South Yonkers
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South Yonkers
Meet the Team
Sureshkumar Balakrishnan DPT, MPT, BPT
Clinic Director, Physical Therapist
Sureshkumar Balakrishnan DPT, MPT, BPT
Clinic Director, Physical TherapistDr. Sureshkumar Balakrishnan is a Clinical Director and experienced Physical Therapist specializing in advanced outpatient rehabilitation. With a Doctor of Physical Therapy and advanced training in orthopedics, he brings extensive expertise to patient care and clinical leadership. At the Yonkers facility, he leads with a focus on evidence-based practice and serves on the Neuro Clinical Quality Council at Confluent Health, where he has been nominated for Neuro Council Chair.
His clinical approach combines advanced manual therapy techniques—including Maitland, McKenzie, and Mulligan—with modern technologies such as Surface EMG to support functional recovery and patient-centered outcomes.
Rohith Rajaka PT
Physical Therapist
Rohith Rajaka PT
Physical TherapistRohith Rajaka is an experienced physical therapist with a diverse background in rehabilitation and healthcare management. He earned his Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.PT) in India and a Professional MBA (PMBA) in Kentucky, and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
Rohith brings a multidisciplinary approach to care, grounded in evidence-based, patient-centered practice. His clinical expertise includes therapeutic strengthening, manual therapy (with a focus on shoulder and knee joint and soft tissue mobilization), neuromuscular re-education, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF).
In post-operative ACL and meniscal rehabilitation, he follows structured, evidence-based protocols—including the St. Luke’s Protocol—to support safe, efficient recovery and guide patients through return to work (RTW), return to sport or school (RTS), and return to play (RTP).
Michael Ilejay PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Michael Ilejay PTA
Physical Therapist AssistantMichael Ilejay is a Physical Therapist Assistant with several years of clinical experience. He earned his associate degree and has been serving patients at the South Yonkers location since beginning his career.
He has experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including sprains, back pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation, and works with patients across diverse populations—from athletes to older adults. Michael has a strong interest in sports rehabilitation and is actively pursuing advanced certification in this area.
Sreeshma Haridas PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sreeshma Haridas PTA
Physical Therapist AssistantSreeshma Haridas, holds a Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Cardiopulmonary Science and Health Promotion & Fitness and has extensive clinical experience in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients across all age groups. She is skilled in managing cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric conditions, as well as mobility disorders and post-operative rehabilitation. She is committed to delivering patient-centered care, improving functional outcomes, and promoting overall health through evidence-based physiotherapy practice. Her clinical expertise includes comprehensive patient assessment, clinical reasoning, and individualized treatment planning, along with exercise therapy and functional rehabilitation.
She is experienced in post-operative care, patient and caregiver education, community-based rehabilitation, and home-based interventions. She is also proficient in the use of electrotherapy and therapeutic modalities, with a strong focus on structured discharge planning and coordinated referral processes to ensure continuity of care.
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