Hartsdale, NY

Joanna Spivack, OTR/L, CHT

Director of Occupational/Hand Therapy

Treating Since

• October 2008

Education

• Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy, Columbia University

Certifications

• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Memberships

• ASHT

Clinical Interest

• Occupational Hand Therapy
• Fractures and injuries to tendons and nerves
• Expert in fabrication of custom splints for the elbow wrist and hand

Bio

I received my Masters in Occupational Therapy at Columbia University where I developed a passion for the specialty area of Hand Therapy. While spending the first years of my career at two major NYC Hospitals, I was able to gain experience with a vast patient population consisting of many different diagnoses. After five years of licensed practice and over 2,000 hours in direct patient contact in an outpatient hand therapy setting, I earned my advanced certification in hand therapy. I have continued to expand my knowledge through continued coursework and staying current with the latest evidence based practice techniques. I am very adept at custom splinting for both protection and treatment of upper extremity conditions. I began working with Professional Hand Therapy in 6/2018 and have since grown the Hand Therapy Practice in Westchester from the ground up and have spearheaded a clinical mentorship program for novice therapists to learn from their more experienced counterparts.

Zachary Anthony, PT, DPT

Clinical Director

Treating Since

• September 2014

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Ithaca College
• Master Degree, Physical Therapy, Ithaca College

Memberships

• APTA

Clinical Interests

• Working with patients with knee and shoulder aliments
• McKenzie back techniques
• Concussion management
• Working with student athletes and weekend warriors
• Manual Physical Therapy with ART Techniques

Bio

After completing my Doctorate degree at Ithaca College, I started right away with Professional Physical Therapy. I started as an intern at our Midtown location, and then moved to our Mamaroneck facility where I became a staff Physical Therapist. My hard working, and caring attitude towards my patients showed and in two years I was named Clinical Director of our Hartsdale location. I've treated patients of all ages, from 6 years old to 96 years old! I also enjoy working with weekend warriors, and student athletes. There isn't an impairment that I cannot treat, and every patient will get my absolute best! Not only do patients show improvement after starting with us at Hartsdale, but they enjoy the positive and inviting atmosphere created by all our staff!

Janine Mackey, OTR/L, CHT

Occupational Therapist 

Treating Since

• July 2020

Education

• Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy, University of Scranton

Certifications

• Certified Hand Therapist

Memberships

• AOTA

Clinical Interest

• Occupational (Hand) Therapy

Bio

My cousin is a SLP who works with OTs and suggested I look into what OT was. I student observed OT at Helen Hayes Hospital where I found my love for OT. From there I studied OT at The University of Scranton for their accelerated accredited OT Masters program. I fell in love with hand therapy during my hand courses. Once graduated & passed the NBCOT, I completed the mentorship program at Pro PT & now continue to work as a ProPT member in the hand therapy locations of Westchester.

Allison McNamara, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• October 2007

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
• Bachelor's Degree, Exercise Science, Rutgers University

Certification

• Hip Specialist

Memberships

• APTA

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• Aquatic Therapy
• Hip

Bio

Allison became interested in the field of physical therapy after tearing her ACL while competing in gymnastics on her high school team. She underwent surgery and was amazed at how much physical therapy helped her regain strength and mobility, and allowed her to be able to participate in dance and gymnastics once again. She went on to graduate with her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and minor in Psychology at Rutgers University in 2003, then graduate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Health Related Professional with a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy in 2007. Throughout her undergraduate and graduate education, Allison worked as an aide in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic with the therapists who treated her years before. Allison began her career working in outpatient, sub acute, and acute care settings. After several years, Allison began working in pediatrics and spent 8 years working in one of the largest ventilator dependent pediatric facilities in the country with children who are medically complex. She has extensive experience working with early intervention and preschool children, as well as children in a school setting. Allison has studied the Halliwick method of aquatic therapy and specializes in pediatric aquatic therapy. She spends most Saturday mornings in the pool with children with a variety of acquired and genetic conditions ranging in age from 6 months to 21 years old. After 8 years, Allison decided to return to the outpatient orthopedic setting and brings with her the lessons she has learned in working with children and their families: patience, a teams based approach, collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and positivity. She sees patients as whole people and believes that listening to patients is just as important as the treatments she provides to them, and strives to empower patients to take charge of their recovery and become as independent as possible.

Margaret Vieira, DPT, PT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• June 2017

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Dominican College of Blauvelt
• Bachelor's Degree, Marketing, Florida International University

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy

Bio

I was born in Guyana, South America. I was a lover of all things. I participated in sports, music, dance, acting, academics and I found that I enjoyed them all. I studied Jazz vocal performance as an associate's degree and went on to finish my BA in Marketing. I decided to pursue PT after my cousin was tragically hit my a car. He was in a coma for over a month, and when he awoke, he needed therapy to relearn every human task. I was so memorized by his recovery and the professionals that helped bring him back to the healthy, happy boy he was. I knew then, that PT was what I needed to do with my life. The rest is history.

Emily Erickson, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist 

Treating Since

• April 2023

Education

• University of Scranton, Occupational Therapy, 2022

Clinical Interest

• Hand Therapy

Bio

Since starting in the occupational therapy program at the University of Scranton and working as a PT aide, I knew I wanted to work in a physical rehabilitation setting. I developed a passion for hand therapy during my Level II fieldwork rotation at Professional Hand Therapy at the Merrick location. After passing the NBCOT I began working for ProPT at different locations from Westchester to Long Island. I am extremely excited to continue growing my skill set and making an impact on patients' lives as a grow my career as an occupational therapist.

Jane Hickey, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist 

Treating Since

• March 2021

Education

• Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy, The University of New Hampshire

Clinical Interest

• Occupational Hand Therapy

Bio

I first became interested in Hand Therapy during a Level II clinical in the University of New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Masters
program. I have since expanded upon my knowledge and skillset within Professional Physical Therapy, as a Hand Therapy Mentee.
As a full time Occupational Therapist, I am most excited about continuing her education in order to have a greater impact on her
patient's outcomes.