Burlington's Top Physical Therapy Team

Kathelyne earned her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Temple University in 2012. She later graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Neumann University in May 2017 and since then she has been working in outpatient orthopedics treating a variety of diagnoses in Philadelphia. She recently moved to New Jersey from Philadelphia and loves it here. She also works per Diem at Einstein Medical Center’s Willowcrest, a skilled nursing facility, helping patients return to home and coordinating the best plan of care. In her future at Strive, she is looking forward to using her skills to volunteer in underrepresented populations and obtaining her McKenzie, OCS and Pelvic floor/Women’s health certifications. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym, reading, watching movies, and exploring hidden gems in New Jersey.

Ryan graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia in 2017 with a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences. He then attended Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia where he graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2020. His special interests in the PT field consist of treating spine pain & sports related injuries as well as the utilization of manual therapy techniques. In the future, Ryan plans on obtaining his OCS, McKenzie, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist certifications.

Ryan has lived in South Jersey his entire life and his participation in youth and high school sports is where his passion for physical activity and understanding the body developed. In his spare time, he enjoys playing recreational sports, exercising, spending time with family/friends, and watching Philadelphia sports.

Kyle graduated from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) with his Bachelors of Health and Exercise Science. Here is where his love for physical activity flourished while working in the research lab, playing intramural soccer, and competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He had an affinity for biomechanics associated with sports and movement which continued into physical therapy.

Kyle worked as a Physical Therapy Aide for Strive prior to attending Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, where he received his Clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Now as a licensed Physical Therapist, he has returned to Strive and completed a residency and is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics. In the future, Kyle’s plans to complete his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification and obtain a certification in the McKenzie model of mechanical diagnosis and therapy,

During his free time, Kyle enjoys exercising, enjoying the outdoors, watching movies, and trying out new restaurants.

Andrew graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick in 2011 with a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and Sports Studies. He then attended the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia where he graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2016. Andrew is the Clinical Director of Strive in Burlington where he teaches students, mentors residents, and treats a variety of conditions such as sports related injuries, vestibular and concussion, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), spine and extremity pain, as well as post-operative patients. In addition to work at Strive, Andrew works per diem at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton in the orthopedic and stroke units. Future career goals include obtaining a McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy certification and pursuing a Fellowship in manual therapy. Andrew is residency trained from the Thomas Jefferson University Orthopedic Residency program and became a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in June of 2018. In his spare time, Andrew loves to play, study, and produce music.

Annalise Papa completed her undergraduate education at Rutgers University, where she eared her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She went on to receive a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Arcadia University. Annalise completed her final clinical rotation working with the director of the Concussion and Vestibular Rehabilitation Program at Strive, and brings a special interest in treating patients with concussion and vestibular diagnoses to the Burlington facility. She also has an interest in treating orthopedic and sports populations, and plans to become certified in MDT.