Dr. Ithamar Jotkowitz, PT, DPT, CAMT
Founder and Clinical Director
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Dr. Ithamar Jotkowitz, PT, DPT, CAMT opened Outback Physical therapy with the goal of providing comprehensive and individualized physical therapy services in a supportive and professional atmosphere.
Dr. Ithamar Jotkowitz, PT, DPT, CAMT has been a licensed physical therapist for almost 2 decades. After earning his bachelors degree in Physical Therapy in Melbourne, Australia, he pursued his clinical doctorate in New York and received the Certification in Advanced Manipulative Therapy, the first and currently only physical therapist in Massachusetts to have obtained this accreditation.
Ithamar has treated a wide variety of orthopedic, sports, and post-surgical conditions. His experience includes managing and supervising a number of large rehabilitation clinics and departments in Australia, New York City and Boston.
Additionally, Ithamar has lectured at national conferences; been published in peer reviewed journals; mentored PT students in clinic; and was a faculty member at Northeastern University.
Ithamar has worked with professional and amateur athletes, as well as “weekend warriors” and is committed to rehabilitating each of his patients to their specific goals, whether that be returning to work, sports or the regular activities of daily living.
The culmination of his education and experience came in 2012 when he opened the doors of Outback Physical therapy with the goal of providing comprehensive and individualized physical therapy services in a supportive and professional atmosphere.
As an avid runner, Ithamar has a special interest in running rehabilitation and to complement this he recently expanded his clinical knowledge by obtaining advanced training in exercise physiology and now provides clinical Resting Metabolic Rate and VO2 Max testing on-site at Outback Physical Therapy.
Ithamar lives in Boston with his wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters. In his free time, he can be found running along the Charles river or another local trail as he prepares for his next Marathon.
Dr Kayla Panameno, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Clinic Manager - Somerville
Dr Kayla Panameno, PT, DPT has played multiple sports growing up, and enjoys treating athletes and custom-tailoring a care plan to help facilitate them to return to their sport.
Dr. Kayla Panameno, PT, DPT has been a licensed physical therapist for 6 years. She graduated from Andrews University and completed a 6 year accelerated physical therapy program with her Bachelors in Health Sciences and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Kayla's passion for physical therapy is to help patients reach their goals and get back to doing what they love to do. Kayla has treated various orthopedics diagnoses including post-surgical and sports injury diagnoses. Kayla has played multiple sports growing up, and enjoys treating athletes and custom-tailoring a care plan to help facilitate them to return to their sport.
Kayla is also fluent in Spanish and has experience providing physical therapy services to Spanish-speaking populations.
After working at Outback PT for a year her excellence was recognized as she was promoted to the Clinic Manager of our Somerville location where as well as providing top notch care, she manages day to day operations.
In her spare time, she enjoys participating in basketball and softball leagues, walking her dog Canela, and planning her next travel adventures.
In her spare time, she enjoys participating in basketball and softball leagues, walking her dog Canela, and planning her next travel adventures.
Dr Kristin Tudisco-Martin, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Clinical Coordinator
Somerville
Dr Kristin Tudisco, PT, DPT believes in forming a therapeutic alliance with her patients and providing individualized care to help each person achieve their personal goals.
Dr. Kristin Tudisco, PT, DPT has been practicing physical therapy for eleven years with a focus on orthopedics and sports medicine. Her interest in the profession stems from years of training as a competitive figure skater and all the additional training, conditioning, and ballet that went with it. She attended Boston University for her undergraduate education, working in PT clinics as a student aide. She then attended The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences – which is renowned for its training in manual therapy techniques – for her doctoral degree.
Kristin has worked in a large multidisciplinary practice treating patients of all ages, across the life span, for a wide range or orthopedic and sports injuries as well as post-surgical rehabilitation. She is a physical therapist on the medical staff for US Figure Skating for the past five years running; traveling to international and World championship events for their singles, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating teams.
She has continued her lifelong learning by taking extensive post-professional courses in manual therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (including Grastontechnique), and dance medicine rehabilitation training. Kristin believes in forming a therapeutic alliance with her patients and providing individualized care to help each person achieve their personal goals.
She is still an active member of The Skating Club of Boston and competes with her team, Forte of Boston,which is an international silver medalist in the Nations Cup,representing the US. When not working or gliding across the ice, Kristin enjoys spending time with her husband and their cat, a beautiful tuxie named Luna. She enjoys traveling, reading, and has recently developed a new found interest in recreational running. Sh was recently promoted to the position of Outback Physical Therapy's Clinical Coordinator, running our student program as the Center Coordinator of Clinical Education as well as faciliating our own internal clinical education program.
Kristin has worked in a large multidisciplinary practice treating patients of all ages, across the life span, for a wide range or orthopedic and sports injuries as well as post-surgical rehabilitation. She is a physical therapist on the medical staff for US Figure Skating for the past five years running; traveling to international and World championship events for their singles, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating teams.
She has continued her lifelong learning by taking extensive post-professional courses in manual therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (including Grastontechnique), and dance medicine rehabilitation training. Kristin believes in forming a therapeutic alliance with her patients and providing individualized care to help each person achieve their personal goals.
She is still an active member of The Skating Club of Boston and competes with her team, Forte of Boston,which is an international silver medalist in the Nations Cup,representing the US. When not working or gliding across the ice, Kristin enjoys spending time with her husband and their cat, a beautiful tuxie named Luna. She enjoys traveling, reading, and has recently developed a new found interest in recreational running. Sh was recently promoted to the position of Outback Physical Therapy's Clinical Coordinator, running our student program as the Center Coordinator of Clinical Education as well as faciliating our own internal clinical education program.
Dr Riley Simons, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Somerville
Dr. Riley Simons PT, DPT is dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient-centered care that promotes healing and recovery in an enjoyable, compassionate environment
Dr. Riley Simons PT, DPT is dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient-centered care that promotes healing and recovery in an enjoyable, compassionate environment. Riley graduated from Ithaca College in 2021 after completing the six year accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Since graduating, Riley has been in an outoatient orthopedic setting in Arizona working with a wide variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions with patients of all ages. She has worked with patients of any and all abilities, including those recovering from surgeries, managing chronic conditions, or seeking to improve their atletic pertormance. Riley values patient needs and she ensures each patient achieves their goals through an individualized and collaborative PT program. Now, as a resident of Boston she is excited to bring her expertise and passion to the community to help patients achieve their optimal health and wellness.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking new recides and trying new foods and stays active by hiking skiing and working out.
Dr Megha Bhatia, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Somerville
Dr Megha Bhatia, PT, DPT thrives in the outpatient setting, where she integrates her expertise in orthopedics and neuromuscular reeducation to deliver holistic care.
Dr. Megha Bhatia, PT, DPT is passionate about helping individuals achieve their unique treatment goals through a patient-centered approach. She takes the time to understand each patient's specific needs, challenges, and aspirations, crafting personalized treatment plans that promote recovery and help them reach their fullest potential.
Megha earned her Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience in 2012 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2015 from Texas Woman’s University. Megha holds the unique distinction of being our first student PT and now, with her extensive experience and expertise, she has come full circle to with Outback PT as a valued member of our team.
She thrives in the outpatient setting, where she integrates her expertise in orthopedics and neuromuscular reeducation to deliver holistic care. Since relocating to Boston, she has developed a particular interest in working with runners and outdoor enthusiasts.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, skiing, and spending quality time with her family.
Dr Natalia Lill, PT, DPT, CMTPT-DN
Physical Therapist
Dr. Natalia Lill PT, DPT, CMTPT-DN strives to provide the highest quality patient-centered care that focuses on active participation from the patient to achieve healing and recovery with safe and efficient practices.
Dr. Natalia Lill PT, DPT, CMTPT-DN strives to provide the highest quality patient-centered care that focuses on active participation from the patient to achieve healing and recovery with safe and efficient practices.
Natalia graduated from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) in 2015 with a bachelors in Physiology & Neuroscience. While she completed her undergraduate studies, she rowed for the Women’s Crew team, learning to appreciate early mornings and calluses. She later graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2021 after completing their Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the San Marcos, CA campus. Since graduating, Natalia has been in outpatient orthopedic settings in California and Maryland, working with a wide variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions with patients of all ages. Natalia has also completed additional courses allowing for incorporation of trigger point dry needling to physical therapy treatment as needed. Natalia values the patient experience and her goal is to make sure patients hit theirs through an individualized and collaborative PT program.
As a new resident of Boston, she is excited to help patients reach their optimal health and wellness. In her free time, she enjoys baking, staying active by walking her two French Bulldogs, and spending time with her son.
Natalia graduated from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) in 2015 with a bachelors in Physiology & Neuroscience. While she completed her undergraduate studies, she rowed for the Women’s Crew team, learning to appreciate early mornings and calluses. She later graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2021 after completing their Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the San Marcos, CA campus. Since graduating, Natalia has been in outpatient orthopedic settings in California and Maryland, working with a wide variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions with patients of all ages. Natalia has also completed additional courses allowing for incorporation of trigger point dry needling to physical therapy treatment as needed. Natalia values the patient experience and her goal is to make sure patients hit theirs through an individualized and collaborative PT program.
As a new resident of Boston, she is excited to help patients reach their optimal health and wellness. In her free time, she enjoys baking, staying active by walking her two French Bulldogs, and spending time with her son.
Cindy Velasquez
Director of Billing and Administration
Cindy Velasquez has been an integral part of Outback Physical Therapy since 2017, starting as a front desk receptionist. Over the years, her dedication and adaptability have led to her recent promotion as Director of Billing and Administration. In this role, Cindy excels at guiding patients through the often-complicated landscape of physical therapy insurance and works closely with the patient care team to implement efficient and effective office procedures.
Cindy is deeply committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for both patients and staff. She believes that clear communication and streamlined processes not only enhance the patient experience but also empower the team to deliver the highest level of care. Her collaborative approach and problem-solving mindset have made her a valued leader within the organization.
A lifelong resident of Somerville, Cindy earned her BA in Social Psychology from UMass Boston. Outside of work, she is committed to cultivating inner peace, staying active and curious with friends, and creating lasting memories while sharing delicious meals with her family.
Cindy is deeply committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for both patients and staff. She believes that clear communication and streamlined processes not only enhance the patient experience but also empower the team to deliver the highest level of care. Her collaborative approach and problem-solving mindset have made her a valued leader within the organization.
A lifelong resident of Somerville, Cindy earned her BA in Social Psychology from UMass Boston. Outside of work, she is committed to cultivating inner peace, staying active and curious with friends, and creating lasting memories while sharing delicious meals with her family.
Sara Manfredi
Patient Care Specialist
Brookline
Sara Manfredi attended the Massachusetts college of art and design, where she received a Bachelors of Fine Arts in 2020. After attending Massart, she decided to stay in Boston to pursue a career in illustration. Sara's unique blend of artistic creativity and strong customer service skills makes her excel in her role ensuring a welcoming environment in our Brookline location.
Sara grew up in Vermont with a large family of athletes. She enjoys keeping active through yoga, and long walks through Boston with her partner.
Sara enjoys reading short stories and baking in her free time. She also does illustration part time, working on short films and comic books as a background artist.
Arianna Satchell
Patient Care Specialist
Somerville
Born and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Ari moved to Boston to pursue higher education. She earned an associate’s degree in computer science and is currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry.
In her free time, Ari enjoys reading manga and comic books, while her cat, Noir, lounges. Ari also has a passion for makeup and shoes. With extensive customer service experience, Ari is well-equipped to assist both patients and colleagues in the Somerville office.
Jeamareah Exilhome
Patient Care Associate
Brookline
Jeamareah is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience at UMass Boston, where she is deepening her understanding of the human brain and its complexities. With plans to continue her education and obtain a PhD, Jeamareah is dedicated to advancing in her field and contributing to impactful research.
Outside of her academic pursuits, Jeamareah thrives on staying active and exploring new interests. She enjoys cooking, working out, and embracing opportunities to try new activities that challenge her and broaden her perspective. Her strong customer service skills and bubbly personality make her an invaluable presence in the Brookline office, bringing both professionalism and warmth to her interactions.
Jackie Curley
Patient Care Associate - Somerville
Jackie joins our team with over 10 years of experience as a receptionist and administrative assistant at various medical facilities. Jackie’s passion for helping others and her dedication to creating a welcoming and pleasant experience for all our patients make her an invaluable addition to our team at Outback Physical Therapy.
Outside of work, Jackie enjoys spending time with her family, caring for her two Pomeranians, traveling, and catching up with friends.