Staff
John R. Martínez, PT, MPT
John R. Martínez, PT, MPT is the sole Principle and President of Executive Operations Management which provides executive level business consulting to companies in and around New York City as well as Physical Therapy Experts, P.L.L.C. John received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1988 from Swarthmore College, outside of Philadelphia, along with his certificate to teach Secondary Education. After 10 years of involvement as a teacher of elementary education, a professional tennis instructor, and an exercise specialist, John completed his Bachelor of Science and Master of Physical Therapy degrees from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1997.
Almost immediately, John was appointed Manager of "Complete Care: The Complementary Medicine Program" of Fox Chase Cancer Center which he created from its conception. Simultaneously, he directed the Evening and Weekend Outpatient Physical Therapy program at Lankenau Hospital, one of the premier Cardiac Hospitals in the United States. At the end of 2001, John was Fox Chase's Director of Cancer Prevention Screening Programs for Philadelphia Corporations and Co-Chairman of Philadelphia's "Holistic Health Committee" as appointed by Mayor John Street's administration.
In early 2002, John became the Chief Operator of Plus One Physical Therapy in New York City and established 8 new clinical practices throughout the United States within 3 years. Today he is an active consultant and entrepreneur helping all types of businesses with their management and operations as well as a physical therapy clinician in a variety of private practices in New York City. John also brings his knowledge and skills to the classroom teaching Neurology and Anatomy & Physiology to local undergraduate students.
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Lisa N. Redavid, PT, DPTEducation - Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
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PT Experience
| 9/2009 - Present | Australian Physiotherapy Center | New York, NY |
Senior Physiotherapist
- Conducted all aspects of patient care with emphasis on advanced manual therapy techniques and the Maitland-Australian approach.
- Managed all on-site daily office operations including direct patient care, collection of monetary balances, collaboration with off-site clerical staff, organization and filing of patient charts.
- Lab Assistant for Maitland-Australian-Physiotherapy-Seminars' continuing education courses: MT1- Peripheral, MT2- Spinal.
Clinical Experience
| 1/2009 - 3/2009 | St. Charles Hospital | Port Jefferson, NY |
Student Physical Therapist (Full-time 12 Week Affiliation)
- Managed a full caseload of patients in both inpatient rehabilitation and acute care with cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and neurological diseases and disorders understanding the etiology, pathology, and symptoms to deliver appropriate physical therapy services.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient goals, functional assessment, and prior level of function with a strong emphasis on fall prevention, safety and improvement of functional mobility.
- Communicated and coordinated with other physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists nursing staff, case managers, social workers, and doctors concerning patients' functional status and appropriate discharge planning.
- Conducted both family meetings along with other disciplines & patient/family training sessions to explain rehab program, prepare for the patient's return home and resolve any potential communication issues.
- Observed total knee arthroplasty surgery.
- Inservice Presentation: Case Study and Research Presentation: Transverse Myelitis. 2009.
| 9/2008 - 12/2008 | Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver | Denver, CO |
Student Physical Therapist (Full-time 12 Week Affiliation)
- Examined post-operative surgical patients, patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction, professional athletes and patients in health & sports injury prevention programs.
- Medically screened patients for the appropriateness of physical therapy intervention with immediate referral to doctors, medical imaging, strength and conditioning specialists and athletic trainers within the facility.
- Developed manual therapy treatment programs along with individualized exercise prescription to encourage high level quality athletic performance.
- Created treatment programs and plan of care for patients with strong emphasis on home exercise program and patient involvement while following post surgical rehabilitation protocols.
- Observed arthroscopic knee debridement & menisectomy, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and ACL reconstruction with hamstring autograft surgeries.
- Inservice Presentation:Evidence Based Research on Abdominal & Trunk Muscle Strengthening Protocols. 2008.
| 9/2007 - 6/2008 | A. Harry Moore School | Jersey City, NJ |
Student Physical Therapist (Full-time 6 Weeks/Part-time 8 Weeks)
- Examined/screened pediatric patients in a school for children with developmental disabilities.
- Developed creative strategies for implementing therapeutic interventions based on patients current and prior level of function while incorporating education related goals.
- Managed full patient caseload throughout the spring semester and full time internship.
- Ordered appropriate adaptive equipment based on deficits noted, participated in orthotic fittings & serial casting and scheduled & observed medical neurological assessments and wheel chair clinics.
- Inservice Presentation: Angelman's Syndrome. Case Study & Research Presentation. 2008.
| 9/2006 - 6/2007 | SportsCare Institue | Union City, NJ |
Student Physical Therapist (Full-time 6 Weeks/Part-time 8 Weeks)
- Treated full case-load of patients in an outpatient physical therapy practice providing orthopedic manual therapy and appropriate modalities.
- Conducted initial examinations, developed treatment plans, and implemented plans of care.
- Instructed patients in exercise programs while providing education on patient diagnosis, prognosis and goals of the overall rehabilitation program.
- Provided manual therapy in conjunction with therapeutic exercise, with an emphasis on Maitland, McKenzie, and Mulligan techniques.
- Communicated with patients in English & Spanish, utilizing translators as necessary throughout treatment to promote patient understanding and education.
- Inservice Presentation: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. 2007.
Work Experience
| 9/2007 - 5/2008 | Physical Therapy Department, School of Graduate Medical Education |
Graduate Research Assistant
- Assisted professors and department faculty in literature searches, procurement of research articles.
- Organized research lab room schedules and prepped & supplied labs as needed for institutional research use.
- Created new templates for clinical education contact spreadsheets, student clinical site evaluation forms.
- Assisted directors of clinical education in contacting clinical sites to secure student placements.
| 2007 | Biology Department, Seton Hall University |
Teaching Fellow
- Prepared and tutored laboratory course & exams for Anatomy & Physiology II
- Implemented various teaching methods to accommodate all students
- Proctored and graded lecture course exams
- Instructed students in dissections and lab procedures following university safety & health protocols
Professional Organizations
- American Physical Therapy Association, Member (2006-Present)
- American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, Member (2007-Present)
- AAOMPT sSIG Fundraising Chair 2007-2008
- Seton Hall University, Organization of PT Students, President (2006-2008 & 2005-2009)
Certifications
Honors
- Nicholas Deprospo Award for Outstanding Service (2009)
- Alpha Eta National Scholastic Honor Society for Allied Health (2009)
- Seton Hall University Academic Scholarship (2002-2006)
- Seton Hall University Woman's Guild Pre-Medical & Health Professions Scholarship (2002-2006)
- Turrell Manor Servant Leadership & Academic Excellence Program (2005-2006)
- University of Pisa Study Abroad Program Scholarship (2004)
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Ryan HohmEducation - Ithaca College (2002-2007)
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Skills
- CPR/First Aid/Lifeguard Certification
- Four years general Spanish
Licensure
- National Physical Therapy Exam and New York State Licensure pending completion of examination
Clinical Experience
| 5/2007 - 8/2007 | Venice Regional (Inpatient Acute) | Venice, FL |
Student Physical Therapist
- Performed evaluations, developed treatment plans, and improved efficiency and proficiency of inpatient and outpatient caseloads consisting of patients with cardiac, pulmonary, orthopedic and neurological impairments.
- Developed team communication, patient/family communication and documentation skills, and participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs, progress and discharge plans.
- Presented an in-service on complete blood count and basic metabolic panel values.
| 11/2006 - 12/2006 | F.F. Thompson (Inpatient Acute) | Canandaigua, NY |
Student Physical Therapist
- Performed evaluations, developed treatment plans, became familiarized with an acute care setting and treated patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic and neurological impairments.
- Developed sills in evaluation, gait training, treatment, patient/family education, team communication and discharge planning.
- Presented an in-service on Continuous Passive motion Machine (CPM) protocols for patient post-total knee anthroplasty.
| 1/2006 - 2/2006 | Saint Camillus (Brain Injury Rehab) | Syracuse, NY |
Student Physical Therapist
- Performed evaluations, participated in interdisciplinary team meetings and developed treatment plans for patients with brain injuries, which emphasized bed mobility, transfer, gait and balance training.
- Developed communication skills with patients (with/without aphasia) and their families, as well as participated in discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team.
- Presented an in-service on the Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (P.A.S.S.) and instructed elderly community members in a fall prevention exercise class.
| 11/2006 - 12/2006 | Sports PT of NY (Outpatient Orthopedic) | Canandaigua, NY |
Student Physical Therapist
- Performed evaluations and treated patients suffering from various upper extremity, lower extremity and spinal impairments.
- Developed skills in patient communication, documentation/billing, modalities, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.
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Neal I. Pire, MA, CSCS, FACSMNeal@ InspireTrainingSystems.com
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Neal is an Exercise Physiologist with a Master's Degree in Applied Physiology from Columbia University, in New York City.
A fitness professional for 30 years, Neal has been listed as one of the top ten fitness directors and educators in the nation by The American Council on Exercise in 2004 and 2005.
Neal has vast experience training both de-conditioned adults and competitive athletes. He has spent the majority of the past 12 years educating professional trainers, helping them hone their skills and to understand the nuances of personal training and athletic conditioning.
Neal is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He has also earned certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He is one of a handful of career fitness professionals who have received the prestigious credential of Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine.
Neal has served as Co-author / Reviewer for the Certificate of Enhanced Qualification for Advanced Personal Trainers, and as Certification Examiner and Workshop Director for the ACSM. He serves on the Executive Council for the Committee on Certification and Registry Board for the ACSM and has also served on the Faculty Advisory Board for ACE.
An avid Sports Scientist, Neal has worked extensively with athletes at all levels - from the developmental Pee-Wee Soccer player, to the Olympic figure skater, to the NFL Pro football player. He has served on the Sports Medicine Teams for USA Track and Field, the US Olympic Committee, and the New York City Marathon, and is currently a Strength and Conditioning Specialist for USA Swimming's Sports Medicine and Science Network.
Neal has been a contributor to the Step-by-Step column for Club Industry Fitness Business Pro and the Healthy Living Section for Manhattan Living magazine. He has served as author and Associate Editor for the American College of Sports Medicine's Resources for the Personal Trainer Manual and ACSM's Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual, and is author of Plyometrics for Explosive Speed and Power (Ulysses Press, 2006).
A sought after fitness expert and lecturer to medical, professional, and community groups, Neal has been a contributor or technical consultant to local and national media such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, WebMD, Weight Watcher's, Muscle & Fitness HERS, Family Circle, MSNBC, Runner's World, Shape, Fitness, Forbes, Women Outside Magazine, MarketWatch Weekend, WB/WPIX-TV, Univision-TV, WABC-TV Eyewitness News, and the CBS Early Show, among others.
Neal is a member of the Speakers Bureau for the Strategic Health Initiative for Women, Sport and Physical Activity, and has served as Lecturer for the Orthopedic Sciences Department on the Faculty at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Neal is available for one-on-one Exercise/Fitness sessions: Mondays and Thursdays 9am-12noon and any mornings by appointment.
Neal Pire - Inspire Exercise Training Systems
$125.00 = Single session / Once per week
$225.00 = Twice per week
$295.00 = Three per week
Session = 60 minutes
- Clients pay-in-advance for 1-week to reserve their appointments for the following week.
- Clients who wish to cancel their appointmentmust do so by 8pm, the evening prior to their scheduled appointment. Any cancellation called in or emailed after 8pm, will be a late cancellation, and the client will be charged-in-full for the missed session.
- Clients who do not show for their scheduled appointments will be charged-in-full for the missed session.
- Clients may pay by check made out to Inspire Training Systems, or pay by credit card (Visa, MC, Amex, Discover) at the Inspire Training Systems secure webpage.
Inspire Training Systems
PO Box #252
Ridgewood, NJ 07450-0252
Office:(201) 857-4240
Mobile: (201) 414-0979
Neal@ InspireTrainingSystems.com
Download Neal Pire's Curriculum Vitae
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Kyung, Yoo, MS, LAcEducation Tri State College of Acupuncture, New York, NY, Master Science in Acupuncture (MS) Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) |
Abilities
- Acupuncture Physical Medicine (APM) style Acupuncture
- Kiiko Matsumoto Japanese (KM) style Acupuncture
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) style Acupuncture
- Acupuncture Detoxification
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Acupuncture Licensure
- Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine, Acupuncture Licensure
- National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Diplomate in Acupuncture
- Clean Needle Technique Certification by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- CPR Certification - American Heart Association
- Trained and Certified for Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) by National Acupuncture Detoxification Association at Lincoln Recovery Center in The Bronx
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Samantha Dulak, PTA, PT Doctoral CandidateSamantha Dulak, PTA graduated from La Guardia Community College in 1988 with an Associate's degree in Applied Science. She has since received her Bachelor's in Health Science and is currently completing a combined Masters/Doctorate program in Physical Therapy at Mercy College in New York. She has worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 20 years primarily treating Orthopaedic Sports Injuries, Postural Malalignment & Balance Issues and worked with patients with a variety of Back and Neck Complications. She has worked with patients of all ages from 8 years to 90 years of age. |
Samantha is fluent in multiple languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Indian dialects and German.
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Bob Welter, Human ResourcesEducation
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- Bachelor of Arts (Literature) - University of Akron - Akron, OH
- Associate of Arts (Literature - Lorain County Community College - Elyria, OH
Awards
- Scholarship - Outstanding Theatre Student - University of Akron
- Choreographers Fellowship Award - National Endowment for the Arts
- IRIS Award of Excellence - NJ-Int'l Assoc. of Business Communicators
- Silver Quill Award of Excellence - Int'l Assoc. of Business Communicators - US District
Experience
| 2006 - Present | Wellness 360 | New York, NY |
Managing Director
- Manages all human resources functions.
- Responsible for all tecruiting, interviewing and hiring, benefits, employee relations and legal and government issues.
- Resourced and managed company's health plan.
- Involved in all human resource issues from company-level to individual.
- Assists in general operations of corporate office.
- Assists CFO in accounting and bookkeeping for the company.
- Acts as Account Manager, assisting in the supervision of company facilities.
| 1999 - 2006 | Plus One Holdings, Inc. | New York, NY |
Vice President of Human Resources
- Responsible for all recruiting, interviewing and hiring, benefits, employee relations and legal and government issues.
- Developed company's employee handbook.
- Resourced and managed company's health plan. Kept increases to an annual average of 3% over seven years.
- Managed company's 401(K) plan.
- Revamped entire employee filing system.
- Taught HR-related courses to managers and senior managers through in-house training program.
- Took recruiting tours to Northeast US colleges for company.
- Responsible for all human resource issues from company-level to individual for all 36 of Plus One's sites, involving over 850 employees with a staff of 1.5 FTE.
| 1990 - 1998 | Frontline Fitness | New York, NY |
Vice President
- Consultant on fitness center design and operations.
- Consultant to corporations on fitness programming.
- Facilities consultant for Frontline.
- Supervised a number of Frontline's corporate and residential facilities.
- Director of Human Resources for Frontline Fitness.
- Manager for Salomon Brothers Executive Fitness Center.
- Manager of the Rivergate Towers Residential Fitness Center.
| 1986- Present | Self-Employed | New York, NY |
Massage Therapist - NYS Licensed
- Worked in chiropractic offices assisting chiropractor in soft tissue work.
- Worked in health club setting, concentrating on sport massage.
- Private practice - Swedish Massage and Shiatsu.
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Carol Leecleekirton@ gmail.com |
Ms. Lee studied complementary alternative medicine at the prestigious Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences in NYC earning an associates degree in Occupational Health Studies. She is licensed in New York State and a Nationally Certified Practitioner in Massage Therapy and Bodywork. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Biology and has been in the healthcare environment for over 25 years. An active member of the American Massage Therapy Association; she offers a unique combination of Swedish and Shiatsu massage techniques, delivering a safe, therapeutic and restorative treatment of muscles and joints custom designed to relax, refresh and renew.
Adrian D. Williams, Administrative Assistant
Summary
Exemplary, service/solution based customer service management with proven expertise in articulating to clients objective and scope, managing multi-dimensional operations.Experience
| 11/2007 - Present | Goldman Sachs/Plus One | New York, NY |
Administrative Assistant for the Human Capital Management Division
- Interfacing directly with a diverse population of patients.
- Operates and maintains two offices on a daily basis in NY and NJ.
- Communicates with therapists and exercise specialists to determine the need for patient services.
- Obtains and processes patient medical histories efficiently.
- Manages front desk operations in areas of manual and computerized patient progress reports.
- Chief liaison to staff for senior management.
| 9/2003 - 6/2007 | Waldorf Astoria/Plus One Spa | New York, NY |
Assistant General Manager
- Promoting a positive environment for customers.
- Supervising overall spa operations, such as maintaining daily logs of inventory and instituting weekly payroll journals.
- Coordinated monthly staff meetings and company events.
- Trained and motivated reception teams, scheduled estheticians and massage therapists.
- Enhanced customer service procedures.
- Increased spa product sales by 11%.
- Awarded #1 sales person 2005-07 and Professional for the Month 2005-2007.
| 8/2000 - 9/2006 | What's So Funny!?! Comedy Entertainment | Jersey City, NJ |
Senior Production Coordinator
- Scheduled pre-production shooting with comedians.
- Monitored expense reports.
- Heavy phone interaction.
- Supervised staff of 12 with day-to-day production duties.
- Lined up promo dates for shows.
| 5/2006 - 7/2006 | Mary Jane Productions | New York, NY |
Production Assistant (International)
- Booked and scheduled appointments for Mary J. Blige.
- Structured and maintained day-to-day regiments.
- Senior liaison between artist and promo events.
| 9/2001 - 5/2003 | Unique Recording Studios | New York, NY |
Administrative Assistant
- Responsible for administrative and office managerial duties, which included: handling incoming calls on multi-line telephone system, supervision of client payment schedules (accounts payable) and management and organization of employee time cards.
- Monitored and managed heavy flow of product inventory (i.e., recorded materials).
- Implemented a serviceable work environment that controlled product misplacement.
Strengths
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and time pressured deadlines
- Relationship development and maintenance
- Organization, leadership and team building
- Customer service within a professional setting
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook