PT, DPT, FDN, CSCS, RYT
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Pelvic Floor PT, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, & a Registered Yoga Teacher; Stefanie combines her many disciplines to prescribe extremely unique programs to her patients. Stefanie is a 6-star Finisher, completing all 6 World Marathon Majors. She has run 15 marathons around the world.
In 2014, she decided to create a High-End, Concierge company called Boston Health & Wellness, that would collaborate her skills & bring convenience to her clients in their own home; by 2020, she decided to expand her business and open a physical location here in Stoneham. BHW opened for business on November 1st of 2020.
Stefanie's biggest passion is being a mother. She has 3 sons- Sam, Christian, and David, with her husband James and 2 King Charles Cavalier dogs named Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. Stefanie is an extremely devoted mother and loves sharing stories and photos of her family with everyone in the office.
Before working at Boston Health & Wellness, Erica worked as an Administrative Assistant & Operational Manager at design shoe industry.
Erica has immense experience as a Customer Account Manager. Erica had volunteered at her children’s schools throughout many years. Based on previous experience, Erica holds strong skills in customer care service.
In the meantime Erica enjoys traveling. Exploring a beach vacation is her most favorite.
Erica is the first person you see when you walk through the door at the office. She is always warm and welcoming with a smiling face!
Theresa has worked in the medical field for many years. She has a passion for assisting medical providers in providing patients top notch care and follows through to keep things running smoothly for all.
Hheresa is excited to bring her skills and enthusiasm for healthcare and people's connection to Boston Health and Wellness. When she is not at work, Theresa loves to read, play with her sweet Labradoodle, Ryder, be at the beach, and spend as much time with her two daughters and family.
Jacqui Lyman PT, DPT graduated from Penn State University in 2014 with a BS in Kinesiology, and with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 2017. Over the past 5 years, she has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and home care.
As a physical therapist, she has treated people with complex medical conditions and values treating each individual patient with a holistic approach. Jacqui decided to become Pelvic Floor certified when she realized how much knowledge and education of pelvic floor symptoms go untreated and not discussed in both younger and older adults. Jacqui has a strong interest in empowering her patients to manage their pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, and use movement as medicine.
When outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends, biking, and trying new group fitness classes.
PT, DPT, FDN
Ishtar, PT, DPT graduated from the University of the Philippines in 2012 with a BS in Physical Therapy degree and in 2018 with a transitional DPT degree from AT Still University. She is a passionate physical therapist with almost a decade of experience spanning neurology, orthopedics, geriatrics, and the academic setting.
Her role as a physical therapist allowed her to educate, equip, and empower her patients to live to their highest potential. She believes that effective communication with patients plays a key role in establishing a successful therapeutic environment.She also prioritizes patients’ active participation in PT sessions to facilitate carryover of skills even after discharge from PT.
Outside of her role as a PT, she is a loving wife and mother of one. She enjoys spending time with her family biking, swimming, and exploring local parks in the area. She also enjoys exploring different cuisines, traveling, playing board games, reading books, and Harry Potter.
Kris has been a practicing physical therapist since 2020 when he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Tennessee State University. Kris is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Prior to physical therapy school, Kris earned his Master of Science (MS) degree in Exercise, Sport and Movement Science from the University of Memphis. Throughout his career, Kris has performed original research, authored multiple articles that have been published in peer-reviewed academic journals, served as an instructor in higher education, and worked as an NCAA Division-I strength and conditioning coach with certification to train Olympic athletes.
Kris's highly competitive clinical education experiences included Postural Restoration Institute-Affiliate Jennifer Poulin at Sandhills Sports Performance [now BreakThrough PT] as well as Bill Hartman at Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training. More locally and recently, Kris has worked with the Athletic Therapeutic Institute (ATI) as well as the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network (SRN). Kris brings his unique, industry-leading knowledge of human biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology, as well as his expert skills of evaluating evidence, to deliver the most precise, valid, and effective interventions to his patients and clients. If there isn't already an exercise out there to help you achieve your goals, Kris may help you create one with your specific needs in mind. Outside of the clinic, Kris enjoys participating in a wide variety of recreational sports, including baseball, softball, tennis, basketball, and olympic weightlifting. Kris's other favorite pastimes include writing, reading, drawing, making music, as well as creating and appreciating art and enjoying nature.
Kris attributes many of his useful talents to his parents - one a long time English teacher and public speaking professor and the other a professional fine artist and technology consultant. Kris is currently pursuing board certification as a Sports Physical Therapist (SCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).
Anna is originally from Northern Alabama and graduated from Auburn University with her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science in 2014. She then went on to graduate from University of New England with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2022.
She currently primarily treats the pelvic floor population as well as orthopedics. Eventually, she would love to specialize in pelvic health. As a developing clinician, Anna is an avid learner and strives to continue to grow through continuing education opportunities through both the APTA and the Herman and Wallace Institution.
In her down time, Anna loves exploring New England and traveling in general as well as staying active outdoors. She also enjoys baking, skiing, and reading. As a resident of New Hampshire, Anna has a goal to complete the 48 4000 footer challenge someday!
Jackie Kutcher is a PTA who graduated from Southern Connecticut state university in 2020 with a BS in Exercise physiology, and in 2022 from North Shore Community College with a Physical Therapy Assistant degree. Jackie became passionate about PT after rehabbing multiple injuries throughout her gymnastics career, since then she has wanted to help others get back to doing what they love just like her former therapists did for her.
She also has her personal Training certification and has a strong fitness background. Jackie was a nationally ranked collegiate gymnast and team captain.
During her free time she enjoys going to the beach, working out and golfing!
Hi, my name is Rachel and I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Vermont. I am working towards my bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, and I hope to continue on to grad school to be a PT or OT. I have been interested in Physical Therapy since attending it myself after an injury as a kid. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the clinic, and knew this is what I wanted to pursue in the future. I have always loved staying active, and find it rewarding to help others be able to do the same!
In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, traveling, or anything outdoors! I also love animals and spending time with my pup at home. I am looking forward to making connections and getting to work with the amazing patients and staff at BHW!
Ali is an Integrative Health Practitioner, functional health coach, and movement professional.
She works with clients virtually, in group settings as well as in home private sessions.
Whether it’s a program, protocol or Pilates session, Ali’s creates experiences that are bio-individualized and unique to each client. She’s boldly curious about & passionately driven to focusing on each clients’ needs and goals individually. Her mission as a health & movement coach is to inspire, educate and challenge you toward a future of feeling your absolute best, optimizing your health & to do everything with positivity, humility, and a sense of humor. Over the past 15 years, Ali has trained & coached thousands of students in the Boston area and beyond. She’s worked with all types of clients from brides to marathoners to pre/postnatal women. Being a new mom and an 8x marathoner herself, she understands the ins and outs of what the body goes through and believes a dedicated movement practice can build optimal strength and function and bring the body back into balance. Ali lives in Reading with her husband, 2 dogs and her new baby girl Genevieve!
To learn more and to connect with Ali visit www.aligreeneunfiltered.com and follow her on Instagram @thealigreene.
Sam is a Sophomore at Stoneham High School and is excited to be working here, at the family business. Sam’s favorite subjects are Science and Math, and he is interested in becoming a PT in the future.
Sam is a member of the Stoneham High School Indoor Track Team, The Tennis Team, and The Soccer Team. He loves cooking & going to delicious restaurants in Boston. Sam loves spending time with his family, his baby brothers Christian & David, and his 2 dogs; Samuel Adams & Paul Revere.
Dawn became a Licensed Massage Therapist four years ago when she graduated from the Massage Therapy Program from The Salter School in Malden, MA. This is her third career and her passion around helping people has been a constant throughout her professional life.
Dawn uses a variety of techniques and modalities to work with her clients. She truly enjoys the therapeutic aspect of Massage Therapy and has helped clients with post-surgical concerns, tight muscles due to daily stress and/or activities and general well-being. Not only does Dawn bring her expertise, knowledge and skills of massage therapy to every session, she consistently educates herself on new modalities and sharpens her knowledge and skills to grow as a therapist and bring much more “to the table” for her clients.
BOOK A MASSAGE WITH DAWN AT 781-835-6219
Kerry graduated from the University of Connecticut (Go Huskies!) and has a background in Human Resources at MGH and CVS. She lives in Stoneham with her husband, 3 children, and pup and loves going for walks and exploring the area. Kerry is excited to join the BHW team as she has had a passion for fitness and helping others since an early age. In addition to BHW, Kerry is a local real estate agent. She loves traveling, volunteering, and learning new things and is excited to get on board!
My name is Emille, & I am a patient care coordinator at Boston Health & Wellness. My family is from El Salvador but I was born & raised in Boston. I've always enjoyed the city life. I am currently in school full time getting my prerequisites done for Nursing. I love helping & being there for people in any way I can. I hope to someday be successful & know that all my hard work has paid off. I like to go to concerts & I love to travel. I look forward to working with the patients at BHW.
Hi there! I'm Julia, your friendly neighborhood patient coordinator. As the front desk and patient coordinator, I'm passionate about helping others and making every patient's experience positive. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!
I am thrilled to join the BHW Family and work with so many amazing people. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Isabella is a student at Middlesex Community College and is hoping to transfer and graduate with her bachelor's in Psychology in the coming years. She has previously worked at a bakery and as an art teacher at an elementary school.
She has always loved to help others and can't wait to help the clients of Boston Health and Wellness and be a part of the team! In her free time, Isabella enjoys running, spending time with her family and friends, and loves anything to do with art!
Hello! My name is Nancy and I'm a PT aide. I was born and raised in Boston. My parents are from El Salvador and came to Boston, Massachusetts to have a better life and provide me and my sibling with more opportunities in our life. I currently have an associate degree in Liberal arts and will finish my degree in Psychology at Southern New Hampshire University. I am also doing my prerequisites for physical therapy assistant at Bunker Hill Community and North Shore Community College. My goal is to get into a physical therapy assistant program so I can bring support, comfort, and a hand to assist individuals in need. Helping others by reaching their goal and improving their well-being is a reward for me! I love to hang out with my friends, family and especially my cat "Momo" who has double toes and asthma. BHW has given me the greatest opportunity to show what I can bring and I am thrilled to join the BHW family and grow to be a supported team member.
Hi my name is Benjamin Soto. I am currently a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst majoring in Biology. Throughout my educational career at UMass Amherst I developed a passion for anatomy and physiology working in hands-on labs on campus. I wanted to be a physical therapist after I shadowed a local Physical Therapist in my community. Their work was effective and I was able to hear from patients about their progress made from past setbacks. My goal is to enroll in a DPT program and become a dedicated Physical Therapist.
Before working at Boston Health & Wellness I worked as a substitute teacher for Lowell Public Schools. One of my favorite subjects to teach is math. I enjoy teaching math because I feel like a lot of kids say they're not good at math. In my free time I like to play basketball and spend time with my family. Some of my interests include volunteering, sneakers and traveling.
Yvelson Chery is a Physical Therapy Assistant student at North Shore Community college. He is originally from Haiti and has been living in the United States since 2015. Yvelson is married and has one son, Kayden.
In his free time, Yvelson enjoys spending time with his family, riding his bike and watching the news and soccer. He used to play soccer for school in his home country.
Yvelson is looking forward to helping patients and improving their wellbeing throughout his career. Yvelson would also like to obtain his personal training certification in the future.
Caitlin is a second year Exercise Science major at Husson University, where she will enroll in the graduate DPT program after graduating early in 2024. She competes in collegiate athletics as a member of the varsity women’s soccer and track and field programs at Husson.
She is excited to gain experience in physical therapy before graduating and beginning her journey to becoming a physical therapist to help other athletes! In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking, and playing sports.
Hello my name is Nicholas Amadi. I am a senior at the University of Maine at FortKent. My major is Biology with a concentration in BioMed. I am half Nigerian and half Jamaican.My favorite sports are football and basketball. I am a die-hard Celtics and Patriots fan. I play basketball for my college team.
My favorite book is 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphy. I also love to watch nature documentaries and action packed comedies. Did I mention that I have traveled to three countries and am planning to travel to more in the future? So if you need an all-around conversation with laughs and giggles, I am your guy. Nice to meet you.
Hi my name is Giuliana Carpentieri. I am a sophomore at Boston College majoring in Biology and minoring in Medical Humanities. I’ve gone to physical therapy a couple times in the past (with Dr. DePaul!) and have had great experiences, which lead me to want to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. I am very excited to meet everyone and help others.
I love country music, skiing, going to spin classes, and I have a miniature labradoodle named Whiskie. I played basketball and ran cross country in high school. My favorite movie is Grease and my favorite book is Every Summer After.
Ethan is a rising senior at Franklin Pierce University, majoring in Health Science and pursuing his exercise physiology certificate. After finishing his undergraduate program, he will be attending PT school to become a Physical Therapist.
Outside of physical therapy, Ethan runs track and field at Franklin Pierce University, spends quality time with friends and family, working out, and playing with his dogs.
Hi my name is Giuliana Carpentieri. I am a sophomore at Boston College majoring in Biology and minoring in Medical Humanities. I’ve gone to physical therapy a couple times in the past (with Dr. DePaul!) and have had great experiences, which lead me to want to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. I am very excited to meet everyone and help others.
I love country music, skiing, going to spin classes, and I have a miniature labradoodle named Whiskie. I played basketball and ran cross country in high school. My favorite movie is Grease and my favorite book is Every Summer After.
Amanda is a high energy corporate wellness professional with a passion for helping people reach their full potential physically, emotionally, nutritionally, and professionally. She has 20+ years as a certified Group Fitness Instructor, Integrative Nutrition Lifestyle Coach, and a YogaWorks 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher.
Amanda's classes are high energy, results driven, with a focus on function, form, and FUN. She lives in Wilmington with my husband, Charlie, her 8-year-old son, Benjamin, and 2-year-old daughter, Monica. They are her WHY!!!!
Samual Adams grew up in downtown Boston. Sammy is a well-trained dog and is very friendly with people and other dogs. He has 7.5 years of experience as a Licensed Emotional Support Animal and loves playing with people and making them feel happy & comfortable. Sammy's main role is to greet our patients at the door when they come in for PT.
Paul Revere is Sammy's little brother and is also a well-trained puppy. He has been a PT puppy for 2+ years and loves working with his big brother. Paul's main role is cuddling our patients on the table during their sessions.
As PT Puppies and Emotional Support Animals, they love to help treat our patients to make them more comfortable during their PT session. They add an extra level of therapy to your PT session. Everyone can use some "Puppy Therapy and a Puppy Snuggle!" Please make sure you say hello to them!
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Andrew graduated from Tufts University with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in December 2023. He also attended Merrimack College and received a BS in health/exercise science degree in 2019 as well as a master’s in Health and Wellness Management in 2020. Over the past three years he has worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in Gloucester Massachusetts during the COVID pandemic and used most of his spare time shadowing and volunteering at numerous sport physical therapy clinics around the north shore.
Aside from being a Division I football athlete, Andrew has much experience working with high level athletes and individuals in the sports medicine world. He worked at Boston University and TD Athletes Edge as a strength and conditioning coach.
As for outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family, watching sports, and is a big food connoisseur!
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My name is Cherise and I am the Assistant Office Manager here at BHW. I started working here in March of 2023 as an aide and have been here ever since. I love my job and I love working in healthcare; I am currently in my Senior year of college at University of Massachusetts Boston where I will be receiving my Bachelors in Kinesiology. I plan on attending PA School shortly after to receive my PAC and work in either Emergency Care or Cardiology.
I am a Canadian dual citizen and grew up in a military family with an American father and Canadian mother, so I grew up in multiple different countries and have traveled around the world. When I am not working, I LOVE to travel, work out and play sports, and study languages. My husband is from Brazil, so I ended up learning Portuguese, so I now speak 4 languages (English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese).
Hi! My name is Olivia Sahagian and I am currently in my second year of the DPT program at UMass Lowell, which is also where I completed my bachelors degree in exercise science.
After injuring myself in high school sports and going to PT myself, I knew I could see this as my career in my future. After completing my first clinical here, I wanted to come back as a PT aide while I finish up my degree. In my free time I like to workout, bake, and shop.
MS, MEd, RYT-500
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Merrimack College, a Master of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Master of Education Degree in Elementary Education from Lesley University. Additionally, she is a Yoga AllianceRegistered Yoga Teacher,, and a Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher and a Certified Reiki II Practitioner. Lisa received her yoga training at LPY Yoga and Barre in Lexington, MA, her MBSR training at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Center for Mindfulness, and was privately trained in Reiki from Reiki Master, Karen Cullen. She is currently the Associate Director of Advising for several programs, including the MindfulnessStudies Program at Lesley University.
Lisa is passionate about yoga and brings expertise in restorative yoga and creating flow classes that do not put pressure on the wrist and shoulders to Boston Health and Wellness. In her free time, she enjoys quilting, card making, and scrapbooking. She is excited to be here and looks forward to working with you!
Dr. Jenn received her undergraduate degree of health science studies in 2018 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2021 from Quinnipiac University. Jenn has experiences in a variety of settings and has worked with patients of all types, including geriatrics, neuro-rehabilitation, and orthopedic patients across the lifespan. Jenn has a special interest in post-operative joint replacement care.
She strives to implement individualized plans of care that is goal oriented for each patient and to help patients regain confidence, mobility, strength and live a pain-free life.
Jenn is also very passionate about educating and motivating individuals. She hopes to empower her patients to actively participate in enhancing their overall health and well-being. Her approach goes beyond treatment in physical therapy, fostering a commitment to long-term health improvement.
Outside of work Jenn enjoys spending time in nature on walks, hikes and going to the beach. She is active and enjoys going to the gym and spin classes. She is a sports lover and usually spends her evenings watching hockey, football or baseball.
Jennifer@BostonHealthWellness.com
