Evan Chait – President & Co-Founder
Evan Chait PT, L.Ac, CNRT is the co-founder of Kinetic PT. Evan is a physical therapist, acupuncturist, herbalist, and nutritionist that has received top accolades in the health and fitness world. Evan has developed one of the strongest physical therapy and personal training teams in the country.
Evan has co-authored the Sports Injury Guidebook with Dr. Robert Gotlin and The Physical Therapy Prescription with Dr. Grant Cooper, and has been featured on ESPN radio and ESPN magazine. In addition, he has consulted with the NY Knicks and NJ Nets and has worked with over 75 professional athletes.
Evan is the founder and creator of the Chait Neuropathic Release Technique (CNRT), a multidisciplinary assessment and treatment technique that treats chronic and acute pain patterns. CNRT has helped over 3000 people and has had a very high success rate.
Evan’s passion to help people and his devotion to learning, differentiates himself and his company from others. His TEAM are the leaders in the industry and have set exceptional standards of care. In addition, his TEAM participates in 8 hours of clinical education per month to increase these standards. Furthermore, each physical therapist is certified in CNRT and it is exclusively found at Kinetic PT.
Edward Chait- CFO & Co-Founder
Ed, co-founder of KINETIC PT, is a highly motivated professional, combining extensive experience as CPA, chief financial officer, collection specialist, chief operating officer and forensic accountant. He holds the responsibility for any sports management consulting, operation management, and accounting or finances for KINETIC PT. Ed possesses an accomplished record in increasing revenues, implementing improvements, and assisting the legal process
With over thirty years of professional experience and being licensed in New Jersey and New York as a Certified Public Accountant, Ed has become an essential part of the Kinetic PT team.
Karen Shirazi-Director of Operations
Karen has been a strong asset to the company since 2001 and her guidance along with her experience has helped facilitate the growth of the company. Karen’s leadership is the most valuable asset in directing a staff, which has grown from 2 to 16 employees. She has 13 years experience in the medical field and management positions, and is an integral part of the company within the organization.
With Karen’s strong work ethic, professionalism, and management skills she has truly become an essential part of Kinetic Physical Therapy. Lastly, her compassion and funny wit only enhances her effectiveness as the Director of Operations.
Stephen Blayney- Director of Kinetic PT
Stephen Blayney, Director of Kinetic Physical Therapy, has been an integral part in the growth of Kinetic PT over the past three years. Stephen graduated from Northeastern University in 1999, and since then, his various experiences have helped bring him to the position he holds today.
Prior to joining the Kinetic PT team, Stephen managed a 4,000-sq.ft physical therapy facility in Providence, RI. This facility consisted of over 15 employees and housed not only, physical therapy but also a sports performance academy and fitness gym. Stephen has continued his education by becoming certified in Active Release Technique™ and has acquired both Nutritional and Acupuncture certifications related to various pain protocols. In 2005 Stephen was hired as Medical Consultant for the New Jersey Nets. By using his manual therapy and soft tissue techniques, Stephen was able to better serve the athletes during their treatment. He is also the founder of Golf Right™, a unique business that trains local golf professionals, amateurs and junior athletes. Stephen is forever growing in his career and takes pride in continuing his education to better serve his clients.
Eric Van Pelt-REHAB AIDE
Eric, one of our qualified exercise conditioning specialists, plays a significant role in our facility. It is Eric’s responsibility to oversee the clients and instruct them on correct form and give them the guidance needed during their program. By working closely with both the trainers and the physical therapists, Eric has made it a priority to not only work with but to also learn from his colleagues.
Eric, in his spare time, studies martial arts and is also the student director and a head instructor in a large martial arts academy. His future plans include, starting a class where he can combine both his martial arts skills and conditioning knowledge to better ones health and fitness.
Alex Chemerov- Certified Personal Trainer
Alex Chemerov has a Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Fitness from SUNY Cortland. He is certified by the National Academy of Sport’s Medicine with certifications as a Personal Trainer and as an Integrated Flexibility Specialist. Alex fills his day by training individuals as well as small groups. He also has a passion for educating trainers and the public on the importance of a lifetime commitment to fitness and health.
Tommi Paavola- Certified Personal Trainer
Tommi has a Master’s degree in Sport Sciences, majoring in physical education from the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland. He has also studied in Norway and England. Tommi is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and he educates coaches and trainers through writing articles and public speaking. His field of interest is enhancing movement and performance in forms of group and personal training. Tommi has also led our successful Junior Conditioning Programs for the young athletes in the surrounding areas throughout his time here at Kinetic PT.
Wendy Cohen-CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
Wendy has had much experience in the health and fitness field. She has participated in the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and continues to educate herself in subjects such as, Midlife Fitness for Women, Senior Fitness, and Youth Fitness. Wendy spends much of her time training individuals, mostly women, and educating them about the importance of fitness at any age.
Penelope Lamandella- Physical Therapist
Dara Cowen- Physical Therapist
Anthony Manzella- Physical Therapist
Joseph Cecchi- Physical Therapist
Miledy Tejada- Billing Specialist
Jason Melendez-REHAB AIDE
Michael Nayden-REHAB AIDE
Marc Ghetto-REHAB AIDE
