Physical Therapist

Kirsten Heine, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Peak Performance. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Rutgers University in 2024. Specializing in orthopaedic rehabilitation, Kirsten focuses on enhancing function and quality of life for her patients. She is dedicated to using evidence-based practices to support long-term recovery and enjoys fostering […]

Amy was raised in Whiting, NJ and went to high school in Manchester, NJ. She received a B.S. in Biology in 2014 and Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree in 2017 from Stockton University. Amy joined the Peak Performance Physical Therapy team in 2025 and is a staff therapist in the Toms River location. Amy’s Physical

Tyler Holland graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2019 with a degree in Applied Mathematics and went on to pursue a career in physical therapy, earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Chatham University in 2021. Since graduating, he has worked as a travel Physical Therapist, which allowed him to practice in a variety

Occupational Therapist | Certified Hand Therapist Melissa Ryan is a dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapist with a specialization in orthopaedics 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 orthopaedic 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 Orthopaedic 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

Brett Holland, PT, DPT graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 2013 earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and has practiced orthopaedics and sports medicine for over a decade. Moreover, Brett 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

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