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

 Clinical Coordinator

 Education:

1982 - Bachelors of Science, Physical Therapy

Ithaca College

• Trained in Vestibular Therapy

(vertigo, dizziness & imbalance)

• Certified & Trained in the NEUBIE
• Physical Therapist at Maletta Pfeiffer & Associates since 1993
• Member of Vestibular Disorders Association
• Special interest in vestibular rehab, orthopedics, geriatrics & balance impairments

 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

Education:

2000 - Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy

University of Hartford

• Certified & Trained in the NEUBIE 
•  Physical Therapist with Maletta Pfeiffer & Associates since 1999
•  Complete coursework in McKenzie and Mulligan treatment approaches for the spine and extremities
•  Coursework for post-surgical approaches in total joint replacements, as well as the spine, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle
•  Training youth injuries in sports, ergonomics, and Mat 1 Pilates
•  Enjoys working with post-surgical and orthopedic patients
• Course work for gait and balance retraining

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

Education:

1985 - Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy

 University of Connecticut

• Certified & Trained in NEUBIE
• Physical Therapist at Maletta Pfeiffer & Associates since 2019
• Previous Physical Therapy experience including 14 years working with orthopedic surgeons at Orthopaedic Specialists of Connecticut
• Special interest and trained in manual techniques including mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, trigger point treatments and taping
• Speaks Portuguese and Spanish

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

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