Lyndhurst, NJ

Gregory Davis, MPT, CSCS, SFMA

Clinical Director 

Treating Since

• August 2001

Education

• Master's Degree, Physical Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Tulane University

Clinical Interest

• Graston/IASTM
• Manual techniques such as Strain-Counterstrain, the Mulligan Technique, and Muscle Energy Techniques

Bio

I have been practicing for 19 years. I have held certifications as certified strength and conditioning specialist, SFMA, and Graston technique. I have taken over 40 continuing education courses, mostly focused on manual techniques for treatment of all orthopedic conditions.

Nicole Baratta, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Rutgers University
• Bachelor's Degree, Biology, Ramapo College

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy

Bio

Dr. Nicole Baratta is a staff physical therapist at Professional Physical Therapy's Lyndhurst clinic. She earned a B.S. in Biology at Ramapo College in 2016 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rutgers University in 2020. During her clinical rotations, she treated in a variety of settings such as outpatient orthopedics, school-based pediatrics, acute brain injury and inpatient rehabilitation. She gained experience working with a wide variety of patients including post-operative care, orthopedic and sports injuries, and neurological conditions. She is currently in Professional PT's Orthopedic Residency Program, which is helping her sharpen her manual techniques and provide evidence-based care for her patients.

Michael Habersaat, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• October 2018

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Dominican College
• Bachelor's Degree, Health Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University

Certifications

• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT)
• Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation

Bio

As the Regional Clinical Excellence Director of New Jersey for Professional Physical Therapy, Michael supervises new graduate, novice, and residency mentorship and education programs across the state. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Dominican University New York and pursued a postgraduate orthopedic residency in physical therapy through Professional PT-NYIT, where he became board certified in orthopedics.

Michael has extensive experience working with athletes and sports enthusiasts, having worked in the fitness industry for 15 years as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, as well as volunteering as a middle school wrestling coach. He is passionate about returning his patients and clients to sports and recreational activities, and uses wearable technology to perform running analysis and return to sports testing. His clinical interest lies in shoulder and knee post-surgical rehabilitation and managing upper and lower extremity tendinopathies. He has received extensive training and certifications in strength and conditioning, joint manipulation, and blood flow restriction therapy.

In addition to his work at Professional PT, Michael serves as clinical faculty in Professional PT-NYIT’s orthopedic residency program. He is also a teaching assistant in the orthopedics department in Dominican University's Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. He has experience lecturing in both university, residency, and interprofessional settings.

Overall, Michael is an accomplished board-certified sports physical therapist with over 15 years of experience in fitness and rehabilitation. His passion for helping his patients accomplish their movement goals and his extensive training in the field make him a valuable asset to the athletic and sports-based population.