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MICHAEL J. VELSMID,
DPT, MS
President/Director
Dr. Michael J. Velsmid holds the degrees of Doctor of Physical
Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions, Masters in
Exercise Science from University of Massachusetts at Amherst,
and Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Simmons College.
Dr. Velsmid has practiced in the Physical Therapy field since
1995, and specializes in sports and outpatient orthopedics.
He has extensive experience in rehabilitation of high-level
athletes, including marathoners, college varsity players, professional
ballet dancers, figure skaters and many others. He also provides
custom orthotic fabrication. Dr. Velsmid is a NECACCE award-winning
clinical educator. He is an avid skier, and has successfully
completed the Boston Half-Marathon in 2003. Dr. Velsmid founded
Boston Sports Medicine, Inc. in 1999. |
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LORI PIRES, MSPT
Senior Staff Physical Therapist
Clinical Educator
Lori Pires received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy
from the University of Rhode Island in 1998, and her Bachelor
of Science in Biology from Brandeis University in 1991. Ms.
Pires brings with her seven years of experience in physical
therapy, three of which were spent working alongside the team
physicians for the Providence Bruins. Her area of specialty
is in both pre- and post-operative shoulder and knee rehabilitation.
Additionally, Ms. Pires is trained in craniosacral therapy and
Reiki. In her spare time, she enjoys mountain biking, whitewater
kayaking, hiking, telemark skiing and cross country skiing along
with winter hiking and camping. |
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RICK L. GRUBB,
MSPT
Director of Clinical Services
Clinical Educator
Rick Grubb earned his Masters of Science degree in Physical
Therapy from Ithaca College in 2002. Mr. Grubb specializes
in the treatment of the post-surgical patient, as well as
the rehabilitation of athletes, with a strong focus on patient
education. Mr. Grubb has taken continuing education courses
in the areas of rehabilitation of the adolescent athlete and
advanced treatment of low back pain, and served as a clinical
educator. He completed his graduate research in the biomechanics/rehabilitation
of an ACL injury. In his spare time Rick enjoys playing tennis. |
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JULIA LEBLANC,
DPT
Coordinator for Clinical Education
Julia LeBlanc received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
from Simmons in August 2005. Dr. LeBlanc has clinical experience
in outpatient orthopedic medicine. In October 2005, she successfully
completed the Boston Half Marathon. Recreationally, she enjoys
pilates, ballet, snowboarding, waterskiing, and canoeing. |
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JENNIFER GIULIANO,
MSPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Jennifer Giuliano received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 2002. Ms. Giuliano brings with her 5 ½ years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics. Her areas of specialty are biomechanical evaluation, post-operative knee rehabilitation, and treatment of shoulder and knee injuries. Ms. Giuliano successfully completed the Danskin Triathlon and Boston Half Marathon in 2007. Most recently, she was a part of The American Liver Foundation’s Run For Research Marathon Team and successfully finished the 112th Boston Marathon. Ms. Giuliano is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). In her free time, she enjoys running, pilates, traveling, watching hockey and the Boston Red Sox.
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EJONA JEBLONSKI,
DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Dr. Jeblonski received her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
from Arcadia University in Glenside, PA. Dr. Jeblonski developed
her clinical skills in outpatient orthopedics as a Doctoral
Affiliate with NovaCare and the Rothman Institute. She was
a volunteer Physical Therapist at Pro-bono Physical Therapy,
treating underprivileged patients in Philadelphia. In her
free time, Dr. Jeblonski enjoys traveling, hiking and running.
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HEATHER JONES,
DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Heather Jones earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
from Boston University in May 2007. She completed her graduate
research in aquatic therapy for the rehabilitation of ACL
injuries. Dr. Jones brings clinical experience in outpatient
orthopedic and sports medicine. She enjoys playing tennis
and ultimate frisbee.
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