AgeWell PT Staff

John Dragan P.T., GCS is co-Founder of AgeWell Physical Therapy and Wellness, P.C. He is a Board Certified Clinical Geriatric Specialist. Mr. Dragan matriculated at the University of Connecticut where he received his Degree in Physical Therapy. Prior to opening AgeWell, Mr. Dragan was the Director of Rehabilitation at a well known 255 bed inpatient center on Long Island where he supervised physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology services. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and its Private Practice and Geriatric Sections, the Senior Umbrella Network of Nassau, and of the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce.
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Mark Herbrich P.T., M.A. is co-Founder of AgeWell Physical Therapy and Wellness, P.C. He received his Masters Degree in Physical Therapy in 1995 from Touro College in Dix Hills NY. He practiced physical therapy for three years at Jamaica Hospital in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings, in acute care and in the James Brady Traumatic Brain Injury Unit. He practiced in an inpatient rehabilitation setting at Grace Plaza Rehabilitation Center in Great Neck and as Physical Therapy Supervisor for six years at Sun Harbor Manor in Roslyn Heights. Winthrop University Hospital Home Health Agency in Mineola provided Mr. Herbrich with the opportunity to treat patients in the home setting. Mr. Herbrich is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and its Private Practice and Geriatric Sections, the Senior Umbrella Network of Nassau, and of the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce.
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Jazmin Almonte is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. She graduated in 2009 from Nassau Community College with her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant. Her hobbies are playing tennis, cooking and reading. Ms. Almonte speaks fluent Spanish.

Caitlin M.DellaValle, MS OTR/L, is a licensed Occupational Therapist. She received her bachelors degree in Health Science and her masters degree in Occupational Therapy in 2002 from the University of Scranton. She has worked at Mercy Medical Center, Affinity Skilled Living and Rehabilitation Centre and for the Visiting Nurse Service of New York. Ms. DellaValle is on the Board of the Gladiator Fund, a not-for-profit organization that raises money for disabled children. Her hobbies are swimming and surfing.

Elizabeth Gallegra is a licensed occupational therapist. She received her Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Springfield College in Massachusetts. She worked at New York University Medical Center, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine since graduating in 1999. Mrs. Gallegra is A-One certified and has been trained in Functional Tone Management through use of the Saebo Flex. Mrs. Gallegra has worked at AgeWell since March, 2006.

Risa Halpern received her degree in physical therapy from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and is a licensed P.T. in New York. She began her career at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in 1982, after which she helped develop and manage Plus One Physical Therapy in lower Manhattan for 12 years. During that time, Mrs. Halpern focused her continuing education on orthopedics, sports medicine and manual therapy. She has been practicing at AgeWell since April, 2006.
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Elaine Maresca is the office manager at AgeWell. She helps to keep the office well organized and efficient. She is always happy to entertain any questions our clients may have. She enjoys traveling, reading, bowling and tennis.

Kinjal Patel is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. She received her degree from Montgomery College in 2008. Her hobbies are bowling and photography. Mrs. Patel speaks fluent Hindi and Gujarati.

Ricardo Suarez received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Touro College in 2005. He has his NY State License to practice Physical Therapy. He has worked in the outpatient setting and works in the Injury Prevention industry. Dr. Suarez was the Senior Therapist at Franklin Center for Rehabilitation. His hobbies are boxing and exercise. Dr. Suarez speaks fluent Spanish.

Anca Toma PTA, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Nassau Community College and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports. She competed professionally in track and field in Romania and continues to be an active runner. Anca is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Urszula Danielewicz PTA graduated in 2007 from LaGuardia Community College. Her work experience is in outpatient orthopedics specializing in orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses. She speaks English, Polish and can converse in Russian and Spanish. Urszula enjoys skiing, going to musicals and concerts.

Stephen Sanacore PTA, graduated in 1996 from Nassau Community College. He received his license degree in Massage Therapy in 2004 and now specializes in the Myofascial Release Technique. Stephen is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists. He is a Captain of the Uniondale Volunteer Fire Department and plays soccer any chance he gets.