Dimitrios Kostopoulos, PT, PhD, DSc, ECS
Dr. Kostopoulos is world renowned, leading expert in Myofascial Pain and the co-founder of Hands-On Care Physical Therapy and Hands-On Seminars in New York.
He earned his Doctorate (PhD) and Master's degrees at New York University and his second Doctorate of Science (DSc) degree at Rocky Mountain University (Clinical Electrophysiology).
Dr. Kostopoulos has extensive training and teaching experience in different areas of manual therapy with emphasis in Trigger Point, MyoFascial, NeuroFascial Therapy and Manipulation. He also specializes in Electroneuromyography Testing and he is a Board Certified Clinical Electrophysiology Specialist.
He is past faculty member of Mercy College, a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management and an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manipulative Physical Therapy. Dr Kostopoulos is currently serving as Co-chair of AIPT (the private practitioners' special interest group of the New York Physical Therapy Association).
Dr. Kostopoulos has taught students in the US, Europe, Asia and Africa and has published numerous research articles.
He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies published by Elsevier and Contributing Editor of the Indian Journal of Physical Therapy.
Dimitrios Kostopoulos and Konstantine Rizopoulos are the authors of the Book, the Video and the Posters in "Trigger Point & MyoFascial Therapy" and a Video Series in Manual Therapy. (order here)
They are also the developers of a comprehensive therapeutic approach that integrates trigger point, myofascial, NeuroFascial, Proprioceptive and manipulative therapy techniques.
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 Konstantine Rizopoulos, PT, FABS
Konstantine Rizopoulos is world renowned, leading expert in Myofascial Pain and the co-founder of Hands-On Care Physical Therapy and Hands-On Seminars in New York.
He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Athens, Greece and has completed extensive post-graduate courses while he is actively pursuing his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Mr. Rizopoulos has extensive experience in the area of manual therapy, particularly in MyoFascial and Trigger Point Therapies, neuromobilization, strain and counterstrain and muscle energy technique approaches. He is a Master Practitioner of Neurolonguistic Programming and specializes in consulting individuals and businesses to identify and unleash their true potential.
Mr. Rizopoulos is an active member of the APTA, Fellow member of the American Back Society and a member of the Hellenic Medical Society. He lectures internationally in conferences and continuing education courses through Hands-On Seminars and has published numerous studies. He is a Contributing Editor for the Indian Journal of Physical Therapy.
Konstantine Rizopoulos and Dimitrios Kostopoulos are the authors of the Book, the Video and the Posters in "Trigger Point & MyoFascial Therapy" and a Video Series in Manual Therapy. (order here)
They are also the developers of a comprehensive therapeutic approach that integrates trigger point, myofascial, NeuroFascial, Proprioceptive and manipulative therapy techniques.
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 Ines Nakashima, PT, MCMT
Dr. Nakashima is a world renowned expert in Manual Therapy and the developer of ChiroPT, a High Velocity/Low Amplitude, new and advanced Manual Therapy approach that provides revolutionary results even for the most stubborn and unresolved musculoskeletal, orthopedic and pain problems. Her method integrates the Osteopathic Manipulation concept along with Manual Physical Therapy to create a very effective Manual Therapy approach. She is the Academic Coordinator and faculty member of the Post Graduate Program of Manual Physical Therapy at the University of Ribeirão Preto and the co-founder of Physion Clinic of Spine and Posture and Physion Institute of Health Education, in São Paulo, Brazil.
Ines Nakashima has dedicated her life in the advancement of Manual Physical Therapy and as President of the Brazilian Association of Manual Therapy has shaped the Physical Therapy profession in Latin America. In 2009 she was recognized for Physical Therapy Council with the one of the most prestigious professional awards in Brazil.
Dr. Nakashima alongside with Physion founder, Dr Joel Eufrazio have certified over 3,000 Physical Therapists worldwide in the ChiroPT concept. Now in a collaborative effort between Hands-On Seminars and Physion Institute, Dr Nakashima teaches this new concept in the US.
Contact: ines@physion.com.br
 Richard Finn, PTS, CA, CMTPT, CMT, CAAAPM, MCMT
Richard is a graduate of the Academy of Myotherapy and Physical Fitness. He is Board Certified from the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists, and served as president from 1992-94.
He is the Director of Pittsburgh School of Pain Management and serves on the Board of Advisors of the Fibromyalgia Research Foundation, and on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists.
 Janelle Allen MS, PT, MCMT
Janelle Allen MS, PT, MCMT is a faculty member of HOS.
Janelle is a 1999 graduate of D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY where she recieved her Master's degree in the school of Health Sciences in Physical Therapy.
She is currently a Physical Therapist for a private orthopedic clinic that specializes in manual therapy. She is a certified manual therapist. She has been a clinical instructor for her clinic. She has been an adjunct professor for the Biology department for Monroe Community College.
 Joy Davala, MPT, MCMT
Joy is a clinical director for Southern Delaware Sports Care & Rehabilitation, concentrating in orthopedics.
She has worked with people of all ages including athletes ranging from club to professional.
She has experience with aquatic, chronic pain and spinal dysfunctions. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and has received her MCMT. Joy is also a clinical instructor for PT and PTA students.
 Kevin Okamura, PT, MCMT
Kevin is a Certified Instructor for Hands On Seminars and a physical therapist for a private practice clinic in Edmonton, Canada. He is also licensed to practice physical therapy in New York State and Western Australia. Kevin received his Physical Therapy degree and Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta in Canada.
Kevin has an avid interest in all areas of orthopaedics and the treatment of sports injuries, especially soccer and volleyball, and has acted as a team trainer for a number of amateur teams, in addition to continuing to play both sports.
Kevin has had extensive training in manual therapy in Canada and the United States, including myofascial release techniques, spinal manipulation and stabilization training. He is a member of the Spinal Manipulation Roster of the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta and has been a clinical instructor for senior level physical therapy students as well as other therapists.
 Fredric (Rick) Schwartz, PT, MBA, MCMT
Rick is the owner & president of Old Brookville Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation, P.C. the office is preparing for its 25th anniversary Feb. 2010. Rick has a BS in Physical Therapy from SUNY at Buffalo & graduated in 1972. He has an MBA in hospital & healthcare administration from Adelphi University. Over his 37 year career as a PT Rick has had varied work experiences including NYU Rusk Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, nursing homes, home care, New York Institute of Technology/ New York College of Osteopathic Medicine sports medicine clinic, & a certified instructor with Hands on Seminars.
Rick has taken numerous manual therapy classes including some of those offered by Stanley Paris, Mulligan, McConnell taping courses, Barnes, Welfish-Giamateo, Grodin, & was able to audit some osteopathic classes. Rick treats patients from ages 4 to >100 in his practice and pulls from his diverse education to meet their needs. He likes to share his experiences and "pearls of wisdom" with his Hands on Seminar Courses. His philosophy is that you need to keep learning when you think you know it all it is time to retire.
 Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS
Jeff practices vestibular and balance rehabilitation at Geisinger Medical Center in a variety of settings including: outpatient rehabilitation, emergency department, acute care, and inpatient rehabilitation. He is an associate faculty member at Misericordia University, Department of Physical Therapy. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and has attained competency certification in “Vestibular Rehabilitation” and “Vestibular Function Test Interpretation”. Since 1999, Jeff has lectured at numerous professional conferences, universities and continuing education courses for audiologists, physicians and therapists involved in managing patients with dizziness and imbalance. Jeff has developed a teaching website www.vestibularseminars.com designed to provide information to assist clinicians in the management of dizziness and imbalance. Jeff is an associate faculty for Hands-On Seminars and teaches our Vestibular Rehabilitation Elective.
Lambros Georgallas, PT, DPT
Mr. Georgallas earned the degree Doctor of Physical Therapy at Stony Brook University and completed one of his major affiliations with Hands-On. Lambros treats all Orthopedic Conditions and Sport Injuries affecting the general and athletic population with a specialty in Orthopedic Post-Operative Surgery Rehabilitation. He has most recently become Clinical Faculty for Hands-On Seminars.
Mr. Georgallas is skilled in Proprioceptive Training and Mobilization of the Spine, Shoulder, Hip/Pelvis, Knee, and Foot/Ankle. Lambros has extensive experience with Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy, and Strain Counter Strain Techniques. Mr. Georgallas' philosophy is to not add years to his patients' lives, but to add LIFE to his patients' years. A patient in his care will not seek a therapist just for treatment, but will learn with guidance how to successfully take care of his/her own body. Mr. Georgallas strives to deliver the best to every patient every day. The patient is the first priority in everything he does.
 Pina Patel
Pina is a physical therapist, joined Hands-On Care Physical Therapy in November 2009. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science in 2003 and a Master of Physical Therapy in 2005 from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Pina has been working in private practice with the orthopedic, sports, spine, and post-surgical population for the last 5 years in New York. She is an active member of the APTA and NYPTA. She has most recently become Clinical Faculty for Hands-On Seminars. She prides herself in helping restore patient's function and return to a better quality of life.
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