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Meet Our Outpatient TeamAstrid A. Arcifa, OT/L OCCupAtiOnAl therApisteduCAtiOn: University of the Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 1982liCenses: Occupational TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: Craniosacral TherapyCliniCAl interests: Spinal Cord Injury, Craniosacral Techniques, Orthopedics, Cerebrovascular Accidents

Claire Barré rehAb Aide / AquAtiC COOrdinAtOreduCAtiOn: University of Massachusetts, Bachelor of Science Kinesiology, 2016

Colin Bernardo, PT, DPT physiCAl therApisteduCAtiOn: Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science Rehabilitation Science, 2016; Northeastern University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2017liCense: Physical TherapyCliniCAl interests: Neurological Physical Therapy, Orthopedics

Michael J. Bono, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, COMT physiCAl therApist – AdvAnCed CliniCiAneduCAtiOn: Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of South Dakota, 2016; Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Rhode Island, 2003; Masters of Science in Microbiology, University of Rhode Island, 1998; Bachelor of Science in Biology, Sacred Heart University, 1995.liCense: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Orthopedic Certified Specialist - American Physical Therapy Association. Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist - The North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.CliniCAl interests: Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy of the Spine and Extremities, Sports-Related Injuries, Post-Surgical Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Melissa Calderon suppOrt OperAtiOns supervisOreduCAtiOn: BS in psychology

Urvashi Chogle, DPT physiCAl therApist – CliniCAl speCiAlist eduCAtiOn: Bachelors in Physical Therapy –KEM Hospital –Bombay India; Doctor of Physical Therapy – MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsliCense: PHYSICAL THERAPYCliniCAl interests: Neurology, Amputations, Lokomat, Exoskeletons, Adaptive Chair Yoga

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Kathy Contois, PT physiCAl therApist – CliniCAl supervisOreduCAtiOn: Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1981liCenses: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: NDTCliniCAl interests: Neurology, Amputees, Burn Rehabilitation, Casting and Bracing

Elizabeth Cornforth, PT, DPT, NCS physiCAl therApist – CliniCAl speCiAlisteduCAtiOn: Masters of Science, Physical Therapy, Northeastern University, 2002; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, 2008liCense: PHYSICAL THERAPYspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Vestibular Competency, Cervicogenic Compentency, Bioness and Lokomat trained, APTA Neurologic Clinical Specialist, NDT CertifiedCliniCAl interests: Stroke, Brain Injury, Vestibular/Balance Disorders, Amputee

Lynn Deming, PT physiCAl therApist – AdvAnCed CliniCiAneduCAtiOn: University of Connecticut, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1986; University of Vermont, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, 1993liCenses: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: Motion Analysis, Lokomat, Cerebral Palsy, Gait AnalysisCliniCAl interests: Gait Analysis, Orthotics/LE Bracing, Pediatrics, Lokomat Gait Training

Nick DiStasio rehAb AideeduCAtiOn: University of MassachusettsliCenses: ACSM Personal Trainer

Amy Donabedian, OTR/L, CDRS OCCupAtiOnAl therApisteduCAtiOn: University of New England, Bachelor of Science, 1994liCenses: Occupational Therapy, 1995speCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: Certified Driving Rehabilitation SpecialistCliniCAl interests: Neurologically Impaired Patients, Driver Rehabilitation, Pre-Driving Assessments and On the Road Assessments, Low/High Tech Vehicle Modifications

Sarah Ellison, PT, DPT physiCAl therApisteduCAtiOn: Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Pennsylvania, 2011; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions, 2017liCense: Physical TherapyCliniCAl interests: Orthopedics

Stephanie D. Everett, MA, OT/L OCCupAtiOnAl therApisteduCAtiOn: MA , Occupational Therapy Tufts University, A.B. Psychology and Social Relations Radcliffe College, Harvard UniversityliCense: Occupational TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Level II Reiki practitioner, Acupressure massage, Kinesiotaping, Phantom Limb Pain treatment, NDT,burns rehabilitationCliniCAl interests: Splinting, serial casting, mCIMT, neurology, Cerebrovascular Accidents

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Pauline Fiorello, OTR/L OCCupAtiOnAl therApist - CliniCAl speCiAlisteduCAtiOn: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy 1984liCense: Occupational TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: NDT certified, Certified Brain Injury SpecialistCliniCAl interests: neurological conditions

Michelle G. Ganann, CCC-SLP speeCh lAnguAge pAthOlOgisteduCAtiOn: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in 2003liCense: Speech Language PathologistspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC); Neurological Disorders; Dysphagia (MBSS and FEES); Brain Computer Interface (BCI) researchCliniCAl interests: AAC for adult populations, Aphasia treatment

Linda L. Garrity, MA, CCC-SLP speeCh lAnguAge pAthOlOgist – CliniCAl speCiAlisteduCAtiOn: University of Massachusetts Amherst Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders, 1980; Montclair State University, Master of Arts in Speech Pathology, 1994liCenses: Speech and Language Pathology, 2016speCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: Certification of Clinical Competency, Speech Pathology, 1995-2014CliniCAl interests: Voice and Swallowing Disorders, Neurogenic Disorders (progressive neurological diseases, stroke, concussions and TBI); Pediatric ASD and Developmental Disorders

Susan Greene, DPT, NCS physiCAl therApisteduCAtiOn: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 2001; Simmons College, Boston, MA, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2008liCense: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: AquaticsCliniCAl interests: Neurological disorders, aquatics

Meredith Grinnell, MS, OTR/L, CBIS OCCupAtiOnAl therApist - AdvAnCed CliniCiAneduCAtiOn: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy University of New Hampshire 2007; Current Doctoral Candidate in Occupational Therapy at Tufts University 2018liCense: Occupational TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Advanced training in low vision rehabilitationCliniCAl interests: Adult neurological population, Current research includes advancing self care self efficacy following a stroke using an online platform.

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Cedric Hatten pAtient serviCe representAtiveeduCAtiOn: West Roxbury High School

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Sally Johnson, MSW seniOr CliniCAl sOCiAl WOrker, OutpAtient ChArlestOWn, MedFOrd, WellesleyeduCAtiOn: BA History, Middlebury College, 1970; MSW Boston University, 1978liCense: LICSWCliniCAl interests: Neurology, facilitator - BABIS (brain injury support group) Amputee Support Group

Xerxes Kapadia, PT, DPT physiCAl therApist - AdvAnCed CliniCiAneduCAtiOn: Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science, Northeastern University, 2012; Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Northeastern University, 2013liCense: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Clinical Instructor CertifiedCliniCAl interests: Orthopedics, Pain Management, Aquatic Therapy, Ballroom Dancer Rehabilitation, Dance Medicine

Michelle Kerr, PT, ATP physiCAl therApist – CliniCAl speCiAlisteduCAtiOn: Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1987liCenses: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: ATP (Assistive Technology Practitioner certification through RESNA), 2003CliniCAl interests: Wheelchair Evaluation and Seating, Amputee, SCI, Burns and Serial Casting

Amber LaMarca, PT, DPT physiCAl therApisteduCAtiOn: Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science, 2015; Northeastern University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2016liCenses: Physical TherapyCliniCAl interests: Neurology, Orthopedics

Eliza Leone, MS, RD, LDN registered dietitiAneduCAtiOn: University of New Haven, Bachelors of Science, 2010; Boston University, Masters of Science in Nutrition (2012)liCenses: Licensed Dietitian/NutritionistCliniCAl interests: Weight maintenance, Anti-inflammatory diet, Amputations, Spinal Cord Injuries, Food and Nutrition software management (recipe and menu development)

Alison Letvinchuk, MA, CCC-SLP speeCh lAnguAge pAthOlOgisteduCAtiOn: University of New Hampshire, Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders and Psychology, 2014; University of Massachusetts Amherst, Masters of Arts in Communication Sciences & Disorders, 2016liCenses: ASHA, MA-SLPspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: LSVT LOUD® certifiedCliniCAl interests: Cognitive communication, voice, swallowing and language for the adult and pediatric population

Rachael Licker, MS, CCC-SLP speeCh lAnguAge pAthOlOgist-AdvAnCed CliniCiAneduCAtiOn: B .Syracuse University 2006 B.S in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Sociology; Emerson College 2008 M.S. in Communication Sciences and DisordersliCense: ASHA, MA-SLPspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: LSVT LOUD certifiedCliniCAl interests: Post-concussive Syndrome, Aphasia, Cognitive-Communication Deficits

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Katie MacDonald, PT, DPT, NCS physiCAl therApist – CliniCAl speCiAlisteduCAtiOn: Mount Holyoke College, Bachelors of Arts in Biology, 2006; Duke University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2009liCenses: Physical Therapy, 2009; Neurological Clinical Specialist (NCS), 2014speCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course, 2012CliniCAl interests: Brain Injury, including post-concussion syndrome; Cerebral Vascular Accident; Neuromuscular disorders, Vestibular Rehabilitation

Michelle Marques, MS OTR/L OCCupAtiOnAl therApist, AdvAnCed CliniCiAneduCAtiOn: MS, Tufts University, 2011, Concentration: Occupational Therapy; BA, Tufts University, 2008, Concentration: Biomedical Engineering and ClassicsliCense: Occupational TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Clinical Interests: Computer /Device Access, Home and Work/School Accessibility, Environmental Control

Caterine McCurdy rehAbilitAtiOn AideeduCAtiOn: Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy - Escuela Columbiana de RehabilitacionspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Certifications: Medical Interpreter (Spanish language); Lokomat, patient care, aquaticsCliniC interests: Lokomat Rehabilitation, SCI and Amputee care, Aquatic Therapy

Aaron Moore, PT, DPT site MAnAgereduCAtiOn: MGH Institute of Health Professions at Massachusetts General Hospital, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2007; University of New Hampshire, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1991liCenses: Physical TherapyCliniCAl interests: To deliver high quality care that is patient and family centered, accessible and equitable. Supporting education and training to develop the next generation of leaders. Encourage / aide research and evidenced based interventions.

Jill Moynihan pAtient serviCe representAtiveeduCAtiOn: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Licensed Dental Hygienist

Jean O’Brien Murby, PT physiCAl therApisteduCAtiOn: Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1980liCenses: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: Neuro Developmental Training Cerebral Palsy, Lokomat Gait Training, Aquatic TherapyCliniCAl interests: Pediatric Motor Skill Delays, Cerebral Palsy, Oncology, Trauma, Development Assessment (birth to 3 years), Muscle Tone Management, Aquatic Therapy, Physical Fitness in Children with Neurological Deficits

Liz Norris, PT OutpAtient CliniCAl supervisOreduCAtiOn: Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science, 2003; Northeastern University, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 2004liCenses: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: Graston Technique Provider, Certified Kinesio Taping PractitionerCliniCAl interests: Orthopedics

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Kim E. Palermo, PT, DPT physiCAl therApisteduCAtiOn: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions; Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Boston UniversityliCense: Physical TherapyCliniCAl interests: Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Amputee Rehabilitation, and Orthopedic Physical Therapy including shoulder, knee, ankle, return to sport, post surgical rehabilitation

Tiffany T. Pritchett, MS, OTR/L OCCupAtiOnAl therApisteduCAtiOn: Masters of Science in OT Shenandoah University 2000liCense: Occupational TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Driving Rehabilitation SpecialistCliniCAl interests: SCI and Neuro Population

Rachel Marie M. Recolcolin pAtient serviCe representAtiveeduCAtiOn: Bachelor of Arts – International Studies, Stonehill College 2013

Kaela Redd pAtient serviCes representAtiveeduCAtiOn: The English High School

Maureen Restor rehAb AideeduCAtiOn: BS in Exercise and Health Sciences at Umass BostonCliniCAl interests: Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Ann Richardson, OT OCCupAtiOnAl therApisteduCAtiOn: Boston University, Masters of Science in Occupational TherapyliCenses: Occupational TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: Cortical Visual Impairment training, CranioSacral Therapy training, NDT training, massage therapy training (including pediatric massage), Level II Reiki practitionerCliniCAl interests: Visual motor skills, neurorecovery, NDT, sensory processing and sensory integration, self-regulation, aquatic therapy

Elisabeth Russell, MS, CCC-SLP speeCh lAnguAge pAthOlOgisteduCAtiOn: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature, with honors, Bates College, 2010; Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Boston University, 2014liCense: Speech Language PathologyspeCiAl trAining / CertiFiCAtiOns: ASHA CertifiedCliniCAl interests: Aphasia, cognitive communication disorders, motor speech disorders, dysphagia

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R. Richard Sanders, MS, CCC-SLP, MTS speeCh lAnguAge pAthOlOgy - AdvAnCed CliniCAl speCiAlist eduCAtiOn: Harvard Divinity School 1990, Master of Theological Studies; Boston University Sargent College 1980, Master of Science Speech-Language Pathology; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1975, Bachelor of Arts Psychology and Religious StudiesliCense: Speech-Language PathologyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Acquired cognitive disordersCliniCAl interests: Mild traumatic brain injury and persistent post-concussion symptomatology. Executive functioning. Factors in successful recovery from neurologic illness and injury including: the role of the family, the impact of the therapeutic relationship, spirituality, wellness, and the re-creation of meaning.

Katherine Schramm, PT, DPT, NCS physiCAl therApist – CliniCAl speCiAlisteduCAtiOn: Doctor of Physical Therapy, January 2011, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, Charlestown, MA; Bachelor of Arts Spring 2005, Wesleyan University, Middletown CTliCense: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Neurologic Clinical Specialist, Vestibular Competency, Cervicogenic Dizziness Competency, Aquatic therapist, Lokomat trained, EKSO Certified, ASIA CertifiedCliniCAl interests: Working with individuals with the following diagnoses: Neurologic (Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Brain Injury), Vestibular Dysfunction, and Cervical Spine.

Molly Sebo, MPT physiCAl therApist – CliniCAl speCiAlisteduCAtiOn: Master’s in Physical Therapy from Duquesne UniversityliCense: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Rewalk, ASIA certificationCliniCAl interests: Spinal Cord Injury

Julie Shane, PT, DPT physiCAl therApist - AdvAnCed CliniCiAneduCAtiOn: Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science, Northeastern University, 2008; Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Northeastern University, 2009liCense: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining / CertiFiCAtiOns: APTA Credentialed Clinical InstructorCliniCAl interests: Neuro, Oncology

Kate Silverman, MOT, OTR/L OCCupAtiOnAl therApisteduCAtiOn: MA in OT Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CAliCense: Occupational TherapyspeCiAl trAining / CertiFiCAtiOns: Active Release Technique CertifiedCliniCAl interests: Injuries of the Hand and Upper Extremity, Spinal Cord injury

Michael Smith, PT, DPT physiCAl therApisteduCAtiOn: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsliCense: Physical TherapyCliniCAl interests: Orthopedics, Spinal Cord Injury

Allison Stoll, PT, DPT, OCS physiCAl therApist - CliniCAl speCiAlist AdAptive spOrts COOrdinAtOreduCAtiOn: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions 2011liCense: Physical TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Wheelchair Tennis and Wheelchair Basketball certifiedCliniCAl interests: Lower extremity and spine conditions, Crossfit athletes, adaptive sports

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Karen Teta pAtient serviCe representAtivespeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOns: 15 years Partners Customer Service

Fozia Vasowalla pAtient serviCe representAtiveeduCAtiOn: Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University

Mary Jo Wagner, OTR/L, ATP OCCupAtiOnAl therApisteduCAtiOn: Towson State University, Bachelor of Science in Occupational TherapyliCenses: Occupational TherapyspeCiAl trAining/CertiFiCAtiOn: National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.; Assistive Technology Professional, RESNACliniCAl interests: Wheelchair Seating and Mobility

Kazumi Walton pAtient serviCe representAtiveeduCAtiOn: Southern New Hampshire University, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (In progress)

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