ABOUT KEEP MOVING FORWARD INC.

Founded in 2009, Keep Moving Forward Inc, became the first Intensive Physical Therapy clinic on Long Island. With its state-of-the-art gym, Keep Moving Forward Inc offers a unique and effective Physical Therapy programs for children and adults in which individuals are trained to reach their maximum potential of strength, endurance, and function. Our gym is fully equipped with the most up-to date tools and continues to evolve to provide our patients with the best interventions possible. Our staff continues grow through education courses based on the latest evidence-based practices available in Physical Therapy. With a combination of unique interventions, and up-to date continuing education, intensive programs are customized to individuals in order to overcome obstacles and smile at the victories.

Keep Moving Forward Inc is centered upon family. Our gym is a family friendly environment and we encourage family participation in some of our programs in order to create carry-over to the home and community settings in which they participate in.

“Around here, we don’t look backwards for very long. We KEEP MOVING FORWARD, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we are confident and this confidence keeps leading us to work determined to achieve and sustain success…”

OUR PROGRAMS

Our program encompasses a variety of tools and techniques, including but not limited to:

TheraSuit

A dynamic soft orthosis that promotes proper alignment and muscle activation for optimal movement patterns.

Universal Exercise Unit

The Universal Exercise unit is a system combined with pulleys and bungees that allow for the coordination of muscle groups to promote functional movements

Weight-Assisted Gait Training

Bodyweight -assisted gait therapy uses a support system on the treadmill to improve efficiency with ambulation and improve overall muscle endurance

Redcord

Redcord/Neurac is a treatment aimed at restoring functional movement patterns through body weight supported exercises with use of slings and elastic bungees

Electrical Stimulation

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (which targets motor nerves) and TENS (which targets sensory nerves) are techniques used to elicit a muscle contraction or decrease pain by using electrical impulses.

Cuervas Medek Exercises

A dynamic technique provoking postural responses to progress one’s the development and balance strategies

Whole Body Vibration

Whole body vibration is a therapeutic intervention that allows the individual to increase the loading on the muscle, reducing muscle tone, increased muscle strengthening as well as bone density

Sensory Integration

Integrating the brain's sensory system with motor function using a variety of tools including swings, unstable surfaces, proprioception, and visual stimuli.

MEET OUR THERAPIST

We are proud to say we have wonderful administrative staff supporting these amazing therapist and our family of patients.

Physical Therapist

img

AMY EAPEN

Amy Eapen Director of Related Services 

Amy Eapen, PT, DPT. Amy attended Northeastern University where she has received a Bachelor’s of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences, Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) and Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). Amy is Early Intervention Certified and has experience working with babies from 2lbs when they are released from the NICU. Amy specializes in Neuro and Pediatric Physical Therapy. Amy is certified in the Therasuit MethodTM. In addition, Amy obtains a certificate to practice as a Level 1 CME (Cuervas Medek Exercises) Therapist. Amy has also appeared on numerous television broadcasts and is considered a leading expert in her field.

Contact Amy: amy@keepmovingforward.info
img

Diana Schwartz

THERAPIST

Diana Schwartz, PT, DPT. Diana is a New York State licensed physical therapist. She attended Binghamton University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Biology in 2016. She then continued on to Stony Brook University where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has provided services in a variety of settings including manual therapy-based orthopedics, sports specific orthopedics, and skilled nursing facilities. Diana has been a member of the Keep Moving Forward team in multiple capacities including her time as a student intern during her second clinical, as a physical therapy aide, and now as a full-time physical therapist. Diana has attended over 5 continuing education courses through the Institute of Physical Arts that has strengthened her manual physical therapy skills and plans to take more courses relating to pediatrics and neurology. Diana enjoys working with all populations and loves to combine manual physical therapy techniques with fun exercises that target specific muscles and functional limitations. 

During her free time, Diana enjoys spending time with friends, playing board games, doing puzzles, listening to music, and playing softball.

Contact Diana: Diana@keepmovingforward.info
img

AMANDA

Amanda Kannengeiser Senior Clinical Advisor 

Amanda is a Senior Physical Therapist and Leading Clinical Supervisor who joined the Keep Moving Forward Inc. Team in April of 2016. Amanda attended Quinnipiac University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Science Studies with a minor in psychology in 2009 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree in 2013. Amanda’s passion is for working with pediatric and patients with neurological involvement to help each individual live life to their fullest potential. Amanda is New York State Early Intervention certified and has provided services in a variety of settings. She has worked extensively in schools, to help children be successful in their educational environment. She has been a founder of the GoBabyGo! Long Island chapter to provide mobility to children of all abilities. She has completed her Neurac level 1 certification for RedCord, Reflex Integration certification and continues to further her education in numerous courses. When not at Keep Moving Forward Inc. you will find Amanda training for a half marathon, riding her stationary bike to the beat of music or at a New York Mets game.

Contact Amanda: amanda@keepmovingforward.info
img

ELIZABETH

THERAPIST

Elizabeth Haberman, PT, DPT. Elizabeth attended The University at Buffalo where she received her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). Elizabeth specializes in pediatric and neuro PT and is Early Intervention certified. She has evaluated and treated pediatric patients from birth to 21 years old. She treated children and young adults in school, clinic, and home settings to maximize skill development and safety when navigating the environment. Elizabeth is trained in the TheraSuit method, received a Neurac level one certification in the RedCord method, and has completed kinseotape certification. In addition to her time at Keep Moving Forward, Elizabeth has coached a competitive gymnastics team. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Contact Elizabeth: elizabeth@keepmovingforward.info
img

Jennifer Lobodzic

SURGEONS

Jennifer Lobodzic, PT, DPT. Jennifer attended Binghamton University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology, and California University where she received her Masters of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, with a concentration in Rehabilitation Sciences. Jennifer recently graduated from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT). Throughout her training, she has had experience in a variety of settings including general outpatient orthopedics, inpatient acute care, and inpatient critical care rehabilitation. She has a strong passion for pediatric and adult neurological rehabilitation. She has taken advanced manual therapy courses in spine, extremities, and myofascial manipulation from the University of St. Augustine. Jennifer is also an LSVT-Big certified clinician for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease, and plans to take more continuing education courses focused on pediatrics and neurology. She has always enjoyed working with children, teaching dance and swimming to children ranging from 2-16 years old. She loves being able to help children develop the confidence and ability to reach their goals through therapy that is fun and personalized for every child.

Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her dog! She enjoys traveling, reading, playing games, puzzles, and any water activity, especially snorkeling!

Contact Jennifer: Jennifer@keepmovingforward.info
img

Jessica Genzale

Jessica received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in 2020 and attended the University at Albany for undergraduate school where she received her B.S. in Human Biology and minor in Psychology. During her doctoral training, Jessica completed clinical internships in settings such as sub-acute rehab, outpatient orthopedics, and outpatient pediatrics/neurology. Jessica completed her final clinical internship at Keep Moving Forward and joined the team upon graduation. Jessica is also certified in LSVT Big and plans to take more continuing education courses related to pediatrics and neurology to further refine her skills.

Contact Jessica: Jessica@keepmovingforward.info
img

AMY EAPEN

Amy Eapen Director of Related Services 

Amy Eapen, PT, DPT. Amy attended Northeastern University where she has received a Bachelor’s of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences, Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) and Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). Amy is Early Intervention Certified and has experience working with babies from 2lbs when they are released from the NICU. Amy specializes in Neuro and Pediatric Physical Therapy. Amy is certified in the Therasuit MethodTM. In addition, Amy obtains a certificate to practice as a Level 1 CME (Cuervas Medek Exercises) Therapist. Amy has also appeared on numerous television broadcasts and is considered a leading expert in her field.

Contact Amy: amy@keepmovingforward.info
img

Diana Schwartz

THERAPIST

Diana Schwartz, PT, DPT. Diana is a New York State licensed physical therapist. She attended Binghamton University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Biology in 2016. She then continued on to Stony Brook University where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has provided services in a variety of settings including manual therapy-based orthopedics, sports specific orthopedics, and skilled nursing facilities. Diana has been a member of the Keep Moving Forward team in multiple capacities including her time as a student intern during her second clinical, as a physical therapy aide, and now as a full-time physical therapist. Diana has attended over 5 continuing education courses through the Institute of Physical Arts that has strengthened her manual physical therapy skills and plans to take more courses relating to pediatrics and neurology. Diana enjoys working with all populations and loves to combine manual physical therapy techniques with fun exercises that target specific muscles and functional limitations. 

During her free time, Diana enjoys spending time with friends, playing board games, doing puzzles, listening to music, and playing softball.

Contact Diana: Diana@keepmovingforward.info
img

AMANDA

Amanda Kannengeiser Senior Clinical Advisor 

Amanda is a Senior Physical Therapist and Leading Clinical Supervisor who joined the Keep Moving Forward Inc. Team in April of 2016. Amanda attended Quinnipiac University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Science Studies with a minor in psychology in 2009 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree in 2013. Amanda’s passion is for working with pediatric and patients with neurological involvement to help each individual live life to their fullest potential. Amanda is New York State Early Intervention certified and has provided services in a variety of settings. She has worked extensively in schools, to help children be successful in their educational environment. She has been a founder of the GoBabyGo! Long Island chapter to provide mobility to children of all abilities. She has completed her Neurac level 1 certification for RedCord, Reflex Integration certification and continues to further her education in numerous courses. When not at Keep Moving Forward Inc. you will find Amanda training for a half marathon, riding her stationary bike to the beat of music or at a New York Mets game.

Contact Amanda: amanda@keepmovingforward.info
img

ELIZABETH

THERAPIST

Elizabeth Haberman, PT, DPT. Elizabeth attended The University at Buffalo where she received her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). Elizabeth specializes in pediatric and neuro PT and is Early Intervention certified. She has evaluated and treated pediatric patients from birth to 21 years old. She treated children and young adults in school, clinic, and home settings to maximize skill development and safety when navigating the environment. Elizabeth is trained in the TheraSuit method, received a Neurac level one certification in the RedCord method, and has completed kinseotape certification. In addition to her time at Keep Moving Forward, Elizabeth has coached a competitive gymnastics team. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Contact Elizabeth: elizabeth@keepmovingforward.info

TESTIMONIALS

What our client say about us.

Matthew

Just a small note of appreciation! Amy, Ava has been a patient of yours since 2009. The gains she has made have not been small, as you know. To think back to the goals we were working on during early intervention for 3 years before we went to you for just 3 short weeks were surpassed after that first course with you.

Grace

Our seven year old daughter Grace was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at 15 months. Naturally we were devastated but also determined to source the therapy she would require to enable her to reach her full potential. Frustrated by the lack of resources in our home country of Ireland, we had no choice but to look further afield.

Ken

We are so thankful to have found Keep Moving Forward. I don’t know where Kenneth would be without them and I only wish he had found them sooner. In the future, when Kenneth is able to independently walk, talk, and do everything all of the “experts” deemed impossible – he’s pretty much more than half way there so it won’t be too far down the road, but once he is able to do so he’ll be Keep Moving Forward’s proudest success story and biggest advocate.

HOW TO FIND US ?

We look forward to hearing from you!

ADDRESS

306 Nassau Boulevard South
Garden City , New York 11530

CALL US

516-208-2100

FAX

516-730-9660

EMAIL

info@keepmovingforward.info