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. Anders Broussard, PT, DPT
Clinic Manager - Somerville
Physical Therapist
Dr. Anders Broussard PT, DPT strives to create a welcoming environment to promote the physical and mental healing that is associated with any injury.
Dr. Anders Broussard PT, DPT strives to create a welcoming environment to promote the physical and mental healing that is associated with any injury.
Dr. Anders Broussard PT, DPT graduated from Northeastern University in 2021 earning a BS in Rehabilitation Science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Since practicing as a Physical Therapist, Anders has enjoyed working alongside a multitude of patients to ensure they reach their specific goals. She encourages open feedback, humor and hard work during each session, allowing each of her patients to achieve their fullest potential through their physical therapy program. Shortly after graduating, Anders pursued her interest in dry needling and is now Level 1 and Level 2 certified. After a year of working at Outback PT, Anders was promoted to become the clinic manager at our Somerville location where well as providing the highest care to her patients, she she oversees the day to day operation of the practice. In her spare time, Anders enjoys competing in triathlons ranging from sprint distances to Ironman distances and has a strong interest in helping endurance athletes return to sport.
Dr. Anders Broussard PT, DPT graduated from Northeastern University in 2021 earning a BS in Rehabilitation Science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Since practicing as a Physical Therapist, Anders has enjoyed working alongside a multitude of patients to ensure they reach their specific goals. She encourages open feedback, humor and hard work during each session, allowing each of her patients to achieve their fullest potential through their physical therapy program. Shortly after graduating, Anders pursued her interest in dry needling and is now Level 1 and Level 2 certified. After a year of working at Outback PT, Anders was promoted to become the clinic manager at our Somerville location where well as providing the highest care to her patients, she she oversees the day to day operation of the practice. In her spare time, Anders enjoys competing in triathlons ranging from sprint distances to Ironman distances and has a strong interest in helping endurance athletes return to sport.
Dr Kristin Tudisco, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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.
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.
Dr Riley Simons, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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 Kayla Panameno, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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.
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 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 started working at Outback Physical Therapy in 2017 as a front desk receptionist and after a number of rolls in the organization has recently been promoted to the Director of Billing and Administration. She enjoys helping patients understand their physical therapy insurance coverage. Cindy will be pairing up with the patient care team to create efficient office procedures.
Cindy is a Somerville local and graduated with a BA in Social Psychology from Umass Boston. In her spare time, she seeks inner peace, stays active and curious with friends and shares delicious meals with 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 Associate - 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 office.
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.