Jessica has a passion for helping Older Adults and people with Chronic Disabilities to maximize the enjoyment in their lives. She has 20 years of experience and loves the challenge of creating therapy and exercise programs for people of all abilities and ages. 

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Jessica has prior experience as a Spinal Cord Injury Team Leader, Director of Neurorehab in an outpatient clinic. She is trained in Tai Chi for Rehab and Modern Management of the Older Adult, LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s Dz, and PWR! Moves for PD. She is also certified to teach the On The Move! Program which helps to improve coordination and walking. Most  recently, she lived in London for two years where she worked as a Neuro Rehab Consultant for an Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinic.

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She is an adjunct faculty member of the University of Pittsburgh Physical Therapy school and has served as a student teaching assistant for the Geriatric Rehabilitation and Patient Management courses for several years.

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She is so excited to help you live your life with vigor, confidence, strength and balance!

Jennifer brings a holistic approach to practicing physical therapy in order to facilitate healing and help individuals meet their functional goals and maximize their quality of life.

Prior to joining To Life! Therapy and Wellness, Jennifer practiced physical therapy for more than 20 years at the Jewish Association on Aging. She has many years of experience helping older adults in areas including orthopedics, pain management, gait and balance, and conditioning. 

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Jennifer specializes in using a variety of therapeutic interventions including microcurrent point stimulation (MPS) for pain management and scar release therapy as well as John Barnes myofascial release techniques. 

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Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and two college-aged kids, traveling as well as taking daily walks in Frick Park with her dog Milo.

Jennifer is excited to join the To Life! community.

With a wealth of experience spanning over four decades, Kit has a passion for improving lives and a commitment to excellence in physical therapy. She is board-certified as a clinical specialist in orthopedics, holds an M.S. in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh, and a B. S. in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University. 

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Kit has a diverse clinical background including roles such as a physical therapist at the Jewish Association on Aging, working with adults on land and in an aquatic setting, Clinical Specialist at The Children’s Institute, providing pediatric care, Coordinator of Physical Therapy at Pain Management Centers (both in academic and community hospital settings), specializing in adult patients with chronic pain as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing PT in a skilled nursing facility, and home health physical therapy.

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With experience in aquatic physical therapy, research activities, yoga instruction, and work with the Can Do Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Kit brings a well-rounded approach to her physical therapy practice. She is experienced in working with a wide range of people from the very young, to the very old, who have a variety of challenges. She is dedicated to helping individuals lead vibrant lives through their active participation in physical therapy Kit looks forward to guiding you on your journey to improved health and well-being.

Lisa has over 20 years of experience and has worked with a range of clients from those learning to regain basic functions such as walking or rising out of a chair to injured professional and recreational athletes. She has worked in Washington DC, West Virginia and San Francisco and volunteered in hospitals in Peru and health clinics in Honduras. 

She became a licensed Physical Therapist in 1998 and a registered Yoga Teacher in 2005. She attended Duke University for an M.S. in Physical Therapy and received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy after completing online studies with the Institute of Health Professions at Massachusetts General Hospital.  

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In 2020 she earned a certification in Medical Therapeutic Yoga, which is the use of yoga in/as healthcare and self-care, at Living Well Institute (formerly Professional Yoga Therapy Institute®).

Sarah is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She has 10 years of clinical experience treating patients in the acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings at large hospital systems in Pittsburgh, PA and in Denver, CO.

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As a board certified Neurologic Physical Therapist, Sarah has a passion for caring for clients with neurologic disorders, balance problems, and complex medical diagnoses. She is also trained in Modern Management of the Older Adult.

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Sarah has a special interest in adaptive recreation; in 2017 she received grant funding to start an adaptive fishing program for patients recovering from spinal cord injury and throughout 2021/22 she volunteered time with a Track Chair program, which allows people of all abilities access to hiking trails.

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Together with the team of expert therapists and allied health professionals at To Life!, Sarah is eager to help her clients meet their functional goals.

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Cynthia is a licensed physical therapist and Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Delaware in 2016, and brings nine years of diverse clinical experience to Pittsburgh, PA.

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Cynthia has worked across a variety of settings, including acute care, spinal cord injury, polytrauma/TBI, and outpatient orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. She specializes in the treatment of aging adults and holds advanced certification through the APTA as a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA).

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With a strong background in clinical education, Cynthia has served as faculty in Geriatric and Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency programs, reflecting her commitment to high-quality care and lifelong learning. As a bilingual Spanish-speaking provider, she is passionate about improving access to care and fostering cultural competence in rehabilitation.

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Cynthia believes movement is a powerful tool for healing—somatically, mindfully, and spiritually — and outside the clinic enjoys connecting with nature, gardening, yoga, and dance.

Tyra is a graduate of Duquesne University, receiving two B.S. degrees in Biology and Health Sciences in 2019 before receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2021. She then continued her education, becoming a certified Pelvic Health Specialist with advanced clinical competency in pelvic floor physical therapy through Evidence In Motion, where she currently serves on faculty as an educator for the Pelvic Health curriculum.

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Tyra is extensively trained in internal and external techniques to diagnose and treat the full musculoskeletal system for patients experiencing problems related to their pelvis and pelvic floor including bladder, bowel and sexual function. She feels her role is to support people navigating their health throughout all stages of life and providing access to research-based, “pleasure-centric”, holistic care. 

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When she’s not talking about the pelvic floor, Tyra enjoys talking movies with her film club, spending time outdoors with her dog and having coffee with her husband. 

Amy has a vast 30 year career in the Medical field. She has an associates degree in Specialized Technology in Medical Assisting she then went on to get her Bachelors degree in Medical science and Medical Business Administration.

 

She was a Medical program director at a local Technology school where she trained Allied Health Professionals in both Medical assisting and Medical Business management. Amy has a passion for her field and it helps to give her the ability to use all of her patient experience and her Front office skills daily at To Life. As she helps with clients when she can, as well as teaches dance aerobics class. She looks forward to helping To Life to grow and thrive.

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When Amy is not helping to run To Life, being a mom is her other passion. She loves to read, spend time with her son, take long walks with her doggies Rocky and Coco and spending time at the beach. Amy also has started her own caregiving business that she works at in the evening and weekends. Taking care of people is her specialty. 

Briana started practicing physical therapy in 2012. Through facilitating pain relief treatments for her patients, she found touch to be an effective tool. That is when she became interested in studying the benefits of touch, and she became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2018. 

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On her journey she has been drawn to different healing modalities. These have supported her in working at a mind, body, and soul level. She has participated in training from John Barnes Myofascial Release, Upledger CranioSacral Therapy and Reiki from the American Reiki Master Association. She has found that combining energy work with other modalities such as physical therapy or chiropractic work aides in the overall healing process for an individual.

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She has a deep appreciation for art, music, literature and all the phenomena of nature. She enjoys traveling, hiking, photography and am fascinated by learning about different cultures. Learning more about how people celebrate life inspires her. She comes with an open heart, feeling that every human deserves compassion and empathy. Her soul purpose is to guide others in ways of creating a self-sustaining temple within and to bring awareness back to self. She is grateful for all of the opportunities that have led her to become who she is today.

Jason is always up for a new challenge. Having worked in engineering then in software product management, he understands what makes a great product, service, and business - large or small.

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He's helping To Life! Therapy and Wellness to become an inspiring small business that creates community and spreads healthy living.

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Jason has engineering degrees from Penn State University and the University of Michigan, and he earned his MBA at Carnegie Mellon University.