General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Rheumatology
  Hospital for Special Surgery Rehab Network. HSS is highly ranked for orthopedics, rheumatology and neurology, and HSS surgeons and specialists treat complex medical conditions in world-class hospital surroundings. To retain membership and be a therapy provider for the prestigious HSS Rehab Network, Palisades must regularly undergo rigorous audits, on-site visits and patient care evaluations.
• Pediatric Care
  Palisades’ industry-leading therapy team treats patients of all ages, from pediatrics through geriatrics. Striving to earn your trust and get to know you on a personal level, we develop an understanding of your capabilities, fears and limitations. It is through this partnership that we help you achieve your goals—and return you to the quality of life you desire.

Gynecologists

• Labor and Delivery
  Margie received her BS in Physical therapy at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY, and her MA in Motor Control from Teachers College, Columbia University. Margie began her career at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, where she worked as a supervisor and clinical coordinator. During this time, she traveled around the U.S. to teach courses in motor learning and consult on therapeutic intervention for neurologically impaired individuals. Margie has been working in Bergen County for 25 years, and has developed an extensive following of individuals with a wide range of disabilities. She is also a Certified Childbirth Educator and Doula.

Neurologists

• Neurology
• Autism
  The North Jersey Friendship House assists those with disabilities on a path to wellness, with a goal of enhancing quality of life. Friendship House offers a highly successful Adults with Autism Day Program, Partial Care Day Treatment, Vocational Rehabilitation Programs and counseling opportunities.
• Multiple Sclerosis
  Feldenkrais can ease back and joint pain caused by the effects of multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease and stroke. It’s also widely used by dancers, athletes and performers who wish to gain better body awareness.

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
  Deborah began her career working in mental health at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, and moved into home care with Englewood Hospital and Bergen Community Home Care and skilled nursing facilities like Care-One at Dunroven. She supports community activities through the Demarest Schools, Cresskill-Demarest Rotary Club and St. Therese Church. She and her husband Greg have three children, and enjoy raising them and spending time as a family.

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  Vincent currently delivers ongoing, televised talks about athletic orthopedics topics—including ACL pathology and female knee injury prevention. His research article on manual therapy of the shoulder was published in the July 2009 issue of the Journal of Body Movement and Therapy. Vincent recently completed the HSS advanced Hip Clinician Certification program—a professional credentialing and education program designed for therapists. The program provides training in focused care for pre-surgical and post- surgical hip disorder patients. He is currently preparing to take the OCS examination through the APTA, which will recognize him as a Board Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist. Vincent’s favorite pastime is spending time with his wife, Elizabeth, and their son, John Vincent.
• Joint Replacement

Dermatologists

• Burns

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  American Journal of Sports Medicine (August 2008) evaluated outcomes of NCAA Division 1 female soccer players who performed the Prevent Injury, Enhance Performance (PEP) program, designed by physical therapists at Santa Monica (CA) Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Group. Those who performed the PEP program had an overall ACL injury rate 41 percent lower than a group of female athletes who did their regular warm-up. This was one of the largest studies conducted in the NCAA, with 1,435 athletes participating.
• Physical Therapy
  Marc is a graduate of Touro College, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical therapy. Marc also has a BA in Health Sciences from Gettysburg College. While at Gettysburg College, Marc was captain of the baseball team and was selected as a pitcher for the 1990 All-American Team. He has worked in a wide range of physical therapy settings, including acute care trauma, skilled nursing, home care, and outpatient orthopedic facilities.
• Occupational Therapy
  Thank you for considering Palisades Rehab for your physical and occupational therapy needs. We look forward to partnering with you, and to expediting your return to activity. For more information, please contact us...
• Neck Pain
• Manual Therapy
  At Palisades Rehab, it is our mission to provide quality, outpatient therapy services that restore optimal function following injury or illness. We achieve this by eliminating pain, increasing strength and improving mobility through a blend of education, exercise, modalities and manual therapy techniques.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• Foot Orthotics
  Ellen’s patient care experience has included in-patient rehabilitation and acute care, as well as outpatients with orthopedic and neuromuscular deficits. While working in NY she served as an examiner for the New York State Physical Therapy Licensing exam. Ellen has specialized training in the biomechanics of the foot as it relates to the complex relationship with the lower extremity, and assisted as a lab instructor for a continuing education course in lower extremity biomechanics. Using this expertise, Ellen is able to evaluate the need for custom foot orthotics.