Jesse Simon - PT, Clinical Coordinator, Director of Rehabilitation, Downtown, Parkslope

As clinical coordinator of One On One Physical Therapy, Jesse has developed the clinical affiliation program for students of Physical Therapy throughout the Northeast region. He is responsible for introducing students to the clinical aspects of the profession and preparing them for professional status.

Mr. Simon attended Gettysburg College where he studied Health & Exercise Science. He then spent three years in Aberdeen Scotland at Robert Gordon University where he received an Honors Degree in Physical Therapy in 1997. He learned a more hands on approach under Maitland Techniques as well as learning new cultural aspects of rehabilitation in another society. Mr. Simon is experienced in both neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation.

Tara Soffientini - OTR/L, CHT –, Occupational Therapist, Marine Park , Brooklyn

A graduate of Elizabethtown College, Tara has been working as an occupational therapist since 1998. She began her career at Montefiore Medical Center, where she gained experience in various specialties of therapy including, vascular, pediatric and orthopedic injuries. In the fall of 2001, Tara began working at One on One in order to pursue her interest in outpatient hand and upper extremity therapy. Here, Tara treats a variety of upper extremity conditions ranging from arthritis to complicated injures and surgeries.

In the fall of 2005, Tara earned her Certification in Hand Therapy (CHT). This credential offers assurance to clients and surgeons, that a therapist has achieved the highest level of competency in the profession and stays up to date with practice within the field.