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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.
Dr. Celia graduated from University of Connecticut with a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2026. She completed clinical rotations at Dee PT outpatient clinic in South Burlington, VT, University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY, and Seattle Children’s North Clinic in Everett, WA.
Dr. Venu 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. Venu is passionate about working with patients to learn their story, help them feel better and get them back to doing the things they love.
Doctor 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. 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.
Dr. 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.
Amber, 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.
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!
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.
