About

Meet Dr. Jackie

Hi and thank you for visiting my website! I hope that you find it to be helpful on your journey to learning more about what services are available to assist in your health, wellness, mind-body-spirit connection, and function.

I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and I am certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment and Diplomate Certified by the Upledger Institute in CranioSacral Therapy. I love being a Physical Therapist and have a passion for helping babies, children, adults, and families achieve their goals using a holistic approach. I have a unique skill set and education that allows me to work with a wide range of diagnoses and I am confident that I am able to help each patient that I have the opportunity to treat.

I have a variety of experience over the last 20+ years working with patients throughout the lifespan, from babies in-utero to the geriatric population, in outpatient clinics, private practice, in the hospital, in public and private schools, and in Early Intervention. While working with many different age groups and in many different settings, I have learned that the most important things are to listen to the patient (sometimes this is non-verbal), pay attention to the whole body, educate patients and families, and to provide one on one, individualized, hands-on treatment.

I believe strongly in the power of human touch and the body’s innate ability to heal itself.

At Connectivity, I will be your therapist treating and caring for you at each visit. You will be provided with a thorough evaluation where you can share your concerns and how you hope that I can help. This will serve as a guide for creating an individualized plan of care that we can adjust together as we need. I treat each person as they are, not as a diagnostic label suggests that they should be, and I believe that positive change is always possible.

 The care that I provide is with love and is patient centered, which means that you are my main focus, you will be an integral part of decision making, and you will guide our sessions to achieve your goals. I hope to empower you to take charge of your health and wellness. We will work together to improve your body's ability to find homeostasis, to improve your physical and emotional well-being, and to improve your overall function and quality of life.

Professional Accomplishments

  • Graduated with Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Physical Therapy degrees from Stockton University

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stockton University

  • Certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment by the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association

  • Diplomate Certified in CranioSacral Therapy by The Upledger Institute

  • Teacher's Assistant for The Upledger Institute 

  • International Speaker on The Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Tethered Oral Tissues, Athens 2019

  • Guest speaker for the Integrated Wellness Network and Family Wellness Summit 2020

  • Panel member presented on Tethered Oral Tissue: a spectrum of approaches for the Women, Infants, and Children Office in Philadelphia 2019

  • 2017 New Jersey Family Favorite Kids' Docs

  • Presented in online panel webinar for  Tethered Oral Tissues in Infants with My Baby Experts and Parent’s Guide to TOTs

  • Presented at multiple chapter meetings for the Holistic Moms Network and for the New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition

  • Certified Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association, National and NJ chapter

  • Member of the Pediatric Section and the Women's Health Section of the APTA

  • Member of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association

  • Member of the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators

  • Member of the International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals

  • Selected to be a treating CranioSacral Therapist for the Upledger Institute's Concussion Intensive Research Study with Professional Athletes

  • Co-founded educational company, Holistic Baby Education, to provide continuing education across disciplines for collaborative care for infants and babies

  • Matrona Certified Holistic Doula

  • Founding Director and Board Vice President of Spectrum Tech Trade School, Village, and Learning Center

Proud Donor to:

  • The Informed Consent Action Network, Children’s Health Defense, Tim Tebow Foundation, and Spectrum Tech Trade School and Village

Meet Jessica

Jessica is a true gift to Dr. Jackie as she assists with patient communication, scheduling, and office management. Jessica will respond to your needs with care and concern.

Jessica has a passion for helping people in all aspects of health and wellness in a caring and compassionate way.  She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Health and Exercise Science from Rowan University with a specialization in Health Promotion and Fitness Management.  Jessica is inspired and values the importance of the work done by Dr. Jackie and the life changing healing she provides her patients.