Javier Benitez
Physical Therapist Bilingual Provider: Spanish and English Onsite Corporate Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Javier spent 18 years as a personal trainer and is a certified level 1 USA weightlifting coach. He has worked primarily in outpatient orthopedic settings, treating patients from ages 9 to 92, with an emphasis on low back, shoulder, and...
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Katherine Uy
Physical Therapist H&D Upper East Side Katherine (Kathy) is experienced in the treatment of a wide-range of orthopedic conditions, sports injuries and pelvic floor dysfunction. Kathy has completed numerous continuing education courses including ones in taping, visceral mobilization and pelvic floor. She believes in treating the patient as a whole and finding the driver of the...
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Elizabeth Wright Rooney
Physical Therapist H&D Upper East Side Elizabeth (Beth) has worked in a variety of adult care settings including geriatric rehab, acute care hospitals, home care and outpatient care. Highly motivated to learn new treatment techniques and sharpen her clinical skills, Beth actively pursues professional continuing education. Her treatment approach is guided by achieving the optimum...
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Mary Piltz
Physical Therapist H&D Midtown Mary was an Assistant Professor at Long Island University’s Physical Therapy Program as well as the Director of their Advanced Graduate Musculoskeletal program. Mary has been a consultant for staff development for Lenox Hill Hospital’s PT Department and an Adjunct Professor at NYU and Ithaca College. She has over 25 years...
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Patricia Marino
Physical Therapist H&D Upper East Side Patricia has over 25 years of clinical practice. In addition to treating patients, she was the Academic Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Professor at Long Island University’s Physical Therapy program and Adjunct Professor in their Advanced Masters Program. Patricia has lectured in the community and has published research in the...
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Livia Li
Clinical Director Physical Therapist H&D Park Slope Livia is a Brooklyn native who discovered her passion for Physical Therapy during high school summer breaks when she volunteered at New York Methodist Hospital. Graduating in 2011 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from LIU, she embarked on a journey of professional growth and development. Livia began...
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Aaron Huppert
Physical Therapist HSS Rehabilitation Preservation Certified Clinician H&D Upper East Side Aaron has over 20 years of experience in the field of sports medicine. In 2001, Aaron was recognized by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) as an Advanced Hip Clinician. He works closely with NYC’s top physicians, and as a Certified McKenzie clinician, has...
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Gregory Hullstrung
Partner H&D Midtown Greg met Rob DiLillo while both were working at the highly-regarded Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, at NYU Medical Center, and they launched H&D Physical Therapy in 1997. In addition to providing patient care, Greg consults with employers to help them develop proactive solutions to reduce their healthcare costs. In 2016, Greg...
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Thomas Grunewald
Physical Therapist H&D Midtown Thomas (Tom) is a former professional dancer who enjoyed a successful 20-year career in the field. After retiring from dance, he transitioned into a new role as a physical therapist. He honed his skills and expertise by rotating through various disciplines at Beth Israel Hospital, gaining valuable experience and knowledge in...
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Kathleen Fox
Physical Therapist H&D Midtown Before coming to H&D, Kathleen worked at Rusk Institute for several years while working part time in the evenings in a Sports Rehab setting. Kathleen knows firsthand the effects of sports injuries on quality of life having herself been sidelined with chronic injuries as a result of playing several sports, including...
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