Meet Our Staff
Our Team
About Chris Campilii
P.T., D.P.T., Co-Owner CPTAbout Chris
Chris was born and raised in the Village of Wappingers Falls. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes High school. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Notre Dame 1988, he went on to receive his physical therapy degree at the State University of Stony Brook in 1990. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Utica College in 2015.
He is founder and managing-partner for the Center for Physical Therapy since 1993. Chris works very closely with the local athletes and is partially responsible for placing athletic trainers at the high schools. He has given lectures on orthopedic injuries and given preventative techniques to many of the local clubs. Chris coordinates the teaching program, acting as clinical supervisor to physical therapy students from ten different colleges/universities. He is known for his sound advice and his willingness to accommodate sports injuries.
One can frequently find Chris and his family boating, hiking or biking outdoors.
About Lynn Campilii
P.T., D.P.T., Co-Owner CPTAbout Lynn
Lynn was born and raised in Sayville, NY on Long Island. She received her physical therapy degree from the State University at Stony Brook in 1990. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Utica College in 2015. She has devoted her career to children with disabilities and has work experience with the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, Kapiolani’s Women and Children’s Hospital, and Rehabilitation Programs Inc. She is a founder, partner and director of pediatrics at the Center for Physical Therapy. Lynn’s trademark includes a true caring for the child and their family. She spends a considerable amount of time teaching the family members carryover of physical therapy at home. Lynn is a mother of four and has a passion for running.
About Tod Snyder
P.T., Founding PartnerAbout Tod
Tod is a graduate of UMDNJ/ Kean College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. He also received a B.S. degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland. Tod has worked in the field of Physical Therapy for more than 20 years. Tod has the craft of delving into his work and inventing new ways of rehabilitating sports injuries.
He is a founder of the Center for Physical Therapy. Tod lectures to businesses about ergonomics to help them create a safer work environment to employees. He is an avid Jets fan and enjoys taking part in any sport.
About Chris Campilii
P.T., D.P.T., Co-Owner CPTAbout Chris
Chris was born and raised in the Village of Wappingers Falls. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes High school. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Notre Dame 1988, he went on to receive his physical therapy degree at the State University of Stony Brook in 1990. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Utica College in 2015.
He is founder and managing-partner for the Center for Physical Therapy since 1993. Chris works very closely with the local athletes and is partially responsible for placing athletic trainers at the high schools. He has given lectures on orthopedic injuries and given preventative techniques to many of the local clubs. Chris coordinates the teaching program, acting as clinical supervisor to physical therapy students from ten different colleges/universities. He is known for his sound advice and his willingness to accommodate sports injuries.
One can frequently find Chris and his family boating, hiking or biking outdoors.
About Lynn Campilii
P.T., D.P.T., Co-Owner CPTAbout Lynn
Lynn was born and raised in Sayville, NY on Long Island. She received her physical therapy degree from the State University at Stony Brook in 1990. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Utica College in 2015. She has devoted her career to children with disabilities and has work experience with the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, Kapiolani’s Women and Children’s Hospital, and Rehabilitation Programs Inc. She is a founder, partner and director of pediatrics at the Center for Physical Therapy. Lynn’s trademark includes a true caring for the child and their family. She spends a considerable amount of time teaching the family members carryover of physical therapy at home. Lynn is a mother of four and has a passion for running.
About Tod Snyder
P.T., Co-Owner CPTAbout Tod
Tod is a graduate of UMDNJ/ Kean College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. He also received a B.S. degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland. Tod has worked in the field of Physical Therapy for more than 20 years. Tod has the craft of delving into his work and inventing new ways of rehabilitating sports injuries.
He is a founder of the Center for Physical Therapy. Tod lectures to businesses about ergonomics to help them create a safer work environment to employees. He is an avid Jets fan and enjoys taking part in any sport.
Maggie Bottjer
Practice Administrator
Maggie was raised in Poughkeepsie, NY and attended Our Lady of Lourdes High School. She graduated from SUNY Geneseo with her BA in Communication. She started as an aide and loved helping people return to their normal activities and knew she had to continue working around physical therapy. She enjoys watching the Buffalo Bills and taking hikes around the Hudson Valley.
Lisa Dispensa
Fitness Coordinator
Lisa grew up in Red Oaks Mill and graduated from Roy C Ketcham High School. Being involved in gymnastics as a child, she knew she wanted to focus on fitness as a career. At 24 years old Lisa started instructing fitness classes in many local health clubs and schools. After being a patient at the office, Lisa knew she had knowledge and passion in the field. She joined the team at Center for Physical Therapy in 2005 and since then has become the fitness and exercise plan coordinator. She enjoys being on the beach, yoga, and Pilates. Lisa recently became a certified yoga instructor and is currently advancing her Pilates certification.
Joseph Winther
D.P.T.
Joseph was raised in Beacon, NY for most of his life with a short hiatus in port St Lucie, FL. Joe received his Bachelors of Science degree in biology from Mount St. Mary College. In 2007, he completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from New York Medical College. Joe’s focus is in orthopedics and sports rehabilitation. While at MSMC, Joe played four years of varsity soccer. He continues to play various sports in the Hudson Valley including soccer, softball, and basketball. Joe is married to his high school sweetheart, Heather, since 2008. They have three beautiful daughters Callie, Delanie, and Emilee, and a pug named Bella.
Bryan D. Kellogg
PT, D.P.T.
Bryan has been a resident of Wappinger Falls all his life and is a graduate of Roy C. Ketcham High School. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He further continued his studies at Sage Graduate School and graduated in 2014 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He has a strong background in manual therapy involving techniques including fascial manipulation, trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage. He finds motivation and gains satisfaction in seeing his patient’s progress in function and their ability to return to the activities they enjoy. Bryan continues to research new ways to make rehab creative, challenging and enjoyable. He has a wide range of interests and experience working with a diverse population from high school athletes to the geriatric population. Bryan enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, exercising with his dog Stella and watching the Jets.
Christian Martins
PT, OCS
Christian joined Center for Physical Therapy in 2014. He was originally born in New Rochelle, NY but moved to Portugal at a young age before returning to his roots in 2013. Christian graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto, Portugal in 2011, and he became a board certified orthopedic specialist in 2021. He has primarily been involved in orthopedic and sports physical therapy since graduating and is fulfilled when returning athletes to the field again.
Christian is a long time soccer player and sports enthusiast. Now a Fishkill, NY, resident he can be found enjoying the community or suffering for the Rangers at home with his wife Sofia and daughter Arianna.
Alexander Terbush
P.T., D.P.T.
Alex graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Doctorates in Physical Therapy in 2016. As an undergraduate he studied exercise science, where he was an active participant in a variety of research studies and athletic programs. After spending seven years in Buffalo he was ready to return home to the Hudson Valley to join the Center for Physical Therapy, where he worked and studied as a student. Alex spends his free time hiking and playing pick-up soccer games in his hometown of Newburgh.
Mary-Kate Gramuglia
P.T., D.P.T.
Mary-Kate is a 2016 graduate of Stony Brook – Southampton University where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. She also completed her BS degree in Health Sciences, with a concentration in Disability Studies at Stony Brook University in 2013. Mary-Kate has been in and out of the Center for Physical Therapy throughout the years with gymnastics injuries and has always hoped to return as a member of the team. With experience in multiple settings, Mary-Kate loves being at the Center where she is able to see a variety of injuries and diagnoses throughout her day. In her free time, she can be found near the ocean, running around outside with her dog, at the shooting range with her dad, or traveling to new and exciting places.
Kristin Giordano
P.T., D.P.T.
Kristin was raised in Fishkill, NY and attended Our Lady of Lourdes High School. She graduated from Northeastern University in 2015 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has pursued her passion of working with the elderly, and has found a love for helping people return to their daily lives after total joint replacements, strokes and other neurological disorders. Kristin is happy to be a part of the team at the Center where she is able to work with all ages with different diagnoses. Outside of physical therapy she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, soaking up the sun and playing with her dog.
Sarah Beck-DiValentino
P.T., D.P.T.
Sarah was born and raised in Milton NY. She graduated Marlboro high school where she played softball and ice hockey. Sarah graduated from Dominican College in 2009 with a bachelor of science in Biology while playing division II softball for 4 years. She then continued her studies at Dominican College and graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2012. Sarah has a strong background in vestibular and orthopedic therapy and finds motivation and gains satisfaction in seeing her patients progress in function and their ability to return to activities that they enjoy. In her free time, you can find Sarah spending time outdoors camping, playing ice hockey with her dad and brothers, as well as playing with her three sons.
Christine Flewelling
P.T., D.P.T.
Christine is a graduate of New York Medical College and has worked in the field of Physical Therapy for almost 20 years. Before returning the Center for PT, where she interned as a student, Christine worked at the Castle Point VA and then was a Supervisor at the Thompson House in Rhinebeck. Christine has a strong geriatric background, as well as manual therapy and joint mobilization. She enjoys helping her patients maximize their time in therapy and return to the activities they like the most. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ian, daughter, Alyssa and her dogs. She also likes to travel down to the beaches of Delaware, read, and paddle board.
Christine Myers
P.T., D.P.T.
Christine was born and raised in Cortlandt Manor where she went to high school at Walter Panas. She then went on to receive her B.S. Degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology from Clemson University in 2016. She received her doctorate of physical therapy degree from New York Medical College in the spring of 2019. Christine grew up playing soccer and currently enjoys running on the Rail Trail and hiking throughout the Hudson Valley.
Sinjin Wightman
P.T., D.P.T.
Sinjin received a B.S. Degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Sport Psychology from Ithaca College. He was also a member of the men’s basketball team during his time at Ithaca College. After spending a few years in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he returned back to New York to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at New York Medical College. As a decorated athlete in football and basketball from New Paltz, NY, Sinjin has a passion to work with athletes of all levels.
Tyler E Shaffer
P.T., D.P.T.
Tyler is from Overbrook, KS. He earned his B.S. degree in Exercise Science at Ottawa University while on a basketball scholarship, graduating in 2016. He moved to Kansas City, MO in 2017 where he attended Rockhurst University. There he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. While living in KC, he met his lovely wife Alex (a native of New York). Tyler spent the first two years of his career in a variety of settings, ranging from outpatient orthopedics to subacute care. Tyler and Alex moved to New York in the Fall of 2021 when his wife took an athletic training position at Marist College. Tyler and his wife live in Poughkeepsie with their dog Mowgli. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time outdoors and passionately cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
Grace Nikolski
P.T., D.P.T.
Grace is a graduate of Misericordia University where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2022, and her B.S. in Psychology in 2019. While at Misericordia she was a member of the Women’s swim team. Grace was raised in the Poughkeepsie area and is excited to be back near her hometown working as a physical therapist. Outside of Physical therapy Grace enjoys hiking, swimming, game nights, and traveling with her family and friends.
Pediatrics Department
Kelly Giglio
M.S.P.T
Kelly received a B.S. Degree in Exercise and Sports Science / Athletic Training in 1993 from East Stroudsburg University. She then graduated with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy in 2000 from Neumann College in Aston, PA. She relocated from PA to NY to pursue a specialization in pediatrics. Kelly has been a pediatric therapist at Center For Physical Therapy since 2000. Kelly’s compassion and nurturing personality has enabled her to work well with children of all ages and needs with a special interest and experience with infants. In addition, Kelly works with adults one day a week in provision of aqua therapy. Kelly lives an active lifestyle with her husband and three children.
Michelle Majors
M.S.P.T
Michelle grew up in the Town of Poughkeepsie and graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School. She went on to study physical therapy at the University of Connecticut; she graduated with her Masters in 2005. Michelle has been practicing in the pediatric department at the Center for Physical Therapy since 2007, prior to that she worked at a rehab hospital in Rockland County specializing in brain injury and stroke. She is certified in pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) for patients with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders. Michelle enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and son.
Aimee Taft
M.S.P.T
Aimee graduated from Quinnipiac University with her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2009. After graduation she joined the pediatric team at Center for Physical Therapy. She is happy to be working in the Hudson Valley where she grew up and was a graduate from John Jay High School. Outside of work, Aimee enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, sewing, and yoga.
Erica Bartle
D.P.T.
Erica is a Pediatric Physical Therapist at Center for Physical Therapy. She graduated from Ithaca College with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2013. Erica grew up in near-by Orange County, NY and recently moved to Poughkeepsie, NY. Erica developed a passion for working with children at a young age while teaching ballet lessons and being a camp counselor. Her love of working with children led her to Center for PT. In her spare time, Erica enjoys the outdoors, reading and spending time with her husband and family.