River Edge, NJ

Tara Macula, PT, DPT, CKTP

Clinical Director

Treating Since

• March 2015

Education

• Doctorate Degree, Physical Therapy, Quinnipiac University

Certifications 

• Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner (CKT)
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment
• Active Release Techniques
• Mulligan Therapy
• Telehealth Specialist

Clinical Interest

• Orthopedics
• Active Release Techniques
• IASTM
• TMJ Therapy
• Cupping
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
• Mulligan Technique
• Kinesio Taping

Bio

I became interested in Physical Therapy as a high school athlete. It became my passion to live a healthy lifestyle and promote it to family and friends. I entered the 6 year Physical Therapy Program at Quinnipiac University. In my last year I was assigned a clinical rotation at Professional Physical Therapy in Paramus. From there, my journey with ProPT began. I have been able to foster my education in a changing clinic, and continue to develop my skills as a clinician. I now am the Clinical Director of River Edge and have come full circle to treat in the town I grew up in. I focus my practice on manual therapy where my hands guide me to injuries in order to help patients heal. I also take a functional based approach to help patient get back to normal functions in their daily life. Some manual interventions include cupping, massage, Instrument assisted soft tissue massage, Kinesiotaping, Active release techniques. I take a full body approach assessing your function, gait mechanics, and body posture while reeducating you through exercise to limit pain and dysfunction. I strive to help you achieve your goals for a pain free future!

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.

Michael Q Cerullo PT, CSCS, SFMA

Physical Therapist

Treating Since 

• September 1998

Education

• Master of Science, Physical Therapy, New York Medical College
• Bachelor’s Degree, University of Pennsylvania

Certifications 

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• Frequency-Specific Microcurrent Certified
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified
• Certified Kinesio Taping
• Graston Certified

Membership

• APTA

Clinical Interest

• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
• Graston/IASTM
• Kinesio Taping
• TMJ
• Cupping
• Sports Rehab

Bio

Michael was a founding member of Optimum Orthopedics Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation prior to joining the Professional PT family. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania he received his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from New York Medical College in 1998. Michael has continued his professional education and is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Cincinnati Sports Medicine as a Sportsmetrics practitioner, is SFMA and FMSC certified by Functional Movement Systems, is a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner and a Graston Technique provider. Michael takes a functional approach to evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. He uses his knowledge to find and address the sources of painful dysfunction rather than just treating the pain itself. As both a rehabilitation and conditioning specialist, he has had the opportunity to work with professional, collegiate and high school athletes alike. Michael, a former collegiate athlete himself, draws on his vast personal, educational, and clinical experiences to challenge each patient/athlete during the rehabilitation process to help them achieve their goals. Michael and his family reside in River Edge, NJ. When not treating he stays active by playing softball, biking, golf, tennis and hiking with his friends and family.

Mick Sudol, PT, DPT, ATC

Physical Therapist 

Treating Since

• December 2018

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Dominican College of Blauvelt
• Bachelor's Degree, Athletic Training, Montclair State University

Certifications

• Athletic Trainer

Clinical Interest

• TMJ
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
• LSVT

Bio

I attended Montclair State University and graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training. Following graduation I worked at the collegiate level with division 2 and 3 athletes for several years. I graduated from Dominican College of Blauvelt with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2018, and have worked in several different settings including outpatient orthopedic and sub-acute facilities. I have experience with treating many different orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular conditions in patients of all ages and fitness levels.

Julie Chita, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapy

Treating Since

• June 1992

Education

• University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ/Doctorate of Physical Therapy/2007
• University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ/Physical Therapy/1992

Memberships

• APTA

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
• Graston/IASTM
• Mulligan
• Ortho Specialist

Bio

Upon initially graduating college, Julie was working in a sales office and although she enjoyed the customer service aspect, she knew she wanted to do something more active and fulfilling. She had attended trade shows and met many physical therapists over the next few years and was intrigued at their love for the profession. So the decision was made to return to school for physical therapy and she never looked back. After starting her PT career at Hackensack University Medical Center, which was invaluable training for acute care and trauma situations, she knew she wanted to transition to outpatient orthopedic physical therapy. Her love of working out, hiking, golfing, jogging and softball all lead her to want to help others get back to the activities that they each enjoy.

Over the years, Julie has worked at several different orthopedic locations and has trained in various methods including instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, trigger point dry needling, Mulligan techniques, and many other various hands on and exercise based courses.

She set her goals to include becoming a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2005, then returning to school to obtain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007. She then passed her recertification for her Board Certification in 2015.

She believes that helping patients understand their diagnosis in clear, concise terms then developing a plan that includes a blend of education, hands on techniques, targeted exercises, and a home program will empower patients to achieve their goals.

Julie recently joined Professional Physical Therapy and is finding likeminded therapists who work as a team to give patients optimal care.

Anne Patti, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• September 2020

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Rutgers University

Certifications

• Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
•  FCE
• MT-2 (Maitland)
• SFMA

Memberships

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Clinical Interest

• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
• Orthopedics
• Return to sports related injuries
• Pediatrics

Bio

Anne received her bachelors degree in Exercise Science from University at Buffalo in 2017 and went on to receive a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University North Program 2020. During her clinical rotations, she had the opportunity to work in general orthopedics, oncology, pelvic health, and pediatrics. Throughout her physical therapy education, Anne trained and taught classical Pilates group and private classes through a studio in NJ. Anne completed her orthopedic residency through ProPT-NYIT Orthopedic Residency Program 2022.