Dr. Dorothy E. Foigelman-Holland, DPT
CEO and Director of Ken-Ton Physical Therapy, Founding Partner
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College in 2006.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from State University of New York at Buffalo, 1980.
- Principles of Dance Medicine: NYC, Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
- Muscle Imbalance Assessment and re-education with Sahrmann,Greenman, Janda and Bookhout.
- San Francisco Spine Stabilization Training with Anne Pivarski.
- Craniosacral I and II and SER with Upledger Institute.
- Muscle Energy Techniques for the Spine, Ribs and Pelvis with Dr. Phillip Greenman, D.O.
- Fascial Mobilization with Paul Gordon.
- Neuromobilization I and II through the Neuro Orthopedic Institute.
- Manual and Exercise Approaches for Back Pain in the Pregnant Client.
- Evaluation of the Foot, Orthotic Management and Fabrication.
- Therapeutic Pilates, Back School, Aquatic Therapy, Swiss Ball Exercise Instructor.
- Consultant to Industry, Managed Care and Millard Fillmore Back Action Collaborative
- Guest Faculty Daemen College Graduate Physical Therapy Program.
- Table trainer for Michigan State Osteopathic Continuing Education.
- Trained in Simple Contact Approach for Managing the Patient with Chronic Pain
- Gary Gray approach to Assessment and Treatment of Movement Dysfunction
- Skilled in the Evaluation and Treatment of Jaw Dysfunction and Head Pain
- Pilates Level I and II certification from Body One Studios
- Co-Authored chapter on Management of Contractures; Orofacial Pain Cases, Wiley Blackwell, publisher
Dr. Andrew Ross, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy Director of Operations
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College, 2007
- Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from State University of New York at Buffalo, 2001
- Trained in Diagnosis and treatment of movement impairment syndromes with Shirley Sahrmann
- Trained in Mulligan Techniques including Mobilization with Movement, “NAGS”, and “SNAGS”
- Course work in Evidence Based Practice for the Lumbar Spine
- Trained in Post-Operative Management of the Cervical and Lumbar spine
- Trained in Cervical and Lumbar Stabilization Techniques
- Evaluation and Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches and Dizziness
- Multiple courses on Rehabilitation of Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Trained in Functional Exercise for the Hip and Knee
- Course work on Meniscal Challenges and Concepts in Rehabilitation
- Management of Lower Extremity Injuries in Athletes
- Attended conferences on Evidence Based Strength and Conditioning, and Strength Training for the Aging Spine
- Trained in Glenohumeral Joint Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Implementation
- Evaluation and Manual Therapy of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
- Trained in the Simple Contact Method for Manually Managing the patient with Chronic Pain
- Trained in Medicare Documentation
- Adjunct Faculty for State University of New York at Buffalo, Daemen College, Villa Maria College
Dr. Sylbie Hodas-Gates, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Director of Information Systems
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College, 2007
- Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2000
- Principles of Dance Medicine: NYC Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
- Presenter to University of Buffalo, Zodiac Dance Company, SUNY at Fredonia, and Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts on Dance Injury Prevention
- Co-Presenter of ” The Musician Athlete: Playing Without Pain”
- Physical Therapist for the Traveling Cast of “A Chorus Line”
- Experienced in the rehabilitation of Performing Arts Injuries; Dancers, Musicians, Gymnasts
- Dance Injury Rehabilitation and Neuromuscular re-education
- Pilates Level I and II certification from Body One Studios
- Trained in Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes with Shirley Sahrmann
- Co-Instructor of Principles of Physical Agents at Daemen College DPT program, Spring 2006
- Training in Craniosacral Therapy with Upledger
- Training in Mulligan Manual Therapy
- Trained in Simple Contact Approach for Manually Managing Patients with Chronic Pain
- Training in Fascial Mobilization with John Barnes, PT
- Kinesio taping for Musculoskeletal Dysfunction Re-education
- Attended “The Healthy Musician” Seminar at Ithaca College
- Pilates as a Physical Therapy Enhancement
- Trained in Orthopedic Rehabilitation of the Knee and Shoulder
- Trained in “People with Arthritis Can Exercise” Program
- Trained in Medicare Documentation
- Adjunct Faculty for State University of New York at Buffalo, Daemen College, D’Youville College, Villa Maria College
Dr. Madelaine Baco, PT, DPT
Dr. Bridget Jordan, PT, DPT
Julie Nitto Styn, PT
- Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Daemen College, 1996
- Advanced Education in the Evaluation of Foot Problems and Orthotic Management
- Continuing Education in Shoulder Rehabilitation
- Continuing Education in Work Injury Rehabilitation
- Experienced in Manual Approach to Myofascial Dysfunction
- Skilled in Joint Mobilization
- Spine Stabilization Training
- Training in Evaluation and Treatment of Vestibular Dysfunction
- Lymph Drainage Therapy I with Upledger Institute
- Trained in Simple Contact Approach to Manually Managing Patients with Chronic Pain
- Pilates Level I and II certification from Body One Studios
- Trained in Medicare Documentation
- Center Coordinator for Continuing Education for Villa Maria College, Niagara County Community College, State University of New York at Buffalo, Daemen College
Jane Marcotte, PTA, LMT
- Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Villa Maria College, 2002
- Licensed Massage Therapist Graduate of Trocaire College, 2006
- Craniosacral I with Upledger Institute
- Trained in Myofascial Mobilization
- Trained in Joint Mobilization
- Gentle Techniques for the Cervical Spine
- Trained in Orthopedic Massage with James Waslaski
- Trained in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy
- Adjunct Faculty for Villa Maria College
Joseph McVay, PTA
- Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Villa Maria College, 2018
- Possesses over 20 years of immersive yoga training
- Spent 10 years living at the imalayan Institute
- Experience working with the mind and breath
- Passionate about wellness
- Background in massage therapy
- Craniosacral
- Muscle Release Technique TM
- Zero Balancing
- Myofascial Release
- Functional Energy Techniques
Amy Greiner, PTA, LMT
- Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Villa Maria College, 2010
- Licensed Massage Therapist Graduate of New York Institute of Massage, 2005
- Trained in Myofascial Mobilization
- Trained in Joint Mobilization
- Trained in Medicare Documentation
- Trained in Spinal Stabilization
Sherry Groff, PTA
- Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Villa Maria College, 2015
- Trained in Soft Tissue Mobilization, Myofascial Release Techniques and Graston tools
- Experienced in working with geriatric patients and developmentally disabled adults
- Skilled in teaching therapeutic exercise and core stabilization techniques
- Training in Joint Mobilization
- Adjunct Faculty for Villa Maria College
Alicia Twichell, PTA
- Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Villa Maria College, 2017
- Experience in billing for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
- Group Exercise Trainer
- Extensive experience in Vinyasa Yoga
- Training in Therapeutic Exercise
- Training in Spinal and Core Stabilization
- Alicia is involved in ongoing training to implement physical activity into clinical care.
- An avid runner and cyclist, Alicia has competed in many events, including the Buffalo Half-Marathon, Tough Mudder, Nashville Marathon, Utica Boilermaker, several Ride for Roswell events including the 100-mile route, and the Lake Tahoe 72-mile “Ride around the Lake” race. “
- She has competed for various organizations in the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge, frequently placing in the top 20 for females and placing first overall for the female U.B. team in 2012.
- Most recently, she placed first overall for females in the supersprint division at the 2021 Summer Sizzler Triathlon.
- In 2021, she also achieved a personal goal of rowing 1 million meters on her home ergometer, joining the Concept 2 “Million Meter Club.”
Bonnie Reding
- Bonnie joined our family in 2003. She came to us with 19 years of experience in billing and working as an office manager in multiple health care settings
Tricia Denney
- Trisha joined our family in October of 2015. She came to us with over 15 years of office experience.