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Renee Crickmore, PT, MPT Clinic Director of Pursue PT & Wellness

Renee is a certified physical therapist who specializes in manual therapy, pre and post - surgery rehabilitation, concussion, spinal, and balance & vestibular rehabilitation.

Renee received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from St. Francis College and her Master’s degree in Physical therapy from St. Francis University. 

Renee is a certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist. She also holds a certificate in concussion management, fall prevention, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, and in rehabilitation for hip and knee joint replacements.

Renee has worked as a home care physical therapist.  Since her successful launch and development of Pursue in 2016, Renee has returned to her passion of helping people get back to what they enjoy doing in an outpatient physical therapy facility.

Renee’s passion is rooted in her belief that care should be personal. She enjoys getting to know her patients and using her training to help them get back to what they love as quickly and safely as possible. She finds that developing a personal connection empowers patients to be active participants in their own care, and ultimately helps patients reach their goals and find success in their treatment.

Renee draws insight from her own background as an athlete to better understand what her patients are experiencing with their injury. Her athletic background helps her develop challenging, fun and appropriate treatment plans.

Dinash Yanamadula, M.D., F.A.A.P.M.R., F.A.A.P.M.., is board certified in Pain Management and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and he is fellowship trained in Interventional Pain Management and Sports Medicine. At his practice, the Princeton Pain and Spine Institute, located in Lawrenceville and Edgewater, New Jersey, Dr. Yanamadula helps his patients from throughout Mercer County to find relief from the pain associated with accident related injury, shingles, migraines, issues with the spine, neck, back, and other joints.

He completed his internship at Temple University/Frankford Hospital and completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the prestigious University of Chicago/Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital.

He furthered his education to pursue a fellowship in Interventional Pain Management and Sports Medicine at Comprehensive Spine and Sports Medicine of Hawaii, where he served as Chief Fellow.

Dr. Yanamadula’s multidisciplinary approach caters to each individual in the treatment of acute and chronic pain.  He has successfully treated thousands of patients, ridding them of their pain, without having to resort to surgery. Dr. Yanamadula’s special interests are in the area of low back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, and in the diagnosis and treatment of joint pain.

Many different modalities are utilized at Princeton Pain and Spine Institute ranging from medication utilization to optimize pain relief, to implementing a physical therapy program tailored to the individual's condition and if those modalities are not effective than minimally invasive procedures may be used. If these treatments are not effective, Dr. Yanamadula will then make every effort to guide you in the right direction for further care.  

Among the minimally invasive treatments offered in the office or at the surgical center under anesthesia that Dr. Yanamadula specializes in includes:

• Fluoroscopically guided injections along the spine –  helps alleviate low back and neck pain
• Trigger point injections – helps in the management of myofascial pain joint
• Joint and soft tissue injections – used in the upper and lower extremities in treating joint and muscle disorders
• Other diagnostic tools utilized are NCV/EMG studies when warranted

In his previous practice, Dr. Yanamadula developed a ‘Center of Excellence’ – such that his commitment to patient care and excellence in his craft as the reason that he was selected by St. Jude Medical, Neuromodulation Division, to train physicians from around the country in neuromodulation techniques. His practice was one of the three centers in Florida that were honored with this distinction.

Kaity Jackson, PT, DPT, SCS, is an orthopedic and sports physical therapist at Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, P.C., in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. She is a board-certified sports clinical specialist.

Kaity graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Professional Studies, where she was also a member of the Varsity Women's Rowing Team. She earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. During her time in Pittsburgh, Kaity was also an assistant coach for Pitt's Rowing Club.

Since moving to New Jersey, Kaity has worked with several local youth and collegiate programs as their PT and strength and conditioning coach. She is currently a PT for the US Rowing Team.

Kaity is a manual therapist, utilizing soft tissue techniques, joint mobilizations, and therapeutic exercise to improve mobility, strength, and function. She is an endurance athlete herself, so she understands how to maintain health and wellness while maximizing performance. 

At Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, P.C., Kaity's treatment programs focus on restoring proper biomechanics and injury prevention so that her patients are able to return to the activities and sports they enjoy.

Kaitlyn (Kaity) DiResta, PT, DPT, is an orthopedic physical therapist at Princeton Sports Family Medicine, P.C.in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Kaity is a native of Long Island, moved to Virginia for graduate school, then moved to North Carolina for her first job then relocated to the Philadelphia suburbs with her fiance. 

Kaity graduated from SUNY Geneseo, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Science, followed by Emory & Henry College, where she received her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Since becoming a physical therapist, Kaity has gained experience treating orthopedic post-op patients, musculoskeletal-based conditions, and vestibular conditions. Her interests include sports, orthopedics, post-op, and manual therapy.

When she is not practicing, Kaity enjoys spending time with her fiance and family, baking, working out, singing, painting, reading, and traveling. 

Renee Crickmore, PT, MPT Clinic Director of Pursue PT & Wellness

Renee is a certified physical therapist who specializes in manual therapy, pre and post - surgery rehabilitation, concussion, spinal, and balance & vestibular rehabilitation.

Renee received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from St. Francis College and her Master’s degree in Physical therapy from St. Francis University. 

Renee is a certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist. She also holds a certificate in concussion management, fall prevention, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, and in rehabilitation for hip and knee joint replacements.

Renee has worked as a home care physical therapist.  Since her successful launch and development of Pursue in 2016, Renee has returned to her passion of helping people get back to what they enjoy doing in an outpatient physical therapy facility.

Renee’s passion is rooted in her belief that care should be personal. She enjoys getting to know her patients and using her training to help them get back to what they love as quickly and safely as possible. She finds that developing a personal connection empowers patients to be active participants in their own care, and ultimately helps patients reach their goals and find success in their treatment.

Renee draws insight from her own background as an athlete to better understand what her patients are experiencing with their injury. Her athletic background helps her develop challenging, fun and appropriate treatment plans.

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Dr. Patel received both her B.A. in Biology, minor Psychology from Rutgers University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology.
She is a certified yoga instructor, and has been practicing yoga for several years. She has found yoga and physical therapy work nicely together to create a healing environment that focuses on the dualities and relationships between mind and body, flexibility and strength, stability and movement. Dr. Patel is passionate about helping people and getting them back to their active lifestyles.
Dr. Patel spends her free time enjoying all the outdoor activities such as hiking, walking and also exploring delicious food that the east coast has to offer.

Bio coming soon.

Dr. Patel received both her B.A. in Biology, minor Psychology from Rutgers University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology.
She is a certified yoga instructor, and has been practicing yoga for several years. She has found yoga and physical therapy work nicely together to create a healing environment that focuses on the dualities and relationships between mind and body, flexibility and strength, stability and movement. Dr. Patel is passionate about helping people and getting them back to their active lifestyles.
Dr. Patel spends her free time enjoying all the outdoor activities such as hiking, walking and also exploring delicious food that the east coast has to offer.

Bio coming soon.

Dr. Patel received both her B.A. in Biology, minor Psychology from Rutgers University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology.
She is a certified yoga instructor, and has been practicing yoga for several years. She has found yoga and physical therapy work nicely together to create a healing environment that focuses on the dualities and relationships between mind and body, flexibility and strength, stability and movement. Dr. Patel is passionate about helping people and getting them back to their active lifestyles.
Dr. Patel spends her free time enjoying all the outdoor activities such as hiking, walking and also exploring delicious food that the east coast has to offer.

John Amodio is a highly qualified physical therapist and one of the owners of Riverwalk Physical Therapy in Raritan, New Jersey. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1991 BS in Business Management and a Minor in Psychology. Pursuing his interests in psychology and with an earnest desire to work with others in need, John went on to become a Credentialed Alcohol Counselor working in an outpatient clinic at Staten Island University Hospital. John likewise felt a calling to develop his skills and work professionally, caring for those with physical impairments and so followed his desire to become a physical therapist. John graduated from the College of Staten Island in 2000 with a BS/MS in Physical therapy and has worked in the field of orthopedics; specializing in sports and clinical rehabilitation for post surgical patients.  John went on to receive his doctorate from the University of St. Augustine in manual therapy.

John has worked at Lutheran Medical Center’s outpatient facility in Bayridge, Brooklyn for 10 years specializing in outpatient orthopedics while working closely with orthopedic surgeons.  For the last three years, John has been co-owner at Riverwalk Physical Therapy in Basking Ridge, NJ.

John’s hobbies include exercising and flying RC planes and helicopters, but his true passions are centered around God and his family.  John’s interests soon grew into a desire to combine his passion for helping others not only physically but spiritually. Being a devout Catholic, John soon began to participate and teach others the love of Christ that he so enjoyed by responding to his calling to teach RCIA at St. Patricks Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. John continues this teaching to this day.  John is married to his lovely wife Marillee and is the proud father of two beautiful girls.

Casey received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Rutgers University, where she was inducted into the National Student Honor Society. In her graduate program, Casey was a Teaching Assistant for the course Neuroscience, teaching the foundational basis for disorders of neurological origin. Before that, she attended Rutgers University and received her Bachelor of Science as an Exercise Science major with a minor in Psychology. Here she was a teaching assistant for her Exercise and Aging course. Both experiences as teaching assistants fostered her love of training, teaching, and patience.

Casey experienced her clinical affiliations in outpatient orthopedics, acute care, school-based pediatrics, hippotherapy, and inpatient rehab. In these settings, she worked with a wide range of diagnoses stemming from musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary origins, with demographics ranging from pediatric through geriatric.

Casey encourages regular movement and physical well-being in her own life with some of her passions being hiking, biking, rock climbing, skiing and snowboarding. She also enjoys art projects, reading, and playing guitar, which satisfies her creative side. Additionally, she is a master of working a puzzle.

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Dr. Patel received both her B.A. in Biology, minor Psychology from Rutgers University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology.
She is a certified yoga instructor, and has been practicing yoga for several years. She has found yoga and physical therapy work nicely together to create a healing environment that focuses on the dualities and relationships between mind and body, flexibility and strength, stability and movement. Dr. Patel is passionate about helping people and getting them back to their active lifestyles.
Dr. Patel spends her free time enjoying all the outdoor activities such as hiking, walking and also exploring delicious food that the east coast has to offer.

Bio coming soon.

Dr. Patel received both her B.A. in Biology, minor Psychology from Rutgers University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology.
She is a certified yoga instructor, and has been practicing yoga for several years. She has found yoga and physical therapy work nicely together to create a healing environment that focuses on the dualities and relationships between mind and body, flexibility and strength, stability and movement. Dr. Patel is passionate about helping people and getting them back to their active lifestyles.
Dr. Patel spends her free time enjoying all the outdoor activities such as hiking, walking and also exploring delicious food that the east coast has to offer.