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Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT, is the founder and president of Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy with locations throughout New York in Farmingdale, Great Neck, North Shore Towers, Oceanside, Woodbury, Bayside, Deer Park, and Upper Westside of New York Cit. Started in 2003, Dr. Somareddy built his practice under the guiding principles of providing quality care that fosters a patient-centered culture committed to improving the lives of everyone who comes through the door. 

As the eldest son in the family, Dr. Somareddy decided to honor his father’s own dedication to patient care, naming his practice after him. Dr. Somareddy’s father, nicknamed “Reddy,” worked as a nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he garnered a reputation for his knowledge, perseverance, and compassionate patient care. Dr. Somareddy knows his success stems from his father’s influence, and he built a team that puts the patient’s needs above all else.

Dr. Somareddy earned his degree at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Dedicated to his profession, he is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and participates in many educational programs, lecturing on clinical and administrative topics.

In his spare time. Dr. Somareddy enjoys playing sports and watching baseball, traveling, exercising, and broadening his skills in business management.

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.

Antonette Cabello, PT went to physical therapy school in the Philippines and has been practicing in a variety of patient settings for over 34 years. She enjoys the challenge of treating different conditions and likes to focus on using manual techniques and educating her patients in the management of his/her condition.

Russ Poker, PT has been a therapist since 1992 primarily in private practice specializing in general orthopedic care with a focus on neck and back related issues.  He graduated from SUNY at Stony Brook for Physical Therapy and hold degrees in Physical Education from Adelphi University and the Wingate Institute in Israel. Russ speaks Hebrew, Spanish and French which he finds helpful in communicating with his patients. Having a varied background of living abroad, serving in the military and participating in different sports helps him understand people better and put them more at ease. As he gets closer in age to his patients, he understands where they are coming from better and what they want to maintain in their functional abilities to stay active and vital.

Dr. Franklin Sinchi, PT, DPT graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in 2017. During his time in Stony Brook’s Physical Therapy program, he completed clinical affiliations in acute care, pediatric, and outpatient vestibular/neurological/orthopedics. Since graduating, he has worked in an outpatient clinic and In-Home PT. All this has allowed him to treat patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, with a variety of cases ranging from neurological deficits to orthopedic pathology. Dr. Sinchi's areas of interest are in orthopedics, post-surgical care, and neurological rehabilitation. Most importantly, I take pride in developing an effective treatment plan for each individual to help them obtain or regain each of their needs and goals in physical therapy.    .  

Stelios Liotopoulos, PTA joined Reddy Care Physical Therapy in December of 2008, however, he began practicing in 1994. Stelios enjoys his career and his ability to interact with his patients. Stelios moved to the United States in 1989 when he was 22 years old and began working for his uncle in the fur import and export business. While working there, he attended classes to learn English. In his free time, he played soccer as it was a passion of his since he was young. Stelios played on a semi-professional team in both Greece and the US, and his passion for sports spurred his interest in physical education and exercise physiology which he studied at Queens College. Over time, he because more familiar with physical therapy as a profession and later switched majors to pursue his degree as a physical therapy assistant from LaGuardia Community College. Over the last 25 years, he has been practicing physical therapy. Stelios has also taken many continuing education courses that involve manual techniques. The techniques he has learned allow him to enhance the way he treats his patients and help to improve their recovery to get them back to their daily activities free from pain and discomfort.

Dr. Marcelo del Rio, PT, DPT has been a physical therapist for 5 years. Marcelo received my Doctorate Degree at Long Island University - Brooklyn. He has been in out-patient PT for 3 years is now doing in-home physical therapy with Reddy Care. His favorite condition to treat would include any neurological condition (Parkinoson's, MS etc.) as he is able to utilize his knowledge to help improve these patients' functional ability.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

High Quality Home Therapy is a premier physical therapy practice in Stamford, Connecticut and Rye, New York, that also provides in-home services to patients throughout Connecticut and New York. Caryn McAllister, PT, DPT and her skilled team take an innovative, multidisciplinary, integrative, holistic approach to therapy. They offer personalized therapy to entire families including children, adults, and the geriatric population. They work with people of all abilities, sexual orientations, sizes and genders, ensuring that everyone can receive the care they need.

The compassionate providers collaborate with each other and patients, using varying expertise and multiple disciplines in a team setting to provide superior neurological, vestibular, orthopedic, and even end-of-life (hospice and palliative) care.

High Quality Home Therapy treats the whole patient, not just individual body parts, to ensure exceptional results. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, ergonomic consultations, vocational rehabilitation, speech therapy, educational programming, nutrition counseling, Qigong, oral motor therapy, social skills groups, and pelvic floor rehabilitation are some of the remarkable services available.

High Quality Home Therapy also offers craniosacral therapy, massage therapy, Pilates, social skills groups, Yoga and kickboxing. The highly trained physical therapy team provides psychiatric-informed therapy services, including mindfulness training, lifestyle medicine, and breathing training.

Other options for patients include professional training and performance optimization, stretch therapy, prenatal and postnatal care, personal training, and concussion care. They have access to premier skin care, facials, Hatha yoga, CoreAlign® therapy, and numerous other health and wellness solutions.

Professional therapists treat neurological disorders, sports injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, mastitis, feeding issues, headaches, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (a type of connective tissue disorder), and other conditions that contribute to chronic pain or disability. 

High Quality Home Therapy provides convenient telehealth options, in-office care with access to a spa-like medical facility and cutting-edge therapy in the comfort of a patient’s own home or office. 

High Quality Home Therapy differentiates itself from traditional care by providing one-on-one therapy sessions. The practice is out of network with insurance except for Medicare B (in CT) but helps patients maximize benefits to minimize out-of-pocket costs. The therapy team submits claims for patients as part of their commitment to top-quality care.

Schedule an in-person, home-based, or telehealth appointment at High Quality Home Therapy by phone or request one online today.