Gina is the athletic trainer for Fairfield College Preparatory School. A 2008 Sacred Heart graduate, Gina received her degree in Athletic Training and Exercise Science and is certified and licensed with the state of Connecticut.

While attending Sacred Heart, Gina was the Athletic Trainer for Men’s Football, Men’s Lacrosse and Women’s Softball. She has also worked at Wilton High School assisting the Athletic Trainer with boy’s and girl’s fall sports.

An athlete herself, Gina played softball and basketball for her North Branford High School Thunderbirds. Gina loves to travel, see new movies and spend time with her friends.

Jason graduated from Sacred Heart University with a BS in Exercise Physiology and has expertise in muscle strength and conditioning. Prior to college, Jason was a high school athlete, and played Varsity Football - offensive tackle - all four years for Waltham High School in Waltham, Massachusetts.
 
Jason is the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Fairfield College Preparatory School and works with Fairfield Prep, designing and implementing strength training and conditioning programs for students, athletes, and teams. Jason works with Fairfield Prep students and athletes in the Fairfield Prep weight room on a daily basis during the school year. In addition to his work with students, Jason also offers one on one personal training [link to personal training page http://www.prenetapt.com/services_personal_training.php] to all ages at Preneta Physical therapy.

In his role as Exercise Physiologist at Preneta Physical Therapy, Jason is responsible for working with the physical therapists and patient on patient in-clinic exercise. Working in tandem with the physical therapists, Jason designs and instructs specific stretching and strengthening exercises targeting a patient’s specific weakened or injured area.

In addition to maintaining the clinic’s exercise area, he assists in keeping the clinic orderly and properly equipped for patient care. He works closely with the physical therapists and patients to coordinate equipment settings and proper exercise aides.

Jason lives in Bridgeport, CT and enjoys playing sports, playing the guitar and spending time with friends and family.

Matthew joined the Preneta Physical Therapy team in 2008. Working closely with the physical therapists, Matt assists with patient flow through the clinic. He works to keep the clinic stocked and orderly and makes sure that the physical therapists have the treatment equipment they need in the right place at the right time.

Matt has recently completed a BS in biology at Sacred Heart University and plans to continue his education there to become a high school science teacher. An eagle scout, Matt still loves to camp and go backpacking; he is the Sacred Heart University Men's and Women's Assistant Fencing Coach and enjoys XBOX 360 in his free time. Matthew was born on Long Island, NY and currently resides in Bridgeport, CT.

Alecsa joined Preneta Physical Therapy in 2009 after previous experience in a physical therapy outpatient orthopedic setting. Alecsa graduated from Quinnipiac University’s Health Science program in 2008. Alecsa graduated from Trumbull High School in 2004 as senior captain of the swim team.

Working closely with the physical therapists, Alecsa assists with patient flow through the clinic. She works to keep the clinic stocked and orderly and makes sure that the physical therapists have the treatment equipment they need in the right place at the right time.

Lauren is one of the first points of patient contact at Preneta Physical Therapy. As a patient coordinator, Lauren is responsible for collecting patient health insurance information and completing insurance verification. She works directly with our patients communicating their insurance benefits and keeps track of prescription updates.

Preneta Physical Therapy’s on site IT ‘expert’, Lauren is also responsible for general office procedures. She likes to say that her number one priority is to, “make sure that all the patients are satisfied and comfortable with the service they receive at Preneta Physical Therapy.”

Lauren lives in West Haven, CT with her son Chase and enjoys reading, going to the movies, and outings with her friends and family.

Dena is one of the first points of patient contact at Preneta Physical Therapy. As a patient coordinator, Dena is responsible for scheduling appointments, collecting patient health insurance information and completing insurance verification.

Working for Preneta Physical Therapy part time, Dena is currently working on her BS in English Secondary education with a writing option at Western Connecticut State University. Dena enjoys running, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She currently resides in Bridgeport, CT.

Kimberly works in the front office and is one of the first points of patient contact at Preneta Physical Therapy. As a patient coordinator, Kimberly is responsible for scheduling appointments, collecting patient health insurance data, and completing insurance verification. She works directly with our patients communicating their insurance benefits and keeps track of prescription updates.

Kimberly is also responsible for general office procedures and works diligently to insure that patients are greeted warmly and  receive all the information they need throughout their treatment at Preneta PT.

Kimberly  lives in Bridgeport with her family and enjoys spending time with her loved ones. Always positive, Kimberly focuses on the simple joys as she works to establish her life.

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