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Meet the Team!

the staff at Zion Physical Therapy

The UES Team

Dr. Staci Levine, DPT, OCS, PRPC, Advanced Hip Clinician

COO & Pelvic Health Program Director

Staci is a graduate of the University of Maryland, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. In 2008, Staci earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy...

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Dr. Elizabeth McAneny, DPT, 
CSCS

UES Physical Therapist

Elizabeth is a graduate of Columbia University where she received her Doctorate of Physical
Therapy. Elizabeth grew up dancing and was first introduced to physical therapy as a patient...

Dr. Samantha Cohen,
DPT, BFR Certified with Suji

UES Physical Therapist

Samantha is a Georgia native who graduated Yeshiva University in 2019 where she earned her bachelor's degree in Biology and since then is a graduate of Touro University where...

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Dr. Yael Cohn,

DPT

UES Physical Therapist

Yeal erned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science from Northeastern University. In her professional career, she has... 

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The UWS Team

Dr. Rachel Gofman,
DPT

UWS Physical Therapist

Rachel is a graduate of Columbia University where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. While at Columbia, Rachel completed advanced studies in orthopedics and worked as part of a research...

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Dr. Cristina Bateman,
DPT

UWS Physical Therapist

Cristina is a Long Island native who earned her Bachelors and Doctoral degrees at Northeastern University. As a student, she received several scholarships and distinctions honoring her service to the community and...

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Michael Schmutter, DPT, BFR Certified with Suji

UWS Physical Therapist

Michael Schmutter earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Touro College in New York City in 2021. Prior to receiving his doctorate, Michael earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from The University at Buffalo...

The Westport Team

Dr. Josh Jordan, DPT, CSCS, Advanced Hip Clinician

Westport Physical Therapist

Josh graduated from Brandeis University in 2013 where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After working as a rehab tech after college, Josh received his Doctor of Physical...

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Dr. Saul Zion, DPT, OCS, Cert. SMT, CMP, CSCS, Advanced Hip Clinician, BFR Certified with Suji

Founder And CEO - Westport, CT Physical Therapist

Saul is a graduate of the University at Buffalo where he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2005..

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Admin Team

Amber Pena,

Care Coordinator

Amber was born in Hoboken and is a first generation American with Cuban parents. She earned her Bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in Biology. She comes to Zion..

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Krydia Ddungu,
UES Care Coordinator

Krydia is a recent graduate of Saint Louis University with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences. She later plans to go back to school and pursue a M.P.H in Global Health or Epidemiology... 

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Laura Matthei, Office Manager

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Courtney Brown, UWS Care Coordinator

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Jersey City

Dr. Ashli Bottino, DPT, Advanced Hip Clinician

Jersey City Clinical Director

Ashli graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, with minors in both Coaching Science and Strength and Conditioning...

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