Physical Therapy Locations

Joseph Esposito, PT, MSPT

Director

Brookfield, CT|

Joseph Esposito earned a Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Springfield College, where he was a track and field athlete. He particularly enjoyed a clinical rotation at the Hospital for Special Surgery’s Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center, where he worked with players from the New York Mets.

Joe has extensive experience in post-operative rehabilitation and treatment & prevention of athletic injuries. He enjoys working with all of his patients, and finds it rewarding to see their progress during the course of therapy.

Joe lives in Sandy Hook, CT with his wife Laura, sons Parker and Brady, and dog Toby. He enjoys playing golf and is an avid Giants fan.

Certifications

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• LSVT BIG

Kim Downs, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Brookfield, CT|

Kim graduated from Misericordia University in 1997 with her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. Over the past 23+ years, Kim has been an Occupational Therapist working in adult and adolescent outpatient rehabilitation, treating neurological and orthopedic injuries affecting the arm and hand, as well as visual and cognitive systems. Some diagnoses that Kim commonly works with are concussion, TBI, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injury, tennis/golfer’s elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and wrist/hand fractures.

As an Occupational Therapist Kim is trained to evaluate her clients’ physical, visual, cognitive and psychological needs and abilities. In planning her treatment, Kim uses evidence-based approaches in order to choose the best path of recovery and achieve her patient’s goals.

Kim is currently pursuing her doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Salus University with a specialty in visual rehabilitation and has served as an adjunct professor teaching classes in adult issues. Kim’s personal interests include skiing, hiking, yoga and kayaking.

Erica Chatting, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Brookfield, CT| Danbury, CT - Sand Pit|

Erica is a graduate of Naugatuck Valley Community College, and has extensive experience working with patients with orthopedic conditions. Her favorite thing about being a PTA is helping patients alleviate their pain and reach their goals. She is a fitness enthusiast, and was a Pilates instructor prior to becoming a PTA.

Certifications

• Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT)

Faith Ficarra

Patient Coordinator

Brookfield, CT|