Meet the Team
Meet Our Team
Owner
Dr. Brandon Cruz PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS FAAOMPT
Director of Operations
Asheley Annulysse
As our company’s office manager if you have a question, Asheley is the woman for you. As the office manager, Asheley is knowledgeable in insurance benefits, verifications, authorizations, scheduling and much much more. Before your first visit you will have at least one interaction with Asheley. Graduating with honors from Scranton, Ashley was captain of the rugby team. Not only does she have the educational and work background but she is a fitness fanatic. Asheley spends her free time waking up early to work out, plays tennis, and is a Level 1 in Kettlebell Sport. Her weekends are spent coaching swim for Morristown club swimming team.
Physical Therapist
Dr. Marta Topor PT, DPT, OCS, NMSKDN
Physical Therapist
Dr. Allan Trinidad PT, DPT, OCS, CNMT
Education
o Essex County College: Associates in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
o Mercy College: Bachelor of Science in Health Science
o Dominican College: Doctorate of Physical Therapy
· Dr. Allan Trinidad is a dedicated provider who delivers exceptional care to patients of all ages with a focus on musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He has numerous years of experience in the outpatient orthopedic setting previously working as a Physical Therapist Assistant and continued the arduous journey of becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He utilizes advanced hands-on manual techniques with corrective exercises to help his patients regain function and return to their activities of daily living.
· Dr. Trinidad is an active member of The Institute of Orthopedic & Sports Manual Therapy where he continues to advance his hands on manual therapy and clinical reasoning skills. He is also an APTA member which provides evidence-based resources and opportunities that aids in developing the best plan of care for various patient populations. In addition, Dr. Trinidad holds a LSVT BIG certification which specializes in treatment of patients with Parkinson’s Disease. He plans to continue his education by becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
· When away from the clinic, Allan enjoys playing basketball, traveling the world, and spending time with family and friends. He is set to marry the love of his life in May 2022.
Physical Therapist
Dr. Patrick Giaquinto
Widener University (2020) - Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
Widener University (2022) - Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
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Dr. Patrick Giaquinto is an energetic and light-hearted individual who enjoys combining manual therapy and targeted exercise to assist patients with getting back to doing the activities they love. Patrick graduated from Widener University’s rigorous 3+3 DPT program, which allowed for him to complete his undergraduate degree in 3 years.
Patrick is no stranger to sports, as he was a former DIII Men’s Lacrosse Player at Widener University. After playing college lacrosse for four years, Patrick spent an additional year as a volunteer assistant coach for Widener University’s Men’s Lacrosse Team. Patrick aims to use his experience and love for sports to assist anyone from the youth athlete to the weekend warrior. Patrick hopes to apply his experiences and background in sports and strength training to further assist patients of all ages.
Patrick is currently a member of The Institute of Orthopedic & Sports Manual Therapy, IOSMT, Manual Therapy Program. Through this program, Patrick aims to improve his manual therapy skills and clinical reasoning to further assist his patients. In the future, Patrick plans to further his education by becoming an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Patrick currently lives in Scotch Plains, NJ with his fiancé, Elise, and his two dogs, Ghost and Tucker. In his free time, Patrick enjoys hanging out with his fiancé and two dogs, hiking, traveling the world, and attending sporting events. Patrick is a lifelong fan of the New York Giants.
Physical Therapist
Dr. Carlos Donou PT, DPT, CNMT, CSCS
In his free time, Carlos enjoys the thrill of destroying his opponents in Madden, watching sports, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
Physical Therapist
Dr. Michael De La Cruz PT, DPT, CNMT, COMT, CSCS
Education
Kean University - Bachelor of Science in Biology: Health Professions Option
Dominican University of New York - Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Dr. Michael De La Cruz endured the rigors of rehabilitation after undergoing shoulder surgery in 2014. The process grabbed his attention, and directly influenced him to pursue physical therapy as a career. He has always been interested in the complexities of the human body and how physical therapy could be so critical for people of all ages.
As a former wrestler, powerlifter and nationally ranked Olympic weightlifter, the strength and conditioning aspects of rehab is of particular importance to Dr. Michael De La Cruz. This led him to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a certification obtained through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. It is his sincere desire to blend the disciplines of strength, conditioning, and physical therapy to provide the best experiences possible to all of his patients.
Dr. MIchael De La Cruz is a major advocate of evidence based practice and stands ready to present his research investigating shoulder manipulation, a novel technique at the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy conference in October 2022.
As a member of the Institute of Orthopedic and Sports Manual Therapy (IOSMT), Dr. Michael De La Cruzcontinues to work diligently to improve his clinical knowledge to provide the best treatment to his patients and clients. He is committed to completing both the Certified Neuromusculoskeletal Manual Therapist certification via IOSMT and the Certified Manual Physical Therapist certification via the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy within the next year. Within the coming years, he plans on furthering his knowledge with the goal of becoming a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and then pursuing a fellowship in orthopedic manual physical therapy.
When he is not actively treating, Dr. Michael De La Cruz spends time refining his clinical skills, reading articles, weight training, or spending time with friends and family.
Patient Care Coordinator
Shannon Guzman
Education
Sacred Heart University with a Bachelors in Exercise Science minor in Geriatric Health
Shannon played Division I Soccer at SHU for two years where she developed her leadership skills. Growing up in a Latina family she became fluent in Spanish. In her free time she enjoys coaching youth soccer players, working out, and hanging out with her dog Cooper. Shannon hopes to continue her career in the healthcare field in the near future.
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Verona, NJ 07044
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Hoboken, NJ 07030
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