Get To Know Us
Dr. Elisheva "Ellie" Fuchs
Owner, The Therapy Gym
Elisheva “Ellie” started The Therapy Gym in 2011 when she saw there was a need in the community for a pediatric physical therapy practice. As the practice grew, clients requested to have more services in the same location and that led to the comprehensive growth we have today. We now provide PT, OT, Speech, ABA, and aquatic therapy. Ellie feels passionate about helping families not only therapeutically but also to help them get insurance reimbursement. We bill insurance directly and work diligently to help get insurance coverage.
Ellie has built The Therapy Gym along with her amazing team of therapists and office staff to be a leading comprehensive therapy center in Northern New Jersey.
Office Staff
Ms. Robin
Insurance Administrator
Robin is our insurance administrator, and she fights for our patients to get insurance coverage. She earned her Masters in General Studies from USC/UCLA. She is also a certified Graphic Designer. She is married with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, music, spending time with family and going to the beach.
Ms. Tara
Office Administrator
Tara is an Office Administrator at The Therapy Gym, bringing over a decade of experience in clinical and administrative roles. As one of the first points of contact for our clients, she helps manage scheduling, communications, and day-to-day office operations with warmth and professionalism.
Before joining The Therapy Gym in 2024, Tara worked as a Medical Assistant and held administrative roles in healthcare and customer service. She is a graduate of Star Career Academy and takes pride in creating a welcoming experience for every family.
Outside of work, Tara enjoys meeting new people and spending quality time with her family.
Ms. Izzy
Office Administrator
Izzy is an Office Administrator at The Therapy Gym, bringing a diverse background in customer service. Her different experiences have given her a well-rounded set of skills that she brings to supporting families and helping with the day-to-day operations of the office. She is also the point person for swim lessons and ABA services.
Izzy graduated from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has four years of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), working with children on the autism spectrum through Applied Behavior Analysis.
Outside of work, Izzy enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and thrifting.
Our Therapists
Dr. Elisheva "Ellie"
Physical Therapist
Ellie is a physical therapist who has been practicing for over 19 years. She has extensive experience in her growing private practice, but had previously worked in early intervention and in schools for children with Autism and in public school. She earned her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. She has special certifications in Kinesiotaping, myofascial release, primitive reflex integration-INPP, MNRI, RMT, DMI, functional e-stim, and torticollis. Her special interests include treating torticollis and plagiocephaly, reflex integration therapy, using functional electrical stimulation, whole body vibration therapy, and dynamic movement intervention (DMI). She also likes treating abnormal motor development in babies as well as gait abnormalities, orthotic assessments, and recommendations. She has a husband and 4 children ranging in age from 20 to 9 and enjoys being a super multitasker, drawing, animation, and refinishing antique furniture.
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Ms. Nikita
Physical Therapist/Aquatic Therapy
Nikita Meswani is a physical therapist who has been practicing for over 10 years. She has extensive experience in early intervention and pediatric PT practice and earned her Master’s degree from University of Indianapolis. She has special certifications in Kinesiotaping and MFR and speaks English and Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi. Her special interests include NDT and aquatic therapy. She has a spouse and enjoys painting, pottery, and water sports in her free time.
Ms. Katherine
Physical Therapist/Aquatic Therapy
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Ms. Julie
Physical Therapist/Aquatic Therapy
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Ms. Gabby
Occupational Therapist/Aquatic Therapy
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Ms. Ivanna
Occupational Therapist/Aquatic Therapy
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Mr. Tom
Occupational Therapist
Tom Palmiere is an Occupational Therapist who has been practicing for over 20 years. He has extensive experience in school-based and private practice and earned his Master’s degree from NYU. His special interests include fine motor and gross motor strengthening, motor planning, and coordination. He is married and enjoys fishing in his free time.
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Ms. Eta
Occupational Therapist
Eta Saltzburg is an Occupational Therapist who has been practicing for almost 10 years. She has extensive experience in center based early intervention and private practice and earned her Master’s degree from Downstate University (CUNY). She has special training in The Listening Program and AEIOU approach to feeding. She has a husband and 2 children and enjoys listening to podcasts and going to the beach in her free time.
Ms. Erin
Occupational Therapist/Aquatic Therapy
Erin is a compassionate and dedicated occupational therapist who earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Seton Hall University in 2025 and her Bachelor's degree from the University of Scranton. She has clinical experience working with both children and adults and has a passion for helping clients build independence and develop functional skills.
At The Therapy Gym, Erin has received specialized training in sensory integration, fine motor development, feeding intervention, and aquatic therapy. She enjoys creating a supportive and engaging environment where each child can reach their full potential.
Outside of work, Erin enjoys reading, cooking, baking, and staying active.
Ms. Karen "KB"
Occupational Therapist/Aquatic Therapy
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Mr. Dane
COTA
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Ms. Kayla
Speech Language Pathologist
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Ms. Dana
Speech Language Pathologist
Dana Siletski is a Speech Therapist who has been practicing for over 9 years. She has extensive experience in school-based and private practice and earned her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has special certification in PROMPT. Her special interests include AAC, higher level language and executive functioning and teaching life skills. She has a husband and 3 children and enjoys all types of outdoor activities in her free time such as hiking, camping, fishing, and boating.
Ms. Caryn
Speech Language Pathologist
Caryn Goodman is a Speech Therapist who has been practicing for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in school based, early intervention, and private practice and earned her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from NYU. She has special interest in early intervention and treating speech sound production. She has a husband, 2 sons ages 16 and 12, and 2 rescue dogs and enjoys riding on her Peloton bike in her free time.
Ms. Krissie
Speech Language Pathologist
Krissie Gaffney has been a practicing Speech Therapist for over five years, with experience in public schools, private practices, and early intervention settings. She earned her master’s degree from Kean University and has received extensive training in areas such as articulation, language disorders, AAC devices, social pragmatics, and fluency. Outside of work, Krissie enjoys traveling to new destinations, running marathons, and watching movies.
Ms. Rachel
Speech Language Pathologist
Rachel Pekarsky is a Speech Therapist who has been practicing for almost 10 years. She has extensive experience in school based and private practice and earned her Master’s degree. She has special certifications in Orton-Gillingham, ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE), American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED, Certified PROMPT, Certified Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), Level I Training Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP), Guardian Way Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) competent. Her special interests include voice, fluency, and pragmatics. She enjoys photography, guitar, and traveling in her free time.
Ms. Mary
ABA Therapist
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Ms. Antonella
ABA Therapist
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Ms. Sarah
ABA Therapist
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Dr. Pamela
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Pamela Rothman is a dedicated pediatric psychologist specializing in helping children and families navigate challenges with anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and emotional regulation. Using a play-based approach, she creates a warm, supportive environment where children feel safe to express themselves and develop essential coping skills.
Dr. Rothman also works closely with parents, offering guidance on effective parenting strategies, and collaborates with schools to ensure children receive the support they need in academic and social settings.
Ms. Kayla
Swim Instructor
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Mr. Daniel
Swim Instructor
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Ms. Lohanny
Swim Instructor
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Ms. Sima
Swim Instructor
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