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About Maitreyi Shukla, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Geriatric Physical Therapist GCS

Dr. Maitreyi Shukla, PT, DPT, MS, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist has over 10 years of experience. She finished her undergraduate studies in India and since has unending dedication towards patient care while working in various clinical settings with a focus on evidence-based care. She came to the USA to pursue her Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences from the prestigious University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in orthopedic rehabilitation. Since her graduation, she has worked in an outpatient setting with an emphasis on hands-on care while helping complex patients suffering from a myriad of problems achieve their goals. She simultaneously has pursued her passion for learning by achieving her DPT as well as on keeping her education current while pursuing various programs including taping, PNF, and manual therapy. She most recently was named as a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatrics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities (ABPTS) of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). A specialist certification that formally recognizes physical therapists who show sincere dedication to pursuing excellence in care with advanced knowledge. She enjoys having conversations with her patients, traveling, reading, and restoring old furniture in her spare time.

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Amityville, Bay Shore, Bayside, Deer Park, Farmingdale, Great Neck, North Shore Towers, Oceanside, Upper West Side and Woodbury . The practice has licensed doctors of physical therapy on staff, including specialists in neurology, pediatrics, orthopedics, sports injuries, and women’s health, who are all highly qualified and devoted to the welfare of their patients.

The ethos at Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is that patients are the key element in the physical therapy process, and the therapists are committed to helping patients take control of their health and well-being. Each patient has a unique treatment plan tailored to their specific needs, and patients are fully involved with every stage of the rehabilitation process.

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy uses the most advanced therapeutic technology available to optimize patient recoveries, such as the Solo-Step® Overhead Track and Harness System for patients with balance problems, a virtual reality balance machine and treadmill, the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill that enables patients to exercise without straining injured tissues, and LightForce Class IV Laser therapy, a deep tissue laser therapy utilizing your own body’s healing power by stimulating cellular activity. The healing process continues to reduce inflammation for up to 24 hours after. Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy touts top-of-the-line facilities at their clinics and also provides home therapy services for patients who are unable to travel.

The healing process continues to reduce inflammation for up to 24 hours after. Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy touts top-of-the-line facilities at their clinics and also provides in home therapy services for patients who are unable to travel in the Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and NYC region.

Jennifer Barstrom, DPT is a phenomenal physical therapist who is able to work with people of all ages & diagnoses. She is able to navigate the complexities of all medical diagnoses in a way that others struggle. Jen’s husband is also a physical therapist, who worked with us before Jen did, and together they have 4 beautiful children. Jennifer services the Southbury, Brookfield, Danbury area of Connecticut and has worked with us since 2015.

Jennifer is skilled in pediatric therapy as well as geriatric therapy. She is able to connect with people with ease and brings a higher level of practice to High Quality Home Therapy.

Becky Passante earned her degree in physical therapy from the University of Connecticut. Becky lives in Madison, CT and services patients in the Branford through Guilford area of Connecticut. She’s amazing! And has 6 children and has worked with us since 2015. Becky treats both neurological and orthopedic patients. She’s skilled in manual therapy, physical exercise and strength and conditioning. Work with Becky and she will take you to a whole new level!

Currently I am licensed to practice massage in both Connecticut and New York, and licensed to practice acupuncture only in New York. I am working on taking one more exam that will get me licensed in Connecticut too, though that won't be until the end of the year.

My massage work is integrative, incorporating a lot of western biomedical techniques and knowledge with some eastern approaches to healing. If any potential patient is curious to learn more they can always email or call me.

Easeful body, peaceful mind, useful life" are the words that Matt strives to embody. He traces his roots in the healing arts back to his time at the Integral Yoga Institute in New York (IYINY), training as a Hatha yoga teacher and living as a resident of the institute's ashram. These years were a period of growth and personal enrichment, and instilled in him the value of self inquiry, community, and cultivating a good relationship with the body, mind, and spirit.

He eventually moved on from IYINY to pursue an education in massage therapy, studying at the Finger Lakes School of Massage. He has also trained in shiatsu massage with Ohashiatsu® and Thai yoga massage with Hudson Valley Thai Massage. Matt has been practicing since 2017, incorporating various modalities to offer bodywork that integrates both western and eastern approaches to healing.

Matt is also a graduate of the Acupuncture Institute at the University of Bridgeport, graduating summa cum laude with an M.S in Acupuncture. He is excited to start offering acupuncture and Chinese medicine in a therapeutic setting, customizing sessions that take into account the dynamic ecosystem of each individual.

Dr. Caryn McAllister earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut in 1995 and her Doctorate from Simmons College in 2012. Dr. McAllister started her career at St. Vincent’s Medical Center and quickly began working in homecare in 1996, the same year she developed a brain tumor that required brain surgery. Caryn’s personal and professional experiences motivated her to provide a better environment for people to achieve health & wellness. 

A specialist in neurological rehabilitation, Dr. McAllister’s passions lie in pain management, pelvic floor rehab, spasticity, headache, clinical research and mental health. A consultant for pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, clinical research sites and lawyers, Dr. McAllister has assisted in clinical trial protocol development, training for medical doctors and researchers, physical therapy conduction within global studies and has presented at national professional conferences on spasticity, headache, mindfulness, PT for mental health, collaborative care and the role of rehab in hospice and palliative care.

A fierce advocate for health care rights, Dr. McAllister volunteers time helping people obtain the services they deserve and believes that healthcare is a right not a luxury.

Dr. Michelle Wormley earned her Bachelor and Master degrees from Quinnipiac University and Doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University. Michelle is a comprehensive and compassionate advanced clinician and educator. Her patients and students describe her style as “positive, inspirational and energizing.”

Michelle is an Associate Professor at Sacred Heart University. She is a member of the Oncology, Neurology, and Education sections of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Wormley also serves as the Director of Continuing Education, planning and executing continuing education courses for healthcare professionals in the community.

Michelle is a certified lymphedema therapist and has presented at the state and national level in topics of physical therapy and the problem-based learning approach.

Areas of Speciality include Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Medically Complex Issues & Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neurological Dysfunction.

We are beyond thrilled to have Michelle on our team at HQHT!

Dr. Michelle Broggi’s reputation in the pediatric physical therapy world is amazing! At Quinnipiac University, Michelle serves as both Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Undergraduate Program Director of Physical Therapy.

Dr. Broggi earned her Bachelor degree from Quinnipiac and both Masters and PhD from University of Connecticut. Her areas of expertise include Pediatrics/Newborns, Children, Adolescent and Youth Education/Teaching and Learning.

Michelle has brought into HQHT the Go Baby Go program, which brings together doctoral students from Quinnioaice’s Physical Therapy program to modify rides on cars for children requiring special fittings and accommodations. She also served as a mentor to therapists working with pediatric patients with complex medical needs.

We are proud to have Michelle treating our patients at HQHT!

Ines earned her physical therapy degree from the University of Hartford and has over 20 years experience in the field. Ines joined High Quality Home Therapy in 2016 and works with patients of various ages and diagnoses including pediatrics through geriatrics, and everything in between! She specializes in rehab for hospice and palliative care, joint replacements and neurological disorders. Ines is extremely professional and takes pride in her work. She attends courses and workshops to continuously improve the care she provides to her patients.