AgeWell PT Staff

John Dragan P.T., GCS, CEEAA 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.

Mr. Dragan earned his Certification as Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. CEEAA in August, 2010. This certification enhances the ability of physical therapists to incorporate evidence into practice in order to appropriately examine and provide the quality of exercise that will yield optimal benefits for the aging adult.
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Mark Herbrich P.T., M.A., CEEAA 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.

Mr. Herbrich earned his Certification as Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. CEEAA in August, 2010. This certification enhances the ability of physical therapists to incorporate evidence into practice in order to appropriately examine and provide the quality of exercise that will yield optimal benefits for the aging adult.
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Jazmin Almonte, PTA 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.

Risa Halpern, DPT received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010 from Touro College. She had previously received her B.S. 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, PTA 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 DPT 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.