OUR TEAM
JEM Physical Therapy was founded with the goal of delivering optimal patient care by providing direct one-on-one treatment while utilizing the latest research. Our physical therapists are experienced and passionate about helping their patients achieve a full recovery. JEM Physical Therapy prides itself with treating individual patients one at a time and adapting their program to meet each of their specific needs.
JODI MULVEY PT, DPT, OCS
President
A highly experienced physical therapist passionate about rehabilitation and injury prevention, Jodi Mulvey brings over 25 years of experience to JEM Physical Therapy. After graduating with honors with her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from UMDNJ in 1992, she went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy with Highest Honors in 2007. In addition, Jodi was certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2007 by the American Board of Clinical Specialities.
Motivated by her strong interest and clinical research in injury prevention, she became a certified Sportsmetrics Trainer (the leading, scientifically proven ACL prevention program) in 2009. She ran a successful orthopedic physical therapy practice in Randolph, NJ for 16 years, and during that time developed an ACL injury prevention program utilized by many individuals and local sports teams. She practiced private home care therapy for several years prior to opening JEM Physical Therapy.
Jodi has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and specializes in training athletes, including speed training and running mechanics, as well as injury prevention. A teacher, mentor and strong believer in giving back to the community, Jodi is also an adjunct professor at Rutgers University Physical Therapy Doctorate program and a volunteer varsity soccer coach. An active athlete herself, Jodi understands what athletes need in order to perform at their optimal level and keep injuries at bay. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, waterskiing, golf, soccer, softball, hiking, kayaking and many other outdoor activities.
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Education:
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Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) - Now Rutgers University
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Adjunct professor at Rutgers University Physical Therapy Doctorate program
Certifications:
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Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
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Sportsmetrics (ACL Prevention) Instructor
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
ASHLEY Thorn PT, DPT
JEM Clinical Director
Ashley received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in August 2011. She attended the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware for her undergraduate studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in May 2008. She is licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy for New Jersey.
Ashley's career has focused on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in outpatient physical therapy clinics. She is a member of the NJ chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association and is working toward her Sports Clinical Specialist certification. Ashley is a certified provider of the Graston Technique and is also a certified Emergency Medical Responder.
Education:
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University
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BS of Science in Exercise Sports, University of Delaware
Certifications:
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Certified provider of Graston Technique
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Emergency Medical Responder
GREG YAKIMEC PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Greg brings over 8 years of clinical experience to JEM, treating people with physical abilities ranging from low activity levels, to competitive and lifelong athletes. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy with high honors from Ithaca College in August 2014, as well as a minor in Nutrition Promotion. He is passionate about providing high quality, personalized PT treatments, to reduce pain and enable full participation in daily functions and sports activities. As a current active rock climber, runner, and previous Ultimate frisbee athlete, he has specialized knowledge in these sports activities.
Greg is certified in trigger point dry needling and has been performing this treatment since 2017. Not to be confused with acupuncture, this is a powerful treatment technique to address dysfunctional muscles which have trigger points ("muscle knots"). Results often include immediate reduction of muscle tension, and improvement in muscle performance. It can also be used to address surface scar tissue, visibly reducing scars and improving the health and quality of local skin tissue.
Educating patients is a primary hallmark of Greg's treatment style, with the objective of enabling each patient's best understanding of their condition, anatomy, purpose of PT interventions and daily methods for minimizing pain and maximizing function. Effective manual treatment techniques, and exercise prescriptions are of course another key component of high quality PT treatment which can be expected from working with Greg.
Education:
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Ithaca College
Certifications:
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Trigger Point Dry Needling