About Us

Michele Pasqualetto

BS, MOT, OTR/L, CHT, ASTYM OWNER

Michele has spent her career practicing in the specialty of upper extremity rehabilitation. Michele earned her specialization as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in 2007 after working at some of New York’s best hospitals and trauma centers where she trained with some of the most highly regarded hand therapists, and orthopedic and plastic surgeons in the country. Michele has been published in the Hand Journal and has co-authored a chapter in the Hand Clinics book on Intrinsics of the Hand. She is a seasoned speaker who has been invited to speak both nationally and internationally and teaches as an adjunct professor at Touro and Hunter College. Michele, along with her colleagues, sponsor the Annual Lorna Ramos Conference on the Treatment and Management of Brachial Plexus injuries to educate other therapists, physicians, and health care providers in the treatment and management of hand and nerve injuries.

Katie Licata

MS, OTR/L, CHT, ASTYM

Katie graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Biology. After graduation, she worked as a Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry Department. While there, she fell in love with Occupational Therapy and began exploring the different settings it has to offer. She was offered a position at Hand + Physical Therapy NYC as the Patient Care Coordinator and there she developed an interest in the upper extremity. She then received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University, completing clinical rotations at New York-Presbyterian and Project Renewal. Katie is passionate about providing comprehensive and individualized care to her clients. She is excited to rejoin the Hand + Physical Therapy NYC team as an Occupational Therapist.

Lauren Chan

OTD, OTR/L

Lauren earned her Doctorate and Master’s in Occupational Therapy degree from Columbia University after receiving her Bachelor’s in Elementary and Special Education and Psychology from New York University. She has worked as a Hand Therapist and Upper Extremity specialist treating orthopedic and sports injuries. She is working toward her CHT certification at Hand + Physical Therapy NYC.
Lauren is also passionate about treating pelvic health conditions including chronic pelvic pain, pre and post-natal discomfort, bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction. She is committed to
empowering individuals through education. She strongly believes that by gaining a comprehensive understanding of the role and significance of the pelvic floor, individuals can
proactively take charge of their own health and well-being. Born and raised in Singapore, Lauren enjoys spending time with her dog, family, and friends. In her free time, she can be found baking, reading, and riding her bike.

Fathima Mohamed

MS, OTR/L, CHT

Fathima graduated from New York University as an occupational therapist in 2016. She went on to work in various hospital settings like King’s County Hospital and New York-Presbyterian specializing in neuro-rehabilitation. After a rock climbing accident in 2017 left her injured and in need of surgery, she began her journey into sports rehabilitation and hand therapy. In 2018 Fathima became a Certified Hand Therapist, specializing in chronic overuse syndromes and tendon rehabilitation. Fathima is also a practitioner of Structural Integration, a specialized fascia-work technique that aligns posture and teaches more efficient patterns of movement. Fathima’s methodology combines the physiological with the psychosocial. She seeks to guide her clients to a refined understanding of the mind-body connection. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, and writing.

Karlie Brogan

MS. OTR/L

Karlie graduated from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science and continued her post-graduate education at Moravian for her Masters in Occupational Therapy. She has worked in Acute Care rehabilitation and as a Hand and Upper Extremity Therapist treating orthopedic and sport injuries. She is working toward her CHT certification at Hand + Physical Therapy NYC. Karlie is passionate about treating her patients by radiating positive energy and empowering individuals to regain independence and participation in their preferred daily activities. In her free time, Karlie can be found running, reading or cooking and loves to spend quality time with friends and family. 

Vincent Liu

PT, DPT

Vincent graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from The College of Staten Island. He specializes in treating orthopedic and sports injuries among a varied patient population. He has experience working with weekend warriors, marathon runners, strength training athletes, high school and college athletes, and older adults. He enjoys working with post-surgical cases such as ACL reconstruction, meniscectomy, joint replacements, etc. Vincent utilizes movement screening, biomechanical analyses, and ergonomic assessments to optimize movement and prevent injury. Vincent believes one-on-one treatment sessions are optimal to strategically curate a plan for each individual in their rehab or performance optimization journey. Vincent uses an evidence-based approach where he incorporates the latest research evidence along with the patient values and lifestyle to optimize care. Vincent is currently working towards obtaining the orthopedic certified specialist (OCS) board certification and is taking varied continuing education courses to be on top of the most current research driven techniques. Vincent is most passionate about learning root-cause medicine, health optimization, and wellness and loves to share his latest findings with patients and colleagues.

Angell Chee

PT, DPT

Dr. Angell Chee is a New York State licensed Physical Therapist, with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from CUNY College of Staten Island. Dr. Chee specializes in treating orthopedic and sports injuries, working with many active professionals, recreational runners, urban athletes, strength training enthusiasts, high school athletes, and college athletes.

Dr. Chee is currently studying the most recent evidence-informed treatment approaches through the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy’s (AOPT) Current Concepts, and the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Clinical Practice Guidelines while preparing for his orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) board certification. Dr. Chee is also currently elevating his manual therapy skill set by being trained rigorously through Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS). 

Dr. Chee loves strength training and fitness. Dr. Chee has been strength training for over 12 years and understands how vital consistency is, no matter how big or small your goals are. Dr. Chee has recently attended game-changing seminars with strength icons of the industry— Matt Wenning, Dave Tate, Ed Coan, Andrew Lock, and Stan Efferding to name a few. Some topics discussed included squat assessment, bench press assessment, warmup protocols, nutrition optimization, and shoulder self-care. Dr. Chee’s current passion project is working on maximal speed and power output in sprinting.

Dr. Chee prioritizes individualized one-on-one physical therapy care and believes strongly in quality care delivered by a skilled professional. Dr. Chee uses an evidence informed approach, aligning the current best practices to meet patient values to optimize care. His passion and experience in fitness along with his desire to continue improving his manual therapy skills allows him to guide his clients skillfully through their rehab journey and beyond.