HOLSMAN HEALTHCARE - Key Persons
Catherine A. Zambito, COTA, is a licensed and certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with over 27 years of experience in physical disabilities and geriatrics in sub-acute, rehab and long term care settings. She has worked with a variety of diagnoses not limited to stroke, joint replacements, orthopedic injuries cardiac and dementia related disorders with an emphasis on returning her clients to the highest level of independence in activities of daily life. Catherine has an advanced knowledge of wheelchairs and positioning.
Job Titles:
- OTR - Director of Rehab - Rahway
Catherine Boyer, OTR is a licensed, registered Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of experience in diverse settings, treating patients of various ages with an emphasis on geriatric rehabilitation. She has been in management for over 15 years overseeing the direct operations of various OT departments and many Occupational Therapists. She has broad background in addressing the mental and physical changes of the aging population, program development ,clinical training and supervision. Her personal goal is to assure that all patients treated are provided quality therapy to achieve maximum level of independence in all daily living skills.
Kathleen Wargo, COTA is a licensed, registered Occupational Therapy Assistant with over 25 years of experience in subacute, rehabilitation and long term care . She helps restore patient of various ages and diagnoses back to their maximum level of independence in all areas of daily functioning. Her background is highlighted in the areas of wheelchair seating/positioning, home safety with equipment recommendations and theraputic exercises to maximize necessary skill performance. Futher emphases includes home exercise program, functional transfer training (bed/bathroom/ car) and care giver education.
Mona Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Cebu Doctors' College, Philippines and gained over 10 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings in Northern NJ specializing in the areas of post-operative, orthopedic, sports and geriatric cases. She continues to polish her manual skills attending seminars and courses taught from the University of St. Augustine, Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Services, Inc. She can speak Tagalog, Spanish & Chinese and believes that there is something new to learn everyday. In her spare time she enjoys jogging, swimming & watching TV soap series but can't live without her white rice and green tea.
Job Titles:
- New Office Manager at the Kearny
- Office Manager - Kearny
Norma Luna is the new office manager at the Kearny office, with over seven years in customer service and office management. Having taken courses in hospitality management and business, Norma learned the importance of going the distance for the the client as well as the business.
"I am looking forward to growing with Holsman Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services and taking on the challenges of managing a successful office."
Job Titles:
- Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Richard S. Holsman, PT, MAT, GCS (NJ Lic. #40QA00978900), is the President and CEO of Holsman Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, a clinic group practice of Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapists specializing in the treatment of adults and geriatrics located in Clifton, Kearny and Rahway, New Jersey. He earned his Master's and Bachelor's degree from the University of Perpetual Help Rizal.
In addition to being a licensed Physical Therapist in New Jersey and New York, Mr. Holsman is also a board certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is the owner of Holsman Healthcare, a healthcare staffing and consulting services company and Home Therapy LLC, a provider of therapy services in New York State.
Mr. Holsman is actively involved in the community, providing falls prevention and health promotion seminars to seniors in Northern New Jersey. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Mr. Richard Holsman, PT, MAT, GCS (NJ PT license number 40QA00978900) is President and CEO of Holsman Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, PC.. He is a board certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist from the ABPTS since 2004. He has taken courses at Boston University's transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and has graduated from the Physical Therapy program at the University of Perpetual Help Rizal with a Best Intern and Most Outstanding Graduate award. Mr. Holsman is dually licensed as a Physical Therapist in the states of New York and New Jersey. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Holsman Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation PC is a Therapist owned and operated Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Clinic. We provide Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy services as well as Speech Therapy. Holsman PT and Rehabilitation serves patients and clients throughout Essex and Passaic Counties. We serve residents of Clifton, Belleville, Nutley, Newark, Cedar Grove, Montclair and Wayne township.