Somerset, NJ

Kevin Kurtz, PT, MPT

Clinical Director of Physical Therapy

Treating Since

• July 1991

Education

• Master's Degree, Physical Therapy, University of Delaware

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• Orthopedics
• Sports injuries
• Post-operative care

Bio

Kevin graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree and the University of Delaware in 1991 with his Master’s in Physical
Therapy. He has practiced in New York and New Jersey specializing in orthopedics, sports injuries, and post-operative care, as well as
work injuries. He is a former wrestler, soccer player, and softball player. In his free time, Kevin enjoys playing golf, volunteering his
time assisting in coaching wrestling, refereeing NJ wrestling, and spending time with his 3 children and wife, Eileen. He began his
career at Kessler Institute in West Orange, NJ and continued in sports-oriented orthopedic practices in New Jersey and Manhattan
over the next 10 years. After moving to central New Jersey he was the Director of Rehabilitation for Ford Motor Company in Edison.
Kevin started his own practice in Somerset, NJ in 2004. His treatment philosophy is exercise based to improve patient function with
goal-oriented, measurable results.

Elizabeth Henriquez, OTR-L, CHT

Clinical Director of Occupational Therapy

Treating Since

• June 2011

Education

• Hand Therapy Fellowship Program, University of Michigan
• Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University
• Bachelor's Degree, Occupation and Health, Thomas Jefferson University

Memberships

• American Society of Hand Therapy (ASHT)

Clinical Interest

• Occupational Therapy
• Post-surgical rehabilitation

Bio

Elizabeth Henriquez is a licensed Occupational Therapist and fellowship trained Certified Hand Therapist. Elizabeth specializes in the
management of orthopedic shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions with an emphasis on post-surgical rehabilitation.
Elizabeth is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. She serves on the inaugural Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Committee. Elizabeth’s dedication to the advancement of the profession is demonstrated through her teaching appointments as adjunct faculty at
local institutions.

Khushbu Patel, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• April 2022

Education

• University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Doctor of Physical Therapy,2021

Clinical Interest

• Ortheopedic injuries
• Post-Operative care

Bio

Khushbu graduated cum laude from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in May of 2021 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and with her Bachelors in Health Science in May of 2019. She enjoys working with a wide range of age groups and has treated different orthopedic injuries and neurologic conditions. Her treatment approach focuses on providing individuals with effective patient education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercises/activities. In her free time, she enjoys painting, travelling, and watching documentaries. Khushbu is looking forward to excelling in her career with the ProPT family.

Brianna Carri, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist 

Treating Since

• October 2014

Education

• Quinnipiac University / DPT & BS health sciences / 2011 & 2014

Bio

Hi! My name is Brianna Carri, and I’ve been a physical therapist for about eight years now. I grew up very active in sports, mainly gymnastics and diving, and had various injuries both from these sports as well as other reasons. I spent much of my childhood in PT. My mom used to joke I would be a PT, and she was right! By age 14 I knew it was what I wanted to do. 11 surgeries later, I now apply my personal experiences as a patient in my treatment to relate to my patients and give empathy. I absolutely love what I do and wouldn’t change anything!

Yasmin Adb Elhady, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• July 2014

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, Seton Hall University
• Master's Degree, Biomedical Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ-Rutgers
• Bachelor's Degree, Psychology, New York University

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy

Bio

Yasmin graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from
University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ-Rutgers, and Seton Hall University in 2014 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has
been practicing in New Jersey specializing in orthopedics, sports injuries, and post-operative care, as well as work with multiple
diagnoses. In her free time, Yasmin functionally trains and loves to workout. Yasmin also enjoys volunteering and giving back. Yasmin
is also an owner of a health and wellness business educating people on healthy living inside and out. Yasmin is plant based and likes
to keep updated on current research on nutrition and health related topics. Yasmin likes to read for personal development and
empowerment of others, as well as participating in social activism events. Yasmin also likes to enjoy time with her 3 siblings, her mom
and 2 pups - Perseus and Rio. Yasmin’s treatment philosophy is to improve function and quality of life with use of functional exercise
and manual therapy.

James Walsh, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist 

Treating Since

• May 2022

Education

• Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy, Quinnipiac University
• Bachelor's Degree, Health Science, Quinnipiac University

Certifications

• Physical Agent Modalities (PAMs) certified
• Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) certified
• Functional Mobilization of Soft Tissues certified

Clinical Interest

• Occupational Hand Therapy
• Elbow
• Shoulder

Bio

I have always wanted to help people in a healthcare setting, and after seeing how much therapy helped my family and friends I knew I had found my calling. I volunteered at Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ and fell in love with the practice of occupational therapy. I attended Quinnipiac University’s entry-level program in order to earn my Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. For my graduate capstone, I researched the efficacy of telehealth hand therapy at the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic and surveyed the patients and clinicians that worked together during this challenging time. Following full-time clinical fieldworks in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, community mental health, and outpatient hand therapy, I became licensed by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Prior to my time with Professional Hand Therapy, I treated occupational therapy patients in an outpatient setting, and I am now on my path to become a Certified Hand Therapist.