NovaCare Rehabilitation
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Philadelphia - Northeast
6595-B East Roosevelt Boulevard
Roosevelt Plaza
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Phone (215) 743-2332
Fax
(215) 743-2330
Foreign Languages: ARABIC, Filipino, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish
Hours
| Monday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Featured Services
Physical Therapy
Aquatic Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy Certified
Occupational Therapy
Sports Medicine
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Welcome to NovaCare in Northeast Philadelphia, conveniently located in Roosevelt Plaza. We are a 10,000 square foot facility which offers a wide variety of specialty services to help you achieve your individual goals. We also have a pool on-site and complimentary transportation based off location and need. We look forward to meeting you and being right beside you every step of the way on your journey to health and wellness!
Our center is proud to be a Select Sports Center of Excellence, which is an endorsement of our expertise in providing the highest quality of care in sports physical therapy. We have a proven commitment to excellence in injury prevention, rehabilitation/return to sports and performance enhancement.
Whether you're a competitive or recreational athlete, our focus is on you and your goals. Our dedicated sports medicine physical and occupational therapists know an athlete's mindset and the demands of your sport. Trust us to treat the athlete you are today so you may become the athlete you want to be tomorrow.
At NovaCare Rehabilitation, our experienced clinical team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through experience, advanced clinical training and clear communication with our patients, our therapy team will give you the advantage in recovery. We are proud to be part of the community and are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment. Call or request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.
Matthew DeTore, MPT, Center Manager
Matt received a bachelor's degree in health sciences and master's degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University. Matt is dedicated to helping patients of all ages achieve their individual rehabilitation goals. He believes in treating patients using a comprehensive approach, looking beyond the specific diagnosis and utilizing extensive hands-on techniques, exercise and education. Matt is experienced in treating athletic, orthopedic and neurological injuries of all types, but mostly incorporates treating the patient as a whole and focusing on individual goals. He was born and raised in New York, working for several years in private practice before moving to the Philadelphia region to work with NovaCare in 2012. Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and son and running, working out, reading and being in nature.
Parth Patel, P.T., DPT
Parth received a bachelor's degree in health science in 2016 and doctorate in physical therapy in 2018 from University of the Sciences. He is a Northeast Philadelphia native who is dedicated to providing care to the local community for individuals of all ages. Parth is excited to be one of the center's concussion specialists. Parth is fluent in Hindi and Gujarati. His clinical experiences include an inpatient rotation in the trauma unit, ICU and cardiac rehabilitation. He also completed various outpatient clinical rotations that included treating patients with sports injuries, post-operative repairs, vestibular dysfunctions, neurological disorders, amputees and other orthopedic diagnoses. He began his career with NovaCare in August 2018 and is passionate about creating research-based individualized treatment programs and providing education to meet patient demands.
Jason Kohn, P.T., DPT
Jason is a physical therapist at NovaCare Rehabilitation's Northeast center. He joined the team in March 2021. Jason earned a doctorate of physical therapy degree in 2019 from Duquesne University. From his clinical rotations and early career in outpatient orthopedics, Jason has experience with a variety of diagnoses including joint replacements, cardiovascular conditions and work-related injuries. He has a strong interest in sports orthopedics and safe weight lifting practices. He is Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified, which is designed to help golfers understand how their physical issues can cause pain and affect their golf swing. Jason also has experience in gait, mobility and home safety training for geriatric patients from his previous position in skilled nursing. Outside of work Jason enjoys snowboarding, golfing and going on hikes with his dog.
Florina Gallagher, PTA
Florina earned a physical therapy assistant degree from Hahnemann University. She is a certified practitioner in kinesiotaping, and has training in McConnel taping, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, positional release (strain counterstrain), vestibular rehabilitation and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. With more than 20 years of experience in the field of physical therapy, Florina has worked with a variety of patient populations from pediatrics to geriatrics, treating diverse diagnoses.
Kim Zeladonis, P.T., DPT
Kim received her bachelor's degree in Health Science in 2019 and doctorate in physical therapy in 2021 from University of the Sciences. Her clinical experiences include both inpatient and outpatient rotations, where she gained experience treating a variety of diagnoses. Kim began her career with NovaCare in June of 2021 & has since began specializing in pelvic floor rehabilitation. She is committed to providing exceptional care to all of her patients and creating a positive environment for them to reach their goals. In her free time, she enjoys staying active and rooting for the Eagles.
Sarah Hetrich, OTR/L, CHT
Sarah received a bachelor's degree from Temple University in recreation therapy in 2017 and master's degree from Salus University in occupational therapy in 2019. She has been a certified hand therapist since November 2022 and specializes in the treatment of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Sarah has also obtained ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation certification and helps patients with cancer achieve their individualized goals throughout the continuum of cancer care. Sarah is also experienced in providing cognitive therapy to improve patients' neurocognitive abilities to promote independence with daily activities. Sarah believes that every patient has unique abilities and goals, requiring skilled, patient-centered treatment to assist them in returning to their meaningful and valued activities. Her priority is to provide quality occupational therapy services to improve the ability of each person and return them to activities at home and work with maximum function.
Chris Wallace, OTR/L
Chris is an occupational therapist at NovaCare Rehabilitation's Northeast center. He received a bachelor's degree in exercise science in 2018 from West Chester University and a master's degree in occupational therapy in 2021 from Gwynedd Mercy University. His clinical experiences include two outpatient hand therapy rotations with NovaCare before joining the Northeast center in September 2021. He specializes in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injuries as well as performs functional capacity evaluations and employment testing.
Erica Adamczyk, PTA
Erica received her associates degree as a physical therapist assistant in 2021 from Pennsylvania State University Hazelton. She enjoys treating total knee replacements and working to improve patients balance. In her free time she enjoys cooking and the outdoors. Erica's favorite aspect of treating patients is the teaching component exercises that patients can do at home along with proper forms and body mechanics to ensure health and wellness.
Tessy Philip, P.T., DPT
Tessy is from Northeast Philadelphia and is a Temple graduate earning her bachelor's in kinesiology with a minor in Spanish in 2019 and her doctorate in physical therapy in 2022. She is passionate about keeping her patients active and making her interventions creative and unique. She can speak in both Malayalam and Spanish. Tessy has a variety of clinical experiences which include inpatient sub-acute care, as well as orthopedic, neurological, vestibular training and aquatic therapy in the outpatient setting. Tessy is a vestibular specialist and is a certified LSVT BIG clinician to treat patients with Parkinson's disease. She is determined to deliver quality care to patients from all populations and to make physical therapy an enjoyable experience. Outside of physical therapy Tessy is a wedding planner and enjoys cooking and dancing.
Shawn Pfaehler, PTA
Shawn is a physical therapist assistant at our Northeast Philadelphia center. He has experience working with geriatric patients and specializes in aquatic therapy. Shawn previously worked at WorkNet where he spent time assisting and developing ergonomic programs and the WorkStrategies Program for patients with work-related injuries. Shawn earned a bachelor's degree in health sciences in 2002 from West Chester University and an associate's degree in the physical therapy assistant program in 2008 from Lehigh Carbon College.
Briana Abrams, P.T., DPT
Briana received a bachelor's degree in exercise science in 2020 and doctorate of physical therapy in 2023 from the University of Scranton. She can speak Spanish. Through her clinical rotations, Briana gained experience rehabilitating the geriatric population, patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions, and individuals who sustained injuries at work. She is passionate about collaborating with each individual to develop a plan of care tailored to their needs. She enjoys working out, traveling and relaxing in her hammock.
Services
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Aquatic Therapy
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Concussion Rehabilitation
- Cupping Therapy
- Ergonomic Programs
- Fall Prevention Program
- Fire Department / First Responder Services
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Functional Movement Screen
- Hand Therapy
- Hand Therapy Certified
- Headache Treatment
- Injury Prevention
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Joint Mobilization
- LSVT BIG - Parkinson's
- Manual Therapy
- Neurologic Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy
- Onsite Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Orthotics Upper Extremity - Hand/Arm
- Pain Management
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Pelvic Health
- Personalized Orthopedic Weight Reduction Program (POWR)
- Physical Therapy
- Post-Offer Employment Testing
- Pre-/Post-Operative Care
- Return-to-Work Program
- ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation
- Select Sports Center of Excellence
- Spine Program
- Sports Medicine
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- TMJ/TMD Rehabilitation
- Upper Extremity Orthotics
- Utilization Management System
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic Services
- Work Conditioning
- Work Hardening
Care Delivery
- Telerehab
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Lisa Makosewski
Lisa Makosewski recently had both knees replaced and needed physical therapy. With the guidance of physical therapist Matt DeTore and physical therapy assistant lorina Gallagher at our Northeast Philadelphia center, she worked hard to rebuild her strength and flexibility.
Lisa had this to say about her experience: "Matt and Flo made sure I moved both knees to make them flexible and build strength so I could get back to my normal routine. They have been great to work with and pushed me to do what is needed so I get the full benefit from the surgeries. I wouldn't be discharged today without their help."
At NovaCare Rehabilitation, we know that injuries are never scheduled, but relief can be. If you're injured, tired of having less mobility or experiencing aches and pains, let our licensed clinical experts help. We believe movement is medicine and are committed to helping our patients get back to work, athletics and daily life. The road to recovery starts with NovaCare Rehabilitation!
Community Involvement
NovaCare Rehabilitation is a proud partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, 76ers and Flyers. NovaCare also has collegiate partnerships with multiple universities which boast onsite locations to provide easy access to care for the faculty, students and athletes. These universities include La Salle, Temple and Villanova where we are the official physical therapy and athletic training provider to the student-athletes.