About Our Staff

PAUL EVORA, MS, PT, Cert. MDT. Paul graduated with a Master’s of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Columbia University, NY in 1996. Since graduation, Paul has worked in a variety of rehab settings as well as cities. He has accumulated experience in inpatient rehab from the Mercy Community Hospital system in Philadelphia, PA, acute care rehab from the Rusk Institute at NYU Hospital, and outpatient orthopedics and neurology from the JC VA Hospital in St. Louis, MO and WestSide Sports, P.T., P.C. in NY. Prior to entering the realm of private practice ownership, Paul worked for three years at the New York Presbyterian Health Center @ Chelsea Piers, working primarily with athletes of all ages. He is also an adjunct professor at the NYU School of Nursing and has provided guest lectures in orthopedics to acupuncture students at Mercy College, NY. Paul has been certified in the McKenzie Method of assessment and treatment of pain of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar origins since 2005. Paul brings to the practice an intense love and appreciation of running, having personally completed 12 marathons, and has coached others through the same race. Paul’s e-mail is: paulbbpt@msn.com

KYOKO IJICHI, DPT, MS, PT, MTC. Kyoko graduated from Florida International University, FL in 2004 with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine, FL in April 2008. Kyoko has worked at the outpatient orthopedic physical therapy departments of East Orange General Hospital and Palisades Medical Center in NJ. She has also worked at a private outpatient physical therapy clinic in Milburn, NJ. Kyoko has selectively bolstered her skills via a variety of continuing education courses and seminars. She has obtained the manual therapy certificate (MTC) from the University of St. Augustine and been certified in the Kinesio Taping Method. Kyoko is an avid sports person. She loves playing golf and tennis during warm seasons and snowboarding and skiing during the winter time. She is fluent in Japanese. Kyoko can be reached via e-mail at: kyoko@piler.com

CHRISTOPHER ROSEN, DPT. Chris graduated from Columbia University, NY with his Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 2003 and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2004. Chris’ passion is orthopedics and manual therapy and he has extensive training in the Maitland method of physical therapy assessment and treatment. He has worked in a variety of orthopedic clinics here in Manhattan and on the Central Coast of California. Chris has a variety of sport interests including volleyball, mountain biking, snowboarding and running. He completed his first marathon in Austin in 1997 and hopes to run the NYC. You can e-mail Chris at: cbr2002@columbia.edu

IRENE WEISBERG, Office Manager. Irene’s career has been diverse and eclectic reflecting her multi-faceted interests, talents and personality. After attending Bennington College and Hofstra University, 20 years were spent in the commercial music industry as a Principal, Sales Rep and Producer. Subsequently, as an FIT trained fashion designer/patternmaker, she founded Doedelzak Ltd., a boutique childrenswear company. In 1995 she turned to the world of advertising/marketing holding various creative and production managerial positions. She was a member of the Bill Bradley Creative Team at the time of his aborted Presidential bid. She has broken and trained horses, professionally restored antique American quilts, created and sold contemporary quilts, sailed, danced professionally, hiked, biked and is a working artist. Since joining Bounce Back Physical Therapy in 2007 as their office manager, Irene has become their resident Insurance Guru. Irene's email address is ireneweisberg@gmail.com.