SOAR Physical Therapy – Sea Girt SOAR Physical Therapy - Sea Girt, NJ
Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Get Directions
Phone
732-449-2001Fax
732-449-2238Location Info
SOAR Physical Therapy & Acupuncture in Sea Girt, NJ provides the highest level rehabilitation, sports medicine & physical therapy with a concierge-style approach to customer service.
Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Services & Treatments at this location
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Acupuncture
- Alter-G Anti Gravity Treadmill
- Arthritis
- Auto Accidents
- Back and Neck Pain
- Balance Training
- Chronic Pain
- Concussions & Head Injuries
- Dizziness
- EDS / HSD
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot and Ankle Pain
- Gait Disorders
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Hand Injuries
- Headaches
- Herniated and Bulging Discs
- Manual Therapy
- LSVT BIG
- McKenzie Therapy
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Meniscal Injuries
- Nerve Injuries
- Neurological Conditions
- Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Physical Therapy for Back Pain
- Physical Therapy for Hip Pain
- Physical Therapy For Carpal Tunnel
- Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
- Physical Therapy For Neck Pain
- Physical Therapy for Sciatica
- Physical Therapy for Shoulder Pain
- Physical Therapy for Tennis Elbow
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Radiculopathy
- Sports Medicine
- Sprains/Strains
- Stenosis
- Thoracic Outlet
- TMJ/TMD
- Total Joint Replacements
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Imbalance
- Work Injuries
Meet the Team
Victoria Smerecznik LMT
Massage Therapist
Victoria Smerecznik LMT
Massage TherapistVictoria Smerecznik is a New Jersey state licensed Massage Therapist. She received her certification from the School of Therapeutic Massage & Holistic Health at Brookdale Community College in 2019. Victoria has a knowledge of and passion for many different specialties, including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Swedish massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage and stretching techniques. Victoria specializes in medically based treatments and enjoys working with clients to address a variety of ailments including chronic pain, headaches, neuromuscular conditions, and stress. Victoria leads with hands of intuition and caters each massage to the specific needs of each individual client. In her free time, Victoria enjoys going to the movies, live music and spending time with family and her 2 dogs.
Isabelle Brousse PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Isabelle Brousse PT, DPT
Physical TherapistDr. Brousse graduated from Stockton University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2013, and with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2015. She has training from the McKenzie Institute in mechanical diagnosis of the spine, and has also had training in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, as well as Blood Flow Restriction. Through these techniques and evidence based best practice, she is committed to providing each patient with the care they deserve. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, doing projects around the house, going to the beach in the summer and skiing in the winter.
Nicole Russo PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Nicole Russo PT, DPT
Physical TherapistDr. Russo completed her undergraduate work in Exercise Science at Georgian Court University before graduating Magna Cum Laude during her physical therapy training at Touro College of Health Sciences in NYC. Before moving her practice to SOAR Physical Therapy she worked for many years in NYC in her careers of physical therapy, as a VIP Manager at the Waldorf Astoria and in the performing arts. The latter includes a career in musical theatre with extensive training in musical theatre, ballet, tap and jazz. Dr. Russo has also worked as a singer/dancer from New York to Florida and has taught dance and theatre locally at the Count Basie Cool School in Red Bank.
It is her passion to continue merging all of her skills and energy into a results focused, fun and personally rewarding career in health and wellness for all ages, as demonstrated by her work at SOAR Physical Therapy and her use of music and dance to create fun and motivation for seniors as she continues conducting exercise programs for them throughout the Shore area.
It is Dr. Russo’s dedication to the geriatric population that led her to further her education in pursuit of a doctorate in physical therapy. She is passionate about reducing fall risks and improving the quality of life for seniors in addition to using her artistic and clinical expertise to rehabilitate dance injuries, chronic pain syndromes, autoimmune diseases, and scoliosis.
In her free time Dr. Russo enjoys spending time with seniors, watching the Yankees and exploring the scenic Jersey Shore.
Keith Montecalvo PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, SFMA, APTA-Cert. Orthopedic Specialist
Physical Therapist, Clinical Director
Keith Montecalvo PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, SFMA, APTA-Cert. Orthopedic Specialist
Physical Therapist, Clinical DirectorDr. Montecalvo, one of the principles of SOAR, is a native of The Jersey Shore. He attended High Point University for his undergraduate education, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Sports Medicine. His physical therapy training was at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ where he received his clinical doctorate in physical therapy. The focus of his practice is in orthopaedics, concentrating on spine and sports related injuries. Dr. Montecalvo is credentialed by the McKenzie Institute for his expertise in mechanical diagnosis and therapy, emphasizing spinal care rehabilitation. He is also a member of The American Physical Therapy Association. When not working, Dr. Montecalvo participates in annual walks for multiple sclerosis and 5k’s for many local charities. He enjoys working out at the gym and spending time with his wife and dogs. On occasion, you will even find him playing guitar with a local band.
Crystal Nix PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Crystal Nix PTA
Physical Therapist AssistantCrystal attended the University of West Florida and earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies in 2007. After 14 years of being a homemaker, supporting her military spouse and 4 children, she returned to school. She went on to earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science – Physical Therapist Assistant from Mercer County Community College 2021.
Crystal enjoys working with people of all ages and levels of function. What she enjoys most about working as PTA is the opportunity to connect with each patient and encourage them to achieve goals focused on getting back to living their lives with less pain, more function, and more confidence. Crystal plans to attend continuing education courses soon in order to expand her knowledge, understanding, and utility as a PTA in the outpatient setting.
When Crystal isn’t in the clinic she can be seen transporting her kids to all their activities. In her down time she loves all things outdoors and can be found hiking, walking, biking, paddleboarding, and snowboarding. She enjoys travel and sharing good food with friends.
Kerri Hiznay PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Kerri Hiznay PT, DPT
Physical TherapistDr. Hiznay graduated with her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Drew University in 2009 where she played Division III Women’s soccer. She then graduated Summa Cum Laude from Temple University in 2020 with her doctorate in physical therapy.
Dr. Hiznay has experience with a variety of clientele including athletes, weekend warriors, geriatrics and those less active who just want to feel better. She uses an individualized, holistic approach utilizing science and personalizing education and treatment for each person and their lifestyle. She is committed to getting her patients back to normal function and to the activities they love.
In her free time, Dr. Hiznay enjoys traveling across the country, staying active by running, biking and going to the gym, and spending time with her husband, family and friends.
Jarod Sinahon PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Jarod Sinahon PT, DPT
Physical TherapistJarod attended University of the Sciences in Philadelphia where he obtained his Bachelor’s in Health Science in 2021 and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Saint Joseph’s University in 2023. Prior to entering the physical therapy world, he attended Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, NJ.
Jarod has special interests in treating multiple diagnoses including soft tissue injuries and postoperative rehabilitation. His focus is providing individually tailored, patient-centric programs based on their goals. He is currently pursuing his Certified Strength and Conditioning Speciality (CSCS).
In his free time, Jarod leads an active lifestyle and loves swimming, running, cycling, and strength training. He is an avid football and basketball fan and enjoys watching other sports.
Shore Orthopedic & Athletic Rehabilitation (S.O.A.R. Physical Therapy) was established in 1988 to fulfill a need for specialized orthopedic rehabilitation to the residents of Southern Monmouth and Northern Ocean Counties, NJ.
Our goal is to return our patients to their normal activities as quickly as possible, at work and at home, fully functional and pain-free. We emphasize patient education to prevent a recurrence of your problem and to avoid associated disorders to which you may be susceptible.
When disease or accident prevents a full recovery, we teach you the skills needed to manage limitations while maximizing your function.
Our Why
Enhancing the quality of life for people in our community by optimizing physical movement.
Our How
We educate and empower individuals with ethical, one-on-one care in private treatment rooms. We use up-to-date exercise research, the latest hands-on techniques, and the most recent technological advances.
Our What
We provide physical therapy and acupuncture to examine, assess, design, and implement individualized treatment plans targeting pain and movement dysfunction.
SOAR Specialty Services
- Acupuncture
- Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill
- HSS (Hospital of Special Surgery) Certified
- LSVT-BIG
- Manual Therapy
- McKenzie Certified
- Sports Medicine
- Vestibular Rehabilitation