Leadership Team

Corporate Leadership Team

Guiding our mission with unwavering dedication and strategic excellence for a healthier community.

  • Peter Ponzini

    Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

  • Ian Osharow

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Albert Khalaf

    Co-Founder & President of New Site & Project Development

  • Mario Cala

    Vice President of Growth & Business Development

  • Carol Azar, RN, BSN

    Vice President of Revenue Cycle

  • Anna Nowak

    Director of Billing

  • Jaymmee Recio, SHRM-CP

    Director of Human Resources

  • Sean Morell

    Talent Acquisition Manager

  • Barbra Pagan

    Director of Administration

  • Ana Almanzar

    Assistant Director of Administration

  • Liz Simmons

    Director of Brand and Business Development

  • Sergio Guitian

    Director of Physician Relations

  • Gianna Layne

    Assistant Director of Physician Relations

Clinical Leadership Team

Combining advanced knowledge with compassionate care, leading the way to exceptional patient outcomes.

  • Monica Shanal, PT, MS

    Vice President of Operations

  • Ben Gertzog, PT, DPT

    Regional Director of Physical Therapy
    Clinical Quality Assurance

  • Loverna Abella, PT, DPT

    Regional Director of Physical Therapy

  • Joann Gerbasio, PTA, CSCS

    Regional Director of Physical Therapy

  • Jazmin Morris, PT, DPT, OCS

    Regional Director of Physical Therapy

  • Samantha Nuguid, PTA, BSES

    Regional Director of Physical Therapy

  • Marta Profis, MS, OTR/L, CHT

    Regional Director of Occupational Therapy
    Clinical Quality Assurance

  • Sabri Patel, OTR/L

    Regional Director of Occupational Therapy

  • Charles Nesheiwat, DC

    Regional Director of Chiropractic

  • Brett London, DC

    Assistant Regional Director of Chiropractic

  • David Kim, L.Ac

    Regional Director of Acupuncture Services

  • Peter Seo, DAOM, L.Ac

    Assistant Regional Director of Acupuncture Services

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