About Park North
Physical Therapy

Originally from Waterbury, CT, Philip graduated from Fordham University
Rose Hill with a BS in Biological Sciences and a minor in Psychology. He
would then go on to attend Columbia University where he earned his
Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Philip loves helping people move better and
stay active throughout their lives. Passionate about the importance of
movement, Philip works closely with patients to address their unique needs
and help them overcome physical challenges. By combining practical
techniques with a caring approach, working collaboratively with patients he
aims to improve their mobility and promote long-term health, believing
that staying active is key to a vibrant and fulfilling life.

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Sophie grew up in Brooklyn and attended Hampshire College in Western Massachusetts, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Neuroscience. She continued on to receive her DPT from Arcadia University in Philadelphia where she had the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations. She has experience treating a variety of conditions, including post-surgical, neurological, return-to-sport, and all manner of orthopedic injuries.

Sophie uses a holistic approach to treating physical problems, looking at the whole person rather than an isolated body part, and incorporating the psychosocial aspects of healing. She works with patients to create an individualized treatment plan to help everyone reach their goals through a combination of manual therapy, tailored exercises, patient education, and modalities.

Outside of the clinic, Sophie is a competitive figure skater and enjoys rock climbing, reading, doing puzzles, and snuggling with her cat, Sketch.

Debra’s journey into fitness and health has been one of passion and personal growth. After
earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance from Colorado State University, she moved to New
York City to chase her dream of performing on Broadway. Along the way, she discovered a love
for helping others improve their bodies and decided to become a personal trainer. Realizing that
she could offer even more, Debra went back to school and earned an Associate’s Degree as a
Physical Therapist Assistant from LaGuardia Community College in Queens.

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Having always been active and with years of experience in dance, Debra has dealt with her fair
share of injuries, which sparked her interest in how the body works and how to help it heal and
stay strong. Her goal is to not only help people recover from injuries but also help them perform
at their best, preventing future setbacks. Her experience working in both inpatient and outpatient
clinics has given her valuable insights and inspires her to keep learning and growing as a PTA.
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When she’s not working, Debra enjoys hitting the gym, dancing, and trying out new healthy
recipes. She’s also a competitive pool player, embracing both the mental and physical
challenges the game brings.

Born and raised on Long Island, Julian graduated from the University at Buffalo receiving his BS in Exercise Science with a minor in nutrition. He went on to receive his DPT from Stony Brook University. During this time, he gained experience working with patients from all walks of life and was able to specialize in sports medicine and vestibular therapy.

Julian believes in treating his patients as a teammate by communicating and developing personalized treatment plans. His focus is treating both the physical and psychosocial components equally. His goal is to provide the education and guidance needed to return the patient to their former activities.

When Julian isn’t in the clinic, he’s probably playing competitive computer games, tennis, or golf, reading a book, cooking up different styles of fried rice or watching the Jets lose.. again.. and again.

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Sam Morjaria brings two decades of experience to Park North Physical Therapy. Sam graduated from the University of Vermont in 1998 with his degree in Physical Therapy. He started his career at Beth Israel Hospital in outpatient sports medicine treating professional athletes, dancers, and stuntmen. His philosophy of physical healing is to treat the body as a whole instead of treating the point of pain and/or dysfunction.

Sam uses hands-on therapy to relieve pain and restore normal movement to the body. He has advanced training in Myofascial Release, running biomechanics, Maitland mobilizations, strength and conditioning and is certified in Active Release Technique. Sam is also a certified golf fitness instructor by the Titleist Performance Institute.

Sam believes in treating the body as one unit to return to function and exercise. He implements an individualized treatment program to meet everyone’s specific goals and needs. He is a proponent of education about the body, so the knowledge can carry over into everyday life and movement.

Originally from the Bay Area, California, Sam graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University. He has had experience working with a wide variety of populations, including athletes, weight lifters, neurological injuries, and all types of orthopedic injuries. He enjoys playing basketball and working out at the gym regularly to stay active.