| 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.
To email John, click here
|  | 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.
To email Mark, click here
|  | 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.
|  | Magdalena Borek, PTA graduated and was awarded her NY State PTA license in 2010. She received an award for Outstanding Academic Achievement from LaGuardia Community College. She also has her BA in Sociology from Hunter College. Magdalena has worked in the outpatient Physical Therapy setting since graduating. Her hobbies include skiing, swimming, hiking and rollerblading.
|  | Lauradonna Manno, DPT graduated from Touro College with a DPT in 2006. She worked at NSUH Manhasset for the first 2 1/2 years after graduating. During that time, she took an interest in Neurology. She then proceeded to study the art of manual therapy. She is now specializing in pelvic floor therapy treatment, which is helpful for those with urological, gynecological, and colorectal issues. Questions regarding Pelvic Floor physical therapy may be asked by clicking here
|  | 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.
|  | Ricardo Suarez DPT, CEAS earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Touro College and received his NY State license to practice Physical Therapy in 2005 and has worked at AgeWell since 2009. He recently completed his certification to become an Ergonomic Assessment Specialist. He will be running the NYC Marathon November, 2011. 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.
|
|
 AgeWell provides a comprehensive, pleasant and caring atmosphere for mature adults to receive the best outpatient physical, occupational therapy and wellness services.
AgeWell is proud to be an active member in these fine organizations:
APTA
American Physical Therapy Association
| New York Chapter of APTA
American Physical Therapy Association
| | SUNN - Senior Umbrella Network of Nassau
| The Greater New Hyde Park
Chamber of Commerce
| | Maspeth Chamber of Commerce
| | The Section on Geriatrics - APTA
| | The Private Practice Section of the APTA
| |
Agewell & Health Care Reform
|
|---|
|
AgeWell Physical Therapy is committed to maintaining the highest quality of care for its clients. With the recent and forthcoming changes in Health Care, we want to do our best to keep you up to date as how these changes affect you, and our services. AgeWell maintains its membership with the AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSOCIATION (APTA) and in conjunction with that organization will make every effort to share developments on Health Care Reform with you. The following is a portion of the APTA's update for physical therapy professionals:
APTA's primary objective as health care reform evolved was to position physical therapy as a cost-effective, high-quality, and accessible solution. It is clear we have been successful in our efforts. This is thanks to APTA's political action committee (PT-PAC) and our coming together, APTA and its members, to build a strong grassroots advocacy initiative and provide a daily lobbying presence on Capitol Hill.
Over the past 15 months, many of sent e-mails, wrote letters, and made phone calls.
As a result of our advocacy efforts, HR 3590 contains several provisions that are consistent with APTA priorities. Highlights of a few of the APTA priorities included in HR 3590 are as follows:
- Extends the Therapy Cap Exceptions Process for 2010.
Authorizes a 1-year extension of exceptions process to December 31, 2010.
- Authorizes Study of Direct Access Under Medicare.
Creates the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center, which specifically authorizes a study on innovative models of delivery in physical therapy, including direct access to physical therapists under Medicare.
- Advances the Physical Therapy Workforce.
Includes physical therapy in the allied health recruitment and retention programs to address health care workforce issues.
- Provides Rural Payment Equity Under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Extends the Geographic Practice Cost Index floor of 1.0 for 2010.
- Establishes Rehabilitation as a Minimum Benefit.
Authorizes rehabilitation and habilitation as required minimum health care benefits as part of the health care insurance exchange.
- Non-Discrimination.
Includes strong non-discrimination language on benefits and providers as an essential element of insurance reform. This will allow patients to choose their providers and the full range of needed services, which is critical as we increase coverage and access to health care.
- Provides Guaranteed Issue, Renewal, and Choice.
Eliminates the denial or rescission of coverage based on pre-existing conditions.
|
|