Stephanie Schwartz, PT, MPT, CSCS | Clinical Director Graston | Certified Practitioner

Stephanie is the Clinical Director and has been with Dedham Health Physical Therapy since 2000. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Umass-Amherst and then went on to graduate from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia with her Master’s in Physical Therapy in 1998. She did her clinical training with NEBH, working and learning from some of the best orthopedic therapists and surgeons in the region. She is trained in many hands-on manual therapy techniques including 4 levels of Maitland Joint Mobilization, Myofascial Release, Hersh Method for SI dysfunction, Strain-Counterstrain, Graston Technique and Kinesiotaping techniques. Stephanie is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She specializes in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, including sports and work related injuries and uses her background in all of the evaluations and treatment plans.

When Stephanie is not treating her patients or troubleshooting clinical challenges, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Brian. They stay busy with their two sons, Aden and Trevor. You can also find them walking or playing with their young husky, Stormi.

Jeremie Hurd, PTA

Jeremie graduated from University of Massachusetts Boston with a Bachelor’s in Exercise and Health Science in 2012 and graduated from North Shore Community College with an Associate’s in Physical Therapy Assistant in 2021. He has worked as an Exercise Physiologist at DHAC for about 7 years, helping clients achieve their personal fitness goals. Jeremie has a knack for working with patients of all ages, and enjoys helping people feel better and get their body moving in the most effective way possible. When not at work he enjoys hanging out with his wife and kids, lifting/working out, and riding his bike.

Andrew Bernstein, DPT

Andrew Bernstein is Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy in the state of Massachusetts who graduated from MCPHS University in Worcester, MA in May 2024. Andrew enjoy working with all different patient populations and has experience working with post-operative patients, patients who have suffered from strokes, patients with musculoskeletal conditions, patients with sports injuries, and patients with vestibular conditions. Andrew’s approach to patient care is to educate patients on their diagnosis and educate them on how to treat their condition so that his patients can become independent with their own health and recovery process.

In his free time Andrew enjoys traveling, cooking, trying new foods, and working out in the gym. Andrew also enjoys playing Pickleball and loves to help patients return to playing any sport of their choosing. Andrew enjoys watching F1 racing, UFC, and is a big fan of the New England Patriots.

Marisa Terravecchia, PTA

Debra Nowak, PT

Deb is a graduate of Northeastern University. She comes to Dedham Health Physical Therapy with varied experiences. Working at Liberty Mutuals Medical Service Center, she treated clients from across the country with focus on getting them back to their prior positions or assisting in retraining. At the VA hospital in Jamaica Plain she worked with active duty and retired vets. She managed a private clinic for a time with focus on orthopedics. The majority of her career was spent at the Visiting Nurses of Boston. Here she worked as a home care therapist assisting in case management.
In her off-time Deb enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, traveling and cooking.

Michelle Barron, PTA

Katie Huss, PTA

Stephen Minard, MS, PT, Senior Staff, Manager

Stephen is the lead clinician of the Back to Life Physical Therapy Center. He received his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Simmons College and worked in private practice before joining Physical Therapy at Dedham Health & Athletic Complex in 2000.

He has evaluated and treated thousands of patients with a variety of conditions related to neck and back pain. He has a close working relationship with many doctors in the area and truly enjoys helping people get better. Steve has ties to the community as he has grown up, gone to school, and continues to work and live in Dedham. He enjoys working out and spending quality time with his wife and 2 boys.

Bre Vacca, PTA

Breanna received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Keene State College in 2014 and her associates in Physical Therapist Assistant from New England Institute of Technology in 2018.

Marisa Terravecchia, PTA