Meet the Pro Staff Physical Therapy Team
Physical Therapists
Dr. Jessica Howard, PT, DPT, OCS
Director of Oakland
Dr. Jessica Howard, originally from Boston, received her bachelor’s of science in Biology and Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University.
Athena Throckmorton, PT, MS
Athena Throckmorton earned her Bachelor of Psychology Degree with a minor in Biology at Kean University.
Dr. Rebecca Callahan, PT, DPT
Dr. Rebecca Callahan PT, DPT earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Utica College in 2011.
Dr. Laura DeLuca, PT
Dr. Laura DeLuca enjoys working with patients of all ages with various orthopedic injuries. Her treatment approach consists of addressing the whole body.
Dr. Todd Zafonte, PT, DPT, CSCS
Dr. Todd Zafonte is a physical therapist at Pro Staff and the Director of our Nutley Location. His professional background is rooted in exercise science and he enjoys helping patients achieve the best recovery possible.
Dr. Michael Streifer, PT, DPT
Michael Streifer graduated from Rutgers University in 2018 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He also has an Advanced Research Certification and is currently a published author in the esteemed Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Therapy (JOSPT).
Occupational Therapists (OT)
Annie Barnett, OTR/L, CHT
Annie Barnett, OTR/L, CHT has over 13 years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedic settings. She attained her certification in hand therapy from the HTCC in 2013. She graduated from Mercy College with a Master of Science in “Occupational Therapy” in 2007 after earning a Bachelor of Science in “Health Science” from Mercy College in 2004 as well as a Bachelor of Arts in “Communication” from University of Scranton in 2002.
Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA)
Ewelina Dragone, PTA
Director of Marketing
As a PTA and Director of Marketing, Ewelina and her team act as liaisons between Pro Staff’s clinics and referring physicians.
Arthur Carlotti, PTA
Arthur Carlotti, PTA, earned his Associate’s degree at Cerritos Community College and has been a licensed practitioner for 20 years honing his skills in the field of outpatient orthopedics.
Janette Villacorta, PTA
Janette Villacorta earned her Associates Degree of Physical Therapy Assistant from Union County College in 2015, since then she has worked in outpatient settings.
