Clark

Rushabh graduated from Rutgers University in 2019 with bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. He attended Arcadia University for his graduate degree, earning a doctorate in physical therapy in 2024. While at Arcadia, he was given the opportunity to work with Hillside International in Belize, offering physical therapy services in the southern district of Toledo. In his free time Rushabh enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with friends and family.

Sydney earned her Bachelors of Science from Salisbury University in 2019 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of Maryland Baltimore in 2024. While earning her Doctorate she completed clinical rotations at The University of Maryland Charles Regional Hospital, MedStar Health Orthopedics and Spine and Spine Sports Rehabilitation in Towson, MD. Sydney is very excited to be beginning her career at ProCare Rehabilitation and looks forward to getting McKenzie Certified. Outside of ProCare Sydney enjoys going to the beach, exercising and spending time with her friends and family.

Elysha obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences. While at Rutgers, she served as a board member of Synergy, which is a subset of a pro bono community clinic for individuals who are post-stroke. Additionally, she received the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic with “Physical Therapy Beyond Boundaries” to provide pro bono treatment to local communities. Elysha completed clinical rotations at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ (Acute Care PT), Hackensack Meridian Health in Point Pleasant, NJ (Outpatient/Vestibular PT), Concentra Urgent Care in Jersey City, NJ (Outpatient/Industrial PT), and at our very own ProCare Rehabilitation in Clark, NJ. Elysha is currently pursuing her certification in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy to further enhance orthopedic knowledge and skills. She has been involved in Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts over 15 years and is currently a black belt instructor at Menlo Park Elementary School in Edison, NJ for grades K through 5. Outside of ProCare Elysha loves playing the viola and guitar, traveling, teaching karate, and spending time with family and friends!

Stephanie knew her profession was going to be a physical therapist since her sophomore year of high school. Stephanie received her Bachelor of Arts in General Biology in 2019 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2022 from Kean University. She knows first-hand how physical therapy can change lives by rehabilitating her knee after tearing her ACL and both menisci. Her goals at ProCare are to become a McKenzie Certified clinician and complete coursework in Vestibular and Concussion Rehabilitation. Stephanie enjoys anything that gets her outside, playing soccer, and going to concerts.

Mary Jo earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton in 1986. She has been treating patients in orthopedic outpatient settings utilizing a mechanical/manual approach to physical therapy since she graduated. She loves to travel, loves to enjoy the outdoors hiking and biking and loves to spend time with her husband and 2 daughters.

Dean has a master’s degree in Physical Therapy with certifications from the McKenzie Institute for Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of spinal and peripheral injuries as well as from the American Physical Therapy Association for clinical instruction. Dean has trained at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, St. Vincent’s hospital, Lutheran hospital, Staten Island University Hospital, and the NYC public school system. He has over eighteen years of experience with orthopedic, sports, and neurologic injuries including vestibular and balance rehabilitation. Dean also lectures regularly at the College of Staten Island in their advanced topics course for graduate physical therapy students. Dean started ProCare Rehabilitation, LLC in Clark NJ over 10 years ago. Since then ProCare has been involved in multiple community activities and charities including, but not limited to, ALJ & Colonia HS sports programs, Linden, Rahway & Clark Fire Departments, Fish Hospitality, Cranford Family Cares, Toys For Tots, Raphael’s Life House, Cranford Jaycees, Cranford Baseball & Softball League, St. Michael’s Wounded Warrior project and numerous charitable 5K events. Dean resides in Cranford NJ with his family.

Pamela earned both her Bachelors of Science in Clinical Health Studies in2020 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2022 from Ithaca College. She was a student at ProCare Summit before starting at ProCare Clark in 2023. Pam enjoys treating patients with various orthopedic / neurological conditions and is looking forward to continuously helping and learning from patients with manual / mechanical interventions. Outside of work, Pam enjoys being active outdoors with family and friends, trying new things and adventures, and of course… traveling.