Clinic philosophy

At Ken-Ton Physical Therapy, we employ expert level practitioners to diagnose, treat and prevent illness, injury and disability in individuals of all ages and stages of life. We do this in an atmosphere of trust, compassion, and mutual respect. We have a hands on approach to care, and we base our treatment plan on a thorough evaluation that examines joint mobility, muscle strength, flexibility, muscle balance, posture and pain generating structures.

Therapists

Dr. Dorothy Foigelman-Holland, PT, DPT
CEO and Director of Ken-Ton Physical Therapy – owner, 40 years experience 
Founding Partner

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College in 2006.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from State University of New York at Buffalo, 1980.
• Principles of Dance Medicine: NYC, Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
• Muscle Imbalance Assessment and re-education with Sahrmann,Greenman, Janda and Bookhout.
• San Francisco Spine Stabilization Training with Anne Pivarski.
• Craniosacral I and II and SER with Upledger Institute.
• Muscle Energy Techniques for the Spine, Ribs and Pelvis with Dr. Phillip Greenman, D.O.
• Fascial Mobilization with Paul Gordon.
• Neuromobilization I and II through the Neuro Orthopedic Institute.
• Manual and Exercise Approaches for Back Pain in the Pregnant Client.
• Evaluation of the Foot, Orthotic Management and Fabrication.
• Therapeutic Pilates, Back School, Aquatic Therapy, Swiss Ball Exercise Instructor.
• Consultant to Industry, Managed Care and Millard Fillmore Back Action Collaborative
• Guest Faculty Daemen College Graduate Physical Therapy Program.
• Table trainer for Michigan State Osteopathic Continuing Education.
• Trained in Simple Contact Approach for Managing the Patient with Chronic Pain
• Gary Gray approach to Assessment and Treatment of Movement Dysfunction
• Skilled in the Evaluation and Treatment of Jaw Dysfunction and Head Pain
• Pilates Level I and II certification from Body One Studios
• Co-Authored chapter on Management of Contractures; Orofacial Pain Cases, Wiley Blackwell, publisher

Dr. Andrew Ross, PT, DPT
CFO, 19 years experience
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Director of Operations

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College, 2007
• Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from State University of New York at Buffalo, 2001
• Trained in Diagnosis and treatment of movement impairment syndromes with Shirley Sahrmann
• Trained in Mulligan Techniques including Mobilization with Movement, “NAGS”, and “SNAGS”
• Course work in Evidence Based Practice for the Lumbar Spine
• Trained in Post-Operative Management of the Cervical and Lumbar spine
• Trained in Cervical and Lumbar Stabilization Techniques
• Evaluation and Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches and Dizziness
• Multiple courses on Rehabilitation of Foot and Ankle Injuries
• Trained in Functional Exercise for the Hip and Knee
• Course work on Meniscal Challenges and Concepts in Rehabilitation
• Management of Lower Extremity Injuries in Athletes
• Attended conferences on Evidence Based Strength and Conditioning, and Strength Training for the Aging Spine
• Trained in Glenohumeral Joint Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Implementation
• Evaluation and Manual Therapy of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
• Trained in the Simple Contact Method for Manually Managing the patient with Chronic Pain
• Trained in Medicare Documentation
• Adjunct Faculty for State University of New York at Buffalo, Daemen College, Villa Maria College

Dr. Sylbie Hodas-Gates, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Director of Information Systems
20 years experience

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College, 2007
• Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2000
• Principles of Dance Medicine: NYC Harkness Center for Dance Injuries
• Presenter to University of Buffalo, Zodiac Dance Company, SUNY at Fredonia, and Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts on Dance Injury Prevention
• Co-Presenter of ” The Musician Athlete: Playing Without Pain”
• Physical Therapist for the Traveling Cast of “A Chorus Line”
• Experienced in the rehabilitation of Performing Arts Injuries; Dancers, Musicians, Gymnasts
• Dance Injury Rehabilitation and Neuromuscular re-education
• Pilates Level I and II certification from Body One Studios
• Trained in Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes with Shirley Sahrmann
• Co-Instructor of Principles of Physical Agents at Daemen College DPT program, Spring 2006
• Training in Craniosacral Therapy with Upledger
• Training in Mulligan Manual Therapy
• Trained in Simple Contact Approach for Manually Managing Patients with Chronic Pain
• Training in Fascial Mobilization with John Barnes, PT
• Kinesio taping for Musculoskeletal Dysfunction Re-education
• Attended “The Healthy Musician” Seminar at Ithaca College
• Pilates as a Physical Therapy Enhancement
• Trained in Orthopedic Rehabilitation of the Knee and Shoulder
• Trained in “People with Arthritis Can Exercise” Program
• Trained in Medicare Documentation
• Adjunct Faculty for State University of New York at Buffalo, Daemen College, D’Youville College, Villa Maria College

Dr. Madelaine Baco, PT, DPT

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University 2020
• Bachelors of Science in Rehab Science from Northeastern University 2019
• Experience treating individuals post-stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Research completed to combat implicit bias and promote culturally inclusive practices in healthcare

David Lachowski, PT
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist – 35 years experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from State University of New York at Buffalo, 1985.
• Extensive Manual Therapy Training for Spine and Extremities and Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Treatment (over 300 hours) Clinical Residency Program
• Received OMPT Certification from Gulf Coast Graduate Physical Therapy Institute, Recognized by the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in 11/01
• Trained in Medicine Therapy Training Exercise Approach
• Trained in Evidence Based Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder Disorders
• Trained in Spine Stabilization Rehabilitation
• Trained in Swiss Ball Exercise Techniques
• Trained in Fascial Mobilization Techniques
• Trained in Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Nerve Entrapments of the Upper Extremity
• Trained in Simple Contact Approach for Treatment of the Chronic Pain Patient
• Trained in Mulligan Concept Training for Spine and Extremities
• Trained in Pilates Method for Therapeutic and Corrective Exercise
• Trained in Orthopedic massage for Cervical Pain
• Trained in Medicare Documentation
• Adjunct Faculty for Villa Maria College

Julie Styn, PT
24 years experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Daemen College, 1996
• Advanced Education in the Evaluation of Foot Problems and Orthotic Management
• Continuing Education in Shoulder Rehabilitation
• Continuing Education in Work Injury Rehabilitation
• Experienced in Manual Approach to Myofascial Dysfunction
• Skilled in Joint Mobilization
• Spine Stabilization Training
• Training in Evaluation and Treatment of Vestibular Dysfunction
• Lymph Drainage Therapy I with Upledger Institute
• Trained in Simple Contact Approach to Manually Managing Patients with Chronic Pain
• Pilates Level I and II certification from Body One Studios
• Trained in Medicare Documentation
• Center Coordinator for Continuing Education for Villa Maria College, Niagara County Community College, State University of New York at Buffalo, Daemen College

Jane Marcotte, PTA, LMT
18 years experience

• Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Villa Maria College, 2002
• Licensed Massage Therapist Graduate of Trocaire College, 2006
• Craniosacral I with Upledger Institute
• Trained in Myofascial Mobilization
• Trained in Joint Mobilization
• Gentle Techniques for the Cervical Spine
• Trained in Orthopedic Massage with James Waslaski
• Trained in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy
• Adjunct Faculty for Villa Maria College

 Amy Greiner, PTA, LMT
10 years experience

• Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Villa Maria College, 2010
• Licensed Massage Therapist Graduate of New York Institute of Massage, 2005
• Trained in Myofascial Mobilization
• Trained in Joint Mobilization
• Trained in Medicare Documentation
• Trained in Spinal Stabilization

Sherry Groff, PTA
5 years experience

• Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Villa Maria College, 2015
• Trained in Soft Tissue Mobilization, Myofascial Release Techniques and Graston tools
• Experienced in working with geriatric patients and developmentally disabled adults
• Skilled in teaching therapeutic exercise and core stabilization techniques
• Training in Joint Mobilization
• Adjunct Faculty for Villa Maria College

Alicia Twichell, PTA
3 years experience

• Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Villa Maria College, 2017
• Experience in billing for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
• Group Exercise Trainer
• Extensive experience in Vinyasa Yoga
• Training in Therapeutic Exercise
• Training in Spinal and Core Stabilization

Joseph McVay, PTA

• Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Villa Maria College 2018
• Possesses over 20 years of immersive Yoga training
• Spent 10 years living at the Himalayan Institute
• Experience working with the mind and breath
• Background in massage therapy; Craniosacral therapy, Muscle Release Technique, Zero Balancing, Myofascial Release, Functional Energy Techniques
• Passionate about wellness