Jason Blum, PT, DPT

Clinical Director

Treating Since

• July 2015

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Stony Brook University
• Bachelor's Degree, Bio-Behavioral Health, Penn State University

Certifications

• Personalized Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy
• SFMA Level 1 (Selective Functional Movement Assessment)

Memberships

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Clinical Interests

• Return to Play for Collegiate and High School Athletes
• Surgical and Non-Surgical Rehabilitation for Orthopedic Patients

Bio

Jason Blum is a New York licensed physical therapist and Clinical Director at Professional Physical Therapy in Huntington. After graduating from Penn State University with a bachelor’s in Biobehavioral Health, Jason went on to receive his doctorate in Physical Therapy at SUNY Stony Brook University. Jason has been practicing for 5 years and specializes in Orthopedics, with experience in post-surgical rehab for orthopedic injuries, focused on patient driven care/goals to improve higher levels of function. He works closely with high school and collegiate athletes in return to play. Jason is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He is also a Certified Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Provider.

Gabby Mitchell, PT, ATC

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• May 2021

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Stony Brook University

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy

Bio

After working as an athletic trainer for a physical therapy clinic and being a part of the rehabilitation process for people of all different ages with varying injuries I realized I wanted to return to school to become a physical therapist so I could assist with the rehab process of everyone not just athletes.

Kathleen O’Sullivan, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist 

Treating Since

• January 2021

Education

• Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy, Ithaca College

Memberships

• AOTA
• ASHT

Clinical Interest

• Occupational Hand Therapy

Bio

Kathleen graduated from a 5 year program at Ithaca College in 2020, where she completed her Bachelors in Health Sciences with a Minor in Nutrition Promotion and a Master Degrees in Occupational Therapy. Her interests in Occupational Therapy began in high school, when she was coaching a Challenger Soccer team on Long Island. She went into college with an interest in pediatric occupational therapy. As Kathleen's studies continued, she grew an interest for neurological and orthopedic conditions. Kathleen was a student at Professional Physical and Hand Therapy for her last Level II Fieldwork Placement and went on to work for the company once she graduated from Ithaca College.

Stephanie Tinio, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Hip Specialist

Education

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Long Island University
• Bachelor's Degree, Health Science, Stony Brook University

Certifications

• Orthopedic Certified Specialist
• APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Clinical Interest

• Manual-based orthopedic services which also includes the evaluation and treatment of the hip

Bio

Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science with a concentration of Public Health from Stony Brook University. She continued on to complete her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Long Island University, Brooklyn and a majority of her clinical work has been based on working with general orthopedics. Upon graduation, Stephanie started her career at Professional Physical Therapy and continues to develop her clinical expertise within manual-based orthopedic services which also includes the evaluation and treatment of the hip.

Matthew Norcini, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Misericordia University

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• Orthopedics
• Sports-related injuries

Bio

I am a Physical Therapist at Professional Physical Therapy. I played 4 years of collegiate soccer, making it to the NCAA Tournament. While working towards my Doctorate of Physical Therapy, I developed a prehab program for the Men's and Women's soccer team at Misericordia University. I am passionate about sports and orthopedics; primarily spine and lower extremity injuries. I enjoy helping people return to the activities they enjoy doing, from a person who wants to be able to squat again in order to garden, to the athlete who wants to return to playing their sport at the most competitive level.

Michelle Rice, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• July 2017

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Columbia University

Certifications

• Certified RUNATOMY Specialist - Specializing in Custom Video Running Analysis

Memberships

• APTA

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy

Bio

Michelle Rice grew up playing soccer, running cross-country, and played on the UCLA Women's Lacrosse Team during her four years as an undergraduate. She knew from a young age that she would pursue a career choice which would combine her love for athletics with her passion for helping others. Michelle graduated from Columbia University in New York City with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May 2017. She then returned to her home state of California to begin her career as a Physical Therapist. She worked at an Outpatient Orthopedic clinic in Berkeley, California where she worked with a student athletes, working professionals, and an aging patient population. She is passionate about running and loves helping other runners return to the sport without pain. In 2021, Michelle moved to Long Island with her spouse and began working for Professional Physical Therapy. She's excited to continue growing as a Physical Therapist and to meet her new patients in the New York area.