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Antonette Cabello, PT went to physical therapy school in the Philippines and has been practicing in a variety of patient settings for over 34 years. She enjoys the challenge of treating different conditions and likes to focus on using manual techniques and educating her patients in the management of his/her condition.

Mikhail Abayev is a Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT) from Stony Brook University, Corrective Exercise Specialist(CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist(PES).

Mikhail's Undergrad -LIU Sports Science in Concentration of Exercise Physiology

Russ Poker, PT has been a therapist since 1992 primarily in private practice specializing in general orthopedic care with a focus on neck and back related issues.  He graduated from SUNY at Stony Brook for Physical Therapy and hold degrees in Physical Education from Adelphi University and the Wingate Institute in Israel. Russ speaks Hebrew, Spanish and French which he finds helpful in communicating with his patients. Having a varied background of living abroad, serving in the military and participating in different sports helps him understand people better and put them more at ease. As he gets closer in age to his patients, he understands where they are coming from better and what they want to maintain in their functional abilities to stay active and vital.

Dr. Marcelo del Rio, PT, DPT has been a physical therapist for 5 years. Marcelo received my Doctorate Degree at Long Island University - Brooklyn. He has been in out-patient PT for 3 years is now doing in-home physical therapy with Reddy Care. His favorite condition to treat would include any neurological condition (Parkinoson's, MS etc.) as he is able to utilize his knowledge to help improve these patients' functional ability.

As a registered physical therapist at Precision Rehab Occupational Physical & Hand Therapy, Jose Jonathan Cancino, RPT (known as JJ), provides exceptional physical therapy services for patients at the practice's offices in the Fresh Meadows area in Queens, New York City, and Little Neck, New York.

JJ received his bachelor's degree in physical therapy from the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in Las Piñas City in the Philippines, graduating with honors. After passing the United States boards in 1996, JJ began his career at AdventHealth Orlando in Florida. Since that time, he has worked in various clinical settings, including acute, sub-acute, and rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient orthopedics, skilled nursing facilities, and nursing homes in Lake Placid, Sebring, and Wauchula, Florida, gaining more than 15 years of experience.

JJ feels passionate about helping people regain movement and full function to attain their goals, and he aims to encourage his patients to be self-reliant. He has specialist clinical expertise in manual therapy techniques to help patients with various musculoskeletal disorders, including arthritis, neck and back pain, shoulder dysfunction, and osteoporosis. He also has considerable skills in wound care and aqua therapy.

JJ has completed additional training in sports-specific rehabilitation for shoulder, hip, and core-to-floor. He also has expertise in rotator cuff syndrome, shoulder impingement, post-operative rehabilitation, and effective examination and treatment techniques for feet and ankles. Other areas of excellence include stroke care strategies, integrated neuromuscular re-education, positional release and muscle energy, and the application of manual lymphatic therapy.

Dr. Sharif Soliman is the co-owner and clinical director of physical therapy at Precision Rehab Occupational Physical & Hand Therapy. The office is a sports medicine and orthopedic-focused private practice serving patients in Fresh Meadows and Little Neck, New York.

Dr. Soliman earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. He went on to complete his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MCPHS University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Soliman's interest in physical therapy stems from his own journey through many sports-related injuries coupled with his drive to help people achieve their therapeutic goals.

Dr. Soliman underwent extensive training during his clinical rotations, ranging from acute-care hospital settings to sports-specific settings. He also had the opportunity to treat professional athletes from the NFL, the NBA, the MLB, and the MLS. Dr. Soliman applies skills from various backgrounds to formulate care plans that target each patient's needs and encourage them to remain confident and motivated.

Several of Dr. Soliman's professional interests include pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, and vestibular rehabilitation. He is dedicated to providing attentive, high-quality, and individualized care to every patient he treats. His approach is to personalize evidence-based treatments towards a patient's specific needs to maximize their recovery.

Dr. Soliman is focused on providing early patient education so patients can take proactive steps towards recovery while maximizing treatment benefits and helping patients understand how to stay healthy for the long term. In his spare time, Dr. Soliman enjoys watching sports — he is an avid NY Rangers fan — playing golf and various recreational sports, exercising, exploring the outdoors, and traveling.

Precision Rehab Occupational Physical & Hand Therapy focuses on a patient's ability to accomplish a broad range of everyday activities. The specialists here have undergone extensive and highly specialized training, enabling them to provide outstanding care at their offices in the Fresh Meadows area in Queens, New York City, and Little Neck, New York.

The therapists at Precision Rehab Occupational Physical & Hand Therapy use a broad range of approaches to promote healing, restore function, and enhance each patient's life when affected by injury, disease, or surgery. Some of the conditions treated include fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder, osteoporosis, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis. 

In addition, Precision Rehab Occupational Physical & Hand Therapy has expertise in providing therapies for sports injuries, from sprains and strains to fractures and problems such as hip, knee, neck, and back pain. The practice offers pediatric therapy for children and postsurgical rehabilitation and helps all patients with neurological conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and balance disorders.

After receiving a referral from the patient’s primary care provider or orthopedic physician, the therapists at Precision Rehab Occupational Physical & Hand Therapy complete a detailed evaluation and create a customized treatment plan to improve the patient’s physical abilities based on their condition and personal goals. 

The therapy team considers physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors when developing treatment plans. Treatments might include a range of conservative, integrative, and hands-on options such as laser, shock, and massage therapy, shoulder injury rehabilitation, strength training, and custom splinting. They also use the DiLoTrax device developed by John DiLorenzo, MS, OTR/L, CHT. 

To benefit from the exceptional knowledge and expertise of the team at Precision Rehab Occupational Physical & Hand Therapy, call the nearest office or book an appointment online today.

At Dolsky Physical Therapy PC, experienced physical therapist Alexander Dolsky, DPT, and a team of licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants provide physical therapy to children, teens, and adults, living in and around Forest Hills, Queens, and throughout New York City.

Dolsky Physical Therapy PC is conveniently located and features welcoming and state-of-the-art facilities. Alexander has more than 30 years of experience and takes a patient-centric approach to care.

People ages four and older can undergo physical therapy to treat various conditions, including arthritis, back pain, knee pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain. The team also provides post surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, and balance training.

Alexander and the team understand that everyone has unique needs. The providers are multilingual, allowing them to serve the practice’s diverse patient base.

They never rush consultations and take the time to understand each individual’s symptoms. Then, they combine stretches, strengthening exercises, and other activities to encourage mobility and range of motion.

Dolsky Physical Therapy PC accepts most types of health insurance, ensuring affordability and access to care. To see if you can benefit from physical therapy and rehabilitation, make an appointment with the team at Dolsky Physical Therapy PC by calling the office or booking online today.

At Dolsky Physical Therapy PC, experienced physical therapist Alexander Dolsky, DPT, and a team of licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants provide physical therapy to children, teens, and adults, living in and around Forest Hills, Queens, and throughout New York City.

Dolsky Physical Therapy PC is conveniently located and features welcoming and state-of-the-art facilities. Alexander has more than 30 years of experience and takes a patient-centric approach to care.

People ages four and older can undergo physical therapy to treat various conditions, including arthritis, back pain, knee pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain. The team also provides post surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, and balance training.

Alexander and the team understand that everyone has unique needs. The providers are multilingual, allowing them to serve the practice’s diverse patient base.

They never rush consultations and take the time to understand each individual’s symptoms. Then, they combine stretches, strengthening exercises, and other activities to encourage mobility and range of motion.

Dolsky Physical Therapy PC accepts most types of health insurance, ensuring affordability and access to care. To see if you can benefit from physical therapy and rehabilitation, make an appointment with the team at Dolsky Physical Therapy PC by calling the office or booking online today.

Stelios Liotopoulos, PTA joined Reddy Care Physical Therapy in December of 2008, however, he began practicing in 1994. Stelios enjoys his career and his ability to interact with his patients. Stelios moved to the United States in 1989 when he was 22 years old and began working for his uncle in the fur import and export business. While working there, he attended classes to learn English. In his free time, he played soccer as it was a passion of his since he was young. Stelios played on a semi-professional team in both Greece and the US, and his passion for sports spurred his interest in physical education and exercise physiology which he studied at Queens College. Over time, he because more familiar with physical therapy as a profession and later switched majors to pursue his degree as a physical therapy assistant from LaGuardia Community College. Over the last 25 years, he has been practicing physical therapy. Stelios has also taken many continuing education courses that involve manual techniques. The techniques he has learned allow him to enhance the way he treats his patients and help to improve their recovery to get them back to their daily activities free from pain and discomfort.

Mithun earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at New York Medical College while also completing his Masters in Public Health Policy and Management. Prior to physical therapy school he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Biology and a Minor in Psychology from CUNY Brooklyn College. Mithun has a diverse clinical experience and has worked with a variety of patient populations including outpatient orthopedics and post-operative rehab, young athletes, geriatrics, neurological injuries and wound care cases. While in school, he worked with the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps to provide valuable PT services to the underserved Native American populations living in rural Arizona. 

Mithun is passionate about getting patients back to their optimal function by utilizing a holistic approach to treatment. He is also greatly interested in the field of public health and PT advocacy which lead him to pursing his MPH degree. While at NYMC the focus of his Doctoral project was to determine what kinds of personal and financial factors limit a patient from seeking PT treatment for non-specific low back pain. While working with the USPHS he also took initiatives in raising awareness of the opioid crisis as well as public education about Physical Therapy. Mithun utilizes manual therapy techniques, exercise, modalities and patient education to treat a variety of orthopedic conditions especially of the spine and shoulder which are his main interests. 

Mithun was born in India and immigrated to the US with his family at a very young age. Growing up on Long Island, Mithun was involved in a variety of sports throughout his high school and undergraduate years including tennis, winter track, soccer and basketball. In his free time Mithun enjoys exploring the outdoors, rock climbing, fishing, reading, drawing and spending time with his dogs. 

About Maitreyi Shukla, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Geriatric Physical Therapist GCS

Dr. Maitreyi Shukla, PT, DPT, MS, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist has over 10 years of experience. She finished her undergraduate studies in India and since has unending dedication towards patient care while working in various clinical settings with a focus on evidence-based care. She came to the USA to pursue her Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences from the prestigious University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in orthopedic rehabilitation. Since her graduation, she has worked in an outpatient setting with an emphasis on hands-on care while helping complex patients suffering from a myriad of problems achieve their goals. She simultaneously has pursued her passion for learning by achieving her DPT as well as on keeping her education current while pursuing various programs including taping, PNF, and manual therapy. She most recently was named as a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatrics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities (ABPTS) of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). A specialist certification that formally recognizes physical therapists who show sincere dedication to pursuing excellence in care with advanced knowledge. She enjoys having conversations with her patients, traveling, reading, and restoring old furniture in her spare time.

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT, is the founder and president of Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy with locations throughout New York in Farmingdale, Great Neck, North Shore Towers, Oceanside, Woodbury, Bayside, Deer Park, and Upper Westside of New York Cit. Started in 2003, Dr. Somareddy built his practice under the guiding principles of providing quality care that fosters a patient-centered culture committed to improving the lives of everyone who comes through the door. 

As the eldest son in the family, Dr. Somareddy decided to honor his father’s own dedication to patient care, naming his practice after him. Dr. Somareddy’s father, nicknamed “Reddy,” worked as a nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he garnered a reputation for his knowledge, perseverance, and compassionate patient care. Dr. Somareddy knows his success stems from his father’s influence, and he built a team that puts the patient’s needs above all else.

Dr. Somareddy earned his degree at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Dedicated to his profession, he is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and participates in many educational programs, lecturing on clinical and administrative topics.

In his spare time. Dr. Somareddy enjoys playing sports and watching baseball, traveling, exercising, and broadening his skills in business management.

Dr. Marcelo del Rio, PT, DPT has been a physical therapist for 5 years. Marcelo received my Doctorate Degree at Long Island University - Brooklyn. He has been in out-patient PT for 3 years is now doing in-home physical therapy with Reddy Care. His favorite condition to treat would include any neurological condition (Parkinoson's, MS etc.) as he is able to utilize his knowledge to help improve these patients' functional ability.

Dr. Stanline Anto, PT, DPT received his Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from India and his Doctorate from Utica college in NY. Stan has eight years of experience, spending his last three years with Reddy Care. I began in Reddy Care’s home therapy program, where I was for two years, and now I am working in the clinic. I support all of the therapists at the Great Neck location, along with the techs and the front desk. I ensure that patient care is optimal and that every patient has a pleasant experience and that they reach their treatment goals.