Demetrios Farmakopoulos

MSPT, OCS

MSPT, OCS Demetrios Farmakopoulos, founder of ProActive Physical Therapy, brings nearly 30 years of experience and a personal commitment to patient ca...

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Demetrios Farmakopoulos

MSPT, OCS

MSPT, OCS Demetrios Farmakopoulos, founder of ProActive Physical Therapy, brings nearly 30 years of experience and a personal commitment to patient care. Holding a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and board certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (American Physical Therapy Association), Demetrios has honed his assessment and treatment skills into a seasoned clinician. His extensive experience in private practice allows him to effectively treat a broad spectrum of orthopaedic and neurological needs. As a former competitive athlete in sports ranging from basketball and rugby to triathlons and mountain biking, Demetrios understands the importance of peak performance and focuses his sports rehabilitation on improving on-field function. He prioritizes hands-on manual therapy, believing it fosters a genuine connection with patients and ensures the highest quality care. In his free time, Demetri can be found enjoying a variety of outdoor pursuits, including mountain biking, hiking with his dogs, and snowboarding.

Tunde Guttengeber

MSPT

Tunde graduated from Mercy College with a B.S. in Health Science in 2001 and with a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2004. She is experienced prim...

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Tunde Guttengeber

MSPT

Tunde graduated from Mercy College with a B.S. in Health Science in 2001 and with a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2004. She is experienced primarily in outpatient orthopedics treating surgical and non-surgical conditions. She has also worked in long-term, sub-acute and inpatient rehabilitation settings for 10 years.

Her interests include treatment of various injuries including shoulder problems, joint replacements, sports and work injuries, as well as chronic pain and the promotion of overall health and wellness. She has completed many continuing education courses such as Kinesio Taping, shoulder rehab, spine rehab, yoga and Pilates.

In her free time she likes to read, work out, and she enjoys cooking and baking as a form of relaxation.

Kaelyn Ragonese

DPT

Kaelyn received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University and Bachelors in Exercise Science from Hofstra University. She holds...

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Kaelyn Ragonese

DPT

Kaelyn received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University and Bachelors in Exercise Science from Hofstra University. She holds certifications in LSVT Big, Pain Reprocessing Therapy,Schroth Method for Scoliosis, and Graston Technique. Kaelyn believes in blending manual therapy with an evidence-based approach to exercise in order to yield the best results. She is passionate about educating her patients on their condition and different lifestyle adjustments in order to promote independence on their journey towards an optimal level of function. In her free time, she enjoys playing intramural sports, spending time with her friends and family, and traveling to new places.

Matthew Maraia

DPT

Matthew, a native of Thornwood, received his BA in Biology/Pre-Med from Boston College in 2017 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Stony Brook ...

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Matthew Maraia

DPT

Matthew, a native of Thornwood, received his BA in Biology/Pre-Med from Boston College in 2017 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in 2021. Matthew’s treatment philosophy takes a holistic approach, recognizing that the area of pain is not always the root cause. He uses a combination of hands-on manual therapy and targeted therapeutic exercises to not only build strength and stimulate muscle growth but also to cultivate resilience in his patients. This philosophy is reflected in his personal life as well, where he enjoys an active lifestyle that includes weight lifting and hiking, spending time with family and friends.