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Over the years I’ve been to 3 different places in Franklin for Physical Therapy … More and Professional PT is the one I like the best (Dr. Ross, Keith and Amber). Literally everyone (front desk included) is positive and caring. The plan created by Dr. Ross is effective; the team is attentive to my particular needs and I have never felt rushed. I always leave smiling.
Amber Robbins, Physical Therapist Assistant has been working at Professional Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine® since November 2009. She graduated from Community College of Rhode Island with high honors. She was first introduced to physical therapy her freshman year of high school during her first cross country season when she started getting knee pain.
Dr. Erika first got interested in physical therapy when she was in high school and suffered a knee injury. She loved the relationship that her physical therapist made with her and she wanted to be able to be that person for other people. She is very passionate about helping people gain back the ability to do what they love. Dr. Erika combines hands-on techniques with functional and tailored exercises to each of her patients to help them reach their goals.
Doctor Gregory Patt was raised in Bellingham and grew up playing soccer and lacrosse. He found his love for physical therapy after he broke his foot while in the second grade. He recalls his patient experience with physical therapy as fun and positive, and he knew that this is what he wanted to do when he grew up! During high school sports, the desire to become a physical therapist was further cemented.
Dr. Juliana Ross grew up in New York City. Juliana found her passion for physical therapy late in her undergraduate career, when she switched from a trajectory of designing prosthetics as a biomedical engineer to finding a genuine love for the dynamic and creative process of helping people reach their goals through movement.
Keith graduated from the PTA program at the Community College of Rhode Island. He originally obtained a bachelor’s degree in business, but years later decided he wanted a career change!
Dr. Lauren Bunke earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA.
Olivia graduated from the PTA program at New England Institute of Technology in 2021, where she now works part-time as a lab assistant. Here, she is able to keep up-to-date with the latest evidence-based treatments and support future PTAs through their education. She recently returned to NEIT as a student to work towards her Doctorate of Physical Therapy, and anticipates graduation by 2028.
Dr. Stacey Raybuck Schatz is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. She has 35 years of clinical practice experience, concentrated in orthopedics and sports medicine. She is the founder and director of Professional Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine® in Franklin, Massachusetts which is celebrating 30 years of service to the community.
Dr. Dharmapuri is originally from Vestal, NY. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Nazareth University in New York. Dr. Dharmapuri enjoys soccer and grew up playing the sport year round. Dr. Dharmapuri is passionate about working with patients to learn their story, help them feel better and get them back to doing the things they love.
