they ultimately reach their goals. Outside of work, some of Marissa’s favorite things to do are hike, travel, eat different cuisines, and take care of her plants.

Darima Bud, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, SUNY Downstate Medical Center
• Bachelor's Degree, Biochemistry, CUNY Hunter College

Memberships

• APTA
• GPHAM

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• Pelvic Floor

Bio

Darima Bud received her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from CUNY Hunter College and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from SUNY Downstate. She has a strong interest in Women’s Health. Darima always advocate for quality of life and dedicates her work and knowledge to facilitate positive changes for her patients.