Rehabilitation Services at BIDHC-Lexington

Judy has been practicing as an OT since her graduation from the University of New Hampshire in 1989. She became a Certified Hand Therapist in 1995, which requires participation in extensive ongoing clinical training. Her professional interests include treatment of trauma, post-surgical, and overuse injuries. She enjoys fostering understanding through patient education, and incorporates a holistic approach to the management of injuries and pain. As a violinist, she also has an interest in working with musicians and has presented to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and New England Conservatory on injury prevention and management. Judy’s personal interests include yoga, outdoor/nature activities, playing violin/fiddle, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Heather has been practicing physical therapy since her graduation from the University Mass Lowell in 1989. In 1999 after completing a year-long residency at the Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy her career has been focused on incorporating manual therapy techniques into her treatment. These skills and special interest in sports and personal training has allowed her to excel at guiding her patients back to their sport. She is a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics in our clinic after becoming Board Certified in 2007. She has been active in athletics her whole life and still plays organized soccer. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, she has been part of the long COVID multidisciplinary team at BIDMC specializing in long COVID rehabilitation.

Paul received his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 1997 from University of Massachusetts - Lowell and then received his Doctorate degree in 2005. He has been practicing since 1998. His clinical interests include: Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, and Musculoskeletal Exercise Program Development. His experience extends from VA Healthcare System to private practice and now hospital-based community health center. Paul has been an active participant in clinical education for BIDMC system for students from the surrounding clinical institutions.

Noreen is a Lead for Occupational Therapy at BIDHC-Lexington. She graduated from the Occupational Therapy program at Tufts University in 1988. Noreen has been an Occupational Therapist on BIDMC’s Hand Service since 1989. She worked in Boston for 10 years beginning with inpatient orthopedics and then becoming the Outpatient Clinical Coordinator. She has been the lead therapist at BIDHC-Lexington since 2000 and is a Certified Hand Therapist. Noreen specializes in post-operative hand rehabilitation and treatment of repetitive strain injuries, including trauma. Noreen’s personal interests include biking, gardening, and cooking.

Heidi graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Therapy in 1993. Out of college she began working in outpatient orthopedics. Most of her career has been in outpatient Sports Medicine Rehabilitation. Heidi has worked with youth sports teams in education, stretching, and injury prevention. She has participated in prescreening sports physicals for Middle School thru High School students. She has special interests in shoulders, knees, and ankles. She has completed continuing education course work on manual therapy for shoulders, hip, ankle, lumbar, and sacroiliac joint dysfunctions.

Johanna is a Lead for Physical Therapy at BIDHC-Lexington. She has been a practicing physical therapist since graduating with her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell in 1989. In 1999, Johanna completed a year-long residency and received a Certificate from the Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. In 2007, she received a certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist which she recently recertified. Johanna also has been a teaching assistant at Boston University.

Katherine received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Simmons University in Boston Massachusetts in 2017. Before that, she attended University of New England in Biddeford, Maine to receive her Bachelors of Applied Exercise Science. Her clinical interests include those with neurologic and musculoskeletal diagnosis, and in 2019 she received her orthopedic clinical specialty certification. She has worked both as an outpatient and inpatient physical therapist for BIDMC for the past year, giving her a background in most patient populations. Outside of work, she enjoys being active outdoors including participating in soccer, hiking/camping, and snowboarding, she also appreciates baking and cooking, while always looking for a new recipe.

Ez has found his passion in physical therapy. He is dedicated to working with patients with various musculoskeletal conditions. He works hard, through building a collaborative partnership with his patients, on ways to alleviate their pain, restore daily function, and improve quality of life. He is interested in pursuing his clinical specialty in geriatric care. Ez has experience in community outreach, project management, and program evaluation. He previously worked as a macro social worker in community-based organizations in Detroit that endeavor to provide education and service experience, and bridge resources to meet community-identified needs in the greater Detroit areas. Ez likes to cook, and he is eager to share his authentic Asian cooking with his dear colleagues. He is glad that he has recently found a great team to play soccer with, so he can improve his games and make new friends. He also plays the bamboo flute and joins performances with local musicians in the greater Boston area.