Physical Therapy Locations

Michael Dombrowski, PT, DPT, TPI

Director

West Islip, NY| East Patchogue, NY|

Dr. Michael Dombrowski, PT, DPT, TPI completed his undergraduate education at State University of New York College at Cortland, where he doubled majored in Kinesiology: Exercise Science and Psychology. He then went on to earn a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Touro College, where he also completed the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency (OPTR) Program.

He has extensive clinical experience in:

• Orthopedic & Sports Medicine
• Strength & Conditioning
• Athletic Performance

As a physical therapist, Michael enjoys helping patients solve problems in ways they never thought were possible, as well as teaching both patients and physical therapy students. He has benefited from strong mentorship during the course of his career, and gets great satisfaction in passing that knowledge on to students just beginning their journey. Michael believes that the field of medicine is really a lifelong quest of knowledge & discovery that never ends.

Aside from mentoring students in the clinic as a clinical instructor, Michael is also a Adjunct Professor at Touro College. In this role, he has had the pleasure of assisting Dr. Maria Meigel, PT, DPT, OCS, CFMT, CSCS in instructing both Cervicothoracic Integration (CTI) and Lumbopelvic Integration (LPI); Dr. Michelle Roy, PT, FCAMPT, NAIOMPT in Advanced Treatment of the Extremities I & II; Dr. Melinda Stoski, PT, DPT, OCS, MS, CCI, CPI, CYT with Integrated Orthopedics.

When he’s not working, Dr. Dombrowski enjoys scuba diving, ice hockey, golf, lacrosse, skiing, snowboarding, and traveling. He has been blessed with many opportunities to travel the world, and has been to every continent! Top destinations so far: Tahiti, Galapagos, Botswana, Egypt, Southeast Asia, and Antarctica.

Certifications

Institute of Physical Art (IPA)

• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation I (PNF1)
• Functional Mobilization I (FM1)
• Functional Mobilization Upper Trunk (FMUT)

Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars

• Essential Peripheral (MT-1)
• Essential Spine (MT-2)

• APTA Clinical Instructor Credentialing
• Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) – Level 2 (Medical + Fitness + Power)
• Superspeed Golf – Level (1 + 2 + 3)
• Redcord NEURAC (Neuromuscular Activation)
• Functional Movement Screen (FMS) + Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
• Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT); Muscle Energy Techniques
• Myofascial Release; Joint Mobilizations & Manipulations
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
• Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR)
• Kinesiotaping Techniques (KT1 & KT2)
• Active Release Techniques (ART) – Spine Level 1
• Invisible Trauma: Recovery from Complex Concussions

Jamlen Alfano, PT, DPT, MBA

Physical Therapist

West Islip, NY| East Patchogue, NY|

Jamlen Alfano PT, DPT, MBA has clinical experience in both orthopedics and pelvic floor rehabilitation.  As a physical therapist, she finds the process of connecting with her patients and helping them get back to doing the things they need and want to do very rewarding. She loves having the ability to impact a patient’s quality of life by prescribing movement as their medicine.

Education

• Stony Brook University, DPT
• New York University Stern School of Business, MBA
• Stony Brook University, BS in Computer Information Systems

Certifications

• Pelvic Floor Level 1
• Pelvic Floor 2A: Function, Dysfunction and Treatment: Colorectal and Coccyx Conditions, Male Pelvic Floor, Pudendal Nerve Dysfunction
• Pelvic Floor 2B: Function, Dysfunction and Treatment: Urogynecologic Examination and Treatment Interventions
• National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer

Matthew DaCosta, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

East Patchogue, NY| West Islip, NY|

Matthew DaCosta, PT, DPT is a graduate of Quinnipiac University, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He has clinical experience in orthopedics, pediatrics, and neurological rehabilitation. As a physical therapist, Matthew enjoys being able to help people align their physical and mental goals and assisting in their journey to better health. He finds the process of empowering patients to achieve their goals very rewarding, whether they involve injury recovery, preventing future injury, or improving overall physical condition.

Matthew is an all-season athlete who enjoys both playing and watching baseball, football, golf and snowboarding. He’s also a car enthusiast and loves working on cars and attending car shows.

Certifications

• Mulligan Concept – Lower Quadrant
• Invisible Trauma: Recovery from Complex Concussions.