Athletic Training
Phone: 845-848-6004 BS, Physical Education/Athletic Training – Towson State University James Crawley was appointed the first Program Director of Athletic Training in August 1998. Jim has overseen the Athletic Training Program’s through its candidacy stage and directed the Program towards initial accreditation by CAATE. Jim has brought a wealth of Athletic Training experience to his position as Program Director. This extensive experience included Athletic Training at The United States Military Academy, Monmouth University, and MARC Physical Therapy. Mr. Crawley teaches Therapeutic Modalities, Therapeutic Exercise, Organization and Administration of Athletic Training, Pathology and Management of Athletic Injuries I & II and Introduction to Athletic Training. Additionally, Jim is responsible for program administration, student recruitment, student advisement, and curriculum review and academic planning. Jim also serves on several college committees. He is also the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative and has served on the NCAA Division II Management Council, the Division II Degree Completion Award Committee, and the Competitive Safeguard & Medical Aspect of Sports Committee. Jim received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education/Athletic Training from Towson State University in 1985 and his Master of Education in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from the University of Virginia in 1986. Jim completed his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Dominican College in 2004. Jim has two beautiful twin-daughters, Nicole and Jennifer, and resides in Manhattan with his wife Martha. Phone: 845-848-6003 B.S., Athletic Training – Canisius College Jenna Tacinelli Hach joined the Dominican College Athletic Training Program in August of 2007. As the Clinical Education Coordinator, Jenna is responsible for many facets of the program. Jenna is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the program’s relationships with clinical sites. These duties include, but are not limited to, creating clinical affiliations, performing clinical site visitations and monitoring clinical proficiencies. Under Jenna’s leadership, the program’s number of clinical sites utilized by the students has dramatically increased since Jenna’s arrival. Jenna has proven to be an asset to The Athletic Training program as it continues to grow since her appointment. Jenna specializes in both Cardiac Rehabilitation/Health & Human Performance and Sports Medicine/Athletic Training. Her passion for anatomy and physiology along with her vast clinical experience has allowed her to become a unique professor. Jenna’s courses include, but are not limited to, Assessment of Athletic Injuries I & II, Health Assessment, and AT Technique Labs V & VI. She is an active member of several committees at the campus and is the mentor of the Athletic Training Iota Tau Alpha Athletic Training Honor Society. Prior to her faculty appointment here at Dominican College, Jenna was the second shift Head Athletic Trainer and Exercise Physiologist/Staff Specialist at the General Motors Tonawanda Facility. She was responsible for all aspects of patient orthopedic care in addition to maintaining all on-floor intervention programs. Jenna’s diverse athletic training career also includes the Adjunct Faculty position she held at her alma mater, Canisius College’s Undergraduate Athletic Training & Physical Education Program. Jenna received both her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and her Master of Science in Health & Human Performance at Canisius College. She holds additional certifications as a Certified Cardiographic Technician and ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer, as well as an American Red Cross Instructor and Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. Phone: 845-848-7709 B.A. – SUNY Stony Brook Samantha James began working at Dominican College in August 2004 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. She was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer in August of 2007. Samantha’s classroom teaching includes: Athletic Training Techniques I & II, which includes emergency response training and the application of taping, wrapping and bracing techniques. She also teaches CPR/ AED for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration and First Aid as part of the curriculum for AT 118 – Introduction to Athletic Training. Prior to coming to Dominican College, she was the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Iona College for 3 years. She began her athletic training career at Stony Brook University, where she started a student internship program. After graduating from SUNY Stony Brook in May 1997, she decided to complete the internship program by pursuing her Master’s degree in Athletic Training at Long Island University and finishing her clinical hours at Pace University. After graduating from LIU in September of 1999, she began working at HealthSouth Sports Physical Therapy Clinic as a rehabilitation technician and Athletic Trainer for the local high schools. Samantha currently resides in Rockland County with her husband Mark and their two daughters, Haven and Celeste. Phone: (845) 848-7917 Lynda Chesterman, RN, BSN, MA, ANP-BC, has over twenty eight years of nursing experience in college health, occupational health, women’s health and critical care. She served as the Staff Nurse Practitioner from 2001-2008 in the Dominican College Student Health Center and took over in 2008 as the Director. Board Certified by the ANCC, Lynda received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Pace University and her Masters of Arts as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from New York University. She is a member of both the NPA – New York State Nurse Practitioner Association and the ACHA – American College Health Association. In addition to her role as the Student Health Center Director, she has taught as an adjunct faculty member and is currently a clinical preceptor in the Division of Nursing in Undergraduate, Accelerated and Graduate Programs. Her professional interests also include wellness and health promotion. Phone: (845) 848-7923 Julie Albrecht, RN, BSN, MS, FNP-BC, has over eighteen years of experience in internal medicine & college health as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She began as a Staff Nurse Practitioner in 2009 in the Dominican College Student Health Center, and prior to that worked in private practice for 10 years. In addition to working at the Student Health Center, she is an adjunct faculty member and clinical preceptor in the Division of Nursing in Undergraduate, Accelerated and Graduate Programs. On campus, Julie focuses on assisting students in becoming more active and independent participants in their own health care. Phone: 845-848-6005 Kerry Zona has been working at Dominican College since August 2017 as an Administrative Assistant for the Athletic Training Program. Kerry prepares files, spreadsheets, schedules appointments, and deals with incoming clinical students, as well as, performing other administrative duties as requested. Kerry worked at Prosight Specialty Insurance in New York City for 22 years and was promoted to Senior Loss Adjuster. While achieving this, she took courses at St. John’s University and received an Underwriting Certificate. In 1988, Kerry received her Bachelor of Business from Iona College with a major in Marketing. Kerry Zona coordinates a “Run for Fun” for the last fourteen years in memory of a fallen firefighter and volunteers at St. Catharine’s Parish. During the school year, Kerry helps organize fund raising for Bergen Catholic “Crusaders” for cancer and assisted the AT Honor Society. Kerry currently resides in Rockland County with her husband Michael and children Matthew and Emily.
James T. Crawley, M.Ed., ATC, PT
Program Director, Assistant Professor
Email: jim.crawley@dc.edu
M.Ed., Sports Medicine/Athletic Training – University of Virginia
M.S. Physical Therapy – Dominican College
Jenna Tacinelli Hach, MS, LAT, ATC, CCT, CKTP, ITAT
Clinical Education Coordinator and Assistant Professor
Email: jenna.tacinelli@dc.edu
M.S., Exercise Physiology/Cardiac Rehabilitation – Canisius College
Samantha James, MS, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer, Preceptor and Adjunct Faculty
Email: samantha.james@dc.edu
M.S., Athletic Training – Long Island University
Dr. Richard L. Popowitz
Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Medical Director
Dr. Jason E. Fond
Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Team Physician
Dr. Barry S. Kraushaar
Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Team Physician
Dr. Robert M. Conenello
Orangetown Podiatry, Team Podiatrist
Lynda Chesterman
Director of the Student Health Center
Email: lynda.chesterman@dc.edu
Julie Albrecht
Assistant Director of the Student Health Center
Email: julie.albrecht@dc.edu
Board Certified by the ANCC, Julie received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from University at Buffalo and her Masters of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Pace University. She is a member of the New York State Nurse Practitioner Association and the American College Health Association.
Kerry Zona
Administrative Assistant
Email: kerry.zona@dc.edu
Occupational Therapy
(845) 848-6039 B.S., Utica College of Syracuse University Email: sandra.block@dc.edu B.S., Dominican College Email: catherine.cavaliere@dc.edu B.S., The Catholic University of America Email: john.damiao@dc.edu B.S., Dominican College Email: tara.fettes@dc.edu B.S., Dominican College Phone: (845) 848-6034 B.S., Temple University Email: brenda.mahon@dc.edu B.S., Dominican College Email: randy.marti@dc.edu B.A., Rutgers University Email: noreen.martinez@dc.edu B.S., Dominican College Email: corinne.piren@dc.edu B.S., Dominican College (845) 848-6037 B.S., Elizabethtown College Email: mary.walshroche@dc.edu B.A., Iona College Email: bonnie.ross@dc.edu A.A.S., Orange County Community College (845) 848-6033 B.OT., University of Durban Westville Email: diane.weiss@dc.edu B.S., University of Western Ontario
Pam Story
Assistant Professor, Director Division of Allied Health, Program Director and Coordinator of Graduate Academics and Advising Graduate Occupational Therapy Program
Email: pamela.story@dc.edu
O.T.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Sandra Block
Adjunct Lecturer
M.S., Dominican College
OTD, Chatham University
Catherine Cavaliere
Assistant Professor
M.S., Quinnipiac College
Ph.D., Seton Hall University
John Damiao
Instructor, Coordinator of Pre-OT Advisement and Admissions
845-848-6040
M.S., Dominican College
Tara Fettes
Adjunct Lecturer
M.S., Dominican College
Jan Garbarini
Assistant Professor and Research Coordinator of Occupational Therapy
Email: jan.garbarini@dc.edu
M.A., New York University
Ph.D, Nova Southeastern University
Brenda Mahon
Adjunct Lecturer
M.S., Dominican College
OTD, Chatham University
Randy Marti
Adjunct Lecturer
M.S., Seton Hall University
Noreen Martinez
Adjunct Lecturer
M.S., Dominican College
Corinne Piren
Adjunct Lecturer
M.S., Dominican College
Michael Pizzi
Associate Professor
Email: michael.pizzi@dc.edu
M.S., Towson University
Ph.D., The Union Institute and University FAOTA, Fellow American Occupational Therapy Association
Mary Walsh Roche
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Program Faculty
M.S., Columbia University
Bonnie Ross
Lecturer
B.A., Wagner College
B.S./M.S., Dominican College
Nadia Rust
Assistant Professor
Email: nadia.rust@dc.edu
OTD., Chatham University
Diane Weiss
Adjunct Lecturer
M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
FAOTA, Fellow American Occupational Therapy Association
Physical Therapy
Phone: (845) 848-6048 B.S., Health Science, Touro College Dr. Euaparadorn is widely recognized as a leading Physical Therapist in orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation. As one of the most highly credentialed PT’s in New York, Dr. Euaparadorn has spoken at both National and International professional conferences in his areas of expertise. Dr. Euaparadorn has achieved several certifications in both neurological and orthopaedic realms and has gone through a comprehensive fellowship program in manual therapy, in order to receive the highest distinction one can achieve in Manual Therapy, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. Dr. Euapardorn began his career working at Mt. Sinai Hospital for many years before going into the world of private practice. He has taught at several other PT school institutions in both Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant departments. Dr. Euaparadorn continues to be involved with private practice and brings his real world experience, along with extensive training into the classroom, in order to provide students with practical hands on solutions to real world problems. Phone: 845-848-6045 B.S., Physical Education in Secondary Education, Brooklyn College Mark Amir helps students integrate newly acquired clinical skills that match their innate strengths to truly make a difference in the lives of their clients. Dr. Amir has hired, trained and mentored hundreds of clinicians and aspiring clinicians over his 25+ year experience as a physical therapist, business owner, teacher and advocate of our profes-sion. He uses his passion of learning topics related to leadership, management, professionalism and customer service to educate new student professionals who are ready to tackle the challenges of their new career. Dr. Amir is a private practice outpatient physical therapy and wellness center owner. He is also a managing partner of a company that provides innovative workplace injury prevention services to several local and national industries. From 2005 to 2010, Dr. Amir was a contractor to APTA’s Payment & Policy Department advising members and staff on regional and national health care issues. He remains active in NYPTA and APTA legislative activities. Email: stefanie.dicarrado@dc.edu B.S., Information Technology, Marist College Dr. DiCarrado is a physical therapist at Aspire Center for Health & Wellness, an outpatient orthopedic and neurological rehab practice based in New York, NY. She is a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Performance Enhancement Specialist. Dr. DiCarrado is passionate about the blend of neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation and the use of technology to improve patient care; her research involves the effects of fatigue in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis as related to clinical interventions. Stefanie is currently working towards her NCS (Neurologic Certified Specialist) as well as her COMT (Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist) through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Phone: (845) 848-7615 B.S., Hacettepe University School of P.T. and Rehab (Turkey) Dr. Edeer has more than 20 years of experience providing physical therapy for adults and older people with various orthopedic conditions and serving as faculty in professional entry level physical therapy in Turkey and USA. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at both national and international scientific meetings. Dr. Edeer’s primary research interests involve management of shoulder pathologies, preventing fall in geriatric population, exercise intervention in various conditions. Dr. Edeer joined the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program as full time core faculty in 2012. She teaches PT 639 Research I, PT 789 Research II and PT 889 Research III courses. She is on the NYPTA’s Research Committee and Dominican College IRB Commitee. She is a reviewer for ISRN Rehabilitation Journal, Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, MOJ Yoga & Physical Therapy, NorCal Journal of Bone and Muscle Study. Click here to see Dr. Edeer’s reviewed publications and grants funded. Email: duane.grell@dc.edu B.A., Psychology, Colgate University Dr. Duane Grell is currently a Physical Therapist at Aspire Center for Health and Wellness, a privately owned orthopedic and neurological rehab clinic in New York City. Dr. Grell has a passion for working with patients with neurological conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, TBI and CVA, and currently holds certification as a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (M.S.C.S.). Dr. Grell is currently a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, (C.S.C.S.), and is currently completing continuing education with the North American Institute of Manual Therapy to receive his certification in manual therapy. Dr. Grell is also an adjunct professor at Touro College, teaching Clinical Neurology in the Department of Physical Therapy. Phone: (845) 848-6049 Phone: (845) 848-6047 B.S., Health Science, Upstate Medical University @ Syracuse, NY Stephen Rodriguez has been a practicing physical therapist since 2000 and has worked in a variety of settings with a eclectic patient population. Dr. Rodriguez currently practices in NYC at a manual therapy and neuromuscular re-education specialty clinic. He believes in an integrated approach to physical therapy that combines many perspectives to help patients work towards a more optimal and efficient movement pattern. Dr. Rodriguez has dedicated his post graduate studies to develop an advanced understanding of various schools of thought in clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, neurodynamic treatments, and pain processing. Dr. Rodriguez has had the privilege of studying under many accomplished international lectures and mentors. He has achieved certification in manual and manipulative therapy. He completed a Fellowship program with the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, where he has qualified as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Dr. Rodriguez believes in Evidenced Based Practice and instructs integrating the three pillars to benefit from contemporary research as well as innovative ideas from past experts. He believes in a dynamic classroom that encourages clinical reasoning along with a systematic approach to differential diagnosis for patho-anatomical issues as well as movement dysfunctions. Phone: (845) 848-6046 B.S., Quinnipiac University Karl Rusch, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC completed his undergraduate coursework from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor’s of science in Athletic Training/ Sport’s Medicine. He graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2012 with his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. His focus is in sports medicine and orthopaedic rehabilitation. Dr. Rusch was an assistant for two years in Gross Anatomy at Dominican College and a lab instructor at New York Medical College before he became a part of the full time faculty. Dr. Rusch is chair of admissions and is responsible for the anatomy and orthopaedic courses in the program. He has been working towards his terminal Doctorate of Science at Andrews University in Michigan and will soon begin training for his Fellowship of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT) which is the highest clinical distinction you can obtain in Physical Therapy. Dr. Rusch continues to work part time at New York Sports and Spinal PT in Scarsdale, NY. Dr. Rusch is a board Certified Orthopaedic Specialist and focuses on a variety of manual therapy techniques with appropriate therapeutic exercise. He is also a Certified Athletic Trainer who specializes in sport specific injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Emil Euaparadorn
Director of Physical Therapy Program and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Email: emil.euaparadorn@dc.edu
M.S., Masters in Physical Therapy, Touro College
DSc, Doctor of Science of Physical Therapy, Andrews University
Board Certified Clinical Specialist, Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) Certification
Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS)
Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT)
Mark Amir
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Email: mark.amir@dc.edu
B.S. Health Sciences, Touro College
M.A., Masters in Physical Therapy, Touro College
MPH, Masters in Public Health, City University of New York
t-DPT – Executive Private Practice Management, EIM
DipMDT, Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy, McKenzie Institute International
Stefanie DiCarrado
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
D.P.T. Hunter College Masters in Physical Therapy, Touro College
Ayse Ozcan Edeer
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Email: ayse.edeer@dc.edu
M.S., Institute of Health and Sciences Dokuz Eylul University (Turkey)
Ph.D., Institute of Health and Sciences Dokuz Eylul University (Turkey)
Duane Grell
Adjunct Assistant Professor
D.P.T., Physical Therapy, Touro College
Annemarie Lee
Administrative Assistant & DPT Operations Coordinator
Email: annemarie.lee@dc.edu
Stephen Rodriguez
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Email: stephen.rodriguez@dc.edu
MPS PT, Masters of Professional Studies in Physical Therapy, Upstate Medical University @ Syracuse, NY
DPT, Upstate Medical University @ Syracuse, NY
DSc, Doctor of Science of Physical Therapy, Andrews University, MI
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT)
Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT)
Karl Rusch
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Email: karl.rusch@dc.edu
D.P.T., Sacred Heart University
Board Certified Clinical Specialist, Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
DSc, (In Process) Doctor of Science of Physical Therapy, Andrews University, MI