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Radion Natanov is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy in the state of New York that graduated from Touro College in 2016. Since graduating, Radion has been working in an outpatient setting treating various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions/pathologies. Radion focuses on treating the root of the problem while simultaneously assuaging the symptoms by spending quality, one on one time with every individual. Since healthcare is a constantly evolving field, Radion tries to stay up to date by reading up on new research material and taking continuing education courses to maximize care. On his spare time, Radion enjoys playing soccer and spending time with family and friends. 

At Feel Good Physical Therapy, Dr. Gregory Trakhtenberg serves patients in and around Brighton Beach area. From the Brooklyn, New York location, Dr. Trakhtenberg offers services such as osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, care for sciatica and lower back pain, spinal manipulations, treatment for sport injuries, knee pain, Kinesio® taping, and manual medicine.

Dr. Trakhtenberg has been a physical therapist for over 16 years. He graduated from the Touro College with a Master’s degree in Physical therapy and Bachelor’s in Health Sciences with honors in 1999. Dr. Trakhtenberg has been practicing sport and spine physical therapy since then.

Being an athlete his entire life and having been injured himself several times, Dr. Trakhtenberg understands exactly what injured people are going through. Helping people recover from injuries and watching them get back on their feet as fast as possible gives him a great pleasure and pride.

Dr. Trakhtenberg has acquired a wealth of skills practicing physical therapy, specializing in wide range of soft tissue injury treatments such as myofascial release, soft tissue mobilization, medical massage, deep tissue mobilization, trigger point release, in addition to spinal manipulations, or adjustment of the spine, when necessary.

Exercises such as stretching, strengthening, posture, and balance training are all integral parts of Dr. Trakhtenberg’s rehabilitation programs. He treats each and every patient as a unique individual and creates a personalized plan for each patient who visits the office. His caring, professionalism, and specialized training assist his patients to achieve their goals safely and effectively.

When he is not practicing, Dr. Trakhtenberg enjoys spending his free time with his three kids and playing basketball and tennis. He has also practiced Judo for 12 years.

Steven Gutin, PT is an experienced and licensed Physical Therapist serving patients of Greater NYC. He is NYS Early Intervention Certified provider. Steven Gutin, PT earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Physical Therapy from Long Island University in Brooklyn. With over 18 years of experience, Mr. Gutin gives his patients his undivided attention and practices with a goal of helping each of them lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Mr. Gutin focuses on each client individually by performing thorough physical examinations and diagnosis while aiming towards treatments using non-surgical methods. His goal is to restore the highest possible level of function and strive towards the patients' recuperation. Steven focuses on manual therapy techniques and neuromuscular reeducation to maximize translation to functional movement patterns. 

Gene Kominer, PT is a dedicated, knowledgeable licensed Physical Therapist based in Brooklyn, NY. He is NYS Early Intervention Certified provider. Gene Kominer, PT earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Physical Therapy from Long Island University in Brooklyn. He has over 20 years of experience helping children and adults to lead healthier lives. Gene’s clinical experience includes, but is not limited to outpatient orthopedics, sports-related injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, acute rehabilitation, motor skills development in infants and children with developmental delays or disorders, and adult neurological rehabilitation.    

Gene Kominer, PT is a dedicated, knowledgeable licensed Physical Therapist based in Brooklyn, NY. He is NYS Early Intervention Certified provider. Gene Kominer, PT earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Physical Therapy from Long Island University in Brooklyn. He has over 20 years of experience helping children and adults to lead healthier lives. Gene’s clinical experience includes, but is not limited to outpatient orthopedics, sports-related injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, acute rehabilitation, motor skills development in infants and children with developmental delays or disorders, and adult neurological rehabilitation.    

Steven Gutin, PT is an experienced and licensed Physical Therapist serving patients of Greater NYC. He is NYS Early Intervention Certified provider. Steven Gutin, PT earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Physical Therapy from Long Island University in Brooklyn. With over 18 years of experience, Mr. Gutin gives his patients his undivided attention and practices with a goal of helping each of them lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Mr. Gutin focuses on each client individually by performing thorough physical examinations and diagnosis while aiming towards treatments using non-surgical methods. His goal is to restore the highest possible level of function and strive towards the patients' recuperation. Steven focuses on manual therapy techniques and neuromuscular reeducation to maximize translation to functional movement patterns. 

I strive to provide clients and patients with the best service and care to maximize their potential This is done through one-on-one sessions where the people will receive the therapist’s undivided attention for the entirety of each session. I believe this approach will serve people better by achieving personal and functional goals at the quickest possible rate.

Nilufer Guleyupoglu, MD, is a specialist in helping people affected by pain and finding the most appropriate treatments for their individual situations. As owner and director of INVO Pain Medicine Group in Midtown, Manhattan, Dr. Guleyupoglu provides state-of-the-art facilities in her New York City office, including a fluoroscopy unit and ultrasound scanner on site. She has considerable expertise in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is committed to creating treatment plans that help ease the physical pain that affects so many men and women.

Dr. Guleyupoglu earned her medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School in 1988, after which she worked as a general practitioner and medical lecturer. After choosing to specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation, she was awarded her fellowship in pain medicine from Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center in 2004 and worked at the hospital for a further twelve years.

Both the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Pain Medicine certified Dr. Guleyupoglu as a specialist in the field of pain medicine, confirming her standing as a leading physician in her specialty. She has over thirty years of experience and has worked at some prestigious medical colleges and hospitals, including the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and New York University School of Medicine, both as a doctor and professor.

Making good use of her expertise in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Guleyupoglu specializes in treating people who are living with chronic pain, using a variety of techniques to improve quality of life for anyone who‘s struggling to manage their pain. She believes it’s vital to ensure that people receive all the information they need and are kept up-to-date concerning their treatments and any developments in the field of pain medicine. You can be sure of a warm and welcoming environment when you visit Dr. Guleyupoglu.

Dr. Guleyupoglu is also bilingual, speaking both English and Turkish.

Dr. Rivi Har-El is a physical therapist, dance/movement therapist, author, and innovator in the field of integrative healing. With over four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Rivi has devoted her life to helping individuals find relief from chronic pain and reclaim freedom in their bodies — blending biomechanics with emotional intelligence, movement therapy, and, most recently, light energy work. 

Dr. Rivi earned her credentials as a Registered Physical Therapist in 1983. She later completed a Master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy from Hunter College, NY, in 1991 and earned her PhD in Physical Therapy from New York University in 2000.

Her work has spanned acute care, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings, always anchored in deep compassion and a dedication to treating the whole person. Throughout her career, Dr. Rivi has explored the intersection of physical symptoms and mental-emotional states. Her background in psychology and dance/movement therapy led her to develop a more holistic model of care — one that integrates therapeutic exercise with breath, somatic awareness, and mindful movement. This approach culminated in the creation of the RiVision Method, a pioneering body-mind modality that empowers patients to become active participants in their healing.

From 2009 to 2018, Dr. Har-El served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at The State University of New York, where she taught future therapists about body-mind awareness and the RiVision Method. She is also an active lecturer at professional events for therapists and educators.

In 2016, Dr. Rivi published her highly regarded book, Moving Pain Away – RiVision: An Innovative Physical Therapy Method, a work that beautifully synthesises decades of hands-on experience. Lovingly illustrated by her longtime colleague to bring clarity and flow to each movement, the book is a testament to her commitment to making healing accessible and deeply felt. pursuing her academic education, she worked in both Israel and the US. Her extensive work background includes acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient services in hospital settings. She treated people who suffered from various orthopedic and neurological conditions (e.g., low back pain, neck pain, scoliosis, and frozen shoulder), repetitive stress injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome, poor posture) and various chronic orthopedic conditions.

 

Mikhail Abayev is a Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT) from Stony Brook University, Corrective Exercise Specialist(CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist(PES).

Mikhail's Undergrad -LIU Sports Science in Concentration of Exercise Physiology

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.    .  

Prabal Singh, PT, DPT received his Bachelors Degree in physical therapy while in India.  He then continued his education and received a Masters of Neuroscience from Columbia University and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Stony Brook. He has been practicing physical therapy since 2010 and has been working at Reddy Care since 2013.  He loves to treat neurological patients and enjoys watching cricket and soccer games during his free 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.

Dr. Stephanie Idjadi, PT, DPT received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the New York Institute of Technology. She has done research in Parkinson's and was published in the International Journal of Health Sciences. Stephanie began her career at Reddy Care Physical Therapy 12 years ago as a physical therapy aide while also working on marketing, recruiting, human resources, and many other administrative activities. After graduating in 2015 Stephanie started her career with us as a physical therapist. As the clinical director of our Great Neck clinic, she supports a team of therapists. In her role, she ensures that clinical care is delivered to the highest standards so that patients can achieve their goals.

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.

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.