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)
• Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Medical 2 Certified

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 6 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 and TPI Certified.

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.

Kathleen O’Sullivan, MS, 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 (“Katie”) is a NYS licensed Occupational Therapist. Kathleen earned her Bachelor’s Degree in 2019 and Master’s Degrees in
2020 through a 5 year program at Ithaca College, with a minor in Nutrition Promotion. Kathleen coached a children’s Challenger
Soccer team on Long Island for children with physical and cognitive disabilities, which piqued her interest in Occupational Therapy.
Kathleen began her career in upper extremity rehabilitation, with a focus on specializing in hand therapy at Professional Physical and
Hand Therapy. Kathleen also has experience working in pediatrics treating and evaluating children in a home care setting. Kathleen
has interests in orthotics and splint fabrication.

Heather Mitchell MS, OTR/L, CHT

Occupational Therapist

Treating Since

• June 2016

Education

• Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy, York College of CUNY
• Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, Springfield College

Certifications

• Graston Technique Provider (IASTM)
• Functional Movement Technique(FMT) Certified
• RockTape (Kinesiology Taping)

Clinical Interests

• Occupational Hand Therapy
• Upper Extremity Orthopedics
• Neuromuscular Re-education

Bio

Heather Mitchell is a NYS licensed Occupational Therapist, Graston Technique provider, and certified in Functional Movement Technique (Rock Tape application). Heather earned her Bachelor's Degree of Science from Springfield college in 2012, and her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from York College of CUNY in 2016. Heather began her career in upper extremity rehabilitation, with a focus on specializing in hand therapy and orthotic management. Heather also has experience working in pediatrics treating and evaluating children 1-5 years old with developmental delays. Heather joined Professional Physical Therapy, in August of 2019. Heather focuses on treating patients with upper extremity injuries by utilizing a variety of treatment methods, in order to facilitate patients to participate in activities of daily living, at their prior level of functioning.