Rovy Samson, PT

Clinical Director

Treating Since

• October 2000

Education

• Far Eastern University and Fatima College of Medicine,

Bachelor of Science, 2000

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• Hip Specialist
• Spine Specialist
• Vestibular Therapy

Bio

Rovy grew up in Pampanga, Philippines, where he attended Far Eastern University and Fatima College of Medicine, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in 2000. Rovy then began practicing in an outpatient clinic as well as neurologic home care. In 2003 he relocated to New York, working for various outpatient facilities and nursing homes until 2006 when he relocated to New Jersey to join a local practice in Howell. He treat patients of all ages in a variety of clinical areas, including post-operative, orthopedics, geriatrics, and balance/vestibular disorders. Rovy has taken additional coursework in Myofascial Decompression, Spinal Muscle Energy Techniques Sports Medicine, Postural Restoration, and Orthopedic Manual Therapy, and plan to continue adding additional skill sets throughout my career. Currently practicing as an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to treatment, with a strong emphasis on therapeutic exercise, postural/core stability, functional manual therapy and movement training, and patient education and empowerment. Here he is excited to be named Clinical Director of Professional Physical Therapy at Freehold, and looking forward to getting you better!

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!