Massapequa, NY

Sejal Parikh, OTR/L, CHT

Clinical Director of Occupational Therapist 

Treating Since

• May 2004

Education

• Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy, Russell Sage College

Certifications

• Certified Hand Therapist

Memberships

• ASHT

Clinical Interest

• Occupational Hand Therapy
• Graston/IASTM

Bio

Sejal Parikh OTR/L, CHT is a certified hand therapist and specializes in the upper extremity. She treats a variety of orthopedic and neurological surgical and nonsurgical diagnosis. She has been with Professional Physical Therapy since 2016 and has worked in several of our locations. She is a member of American Society of Hand Therapist and is experienced in custom dynamic and static orthosis fabrication as well as Graston Technique. She enjoys mentoring students who have an interest in specializing in the upper extremity.

Christina Ciccione-Fazzolare, PT, DPT, CSCS, CES

Clinical Director

Treating Since

• November 2014

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, New York University
• Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Certifications

• Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage (IASTM-Smart Tools)
• Corrective Exercise Specialist
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT)
• Hip Specialist
• Myofascial Decompression
• Correct Exercise Specialist

Memberships

• APTA
• NASC (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
• NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)

Clinical Interests

• Athletes
• Surgical and non-surgical treatment of the knee and shoulder
• Chronic overuse injuries of the shoulder, hip and knee
• Acute sports-related injuries and post surgical orthopedic procedures
• IASTM
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
• PACER
• Joint Replacement
• Orthopedic Physical Therapy
• Pre and Post Operation
• Cupping
• Hip

Bio

Christina Ciccione-Fazzolare is a NYS licensed Physical Therapist who began her career with Professional Physical Therapy in 2014 after completing her student affiliation with Professional. Christina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York University. While at NYU, she completed her Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Christina enjoys the rehabilitation of athletes and returns to sports training. She certified in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage. She also holds a Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. She has a special interest in both surgical and non-surgical treatment of the knee and shoulder. She has treated a wide variety of diagnoses including but not limited to, chronic overuse injuries of the shoulder, hip, and knee, acute sports-related injuries, and post-surgical orthopedic procedures. She is a former NCAA Division III college softball player and Christina’s goal is to return athletes to their field of choice and assist every patient to achieve their functional goals.

Jonathan Basile, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy,  Hudson University
• Bachelor's Degree, Health Science, Stony Brook University

Certifications

• Graston/IASTM

Memberships

• APTA

Clinical Interests

• Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy
• Graston
• Manual Therapy
• PACER
• Joint Replacement

Bio

Jonathan found his passion for helping others alleviate pain and accomplish their functional goals to return to the active lifestyle that individuals desire while finishing up schooling at Stony Brook University. While working at an outpatient physical therapy clinic, specialized in treating neurological conditions, Jonathan finished up his Doctorate from Husson University in Bangor Maine.

Jonathan assisted in the opening and development of the Fleetwood Professional Physical Therapy clinic in 2018. The goal was to create a warm and welcoming environment implementing evidence-based treatment using manual therapy, exercise and active treatment, and patient education. The office continues to successfully treat and allow return to optimal health and function for countless individuals each year.

Dr. Basile is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and actively participates in education as a clinical instructor. Additionally, Jonathan’s research was published in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT).

Jonathan continues to treat and care for individuals with a wide array of needs using a personalized and individualized approach.

Butch Purslow, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• June 1978

Education

• Simmons University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Stonybrook University, Physical Therapy
• Nassau Community College, Biology

Memberships

• APTA
• NSCA
• Member of the professional division of the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

Clinical Interest

• Sport specific training, (weight lifting, hockey, return to sport athletes)
• Post operative cases
• Orthopedics
• Joint replacement
• Neurological disorders such as CVA
• TMJ

Bio

Butch was the head physical therapist and president of Farmingdale Physical Therapy West. Before starting with Professional Physical Therapy he had over thirty years of experience owning and operating Farmingdale Physical Therapy Associates. He is an innovator in private practice and outpatient care for 45 years now. He received a BS in Physical Therapy from SUNY Stony Brook and a degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy with distinction, from Simmons University.

Butch is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He is also a member of the professional division of the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), for which he received an honorary award of Master of Fitness Science. Butch is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).