Staff
Sherrie Glasser, PT, MS
Director / Owner of Metropolitan Physical Therapy
MSc: Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Institute of Graduate Health Sciences. Atlanta, GA
BSc: Physical Therapy, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Member:
- American Physical Therapy Association (Women's Health Aquatic Physical Therapy, Oncology, Sports Physical Therapy & Orthopedic Sections)
- Northeast Women's Health Study Group
- Hospital for Special Surgery Network
- American Society for Shoulder & Elbow Therapists
- American Academy of Orofacial Pain
- New York State Society of Physical Therapists
- Long Island Association of Independent Physical Therapists
- The International Council of Active Aging
Sherrie Glasser is a widely known clinician and expert in orthopedic and sports physical therapy and has had more than three decade of clinical research experience with chronic pain patients. Sherrie is a certified medical professional with Titelist Performance Institute (TPI). Sherrie has great passion treating the geriatric population, incorporating senior wellness, golf fitness, fall prevention and rehabilitation programs, as well as pelvic floor dysfunction for men and women.
Ms. Glasser earned a Bachelor of Science in P.T. from SUNY Stony Brook and holds a Masters in Orthopedic P.T. from the Institute of Graduate Health Sciences in Atlanta, Georgia, and has been in practice for over 30 years. She was president of the N.Y. State Society of Physiotherapists and was on faculty at New York University. Ms. Glasser is an active member of ASSET (American Society for Shoulder & Elbow Therapists) and AIPT (American Independent Physical Therapy Group). Ms. Glasser has lectured extensively at numerous conferences, sports medicine and senior living centers, and has worked in the training and rehabilitation of semi-professional and professional athletes.
Nancy Silva, PT, MS
MSPT: University of New England, Biddeford, ME
BSc: Health Sciences, University of New England, Biddeford, ME
Member
- American Physical Therapy Association (Women's Health & Orthopedic Sections)
Nancy has worked in various orthopedic settings and rehab centers. She has extensive experience in treating a wide variety of neurological and orthopedic diagnoses, in particular, joint replacement surgeries. Nancy continues to further her education by taking classes in orthopedic sports and pediatric physical therapy. Nancy is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the North East Women's Health Study Group. Nancy also enjoys treating pelvic floor dysfunction for men and women.
Jodi Tuzzolo, PT, DPT
Co-Director - Bellmore Facility
DPT: (magna cum laude) New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY
BSc: Life Sciences (summa cum laude), New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY
Member
- American Physical Therapy Association
Jodi has extensive experience in orthopedics, manual therapy, pediatrics, geriatrics, sports and dance therapy. She holds her doctorate in physical therapy, is certified in Pilates for rehabilitation and prides herself on her hands-on techniques and personalized care.
June Kume-Kick, MS,PT, Ph.D
Atria at Sterling Glen/Homecare
June has a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Mercy College and a Ph.D. in Physiology from New York University. She has served as a board-appointed reviewer for the American Physical Therapy Association. Prior to her clinical fieldwork, June worked as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at NYU Medical. She has helped coauthor several clinically applicable research publications. June's clinical interests are orthopedics, geriatrics, and neurology with a special interest in nerve induced injuries. Her approach to physical therapy is through the use of several manual therapy techniques and evidence-based physical therapy treatments. She is a particular advocate of Mckenzie based therapy and strain counter strain techniques. Of utmost importance is achieving optimum functional results while keeping patient goals as a top priority during treatment sessions.
Esti Rokach, DPT
Manhasset, Atria Senior Living - Kew Gardens, Queens
Esti recently graduated from Midwestern University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. As part of her clinical education, Esti has been trained in the McKenzie method and muscle energy techniques. Upon graduation Esti began working in a retirement community treating geriatric patients with a focus on rehabilitation following hip fractures and total joint replacements.
Jorgine Aram, MPT
Co-Director - Roslyn JCC
Jorgine graduated with her Master's in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University. Since that time, she has worked as a physical therapist in a hospital wellness center, home care and an outpatient orthopedic clinic. She enjoys working with her clients, to achieve their goals and maximum rehabilitation potential. Jorgine has treated a wide range in clients, from pediatrics to geriatrics, as well as a multitude of diagnoses, with a special interest in orthopedics. She is a member in the APTA. Jorgine is the co-director out of the Sid Jacobson JCC, in Roslyn.
Kristen Olsen, DPT
Co-Director Manhasset/Bellmore
Kristin is a graduate of Northeastern University in Boston, MA. She graduated in 2008 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree and a certification in Early Intervention. Kristin's clinical interests are in Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Vestibular rehabilitation. Kristin attends continuing education classes frequently. She works in the Great neck and Bellmore offices.
Robin Katz, MA, CRC, PTA
Robin Katz, MA, CRC, PTA Physical Therapy Assistant Robin enjoys her work treating orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric and all those patients in between. She has a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from New York University and experience working in schools, nursing homes and outpatient physical therapy. Robin is certified by the Arthritis Foundation for their "Take Control with Exercise" for both their fitness and aquatic programs. She is certified in Tai Chi rehabilitation. Robin has completed course work in women's health.
Ryan J. King MPT, CSCS, CLT
Bachelor's/Master's Degree of Physical Therapy: College of Staten Island, CUNY, NY
Bachelor's Degree of Chemistry and Psychology: Hunter College, CUNY, NY
Member
- American Physical Therapy Association
Ryan has been working as a part-time physical therapist for Metropolitan Physical Therapy since June 2007. He has treated a wide variety of patients, which consists of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, orthopedic problems, and vestibular issues. His treatments consist of Maitland's Manual Technique, Kinesiotaping, and Strengthen/Conditioning Training. Ryan's speciality is lymphedema therapy.
Natalie Ocasio, DPT
Natalie Ocasio graduated from Mercy College with a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences. She recently acquired her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Dominican College. Her clinical interests include are orthopedics, and manual therapy techniques. Her future plans include taking clinical education courses in women's health. She currently works at the Garden City and Kew Gardens offices.