Freehold, NJ

Christina Grandelli, PT, DPT, NKT, CSCS

Clinical Director 

Treating Since

• July 2017

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, NYIT
• Bachelor's Degree, Psychology and Biology, Fordham University

Certifications

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Level I Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
• Level I Functional Movement Systems (FMS)
• Level I/II certified in Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT)
• Women's Health

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• I treat endurance athletes (runners and triathletes) that have lower and upper extremity imbalances through the use of SFMA, FMS and with running gait analyses.
• I also treat male and female patients with weakness in the pelvic floor through external techniques, relaxation and deep breathing techniques.

Bio

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences and Psychology at Fordham University and soon after, earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology. I have been working with Professional Physical Therapy since 2017 starting at the Brooklyn Heights location, working closely with physicians from Mount Sinai, NYU, Columbia, NYP and HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) and local running teams. I am currently working in Red Bank and Freehold, and determined to develop connections with local physicians and local running programs.

I completed courses from Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor and Phoenix Core Solutions to broaden my treatment capability, as women’s health is not discussed enough. Furthermore, I use Neurokinetic therapy to help muscles that are underactive and overactive to ensure the brain reprograms the correct way to achieve patient goals.

I enjoy working with professional and competitive athletes, as well as the elderly and youth. I focus on injury rehabilitation and wellness to allow my patients return to exercise, sport, and life. As a former NCAA Division I cross country and track athlete, I continue to remain competitive and train regularly. I am a 70.3 Ironman World’s Qualifier, eight time USAT Olympic Distance Nationals qualifier, completed the Dopey Challenge in Disney World, competed in NYC marathons, and soon will be running the Boston Marathon.

Lastly, I continue to expand my knowledge through continuing education to enhance my manual and orthopedic skills and I continue to contribute to the education of future physical therapists as a clinical instructor for PT students.

Laura Squicciarini, PT, MPT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• October 1988

Education

• Touro College, Master's in Physical Therapy, 1988

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy

Bio

Laura Squicciarini graduated from Touro College in 1988 with her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. Laura has worked in a variety of physical therapy settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, orthopedic private practice and Occupational Health. Throughout her career she held positions as a clinical specialist, director of rehabilitation and regional director. She has given several lectures to the community and physicians on concussion and vestibular rehab, fear of falling to the senior population, managing pain with physical therapy. Laura has extensive experience in workers compensation and provided numerous companies with detailed onsite ergonomic assessments, strategies and intervention to reduce companies claim cost, employee absenteeism and increased employee productivity. She also provided lectures in preventative care, ergonomics, proper posture and body mechanics to employees. In May 2012 she fulfilled her dream and opened Freehold Physical Therapy, LLC which became a very successful private practice and was named the Best in Monmouth County. In May 2021 she sold the practice and was acquired by Professional Physical Therapy. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons and her dog Baci. Laura also likes exercising, traveling and cooking!