Meet the Breakthrough Intensive Physical Therapy Team

Dr. Christine is the founder of Breakthrough Intensive PT; Long Island’s intensive therapy center focused around the whole family. Throughout her career, Christine has worked with children from the NICU all the way into adulthood and knew there had to be a better way to serve them. So, she’s taken her passion and direction in life to serve the special needs community by offering intensive therapy programs, group fitness programs, parent support and educational programs, as well as sibling support programs to enhance and improve the quality of their lives.

When not working at Breakthrough PT, reading, or researching ways to improve the business, you can find her out with her family hiking the trails or preparing for her next half or full marathon! Christine loves running and believes it to be her method of meditation all while keeping her in shape to eat all of the ice cream and french fries she wants! She believes her true purpose and calling is to help this underserved community in a BIG way.

Caitlin spent her undergraduate years at SUNY Cortland where she was a member of the Women’s Soccer team and where her passion for Physical Therapy began, majoring in Exercise Science. Caitlin received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in 2019. Caitlin has always had a love for kids as she is the Aunt of four, but she really discovered her love for pediatrics during one of her clinical affiliations as a student.

When she’s not at Breakthrough, Caitlin enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and staying active. She is always down for a burger and fries and loves country music!

Michelle graduated from St. Joseph’s College with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations. She also completed the Medical Billing & Coding course from Branford Hall. When she’s not at Breakthrough, Michelle loves spending time with her twin girls, Annabelle and Josephine, and her husband, Javy. They love taking walks around the neighborhood, having playdates with friends, and watching Disney movies. Michelle also loves spending time with family and friends and taking solo trips to Target!

Here’s Chance, Our Certified Therapy dog! (CTD)

Chance is a 7 year old black lab mix who loves being around people. Don’t be surprised if he asks you for a butt rub, that means he really likes you! Chance loves greeting clients and their families. He even likes to help out by giving kisses when our clients feel nervous or laying right by their side. He’s a great motivator and everyone loves earning him some treats during their sessions!