EVAN CHAIT, PT, L.AC, CNRT

CEO & CO-FOUNDER OF KINETIC REHAB & SPINE

Evan leads and shapes the clinical direction of his team as the innovator behind the Chait Neuropathic Release Technique (CNRT), a holistic approach for managing chronic and acute pain that boasts a notable 80% success rate across 7,500 patients.

His comprehensive expertise is backed by licensure and multiple certifications in areas such as physical therapy, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, herbology, and clinical nutrition, focusing on treating auto-immune diseases, chronic pain, orthopedic, and neurological conditions.

An author and a recognized voice in health and wellness on various media platforms, Evan is dedicated to advancing his field through education and training, ensuring his team sets the highest standards in physical therapy, acupuncture, and personal training nationwide.

Daniel Larsen, PTA

Dan joined the Kinetic Rehab & Spine team in Ramsey in October 2022, following his graduation from Essex County College with an Associate’s in Physical Therapy Assistant in July 2022.

A former football player, he leverages his passion for sports to maintain his physical and mental health, which in turn enriches his patient rehabilitation practice. Dan specializes in exercise and strength-based rehabilitation, aiming to improve the functionality of patients at all levels.

Outside of work, Dan is an outdoor enthusiast who values family time and continuously seeks to expand his clinical expertise.

CHRISTOPHER BRADY, DPT, PT

Chris joined Kinetic Rehab & Spine’s Ramsey location in March 2022, shortly after earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mercy College in February 2022.

A Yale University alumnus with a BA in Political Science (2014) and a former Yale Bulldogs football player, Chris shifted from finance to physical therapy to fulfill his passion for aiding others.

His clinical expertise is bolstered by experience in Clara Maass’s Emergency Department. Off-duty, he likes traveling, golf, dinners with loved ones, and walks with his dog, Benji.

ANTHONY CALABRESE, DPT, PT

Since April 2021, Anthony has been part of the Kinetic Rehab & Spine team at the Ramsey Clinic. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020 from Dominican College, after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Montclair State University in 2015.

Anthony’s passion for Physical Therapy was ignited by his involvement in football, baseball, and basketball during his youth, leading him to focus on sports and orthopedic rehabilitation. He aspires to specialize further in orthopedics to enhance patient care. An avid fan of the New York Giants, Yankees, and Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony spends his leisure time working out, exploring new places, and sampling diverse cuisines.

joanne sabatino, l.ac

Joanne Sabatino, a seasoned personal trainer and nutritionist, recently added licensed acupuncturist to her repertoire. With four decades of experience in fitness and nutrition, Joanne brings boundless passion and expertise to her acupuncture practice. Committed to holistic wellness, she pursued a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, obtaining certification from the NCCAOM and CCAOM in clean needle technique. Licensed in New York, Joanne also holds certifications as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Medical Exercise Specialist (MES), specializing in diabetic and cardiac care.

Leveraging her extensive knowledge and diverse skill set, Joanne empowers clients to achieve their health and wellness goals through an integrative approach encompassing nutrition, weight loss, immune support, and mental health. In her leisure time, Joanne enjoys staying active with workouts and hiking, as well as pursuing creative endeavors like cooking, drawing, and painting.

Peter Villavecchia, OTR/L

I attended Sacred Heart University for my undergraduate initially pursuing occupational therapy but transitioned to a focus in psychopharmacology and behavioral neuroscience. I conducted various research studies in pharmacology and behavioral neuroscience on early life stress, exposure to methylphenidate and its effects on dopamine transport proteins and the alterations to the reward centers of the brain. After graduating I remained at the university conducting additional early life stress research and working on publishing how early life stress impacts weight gain and the ability to manage stressors later in life. I then transitioned to the pharmaceutical industry to conduct studies on a new treatment for Huntington’s disease. I remained in the pharmaceutical industry for a few years before pursuing my degree in health sciences and occupational therapy from Dominican University.

Upon graduating I worked at Christian Health for five years eventually becoming the OT department supervisor before transitioning to Kinetic Rehab and Spine to create the occupational therapy department and further the holistic approach to treating their patient population.

David Madera

David had been a member of our Kinetic Rehab & Spine family in Park Ridge, NJ since August 2022. He graduated from LaGuardia Community College in 2017, where he received his Associates in Applied
Sciences for Physical Therapy Assistant and from Felician University, where he received his bachelors in Exercise Science in 2023.

David is a veteran of the U.S. Army, who developed his interest in Physical Therapy after working with wounded warriors. David has several years of experience in treating orthopedic, musculature, and sport related injuries. In his spare time, David enjoys being a life long suffering Jets and Mets fan, as well as spending time with his girlfriend and two sons.