Olympic PT – Middletown Adds Newest Staff P.T., Alison Van Horn

Olympic PT is excited to announce the addition of another very-well trained staff Physical Therapist.  Alison and her husband, Adam, relocated to RI from Virginia Beach.  She graduated from Utica College in 2006 with her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.  She received her undergraduate degree, with Cum Laude honors, from Utica College of Syracuse University in 2004.  She was the captain of the Swim team during undergrad, and played water polo as well.  Her work experience prior to Olympic was at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland in the outpatient rehab department.  Her patient population ranged from infants to geriatrics with multiple orthopedic diagnoses. Alison now enjoys running and training for marathons.

She is currently completing her studies of doctorate in Physical Therapy.   She is also currently working on her training in Functional Rehabilitation and has been studying the Functional Video Digest Series provided by the G.I.F.T. program, the Gray Institute for Functional Transformation.  Alison will continue her functional training in the direction of  Women’s Issues for pelvic floor and post-partum rehabilitation for incontinence.

William (Bill) Michonski C.Ped, Pedorthist

William Michonski received his Pedorthic Certification in 2005 from the Medical College of Wisconsin.  He worked in the footwear industry for more than twenty years, and has provided care to everyone from extreme medical cases to professional athletes.  He had competed in collegiate cross country and track and field, and has since participated in ultra-distance running and triathlon events.

Certified Pedorthic Clinicians are orthotic and footwear experts. They are one of the few healthcare professionals trained in the assessment of lower limb anatomy and biomechanics.  Pedorthists help to alleviate pain, abnormalities and debilitating conditions of the lower limbs and feet that if left untreated could result in limited mobility.

Bill is trained in the fabrication of foot orthoses, and at Olympic PT he uses the AmFit Computerized Digital measuring system.  http://www.amfit.com/#

Suzanne Kosinski

Graduating Magna Cum Laude, Suzanne earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2005. In 2010, Suzanne graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the URI and honorably received the Academic Excellence Award from the Faculty. During her time at URI, Suzanne was actively involved with the development of an exercise program for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Currently, Suzanne is active in volunteer events with the ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease) Association RI Chapter, as well as many other community-based volunteer events such as “The Power of Play”, an event promoting health fitness and physical activity in children. In Nov./Dec. of 2009, Suzanne spent time internationally as a graduate physical therapist working with children and adults with disabilities in Guatemala, Central America. While there, she extended the concepts of “The Power of Play” to a non-profit multicultural school called The Life School in Panajachel, Guatemala. Suzanne is currently an avid cyclist and runner, and is continuing her education in Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Program through the Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (G.I.F.T.) via the functional video digest series.

Bert Reid, PT, DPT

Co-Owner Olympic Physical Therapy / Olympic Core Orthotics

Bert Reid received his Master’s Degree from URI in 1993. He graduated cum laude from Tulane in 1987, where he was the captain of the varsity golf team and Academic All-American. He recently finished his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Mass. General Hospital.

Bert has taken over twenty-five advanced training seminars in specialized topics ranging from foot and ankle biomechanics, functional rehabilitation, performance training, mechanical low back and neck pain, Team Physician Sports Medicine, jaw pain, advanced orthotic fabrication, shoulder and throwing mechanics, and many more.

In 2008 Bert completed a 10 month Fellowship in Functional PT Rehab and Sports Biomechanics through the G.I.F.T. Program of the Gray Institute. In 2009 he completed the course and passed the exam of the Titleist Performance Institute Certified Fitness Professional. He conducts Golf Fitness Training seminars and classes. Bert has also worked as the sideline medical care specialist for the Narragansett High School Football Team for over 12 years based on his training with the ACSM Team Physician courses.

Kristin Riley, MSPT, ATC, CSCS

Kristin graduated from The University of New Hampshire in 1990 with a degree in Athletic Training and received her Masters is Physical Therapy in 1996 from the University of Rhode Island. She has worked in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation for over 15 years, including overseas with American Football teams. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She has worked extensively with both athletic and non-athletic populations implementing advanced strength, conditioning, and functional rehabilitation programs.

Kristin has taken over 20 advanced training courses including gait, foot, upper and lower extremity biomechanics, and spinal rehabilitation. She also has an interest in Women’s Rehabilitative Health issues including post breast cancer procedures and mastectomy.

Kristin employs an overall functional approach to her patients to help restore as well as improve, mobility, strength and performance.

Eric Isenberg, DPT, CSCS

Eric graduated from The University of Rhode Island in 2007 with a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and received the academic excellence and faculty recognition awards. In 2005 he became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In 2004 he graduated Summa Cum Laude from URI with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. In December of 2006, Eric traveled to Guatemala to provide therapy to disabled children at the Centro Maya School. Eric has experience working as a strength and conditioning trainer and a strong background in functionally-based therapy.

Jason Colberg, DPT

Jason graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth with a BS, in Biochemistry in 2000. After earning his bachelors degree, Jason continued his graduate school studies at Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation. In 2004 he completed his graduate studies and received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). Prior to joining Olympic PT, Jason worked in level 1 trauma hospital in various areas including Orthopedics, Neurological, and Vascular. His experience brings a great understanding of patients in the acute stages of healing and recovery.

Josh Clare, DPT

Josh Clare graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2006 with a B.S. in Kinesiology, and in 2009 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. During his Graduate studies he was able to travel to Hawaii for a sports medicine and physical therapy internship where he was able to work with some of the world’s best collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes. In 2007 he became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Josh’s free time is spent coaching high school wrestling. On three occasions he had been nominated Assistant Coach of the Year.

Sam Fischer, C. Ped

Sam received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2005. He is a Pedorthist, Certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. He has advanced training in foot and ankle biomechanics and its affect on the kinetic chain, as well as diabetic foot care and orthotic fabrication techniques.

Sam continues to be an active volleyball player at tournaments throughout the Northeast. He was the captain of the URI Men’s Volleyball Team and was selected Second Team All-Tournament at the 2005 Men’s Volleyball Nationals. He has also coached and instructed skill clinics at both the high school and collegiate levels.

Pam Ciampa

Clinic Manager

Kristin Collins

Billing, Reception

Don Levine, MS, PT

Co-Owner Olympic Physical Therapy / Olympic Core Orthotics

Don Levine received his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from URI in 1992 and completed a fellowship with the Gray Institute for Functional Training in Applied Functional Science in November of 2007. In 2005 he received the Outstanding Alumni Award from the URI PT program. He also received the Distinguished Service Award from the RI Physical Therapy Association.

Don specializes in sports and orthopedics and provides the Aquatic Physical Therapy for Olympic PT. Don attends continuing education yearly and provides lectures, injury prevention and sports conditioning programs throughout Newport County. He is active at the state and national levels in his professional associations, providing service as the Vice President of the RI Physical Therapy Private Practice Group and past service as the Legislative Chair for the RI APTA Board of Directors.