StarPro Physical Therapy & Hand Therapy Clinic
Tarrytown, NY

Anisha Varghese PT, DPT, MBA, OCS, LAT, ATC, CES, Cert.DN

Supervisor, Rehabilitation Services

Treating Since

• September 2020

Education

• Dominican College/Doctor of Physical Therapy/2020
• Dominican University/MBA Healthcare Administration/2025
• Stony brook university/Bachelor's of Athletic Training/ 2017
• Rockland Community College/AA/2014

Certifications

• Ortho Clinical Specialist

Memberships

• APTA

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy

Bio

Having both her athletic training and physical therapy credentials, Anisha likes to bridge the gap between on field management and off the field rehabilitation. She completed her undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University in Athletic Training, her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Dominican College and completed her MBA in Healthcare Management at Dominican University. Through her educational career she has been part of the athletic training honor society Iota Tau Alpha and earned the prestigious Clinical Excellence Award, given to the graduating physical therapy student who consistently embodies APTA core values, as well as graduating with honors from her MBA program.

Learning under great professors and mentors she was motivated to continue to refine her skills in physical therapy. She was able to sit to become a board-certified specialist in orthopedics within 2 years of graduation making her part of 5.5% of the PTs in the US who hold the OCS certification. Anisha works with the outpatient orthopedic population, tactical athletes, and has had experience in the industrial setting. She serves as a clinical instructor to physical therapy students. Anisha has conducted and presented her research in concussion reporting in collegiate athletes and assessment of job demands in police officers and its association to limited flexibility and movement patterns.

Having a passion for both Athletic Training and Physical Therapy, Anisha can be found on the sidelines of many sporting events including volunteering with the American Amputee Soccer Association, NYC triathlon, and NYC marathon. Anisha furthers her reach into the community by running CPR classes as a certified lead instructor for healthcare providers and the community.

In her free time, she can be caught playing on the swings with her little nieces, dog, family, and friends.

Natalie Schmidt, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Treating Since

• December 2025

Education

• Boston University/Doctor of Occupational Therapy/2025
• Bachelor of Arts, Smith College

Memberships

• AOTA

Clinical Interest

• Occupational Hand Therapy

Bio

Natalie received her Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree from Boston University in Boston, MA in 2025. She also completed her undergraduate degree at Smith College in Northampton, MA. Natalie has experience working with individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of orthopedic conditions and developed a passion for working with individuals with injuries and conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity during her clinical rotations. She is passionate about working with her patients to create an individualized plan to return them to activities that they value. Natalie is currently working towards becoming a certified hand therapist (CHT).

Shara Labelson, PT, DPT, CEAS

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• July 2000

Education

• Arcadia University/Doctor of Physical Therapy/ 2018
• University of Miami/ Masters of Physical Therapy/1999
• University of Pennsylvania/Bachelor's of Bioengineering/1997

Certification 

• Vestibular Therapy
• Ergonomics Assessment Specialist

Clinical Interest

• Sport specific rehabilitation (Soccer and cycling LE injuries)

Bio

Shara Labelson, DPT is a cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering, where she earned her degree in Bioengineering with a minor in Psychology. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in understanding movement, biomechanics, and human physiology.

While in school, Shara was a competitive soccer player. The physical demands of the sport—and her own experiences with injury—ultimately led her to physical therapy, shaping both her career path and her patient-centered approach to care.

Shara earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami School of Medicine and later completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at Arcadia University. She is certified in the Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation Series, Functional Movement Systems, and vestibular rehabilitation, and is also trained in orthotic fabrication for lower extremity conditions. In response to the growing need for workplace injury prevention, she is additionally certified as an Ergonomics Assessment Specialist.

Shara brings a unique perspective as both a clinician and athlete. She is a Category 1 road cyclist and a certified USA Cycling coach, giving her advanced insight into performance optimization, injury prevention, and return-to-sport rehabilitation. She continues to stay active in both cycling and soccer, reinforcing her belief in maintaining strong, efficient, and pain-free movement.

Her treatment approach integrates traditional physical therapy with functional movement training and Pilates-based techniques. Shara is passionate about helping patients restore efficient, pain-free movement so they can return to the activities they value—whether that’s daily function, fitness, or competitive sport.