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Liz Manko is our dedicated Talent and Business Development Manager. With our patients’ care as her utmost priority, Liz hires the most highly skilled, compassionate Doctors of Physical Therapy and the most dedicated support team to provide our patients with an unmatched experience. She is a firm believer in cultivating teamwork and connection by providing inspiration to our team of associates. Everyone she connects with discovers Liz lives each day with openness and excitement.
Liz has a wealth of business expertise, developed from owning a yoga studio where she built her team of teachers and practitioners by mentoring each to teach at their highest and best capabilities. Passionate to see others grow, Liz is an accomplished leader, who served as the former President of the Tuxedo Chamber of Commerce. With a Bachelor’s in Public Relations and Journalism, Liz is a life-long learner. She is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Thai and Ayurveda Bodywork Practitioner; and is pursuing continued yoga studies in Mental Health.
In her spare time, you can find Liz bonding with her husband and three rescue dogs – hiking the scenic mountains of NJ, kayaking the Hudson River, and picking new travel destinations. When Liz steps away from mentoring our teams, she maintains her high-energy by deepening her yoga practice.
With a charismatic and energetic personality, Alicia Handel expertly leads our team of compassionate Client Care Specialists as the Organizational Office Manager for our four clinics. Alicia is a driving force of solutions, tackling insurance claims, taking the burden off our patients so that they can focus on full recovery. Her best day is providing stellar support to our Doctors of Physical Therapy, so every patient leaves our clinic confidently returning to a life they love. Alicia plays a vital role in our organization on the Senior Executive Team; as President Emeritus, she goes the extra mile for every patient.
Graduating from Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Alicia discovered her passion for turning injured athletes back into champions. While attending Hofstra, following a comprehensive interview process, Alicia achieved a prestigious internship as an Athletic Trainer with the New York Dragon’s Football Team. She began her dream career within our organization shortly after college, realizing the importance of connecting injured athletes with the highest quality care.
When Alicia takes a break from supporting our clinics, she recharges with her family in the open air of Lake George. And, she loves planning family vacations, discovering new and exciting destinations around the United States. Alicia stays connected to her zeal for sports playing on a women’s and co-ed softball team, introducing her children to new athletics, and cheering on the 49ers during football season.
President of Operations & Associate Resources, President Emeritus, Home Care Business Liaison Team Lead
Lisa has an extensive foundation that propels her leadership positions within our organization as the Associate Resources and Operations Manager. Always focused on our patients’ positive experiences, she supports our organization, so our Doctors can focus on the highest level of expert, compassionate care. With her brilliance in finance, human resources, operations, and communication, Lisa has a natural balance of empowerment and grace that emphasizes team morale. Her best day is celebrating with our clinics when patients achieve full recovery and mentoring team members in fulfilling their goals.
Lisa is an accomplished business professional, having earned her Bachelor’s in Management from Dominican College, graduating with Honors. While working for IBM, she was a three-time award-winning recipient of the highest recognition, the IBM Means Service Award. After running her own business, Lisa found her dream career leading our Human Resources Department. Whether she is evaluating benefits packages or negotiating with vendors, Lisa is determined to produce unmatched outcomes for our teams. She is a member of our prestigious Senior Leadership Team and has earned the title of President Emeritus.
Lisa recharges by taking weekend adventures with her lifelong friends, actively volunteers on her parish’s finance council and Relay for Life. Mostly, she savors being at home with her three adult children, loving husband, and her rescue dog, catching up on living life to the fullest.
Director of Finance and Reimbursement, Lead Vice President, Leadership Team Senior Executive
With her committed expertise in the ever-changing health insurance industry, Alisa creates the highest level of trust and confidence for our patients, ensuring they entirely focus on their healing without feeling the burden of medical insurance and billing. She is dedicated to making our patients her utmost priority. With her extensive knowledge, Alisa deciphers complex insurance policies and helps patients understand their choices so they can make the best decision with their coverage options.
Her education from Rutgers University, where she earned a Bachelor’s in Human Ecology and a Specialization in Public Health, provided a solid foundation for her career, which has spanned both the home health care and outpatient physical therapy fields. Alisa has also earned the designation of Senior Executive on our prestigious Leadership Team.
Alisa brings her dedication to the community, as well. She is actively involved with: Habitat for Humanity, feeding the hungry with home-cooked meals, providing school supplies to students in need, and gifting teddy bears to children undergoing medical care. She celebrates life with excitement in decorating her home during the holidays and spends time at cooking classes with friends and family.
Liz Manko is our dedicated Talent and Business Development Manager. With our patients’ care as her utmost priority, Liz hires the most highly skilled, compassionate Doctors of Physical Therapy and the most dedicated support team to provide our patients with an unmatched experience. She is a firm believer in cultivating teamwork and connection by providing inspiration to our team of associates. Everyone she connects with discovers Liz lives each day with openness and excitement.
Liz has a wealth of business expertise, developed from owning a yoga studio where she built her team of teachers and practitioners by mentoring each to teach at their highest and best capabilities. Passionate to see others grow, Liz is an accomplished leader, who served as the former President of the Tuxedo Chamber of Commerce. With a Bachelor’s in Public Relations and Journalism, Liz is a life-long learner. She is a 200 hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Thai and Ayurveda Bodywork Practitioner; and is pursuing continued yoga studies in Mental Health.
In her spare time, you can find Liz bonding with her husband and three rescue dogs – hiking the scenic mountains of NJ, kayaking the Hudson River, and picking new travel destinations. When Liz steps away from mentoring our teams, she maintains her high-energy by deepening her yoga practice.
With a charismatic and energetic personality, Alicia Handel expertly leads our team of compassionate Client Care Specialists as the Organizational Office Manager for our four clinics. Alicia is a driving force of solutions, tackling insurance claims, taking the burden off our patients so that they can focus on full recovery. Her best day is providing stellar support to our Doctors of Physical Therapy, so every patient leaves our clinic confidently returning to a life they love. Alicia plays a vital role in our organization on the Senior Executive Team; as President Emeritus, she goes the extra mile for every patient.
Graduating from Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Alicia discovered her passion for turning injured athletes back into champions. While attending Hofstra, following a comprehensive interview process, Alicia achieved a prestigious internship as an Athletic Trainer with the New York Dragon’s Football Team. She began her dream career within our organization shortly after college, realizing the importance of connecting injured athletes with the highest quality care.
When Alicia takes a break from supporting our clinics, she recharges with her family in the open air of Lake George. And, she loves planning family vacations, discovering new and exciting destinations around the United States. Alicia stays connected to her zeal for sports playing on a women’s and co-ed softball team, introducing her children to new athletics, and cheering on the 49ers during football season.
President of Operations & Associate Resources, President Emeritus, Home Care Business Liaison Team Lead
Lisa has an extensive foundation that propels her leadership positions within our organization as the Associate Resources and Operations Manager. Always focused on our patients’ positive experiences, she supports our organization, so our Doctors can focus on the highest level of expert, compassionate care. With her brilliance in finance, human resources, operations, and communication, Lisa has a natural balance of empowerment and grace that emphasizes team morale. Her best day is celebrating with our clinics when patients achieve full recovery and mentoring team members in fulfilling their goals.
Lisa is an accomplished business professional, having earned her Bachelor’s in Management from Dominican College, graduating with Honors. While working for IBM, she was a three-time award-winning recipient of the highest recognition, the IBM Means Service Award. After running her own business, Lisa found her dream career leading our Human Resources Department. Whether she is evaluating benefits packages or negotiating with vendors, Lisa is determined to produce unmatched outcomes for our teams. She is a member of our prestigious Senior Leadership Team and has earned the title of President Emeritus.
Lisa recharges by taking weekend adventures with her lifelong friends, actively volunteers on her parish’s finance council and Relay for Life. Mostly, she savors being at home with her three adult children, loving husband, and her rescue dog, catching up on living life to the fullest.
Director of Finance and Reimbursement, Lead Vice President, Leadership Team Senior Executive
With her committed expertise in the ever-changing health insurance industry, Alisa creates the highest level of trust and confidence for our patients, ensuring they entirely focus on their healing without feeling the burden of medical insurance and billing. She is dedicated to making our patients her utmost priority. With her extensive knowledge, Alisa deciphers complex insurance policies and helps patients understand their choices so they can make the best decision with their coverage options.
Her education from Rutgers University, where she earned a Bachelor’s in Human Ecology and a Specialization in Public Health, provided a solid foundation for her career, which has spanned both the home health care and outpatient physical therapy fields. Alisa has also earned the designation of Senior Executive on our prestigious Leadership Team.
Alisa brings her dedication to the community, as well. She is actively involved with: Habitat for Humanity, feeding the hungry with home-cooked meals, providing school supplies to students in need, and gifting teddy bears to children undergoing medical care. She celebrates life with excitement in decorating her home during the holidays and spends time at cooking classes with friends and family.
Clinic Services Liaison
Junior Executive
As our Clinic Services Liaison, Jessica ensures that each of our four clinics functions at their highest level of proficiency. Meticulously caring for many of our clinic needs, she is an expert at multi-tasking. Jessica supports our Doctors by ordering supplies and maintaining a clean, well-organized environment, ensuring they have everything needed to exceed patient’s expectations during the rehab process. And she provides vacation coverage for our Clinic Coordinator team. Jessica’s top priority is creating an atmosphere where our patients smile and feel at home from the moment they walk in the door.
Jessica’s devotion to our patients stems from growing up in a family of seven siblings, where she cultivated her passion for serving and nurturing others. Each year Jessica acts as our Ambassador for Goodwill coordinating our Holiday Giving Drives, collecting over 7,000 gifts for children in need, as well as pet supplies for the local animal shelters. Jessica’s accomplishments and committed work ethic earned her the designation of Executive on our Leadership Team.
When Jessica takes a break from caring for our clinics, she reconnects with her family — spending time with her granddaughter, cheering at her son’s music performances, and traveling to light-houses with her sisters. Jessica’s favorite past time is recharging on a beach vacation, listening to breaking waves and laughing children.
Client Care Reimbursement Specialist
Jess Mild is our outstanding Client Care Reimbursement Specialist, embodying an unparalleled blend of dedication and expertise. Her adeptness at navigating intricate insurance processes allows her to consistently find optimal solutions, ensuring that reimbursement claims are seamlessly managed and patient-centered. Jess’s compassionate approach and technical proficiency ensure that each patient interaction mirrors our organization’s core values and unwavering commitment to premium care.
At Marist College, Jess exhibited a steadfast pursuit of academic excellence. Graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in History and a minor in Jewish Studies, she continually showcased her analytical and research abilities. Her notable publications through the Hudson River Valley Institute, especially on subjects like FDR and WWII and Native Americans in the Hudson River Valley, offer insights into her depth of understanding and capability to explore complex issues. As a distinguished member of the National History Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta, Jess’s academic achievements stand as a testament to her intellectual prowess and potential to bolster our team’s endeavors and amplify our support to our patients.
Outside the professional sphere, Jess cherishes moments spent with her family, friends, and her dog. An avid traveler with a penchant for historical movies, she continually seeks to learn, displaying her innate curiosity and passion for various intriguing subjects.
Clinic Services Liaison
Junior Executive
As our Clinic Services Liaison, Jessica ensures that each of our four clinics functions at their highest level of proficiency. Meticulously caring for many of our clinic needs, she is an expert at multi-tasking. Jessica supports our Doctors by ordering supplies and maintaining a clean, well-organized environment, ensuring they have everything needed to exceed patient’s expectations during the rehab process. And she provides vacation coverage for our Clinic Coordinator team. Jessica’s top priority is creating an atmosphere where our patients smile and feel at home from the moment they walk in the door.
Jessica’s devotion to our patients stems from growing up in a family of seven siblings, where she cultivated her passion for serving and nurturing others. Each year Jessica acts as our Ambassador for Goodwill coordinating our Holiday Giving Drives, collecting over 7,000 gifts for children in need, as well as pet supplies for the local animal shelters. Jessica’s accomplishments and committed work ethic earned her the designation of Executive on our Leadership Team.
When Jessica takes a break from caring for our clinics, she reconnects with her family — spending time with her granddaughter, cheering at her son’s music performances, and traveling to light-houses with her sisters. Jessica’s favorite past time is recharging on a beach vacation, listening to breaking waves and laughing children.
Client Care Reimbursement Specialist
Jess Mild is our outstanding Client Care Reimbursement Specialist, embodying an unparalleled blend of dedication and expertise. Her adeptness at navigating intricate insurance processes allows her to consistently find optimal solutions, ensuring that reimbursement claims are seamlessly managed and patient-centered. Jess’s compassionate approach and technical proficiency ensure that each patient interaction mirrors our organization’s core values and unwavering commitment to premium care.
At Marist College, Jess exhibited a steadfast pursuit of academic excellence. Graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in History and a minor in Jewish Studies, she continually showcased her analytical and research abilities. Her notable publications through the Hudson River Valley Institute, especially on subjects like FDR and WWII and Native Americans in the Hudson River Valley, offer insights into her depth of understanding and capability to explore complex issues. As a distinguished member of the National History Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta, Jess’s academic achievements stand as a testament to her intellectual prowess and potential to bolster our team’s endeavors and amplify our support to our patients.
Outside the professional sphere, Jess cherishes moments spent with her family, friends, and her dog. An avid traveler with a penchant for historical movies, she continually seeks to learn, displaying her innate curiosity and passion for various intriguing subjects.
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