Our Therapists

Managing Partner

Education:

1997 - Bachelors of Science, Physical Therapy

University of Connecticut

• Certified & Trained in the NEUBIE
• Owner of Maletta Pfeiffer and Associates since 2007; managing partner
  Member American Physical Therapy Association
• Selected as one of Connecticut Magazine's Top 40 under 40, March 2011

 Education:

1995 - Bachelors of Science, Physical Therapy

University of Connecticut

•  Trained in Vestibular Therapy 

(More than 16 years experience in vestibular & concussion rehabilitation)

• Certified & Trained in the NEUBIE
• Physical Therapist at Maletta Pfeiffer & Associates since 1997
• Multiple certifications in diagnosis and treatment of both vestibular and concussion disorders
• Extensive course work in manual therapy techniques including Mulligan, Maitland, McKenzie, trigger point and taping
• Special interests include vestibular and concussion rehab as well as treating balance and neurological impairments
• Member of Vestibular Disorder Association

Masters of Physical Therapy

McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy 

Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Education: 

2006 - Bachelor of Health Science

Quinnipiac University

2008 - Masters of Science, Physical Therapy

Quinnipiac University 

• Certified in the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for Neck & Back Pain by The McKenzie Institute® USA
• Certified Basic Mat Peak Pilates Instructor
• Certified & Trained in the NEUBIE 
• Physical Therapist at Maletta Pfeiffer & Associates since 2008
• Special interest in orthopedics, injury prevention and wellness

Doctor of Physical Therapy

 Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist 

Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Education: 

2000 - Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy

 Quinnipiac College

2008 - Doctor of Physical Therapy

Boston University

2014 - Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Certification

Evidence in Motion

• Certified in Functional Dry Needling- Level 2 
• Certified in Graston Technique®
• Certified/Credentialed as APTA Clinical Instructor
• Certified in ADApt training
• Certified in SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment)
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1998, CT Chapter, Orthopedic section
• Member of the United States Army Reserve since 1995
  • Combat Medic 1996-2002
  • Officer in Charge of Physical Therapy 2002-2023:  Deployed to Iraq (1/34th BCT) and Afghanistan (CJSOTF-A)
  • Field Hospital Commander, 405th FH, West Hartford, CT:  2023-Present

Doctor of Physical Therapy

 American Institute of Balance Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion 

Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Education:

2012 - Bachelors of Science, Physical Therapy

 Sacred Heart University

2015 - Doctor of Physical Therapy

Sacred Heart University

• Certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Management
• Certified in Dry Needling
• Certified Functional Nutrition informed Practitioner
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
• Member of the Vestibular Disorder Association

Education:

2007 - Associates Degree in Science

Northwestern Community College

2009 - Associates in Science, Physical Therapy Assistant

Naugatuck Valley Community College

• Certified & Trained in the NEUBIE
• Certified in Myofascial Release 
•  Special training in Cognitive-Communication Disorders, Assessment & Treatment of Neurological Impairments
• Member APTA since 2008, Geriatric, Orthopedic & Aquatic Chapters

Education:

2014 -  Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science

Sacred Heart University

2019 - Associates of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant

Naugatuck Valley Community College

• Certified & Trained in the NEUBIE
• Trained in Vestibular Therapy

(vertigo, dizziness & imbalance)

• Special interest in neurologically impaired, orthopedics and post-operative