Physical Therapist

Occupational Therapist | Certified Hand Therapist Melissa Ryan is a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist with a specialization in orthopedics and hand therapy. She graduated with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) from Stony Brook University in 2018 and achieved her Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification in 2022, a designation that reflects her […]

Olivia earned her B.S. in Business Administration/Sport Management at Misericordia University in 2017. She then went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Misericordia University in 2020. Olivia has been practicing in the outpatient orthopedic physical therapy world since and joined the Peak Performance team in 2022. She enjoys helping patients achieve their

Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist Katie is a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist with advanced certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT). Since beginning her practice in 2019, Katie has specialized in upper extremity rehabilitation, bringing clinical expertise and creative problem-solving to every patient interaction. Katie earned her Master of Science in

I graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 2013 earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and have practiced orthopedics and sports medicine for over a decade. Moreover, I completed a Ph.D., studying concussion related outcomes in physical therapy, the relationship between balance and concussion history in collegiate athletes, and vestibular rehabilitation training’s impact on concussion

Kim Bauernfeind received her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Seton Hall University in 2015. After working for over 6 years in North Jersey, she returned to the Shore area and joined the Peak Performance team in August 2021. Kim has experience treating a variety of orthopaedic conditions, bothconservative and surgical, across the lifespan.

Leon Galante was raised in West Palm Beach, FL and went to High School in Toms River, NJ. He received his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Leon joined the Peak Performance Physical Therapy team in 2005. He is the Director of Rehabilitation for all Peak Performance

Maria Schneider received her BA in English from Kean University. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2007 from Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, where she received the Deans Award for clinical excellence. Maria joined the Peak Performance team in April 2010 and is our Director of Physical Therapy in

Maria Yousef is a Physical Therapist who began at Peak Performance in 2017.  She is currently Clinical Director of our Freehold location. Maria earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology and went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Seton Hall University in 2016. Maria is passionate about helping patients achieve their highest level

Ryan Quick received her BA in Athletic Training from SUNY Cortland, which led her to continue her education and professional career at Cornell University. Ryan worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer with focus in Men’s Baseball and Women’s Soccer graduating with a master’s degree in Exercise Science: Human Performance through Ithaca College. Ryan continued her

Valerie Rosko is a board-certified Physical Therapist. She graduated from The University of South Florida. She has been a licensed Physical Therapist since 2005 and has focused her expertise in the orthopaedic realm since 2007, providing specialized lower extremity physical therapy. Always looking to enhance her knowledge, Valerie received her certifications to become a Kinesio