Our Team

Mano Feliciano PT, DPT

Jose Manulete Feliciano III, known to his friends as Mano, has practiced physical therapy for 19 years. He graduated with a B.S. in Physical Therapy in 1997 and received his doctorate from Benedictine College of New York in 2014. Mano started in outpatient orthopedics, sports, and neurology, then moved to geriatric therapy, but he has always kept in touch with outpatient orthopedics throughout his career. He regularly attends continuing education seminars to hone his skills and to stay on track with current techniques and procedures in therapy such as McKenzie Technique, NDT, and strength and conditioning.
Mano is a proud and happy father of two lovely daughters and has been married to Dinah, also a physical therapist, for 18 years.
He loves the outdoors and prefers to be in the water on his outrigger canoe. His longest race was the Catalina challenge from Catalina Island to Newport Harbor.

Prajakta Zambare PT, DPT, CSCS, AIB- VR

Prajakta Zambare is a licensed physical therapist with a Doctorate in physical therapy from Arcadia University (2020). She is also a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) & Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist (AIB). She brings an extensive experience in treating orthopedic, neurological, sports & post-surgical conditions. She provides skilled manual therapy, evidence based exercise, and individualized plan of care to help her patients achieve their best outcomes while focusing on improving their function and independence. Prior to her doctorate, she earned Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy (2011) and Master’s in Rehabilitation (2013) from Gujarat University (India). Soon after she worked as an assistant professor and physical therapist at Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Pune.  In her free time, she enjoys painting, hiking, and exploring breathtaking landscapes of national parks with her family and friends. 

Rachel  Stemplewski PT, DPT

Rachel was born and raised in the northern Chicago suburbs and achieved her B.A. in Biology from Augustana College in 2015 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Emory & Henry College in southwest Virginia in 2020. She brings extensive knowledge and compassion to individuals of all ages with athletic and sports injuries, post operative care, chronic pain, cancer and post chemotherapy recovery, and neurological disorders, all with a focus on returning to functional and pain free activities and return to sports. 

Physical Therapist Aides

Tricia Tong

Tricia Tong is a skilled Physical Therapy Aide, supporting rehabilitation processes and assisting patients in their recovery journeys. Tricia is known for her strong work ethic and compassionate support, contributing to a positive recovery experience.

Cheyenne Ozaeta

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Front Office

Peggy Desko

As the Front Office Manager, Peggy is committed to provide a seamless and welcoming experience for every patient. She specializes in managing daily operations and ensuring that our front office runs efficiently. She oversees patient interactions, manages appointment schedules, coordinates administrative tasks such as insurance verification and billing & communicates between patients & healthcare providers. By optimizing our processes, she aims to reduce wait times and enhance patient satisfaction.

Kendra Lopez

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