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Bucks Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation provides comprehensive care for all ages. Our Therapists are highly skilled in evaluation of both acute and chronic injuries. We help patients return to normal activities and motivate individuals to continue a strengthening program.

The Therapists

  • Bill Gregory
  • Steven Pertes - Ms., Dipl. Ac., DPT
  • Ed Zimmerman - DPT, OCS
  • Jamie Kahmar - DPT
  • Joseph P. Caruso - DPT, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
  • Jessica L. Dayman - DPT
  • Kerri Yacovelli - MSPT
  • Stefanie Morgan - MSPT, CSCS
  • Lisamarie Baker - MSPT
  • L. Carey O'Shea - DPT
  • We also have several physical therapists assistants:

  • Heather Tureikas - PTA
  • Tricia Wittekind - PTA, CSCS, CMLDT
  • Mark Pierce - PTA
  • George Englehardt - PTA
  • Our aquatic staff:

  • Yvonne Kusters
  • Tanja Johnson
  • Our office staff:

  • Caitlin Kilkenny
  • Lisa Krawczyk
  • Warminster
    Warminster
    Newtown
    Newtown
    Richboro
    Richboro

    Bios

    WILLIAM GREGORY, LPT, CSCS

    WILLIAM GREGORY

    As owner and founder of Bucks Physical Therapy, Bill brings brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to our facility. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Temple University. Bill is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the National Strength and Conditioning association, a clinical instructor of physical therapy, a group leader for the Arthritis Self-Help Program, and a lecturer and writer, with articles in trade, professional and community publications.

    Bill's philosophy is "patient care first". He believes strongly in the benefits of manual therapy and takes pride in the individual attention that each patient receives when they visit our facility.

    Bill is a resident of Northampton Township. His hobbies include golf and running.

    Contact Bill at wgregory@bucksphysicaltherapy.com

    STEVEN M. PERTES, Ms., Dipl. Ac., DPT

    STEVEN M. PERTES

    Steve has more than twenty years of clinical experience treating patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal problems. He holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from New York University, and a Masters of Science Degree from Tri-State College of Acupuncture. Steve has taken advanced training in evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction using the Osteopathic approach. He employs this approach, along with Acupuncture Energetics and Trigger Point Release Needling to offer a comprehensive approach to the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Steve joined Bucks Physical Therapy in 2002.

    Contact Steve at spertes@bucksphysicaltherapy.com

    ED ZIMMERMAN, DPT, OCS

    ED ZIMMERMAN

    Ed Zimmerman is the director of our Warminster clinic. He graduated from Temple University in 1989 and earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 2006. He has been practicing in the orthopedic/sports medicine physical therapy arena for the past fifteen years. Ed is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association.

    Prior to his career in physical therapy, Ed was a Navy deep sea diver for nine years. He is happily married and the father of three boys. His hobbies include snow boarding, basketball and minor construction.

    Contact Ed at ezimmerman@bucksphysicaltherapy.com

    JAMIE KAHMAR, DPT

    JAMIE KAHMAR

    Jamie earned her doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 2002. She specializes in orthopedics and has experience treating athletes, particularly dancers. She is currently pursuing her McKenzie certification.

    STEFANIE MORGAN, MSPT, CSCS

    STEFANIE MORGAN

    Stefanie graduated from College Misericordia in Dallas, PA with a Bachelors of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She has been practicing physical therapy in the outpatient orthopedic/sports medicine setting for the past nine years. Stefanie joined Bucks Physical therapy in 2006.

    LISAMARIE BAKER, MSPT

    LISAMARIE BAKER

    Lisamarie joined our team in December, 2006. She grew up in Hatboro, PA and went on to receive her Masters in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston. Lisa was a competitive gymnast in high school and college, specializing in vault and floor. She particularly enjoys working with athletes, and in sports and agility training.

    In her spare time Lisamarie enjoys rock climbing and traveling.

    L.CAREY O'SHEA, DPT

    L.CARY O'SHEA

    Carey joined Bucks Physical Therapy in June 2007. He graduated from Temple University with a MS in Physical Therapy in 2001 and earned his doctorate from Temple in 2006.

    Carey played college football during his undergraduate years and enjoys working with athletes young and old.

    JOSEPH P. CARUSO - DPT, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

    JOSEPH P. CARUSO

    Joseph holds both a Doctorate of Physical Therapy as well as a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Neumann College; and he received his Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology as well as a minor in Nutrition from West Chester University. Prior to physical therapy school, Joe worked as the head Exercise Physiologist at Johnson & Johnson and Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness. He has experience in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in manual based Physical Therapy, including PNF, deep tissue massage, joint mobilization, and muscle energy techniques. He has been an active member of the Orthopedic/Sports section of the APTA since 2003. Joe is a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) along with a Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) since 2000. He also has an interest in health and fitness along with nutrition and weight management.

    JESSICA DAYMAN - DPT

    JESSICA DAYMAN

    Jessica joined the staff of Bucks Physical Therapy's Newtown office in February 2009. She received her Doctorate Degree in physical therapy from Arcadia University in May of 2002. Prior to attending Arcadia, she received a BS in Biology from East Stroudsburg University. Jessica brings 7 years of clinical experience working in outpatient orthopedic settings. She has had an opportunity to treat a wide variety of diagnoses. However, her special clinical interests include rehabilitation of the shoulder, spine and knee. Jessica is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

    KERRI YACOVELLI

    KERRI YACOVELLI

    Kerri is a graduate of College Misericordia, where she obtained her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 1999. She has been practicing in an outpatient orthopedic/sports medicine setting for the past nine years. She is planning on pursuing her certification in Orthopedics in the upcoming year. She enjoys educating students in the physical therapy field and is an APTA Credential Clinical Instructor.

    TRICIA WITTEKIND, PTA, CSCS, CMLDT

    Tricia Wittekind

    Tricia graduated from Eastern College in St. Davis's, PA with a BS in Exercise Physiology. She received her degree in Physical Therapy at Harcum College. She has been working in outpatient orthopedic clinics for over ten years. Tricia is certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, a procedure that helps reduce swelling and increases mobility for lymphedema patients. She has also undergone the training to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

    Tricia is a member of the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute and the Aquatic Exercise Association. She works with our aquatic physical therapy patients and teaches our Gentle Water aquatics class.

    Tricia has been with Bucks PT since 2002

    Contact Tricia at twittekind@bucksphysicaltherapy.com

    MARK PIERCE, PTA

    MARK PIERCE

    Coming Soon.

    HEATHER TUREIKAS, PTA

    HEATHER TUREIKAS

    Heather graduated from MCP Hahnemann University in 2000 with an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy. She interned at The Medical College of Pennsylvania and Einstein Hospital. She is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and has been published by The Advance for Physical Therapist and PT Assistants. Heather specializes in manual therapy techniques. She has been a member of our team since 2002.

    Contact Heather at htureikas@bucksphysicaltherapy.com

    GEORGE ENGLEHARDT, PTA

    GEORGE ENGLEHARDT

    George graduated from Harcum College in 2000 with an associates degree as a PTA. Since graduation, George has worked as a rehab specialist and has successfully managed a local fitness center. In addition, George has achieved several power lifting championships, a personal trainer certification and is currently continuing his education in the medical field. George specializes in manual therapy and strength training to help his patients return to their activities of daily living.

    Aquatic Staff

    YVONNE KUSTERS

    YVONNE HORN

    Yvonne is a water aerobics instructor for Bucks Physical Therapy in Richboro. She enjoys teaching several of our classes, including Shark Attack and Hydrotone. In addition, as a Gliding Master Trainer, she leads local educational workshops in high schools and fitness centers. While receiving a degree in Architecture at the University of Colorado at Boulder she worked with the University's recreation center teaching indoor and outdoor exercise programs and was a health columnist for Boulders newspaper, Dirt.

    In her spare time Yvonne loves to be outside and enjoys rock climbing, telemark skiing and trail running. She is a nationally certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor through AFAA and ACE.

    TANJA JOHNSON

    TANJA JOHNSON

    Tanja is an aquatics instructor for Bucks Physical Therapy in Richboro. She teaches one of our water aerobics classes, Hydrotone. Tanja holds an Aquatic Exercise Specialty Certificate through SCW Fitness ACE & AEA as an Aquatic Instructor.

    Tanja volunteers at her local community center teaching dance routines for adults. In her spare time she is involved in other community service activities and enjoys spending time with her family.

    Office Staff

    CAITLIN KILKENNY

    Caitlin Kilkenny

    In 2008, Caitlin Kilkenny joined the team of Bucks County Physical Therapy as a Marketing Director. Caitlin holds a Bachelors of Communications degree with a concentration in public relations. She has been a resident of Bucks County for most of her life and is a 2003 graduate of Archbishop Wood High School. Caitlin is also an active member of the Greater Warminster Chamber of Commerce. In her free time she enjoys watching the Phillies and Eagles, reading and spending time with family and friends.

    LISA KRAWCZYK

    LISA KRAWCZYK

    Coming Soon.



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