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Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist - Holsman Physical Therapy

Mr. Brandon Gorny, a key member of the Holsman Physical Therapy team, is a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist. His credentials are further bolstered by his certification as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), a distinction that highlights his specialized expertise in hand therapy.

Specialization in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

• Expert in Hand Therapy: As a Certified Hand Therapist, Mr. Gorny possesses advanced skills in treating injuries and conditions related to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. This certification indicates a high level of competency in hand therapy and upper extremity rehabilitation.
• Focus on Shoulder to Hand Injuries: He specializes in providing therapeutic interventions for patients with a range of conditions from shoulder to hand injuries, delivering tailored treatment plans for optimal recovery.
• ADL (Activities of Daily Living) Impairments: Mr. Gorny is also skilled in addressing ADL impairments, helping patients regain functionality and independence in their daily lives.

Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

In his role at Holsman Physical Therapy, Mr. Gorny is dedicated to offering patient-centered care, focusing on individualized treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each patient. His expertise in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation is complemented by his commitment to helping patients achieve their recovery goals, whether it's returning to work, daily activities, or hobbies that require fine motor skills and dexterity.

Paulo Jurado, MSOT, OTR/L, is a registered and licensed occupational therapist bringing expert care to patients at Holsman Physical Therapy, which has locations throughout New Jersey and New York City. 

Paulo received his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. He then completed his Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Mesa, Arizona. 

He went on to join the team at the Center for GOALS in the Philippines, a multidisciplinary special education school specializing in support for children and adolescents. 

In the United States, Paolo worked at TheraCare of New York in Westchester, New York, a multiservice healthcare, rehabilitation, developmental, and educational organization, and then at Raintree Healthcare Staffing Inc. in Queens, New York.

In 2013, he joined Holsman Healthcare, LLC in Belleville, New Jersey.   

Paulo holds occupational therapy licensure in New Jersey and New York State and is certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy® (NBCOT). 

He looks forward to bringing compassionate, exceptional care to patients at Holsman Physical Therapy. 

Sheila Librinca, OTR, is an experienced, registered occupational therapist treating patients at Holsman Physical Therapy, which has locations throughout New Jersey and New York City. 

Sheila received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Velez College in Cebu, Philippines. She then worked at St. Josephine Vannini Home for the Aged Daughters of St. Camillus Inc. and Perpetual Succour Hospital in Cebu City, Cebu. 

During both jobs, she conducted initial evaluations for patients, helped formulate treatment plans, constructed notes, and taught provocation activities. 

At Zapatera Elementary School Special Education Center in Cebu City, Cebu, Sheila focused on patients with pediatric dysfunctions such as cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disability, and Down syndrome. 

Sheila then joined the Cebu Institute of Medicine in Mandaue City, Cebu, working with adult and pediatric patients with psychosocial dysfunctions. At Riverside Medical Center in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, she worked with adult and pediatric patients with physical dysfunctions.

In 2008, she went on to work as a staff occupational therapist at Holsman Healthcare, LLC in Kearny, New Jersey. Here, she performed occupational therapy evaluations and treatments for geriatric patients at various facilities.

Sheila holds her occupational therapy licensure in New Jersey, is a member of the Philippine Academy of Occupational Therapists, and holds certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy® (NBCOT). 

She’s attended seminars and workshops on handwriting and cardiac rehabilitation and its related physiology.

Sheila looks forward to utilizing her expertise to treat patients at Holsman Physical Therapy. 

Chad Vasquez, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist at Holsman Physical Therapy, with locations throughout New Jersey and New York City. Chad has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings with a wide variety of patient needs, including developmental disabilities and functional limitations, and uses his extensive experience to help patients achieve their health goals.

He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, New Jersey, and then earned his master’s degree in occupational therapy from Kean University in Union, New Jersey.

Chad is skilled in orthopedic and geriatric/neurologic outpatient therapy, along with manual therapy. When patients need home assessments and modifications to be able to live comfortably and as independently as possible, he makes the process smooth and positive.

He also evaluates and treats patients with dementia or injuries and assists them as they recover from joint replacement surgeries, such as shoulder, hip, or knee surgery. He designs home exercise programs and fits patients for orthotics, staying in touch via telehealth so patients can communicate from the comfort of home.

Whether in-person or via telehealth, Chad supports his patients with empathy and expertise. In his free time, Chad enjoys the arts, including photography, video editing, and playing guitar.

Justin Ottino is an expert, modality-certified occupational therapist serving patients at Holsman Physical Therapy, which has locations throughout New Jersey and New York City. 

Justin received his Bachelor of Science in Health and Science Studies and Master of Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. 

He went on to work as an occupational and physical therapist assistant at Suburban Physical Therapy Center in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. There, he worked with patients with orthopedic injuries and assisted therapists in developing home exercise programs for them. 

Justin completed an occupational therapy internship at Healing Hands Rehab in Clifton, New Jersey. 

Treating patients who experienced work-related injuries to the upper extremities, he implemented services like neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), cryotherapy, heat therapy, and therapeutic ultrasounds.

Before joining Holsman Physical Therapy, he worked as an occupational therapist at CareOne, a skilled nursing facility in Teaneck, New Jersey. He treated clients with orthopedic injuries, cognitive deficits, neurological conditions, and cardiac and pulmonary deficiencies.

Throughout his career, Justin has focused on treatment plans tailored to his patients’ unique needs and education for both his patient and their families. 

In his free time, Justin enjoys being the assistant and conditioning coach for varsity boys and girls high school tennis. He also volunteers at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and YouthBuild in Kincaid, West Virginia.

Anisha Kuvadia, OT, is a certified occupational therapist who treats patients at Holsman Physical Therapy, with locations throughout New Jersey and New York City.

Anisha earned a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from the prestigious Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, India. In short order, she also graduated with an advanced Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation.

Her exceptional skills include rehabilitation geared toward stroke or traumatic injury survivors, movement rehabilitation, and spinal cord injuries. She has experience working and volunteering in a variety of different clinical settings, honing her ability to evaluate patients, determine realistic rehabilitation goals, and set them on a path to improvement.

Her research experience has earned her a Best Research award for presentational skills and given her additional insights into caring for children and individuals with sedentary jobs.

Anisha designs and recommends adaptive devices and orthotics for patients who can benefit from them and also makes communicating with patients and their families or caregivers a cornerstone of care. To better serve a diverse patient base, Anisha also speaks Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi.

Geetha E. Kurian, OTR/L, is a licensed and registered occupational therapist treating patients at Holsman Physical Therapy, which has locations throughout New Jersey and New York City. 

Geetha completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in biology at Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, New Jersey. She was on the Ramapo College’s Dean List, a part of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society, and in the National Honor Society. She went on to receive her Master of Occupational Therapy from Bay Path University in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. 

Geetha completed her fieldwork level I sessions at Our Lady Queen of Angels Convent Manhattan, Camp Chillin’ Out (CCO), and SENSiPLAY Pediatric Therapy Clinic. 

She completed her fieldwork level II in physical disabilities outpatient care at the Institute of Hand & Arm Surgery in Madison, New Jersey. Her second fieldwork level II session was in pediatric outpatient care at Brave Wings Therapy in Fairfield, New Jersey.

Geetha volunteered to assist children in treatment sessions at Kireker Center for Child Development and was a junior volunteer in the pharmaceutical department at Valley Hospital in Paramus, New Jersey. Here, she received the Valley Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship. 

She volunteered at Alliance Hand & Physical Therapy in Wayne, New Jersey, and in the occupational therapy department at Dellridge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Paramus, New Jersey.

Geetha holds certification in adult and pediatric first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) through the American Red Cross.

She has certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy® (NBCOT) and holds her occupational therapy licensure in New Jersey.

Geetha looks forward to providing excellent, compassionate care to patients at Holsman Physical Therapy.