Jade Giffin, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC, (she/her) is a licensed, board certified art psychotherapist and attachment focused EMDR practitioner. Prior to obtaining her masters with honors in the field at NYU, she graduated from Barnard College with distinction and worked in fashion. She brings knowledge of corporate practice, love of artistic design, and commitment to whole person wellness and healing to Flex Physical Therapy.

In the Director of Operations role, Jade develops strategies to streamline and elevate aspects of operations such as brand management, clinic design, patient satisfaction, digital presence and TEAM FLEX (please refer to About Us for more information on this program). Jade also applies her clinical expertise to facilitate customized staff trainings on accessing mindfulness, preventing compassion fatigue, and processing vicarious trauma.

She and Dr. Joel met working with children at a camp for at-risk youth in the summer of 2001 and have been partners ever since. Jade is proud to further the mission of inclusive and accessible care and bring a family sentiment to the practice where her sons occasionally lend a helping hand!

Jade Giffin, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC, (she/her) is a licensed, board certified art psychotherapist and attachment focused EMDR practitioner. Prior to obtaining her masters with honors in the field at NYU, she graduated from Barnard College with distinction and worked in fashion. She brings knowledge of corporate practice, love of artistic design, and commitment to whole person wellness and healing to Flex Physical Therapy.

In the Director of Operations role, Jade develops strategies to streamline and elevate aspects of operations such as brand management, clinic design, patient satisfaction, digital presence and TEAM FLEX (please refer to About Us for more information on this program). Jade also applies her clinical expertise to facilitate customized staff trainings on accessing mindfulness, preventing compassion fatigue, and processing vicarious trauma.

She and Dr. Joel met working with children at a camp for at-risk youth in the summer of 2001 and have been partners ever since. Jade is proud to further the mission of inclusive and accessible care and bring a family sentiment to the practice where her sons occasionally lend a helping hand!

Zane Lynch (he/him) brings stellar leadership, initiative and attention to detail to the Flex team. He graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre and a Minor in Gender Studies. Zane incorporates his passion for supporting people in regaining movement, stemming from his own experience in the field as a trained dancer and Hot HIIT Bikram instructor, and his strong operations skillset to ensuring a positive patient experience for all. Zane is thrilled to live in the dance capital of the world. When not in the clinic, he can be found supporting and participating in performance arts across the city!

Lauralee’s experience includes working with a variety of orthopedic and neurological populations of all ages, including athletes and active New Yorkers. She’s mastered her skills through years at orthopedic outpatient facilities, Alvin Ailey School for Dance, and injury prevention educational workshops. She practices from a biomechanical approach, utilizing a neuromuscular and manual foundation supported by evidence based results. Lauralee’s passion is in customizing treatment; targeting the true underlying cause of dysfunction; empowering patients through education; and returning each individual to a safe, active, pain free, and confident lifestyle.

Zane Lynch (he/him) brings stellar leadership, initiative and attention to detail to the Flex team. He graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre and a Minor in Gender Studies. Zane incorporates his passion for supporting people in regaining movement, stemming from his own experience in the field as a trained dancer and Hot HIIT Bikram instructor, and his strong operations skillset to ensuring a positive patient experience for all. Zane is thrilled to live in the dance capital of the world. When not in the clinic, he can be found supporting and participating in performance arts across the city!

Lauralee’s experience includes working with a variety of orthopedic and neurological populations of all ages, including athletes and active New Yorkers. She’s mastered her skills through years at orthopedic outpatient facilities, Alvin Ailey School for Dance, and injury prevention educational workshops. She practices from a biomechanical approach, utilizing a neuromuscular and manual foundation supported by evidence based results. Lauralee’s passion is in customizing treatment; targeting the true underlying cause of dysfunction; empowering patients through education; and returning each individual to a safe, active, pain free, and confident lifestyle.

Lauralee’s experience includes working with a variety of orthopedic and neurological populations of all ages, including athletes and active New Yorkers. She’s mastered her skills through years at orthopedic outpatient facilities, Alvin Ailey School for Dance, and injury prevention educational workshops. She practices from a biomechanical approach, utilizing a neuromuscular and manual foundation supported by evidence based results. Lauralee’s passion is in customizing treatment; targeting the true underlying cause of dysfunction; empowering patients through education; and returning each individual to a safe, active, pain free, and confident lifestyle.

Dr. Alanna Trophelov, PT, DPT (she/her) obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University following receipt of her BA in Psychology and Education from UC Santa Cruz and a year-long trip across Europe. Her journey into the field of physical therapy began when she became a certified Pilates instructor and recognized the benefits of prehab in preventing injuries.

With previous experience in diverse clinical settings including outpatient orthopedics, acute inpatient rehab, and pediatrics, Alanna has developed a well-rounded skill set. Currently, she directs her treatment efforts towards enhancing her patient’s functional capacity and improving their neuromuscular connection. Her goal is to alleviate pain and facilitate a quick return to activity through the implementation of specialized manual therapies and therapeutic activities.

Alanna’s dedication to her profession extends to her commitment to ongoing education and professional development. She is actively working towards obtaining her CFMT (Certified Functional Manual Therapist) through the IPA (Institute of Physical Art) to enhance her understanding of these principles and provide her patients with advanced specialized care.

Beyond her work in the clinic, Alanna finds joy in traveling, cooking, hiking, and camping.

Dr. Andy Wang, PT, DPT, TPI received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of California – San Francisco. Andy provides an individualized and eclectic approach to treating patients while valuing the unique bio-psychosocial factors that shape each patient’s life experience.

His treatment approach involves utilizing advanced manual therapy techniques including soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization/manipulation to decrease patient pain and improve movement. This is combined with customized exercise programs that address patient needs to help them reach their full physical potential, whether that be getting back onto the playing field or working from home pain-free.

Andy is a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified golf expert. His specialization encompasses evaluation and treatment of golfers, golf specific injuries, and enhancing skill to maximize performance. These techniques benefit all of Andy’s patients from multi-sport competitive athletes to persons seeking to improve quality of daily life.

In his free time, Andy enjoys playing basketball, golf, surfing, and playing the piano.

Dr. Wen Yau Jennie Yen, PT, DPT, CHT, CLT received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from New York University and her Bachelor of Science in Spanish Language and Literature from Pennsylvania State University. She has extensive clinical experience in the treatment of orthopedic and sports-related hand and upper extremity injuries. Dr. Jennie is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). She is also a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) and she has a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) certification.

Jennie’s vast expertise was acquired in part during her years at HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) where she completed her hand fellowship and was a faculty member, then followed by her work at NISMAT (Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma). She’s also taught physical therapy doctoral students at NYU, Hunter College and Columbia University; and presented at national conferences for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) on Elbow Posterolateral Rotatory Instability and Ulnar-sided Wrist Pathology. Jennie served as a member of ASHT’s Education Division, Nominating Chair and Annual Meeting Committee.

In her spare time, Jennie enjoys sharing her skills through service. She served as a volunteer medical staff in the Athletes’ Village at the 2016 Rio Olympics and at the AVP Beach Volleyball Pro Tour at Coney Island. Jennie also participated in The Touching Hands Project and traveled to Honduras with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, to provide care to adults and children with limited access to healthcare.

Dr. Alanna Trophelov, PT, DPT (she/her) obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University following receipt of her BA in Psychology and Education from UC Santa Cruz and a year-long trip across Europe. Her journey into the field of physical therapy began when she became a certified Pilates instructor and recognized the benefits of prehab in preventing injuries.

With previous experience in diverse clinical settings including outpatient orthopedics, acute inpatient rehab, and pediatrics, Alanna has developed a well-rounded skill set. Currently, she directs her treatment efforts towards enhancing her patient’s functional capacity and improving their neuromuscular connection. Her goal is to alleviate pain and facilitate a quick return to activity through the implementation of specialized manual therapies and therapeutic activities.

Alanna’s dedication to her profession extends to her commitment to ongoing education and professional development. She is actively working towards obtaining her CFMT (Certified Functional Manual Therapist) through the IPA (Institute of Physical Art) to enhance her understanding of these principles and provide her patients with advanced specialized care.

Beyond her work in the clinic, Alanna finds joy in traveling, cooking, hiking, and camping.

Dr. Andy Wang, PT, DPT, TPI received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of California – San Francisco. Andy provides an individualized and eclectic approach to treating patients while valuing the unique bio-psychosocial factors that shape each patient’s life experience.

His treatment approach involves utilizing advanced manual therapy techniques including soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization/manipulation to decrease patient pain and improve movement. This is combined with customized exercise programs that address patient needs to help them reach their full physical potential, whether that be getting back onto the playing field or working from home pain-free.

Andy is a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified golf expert. His specialization encompasses evaluation and treatment of golfers, golf specific injuries, and enhancing skill to maximize performance. These techniques benefit all of Andy’s patients from multi-sport competitive athletes to persons seeking to improve quality of daily life.

In his free time, Andy enjoys playing basketball, golf, surfing, and playing the piano.

Dr. Wen Yau Jennie Yen, PT, DPT, CHT, CLT received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from New York University and her Bachelor of Science in Spanish Language and Literature from Pennsylvania State University. She has extensive clinical experience in the treatment of orthopedic and sports-related hand and upper extremity injuries. Dr. Jennie is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). She is also a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) and she has a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) certification.

Jennie’s vast expertise was acquired in part during her years at HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) where she completed her hand fellowship and was a faculty member, then followed by her work at NISMAT (Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma). She’s also taught physical therapy doctoral students at NYU, Hunter College and Columbia University; and presented at national conferences for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) on Elbow Posterolateral Rotatory Instability and Ulnar-sided Wrist Pathology. Jennie served as a member of ASHT’s Education Division, Nominating Chair and Annual Meeting Committee.

In her spare time, Jennie enjoys sharing her skills through service. She served as a volunteer medical staff in the Athletes’ Village at the 2016 Rio Olympics and at the AVP Beach Volleyball Pro Tour at Coney Island. Jennie also participated in The Touching Hands Project and traveled to Honduras with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, to provide care to adults and children with limited access to healthcare.

Ambar Perez is a native New Yorker who received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Prior to joining the Flex team she worked as a Medical Receptionist at a bustling dental practice here in NYC. She brings her warm spirit and sense of humor to the office each day. Ambar’s adventurous nature has led her on a quest to find the best vibes in New York City.

Joseph Castellano is dedicated to ensuring a supportive and positive patient experience. He applies client relations skills acquired in his medical assistance and dentistry work to the Patient Care Coordinator role at Flex. Joseph obtained an Associate’s in Marketing from FIT and recently moved from Staten Island to Orange County to live with family. In his free time, he enjoys sports (especially baseball), fishing and videography.

Gigi Hausman (she/her) brings warmth, community, and connectivity to the Flex team. Gigi has extensive administrative and customer service experience in the fitness and dance world, and she is thrilled to pivot to marketing for health practitioners! Gigi is also a professional dancer and finds immense satisfaction in helping other athletes gain a more holistic approach to their health through physical therapy. In her spare time, Gigi likes to hike, play guitar (badly), and travel.

Ambar Perez is a native New Yorker who received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Prior to joining the Flex team she worked as a Medical Receptionist at a bustling dental practice here in NYC. She brings her warm spirit and sense of humor to the office each day. Ambar’s adventurous nature has led her on a quest to find the best vibes in New York City.

Joseph Castellano is dedicated to ensuring a supportive and positive patient experience. He applies client relations skills acquired in his medical assistance and dentistry work to the Patient Care Coordinator role at Flex. Joseph obtained an Associate’s in Marketing from FIT and recently moved from Staten Island to Orange County to live with family. In his free time, he enjoys sports (especially baseball), fishing and videography.

Gigi Hausman (she/her) brings warmth, community, and connectivity to the Flex team. Gigi has extensive administrative and customer service experience in the fitness and dance world, and she is thrilled to pivot to marketing for health practitioners! Gigi is also a professional dancer and finds immense satisfaction in helping other athletes gain a more holistic approach to their health through physical therapy. In her spare time, Gigi likes to hike, play guitar (badly), and travel.