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... Read more →
Amy DelVecchio Dr. Amy DelVecchio is a 2008 graduate of Daemen College in Buffalo, New York receiving both her Bachelors of Science and her doctorate in physical therapy. More recently, Dr. DelVecchio has received certification as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association, of which she is a member. Dr. DelVecchio has a wide... Read more →
Asra Abdullah Clinical Director  HSS Rehabilitation Preservation Certified Clinician Clinical Director H&D Midtown and Center Coordinator of Clinical Education H&D Midtown Asra’s patient-centered practice includes the use of skilled manual therapy techniques, movement evaluation, functional training, sports rehabilitation and exercise prescription. Some of her post-graduate and continued education have been through the Gray Institute, TRIARQ, the Graston... Read more →
Devra Alper Occupational Therapist | Hand Specialist Hand Therapy @ HD Midtown & Upper East Side   Devra Alper is an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist with a strong appreciation for evidence-based practice. Devra worked as a research lab manager before obtaining her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. While completing her graduate... Read more →
Diane Collins Physical Therapist | Hand Specialist H&D Hand Therapy Midtown (34th Street) Treatment Specialties Hand Therapy Read more →
Elaine Borja-Jaffe Dr. Elaine Borja-Jaffe earned her Bachelor’s degree in both Biology and Psychology from Union College in Schenectady, NY. She later received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the prestigious New York University. She is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Physical Therapy Association of New York (NYAPTA), and The... Read more →
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... Read more →
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... Read more →
Guia Sheker Guia brings over 23 years of experience treating patients with complex orthopedic diagnoses, pelvic floor diagnoses, and concussions. Guia has a passion for treating, teaching, and learning from her colleagues and patients. She has also completed numerous continuing education courses, including several classes from Herman and Wallace, Gray Cook’s FMS and SFMA series, Upledger NAIOMT,... Read more →
Irene Hernandez Irene earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Universidad Europea de Madrid, Spain, and a Masters in Physical Therapy in Urogynecology from Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha in Spain. Additionally,  she has received advanced training in Pilates for rehabilitation in the Stott Pilates method, low-pressure fitness, somatic education with the school of Body Mind Centering, and... Read more →
Javier Benitez Physical Therapist Bilingual Provider: Spanish and English H&D Midtown 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... Read more →
Justin Ettinger Director of Vestibular Rehabilitation H&D Midtown Justin is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Neurology section and is dedicated to helping those with neurological conditions and mobility impairments enhance functional abilities, reduce the risk for falling, and improve quality of life. He has completed continuing education in the areas of vestibular rehabilitation, cervicogenic... Read more →
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... Read more →
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... Read more →
Kenneth Wong Kenneth is a clinician with extensive experience in the outpatient setting, treating orthopedic, post-surgical, and neurological conditions.  Employing an array of adjunctive techniques including manual therapy, as well as specific exercise prescription, he believes in providing individualized and compassionate care.  An avid athlete and sports enthusiast, Kenneth enjoys analyzing movement and is motivated to help... Read more →
Kyle Curtis Kyle graduated from Northeastern University, where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. His clinical experience includes treating in a wide variety of outpatient orthopedic settings, including guiding injured workers through individualized rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic. Kyle appreciates how the impact of “being injured” goes beyond just the physical injury. He has a specific... Read more →
Livia Li Clinical Director  Physical Therapist H&D Park Slope Livia worked as support staff in patient care at various Physical Therapy clinics before deciding to pursue a career as a Physical Therapist.  Livia’s experience is primarily in orthopedic and sports injuries.  Treatment Specialties Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions Sports Injuries and Conditions Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Read more →
Mariclaire Cloutier Patient Care Coordinator, Corporate Health Coming soon! Our physical therapists will help you reduce pain and bring back the joy of movement REQUEST APPOINTMENT Read more →
Martine Harwood Program Director for Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy  H&D Midtown   Martine joined H&D with experience from Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, working with patients with complex, acute medical diagnoses, including neurological and cardiopulmonary deficits as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. After receiving training from NYC’s Pulmonary Wellness team at H&D, Martine is teaching patients with... Read more →
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... Read more →
Matthew Hoe Matthew Hoe, PT, DPT Matthew (Matt) earned his bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University. Matt has extensive training in outpatient orthopedic clinics and experience treating patients with sports-related injuries and post-surgical/chronic pain. He employs a biopsychosocial treatment approach with the understanding that sources of pain can often be... Read more →
Michelle Troiano Physical Therapist—H&D Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and Hamilton H&D Onsite Corporate Clinics Michelle’s clinical experience includes orthopedics, acute care, performing arts, and pediatrics. Prior to joining H&D, she practiced physical therapy in multiple outpatient clinics, and onsite at shows on and off Broadway. Michelle is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) of... Read more →
Oliwia Juszczyk Physical Therapist Bilingual Provider:  English and Polish H&D Upper East Side Oliwia (Liv) takes a holistic approach to physical therapy, looking at the whole person to identify and treat underlying causes of physical symptoms. This approach emphasizes manual techniques, supplemented by personalized exercises that are designed to improve overall wellness for a strong and healthy... Read more →
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... Read more →
Rico Fabillar Physical Therapist H&D Upper East Side Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Rico worked as a personal trainer. He has a keen interest in health and healing, and believes in the body’s capacity to mend itself. Rico has great success incorporating the use of manual therapies, strain-counterstrain, and other exercise techniques into treatment. Treatment Specialties... Read more →
Robert Corcoran Physical Therapist HSS Rehabilitation Preservation Certified Clinician H&D Midtown Robert has experience treating a wide range of general orthopedic injuries/conditions and post-operative musculoskeletal surgeries including but not limited to the following: low back, shoulders, neck, knees, and hips.  Robert has participated in an array of continuing education courses including Kevin Wilk’s Recent Advances in the... Read more →
Robert DiLillo Partner H&D Upper East Side Rob met Greg Hullstrung 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. An expert in functional approaches to physical therapy, core stabilization and manual therapy, Rob’s goal is to return patients to full participation... Read more →
Scott Backofen Clinical Director  H&D Onsite Corporate Clinics Scott’s treatment philosophy is based in Functional Manual Therapy. In this approach, all systems and body parts are assessed and treated, not just the symptomatic region. This allows for both the cause and the effect to be properly identified and treated. His integrated approach involves manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education,... Read more →
Sheryl Comet Physical Therapist H&D Upper East Side When Sheryl is not treating patients, she is teaching as an adjunct professor at Long Island University for both the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy departments. Her passion for physical therapy goes beyond the clinic and academia and has resulted in her newfound interest in research. Sheryl has co-authored... Read more →
Sonrisa Desales Aparece Physical Therapist Bilingual Provider: Tagalog and English H&D Upper East Side Sonrisa has been practicing physical therapy in New York State for over 20 years. She has a wide range of experience in pediatrics, orthopedics, sports injuries, and neurological disorders. Sonrisa has employed the osteo-articular joint pumping technique to treat injured Crossfit athletes. She is... Read more →
Steven Kofsky Steven Kofsky is a 2002 graduate of Ohio University with a Master of Physical Therapy degree and holds a transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Long Island University (2010). Steven has practiced nearly his entire career in outpatient physical therapy and is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedics. Steven also has certifications in Mulligan technique... Read more →
Thomas Grunewald Physical Therapist H&D Midtown After retiring from a successful 20 career as a professional dancer, Thomas (Tom) became a physical therapist.  He rotated through the different PT disciplines at Beth Israel Hospital where he founded a tai chi program for seniors and others that is continues today at Society for Nanlaoshu.  Tom believes that patients... Read more →