Rehabilitation Services

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.

Connie is an experienced physical therapist, practicing many various settings. She graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy in 1974. She worked for many years in the community setting in home care and as a consultant to nursing homes. Later she worked at community based hospitals in the surgical and medical ICU’s providing chest physical therapy and developing and teaching in pre/postnatal and oncology programs. Connie received her Master’s degree in Health Services Administration from UMass-Lowell in 1995. Since then she has specialized in outpatient care with a concentration in Industrial Health and the worker’s compensation system focusing on prevention services, repetitive strain injury as well as job coaching and ergonomic task analysis. In 2006, she received her certification as a specialist in health ergonomics. She graduated from MGH Institute with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2010. She has been interviewed and published on thebostonchannel.com regarding women’s health and exercising. She has attended many continuing education courses and uses her knowledge of manual therapy skills to provide comprehensive treatment to the patient. Connie is CAPP certified by the APTA in Pelvic Therapy Level 1 and CAPP Level 2 certified.

Heather has been practicing physical therapy since her graduation from University of Mass Lowell in 1989. Her early career consisted of working in acute care and management. Her interests then shifted to the outpatient setting. 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. This includes joint mobilization, manipulations, and MET (metabolic exercise therapy). 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, still plays organized soccer, and currently assists coaching her children in soccer.

Heidi Brincklow graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Physical Therapy in 1993. Out of college she began working in out patient orthopedics. Most of her career has been in out patient 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.

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 completed continuing education coursework on manual therapy for evaluation and treatment of lumbar/thoracic/cervical areas and sacroiliac joint dysfunction, as well as, other areas of orthopedics. Paul has been an active participant in clinical education for BIDMC system for students from the surrounding clinical institutions.

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 her goal is to sit for the orthopedic clinical specialty (OCS) exam in the upcoming year. She has been working 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.

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.