Our Team
Jay Berger
PT, Co-Founder,
Director of
Clinical Operations
Jay has 30+ years both in clinical/educator/trainer and administrative positions as a practicing Physical Therapist, and worked in almost all settings from trauma/ICU to outpatient care. She is an accomplished public speaker and published author and has created many new treatment programs and protocols that raised the benchmark for state-of-the-art, highest quality care. Her passion and expertise helps teach others how to provide care holistically, ethically, and compassionately, using evidenced-based standards of care.
Jay’s expertise is in complex medical, neurologic and cardiopulmonary clients. She holds certifications in LSVT BIG, Pulmonary Rehab and is a certified Dementia and Fall Prevention Practitioner and is licensed in WA, NV, MD, NC, and TN.
Sumedha Kukreja
OT, MBA Co-Founder,
Director of Operations
Sumedha is a dynamic and driven MBA (UW 2012) and Occupational Therapist with 25+ years of healthcare experience and international experience gained from working in England, Germany, and India. Recognized for consistently evaluating multiple options and dimensions with cost-effective and timely execution, Sumedha is able to bring together diverse teams to deliver quality care. She is equally proficient at following relevant laws & policies while thinking creatively and has a strong understanding of challenges in healthcare delivery. Sumedha is an active listener seeking to tailor solutions to the needs of the customer.
Dr. Neelam Chahlia
Director of Marketing
Hiya! .
My friends describe me as the most fun, lively human being around, who makes even the most boring task exciting. As a go-getter,!
I honed the skill of adaptability - my keen desire to learn and explore led me from a doctoral degree in pharmacology to technology and to pageantry. I am the 2019 Mrs. Washington America, and the first Indian -American woman to win this title. As the brand ambassador for the Victoria Siegel foundation, I help raise awareness about drug abuse in our community. .
I pride myself on helping local businesses and nonprofits through my skills and
strive to make a difference every day.
Dr Stephanie Kelly
PT, PhD
Dr. Kelley obtained degrees in Physical Therapy from Ohio State and the University of Miami (MS). Much of her career was spent in academia and she holds a Ph.D. in Education (Ohio University). She also conducted and published musculoskeletal outcomes and effectiveness research. She became a certified yoga teacher in 2010. She now blends her expertise in physical therapy with the ancient practice of yoga to promote whole health in people with chronic pain. She sees her role primarily as an educator using Mindfulness and Understanding to build Compassion and create Health.
Dr. Shannon Aiello Doctor of Audiology
Dr. Shannon Aiello is a co-owner of Columbia Basin Hearing Center. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and specializes in diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology with an emphasis on geriatrics and tinnitus management. Passionate about health and wellness, in 2019 she founded the Abundant Health Alliance (AHA). AHA is an organization with the vision of bridging elite health and wellness practitioners together to deliver trusted healthcare in a patient-centered, educational environment.
Her office's professional website is www.columbiabasinhearing.com
Dr. Connie Shen
DPT, MD
Dr. Shen received her bachelor’s degree in Medicine from Shanghai Medical University, and her master’s degree and doctorate in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University. She has five years of clinical experience as a neurologist in Shanghai. She has been practicing as a physical therapist in the USA for sixteen years. She is most experienced in the areas of orthopedic, neurology and geriatric therapy. She is very passionate about dementia care and is active in local Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s associations, earning the certification of "Delay the Disease" Parkinson's fitness trainer. She hosts a Chinese blog addressing many topics of geriatric rehab care. She sees herself as a rehabilitation clinician, researcher, educator and advocator.
Dr. Shen（沈博士），毕业于上海医科大学（现复旦大学上海医学院），曾任职于上海著名三甲医院神经内科。她在美国The Ohio State University（俄亥俄州立大学）获得康复理疗硕士、博士学位，并执业物理治疗师16年。沈博士在骨科康复、神经康复和老年康复等领域有丰富的临床经验。她积极倡导对阿兹海默症和帕金森氏患者的康复关怀。沈博士开设了一个微信公众号《老年复健那些事儿》，专门撰文讲述老年康复各种话题。 她还从事信息技术应用于远程健康监控和康复指导的研究，并有影响力的论文发表。
Aishwarya Chari DPT
Aishwarya Chari is a licensed pelvic floor physical therapist. She lives and works in Pennsylvania. She is passionate about supporting clients to achieve their health goals. She specializes in pelvic floor conditions like incontinence, pain, cancer rehabilitation, constipation. She has specialized training for working with women through pregnancy and post-partum. On a personal front she enjoys spending time with her almost 2-year-old who keeps on her toes!
Christin Vernick - Thompson PT, Certified Strength Coach
Christin has 10 years of experience in the health /wellness /medical fitness field. She loves the both the Physical Therapy and Wellness fields, and helping people build more physical strength and independence so that they can enjoy more full and active lives. She lives in Ohio with her husband, cat, and dog (who might make brief appearances in her classes and presentations once in a while) and enjoys hiking, backpacking, kayaking, reading, and spending time with her family. Christin is licensed in Ohio.
Dr. Rozalyn K. Moore,
DPT, AT-ret, TRX Suspension Trainer
Dr. Rozalyn started her company, ReKinetic Physical Therapy & Wellness in March 2020. She realized that women needed healthcare that worked. She offers integrated medical health and fitness. She helps women over 40 increase their activity and strength, as well as manage chronic health conditions with less medication. She believes in all women discovering their inner athlete.
Dr. Rozalyn is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and health coach with degrees in physical education, exercise science, and physical therapy. She holds certificates in dry needling, cupping, TRX suspension, online health coaching as well as functional movement systems. Dr. Rozalyn has been working in healthcare for over 20 years.
In her free time, she enjoys baking, playing with her cat, walking, and listening to podcasts. Dr. Moore is a volunteer with the Maryland Defense Force and is a FEMA reservist.
Shaloo Choudhary OT
Shaloo is a practicing Occupational therapist for the last 30 years. Her career focus has always been on learning new skills, and collaborating to improve therapeutic interventions delivery and outcome measure for effective, evidence-based treatments. Shaloo works closely with the Cancer population, Vestibular & Concussion, Hand therapy, and neurological condition. She is licensed in New Jersey.
Shweta Kolhatkar PT
Shweta is a dynamic, versatile, multilingual Physical therapist with a Masters of Physical therapy with 10 years of PT experience in the USA. She works with a wide spectrum of orthopedic, geriatric, neurologic & women’s health conditions. Shweta specializes in blending evidence-based physiotherapy & ancient knowledge of Yoga practice in her therapeutic assessment and treatments. Her focus is on preventive health, fitness to help you meet your health goals..
Shweta is licensed in Washington State.
Maria Lindbergh MOT,ECHM,OTR/L
Maria Lindbergh, MOT, ECHM, OTR/L
is an occupational therapist who has helped hundreds of older adults in their living space, nursing homes, and hospitals across the Kansas City area. She created Stay at Home Solutions, a resource for caregivers to learn the best changes to make at home for their family members to live safely and independently. Contact her directly at maria@stayathomesolutionskc.com.
Sevdiye Ricketti, PT, CTR, CYT
She is a physical therapist, certified in yoga, movement instruction, and telerehabilitation with 30 + years of clinical experience. She is also a meditation guide. Originally from Cyprus, and bilingual in English and Turkish, Sevdiye received a Fulbright Scholarship to the USA. She is licensed in New Jersey and Oregon, and the founder of the Art of Movement Program, a movement class for women that incorporates elements of yoga, qigong, pilates, step, aerobics, barre, mediation, and relaxation.
Fizyoterapist, Yoga ve Meditasyon eğitmeni ve Telerehabilitasyon terapisti Sevdiye Ricketti, 1989 Fulbright bursu ile geldiği Amerika’da 30 yılı aşkın mesleki tecrübeye sahiptir.
Sevdiye New Jersey ve Oregon PT lisansına sahip olup Türkçe ve İngilizce konuşmaktadır.
Yoga, pilates, qigong, step aerobik,
bar ve meditasyonu kapsayan Hareket Sanatı’nın kurucusu ve eğitmenidir.
Dr. Rebekah Ley
PT, DPT, CLINIC DIRECTOR
IRG SOUTH SOUND PHYSICAL & HAND THERAPY – TACOMA
Rebekah Ley enjoys educating her patients about their conditions and their capacity to heal from them. She specializes in both Pelvic Floor and TMJ and understands the sensitive nature of these conditions. She enjoys providing a safe and positive environment for healing while encouraging her patients to be proactive about their condition. Rebekah's passion for movement provides a pathway to treat the body as a whole, so patients can maximize a return to their lifestyles and quality of life.
Education:
· Doctor of Physical Therapy - Andrews University
· B.S. Health Science - Andrews University
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
· Men's Health Therapy - Pelvic pain and dyspareunia pathologies
Women's Health Therapy - Pelvic pain and dyspareunia pathologies
TMJ therapy
Dr. Hannah Donadio,
DPT
Hannah’s passion is outpatient orthopedics. She graduated from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT where she ran Division 1 Track and Field and Cross Country, and also conducted capstone research in running-related injury. She continues to run recreationally as part of a healthy lifestyle and greatly enjoys empowering runners, athletes, and all people to engage in meaningful active lifestyles. She believes in movement as a powerful healing strategy.
She is licensed in Alaska, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Oregon.
Cathleen Newberg PT, CWT
Since Cathleen received her PT degree 30+ years ago, she has earned a specialty certification in Geriatrics and is a Certified Weight Trainer. Cathleen has extensive experience in Orthopedics, Neurology, Geriatrics, and Dementia , and is passionate about educating her clients to their disease processes and interventions to ensure that the client is well-armed with a solid working knowledge regarding their path to recovery.
Dr. Nate Kangas
DPT,
MDT Certified, Certified Instructor in Tai Chi for Rehabilitation
Nate is an experienced human development professional who is genuinely passionate about enriching the lives of others through wellness, education, and empowerment. A licensed and practicing Doctor of Physical Therapy with seven years of experience, Nate is also a specialized instructor in Tai Chi for rehabilitation. His understanding of human potential allows for a unique approach for achieving optimal outcomes for his clients.
Nate is licensed in Pennsylvania and Michigan
Dr. Nick Salinas
DPT
Nick is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in spinal dysfunction, hip/knee pain, and returning to sports and exercise including soccer, baseball, and basketball. His research on cervical radiculopathy (sciatica of the neck) been published in the Journal of Manual Manipulative Therapy. Sciatica or pinched nerves are painful! Luckily, Nick has been trained in a school of thought that empowers the patient in finding the cure to his or her dysfunction. He would love to show you that process! Nick also performs running analysis, ACL prevention, and rehabilitation, and throwing programs for overhead athletes.
Nick is licensed in Texas, New York, California, and Washington.
Dr. Amber Salinas
DPT
Amber is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in the treatment of neck and shoulder pain, pediatric physical therapy, balance dysfunctions, and maintaining proper health and wellness. She has been trained in treatment for spinal dysfunctions and has taken continuing education courses in both balance and vestibular rehabilitation. Amber loves to work with individuals on reaching a positive stage of health & wellness. At our clinic we believe in pre-habilitation over rehabilitation. She would love to talk with you before you start a new hobby or activity to make sure that you are set up for success!
Amber is licensed in New York, California, and Washington.