About

Our Team

Carol Stillman

Carol Stillman,
PT, DPT, PHC
Owner, Physical Therapist

Carol founded Sutton Place Physical and Aquatic Therapy in 1998. Her personal mission is to ensure patients of all ages receive personalized care so they improve their health and overall well-being. Carol earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College, a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern California and most recently a Post Professional DPT.

Carol founded Sutton Place Physical and Aquatic Therapy in 1998. Her personal mission is to ensure patients of all ages receive personalized care so they improve their health and overall well-being. Carol earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy from Ithaca College,  a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern California and most recently a Post Professional DPT from  Evidence in Motion (EIM).  She has served as Director of Physical Therapy at Doctors Memorial and Charter Peachford Hospitals in Atlanta. Carol continues to expand her knowledge base  and has expertise in pre and post-operative orthopedics, foot and ankle injuries, osteoporosis, fall prevention spine, pediatrics, older adults, sports medicine,  aquatic physical therapy and breast cancer rehabilitation.  In 2011, Carol was certified by The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) as an advanced hip clinician. She is a certified Pelvic Health Physical Therapist.  Carol has been a speaker for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the American Hospital Association, the New York Road Runners, Excelsior Health Club, The Arthritis Foundation and New York University. She has also been interviewed on SIRIUS radio for “Dr. Health” discussing Fall Prevention and Osteoporosis.

Currently, Carol is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA),  is on the Board of the Arthritis Foundation of NYC as well as the Aquatic Academy of the APTA.  Carol enjoys skiing, pilates, reading , taking culinary classes, travel and being  a Mom to two active boys! Email Carol at Carol@suttonplacept.net

Continuing Education Coursework:

  • Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation  Institution Conference
  • Certified Pelvic Health Physical Therapist- Evidence in Motion
  • Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment Level 1
  • Mulligan Mobilizations with Movement
  • Institute of Physical Art Functional Orthopedics One
  • Essentials of Medical Screening
  • Essentials of Pharmacology and Clinical Lab Tests
  • Essentials of Musculoskeletal Imaging
  • Management of Lumbopelvic Disorders
  • Sexuality Considerations
Ben Musselman

Ben Musselman,
PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist

Dr. Ben Musselman received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Hunter College (City University of New York Graduate Center) and his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Eastern Mennonite University. Ben has been treating patients with orthopedic, neurologic, gait and balance and vestibular diagnoses at Sutton Place Physical and Aquatic Therapy for over 7 years.

Dr. Ben Musselman received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Hunter College (City University of New York Graduate Center) and his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Eastern Mennonite University. Ben has been treating patients with orthopedic, neurologic, gait and balance and vestibular diagnoses at Sutton Place Physical and Aquatic Therapy for over 7 years. The therapy he provides is grounded in a Maitland manual therapy and assessment based approach. This approach emphasizes hands on mobilization of muscles and joints guided by extensive communication between patient and therapist. This approach fits well with Sutton Place Physical and Aquatic Therapy’s one on one structured treatment sessions. Ben has studied this approach through extensive continuing education coursework in the discipline. Ben integrates into this approach some of the key therapeutic components of yoga, such as breathing, total body alignment, and mindfulness that he has learned though Threes Physiyoga, and Ashtanga Yoga Shala workshop coursework, and from his own personal practice of yoga.

As a Senior Physical Therapist, Ben continues to contribute to a culture of professional excellence and commitment to patient success.

Contact Ben at Ben@suttonplacept.net

Continuing Education Coursework:

  • Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy: MT-1 Essential Peripheral
  • Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy: MT-2 Essential Spinal
  • Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy: MT-3 Intermediate Spinal
  • Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy: MT-ST Stabilization Training and Functional Rehabilitation
  • Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy: MT-O Evidenced Based Diagnostic Orthopedic Evaluation
  • Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy: MT-4 Differential Assessment and Clinical reasoning
  • Maitland Geriatric Manual Therapy: MT-G Geriatric Manual Therapy
  • ThreesPhysio: Introduction to the Physioyoga Global Method for physical therapists
  • Ashtanga Yoga Shala Peter Greve: Ashtanga Yoga and the Movement System

Tony Pontecovi

Tony Pontecovi,
PT
Physical Therapist

Originally from Italy, Antonio received his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Rome. While in Rome, Antonio had been treating patients with orthopedic, neurologic, cardiologic, and oncologic diagnosis’ at the Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, a renowned Rehabilitation Center in Rome for over eighteen years.

He is an expert in  Aquatic Physical Therapy having worked in aquatics for many years and is a skilled manual therapist with expertise in the treatment of the TMJ joint. Antonio also worked as a PT with the Italian national rowing team to prepare for the 2004 Olympics in Athens. In 2019, Antonio came to the US and immediately started working in an outpatient Physical Therapy Center in Manhattan.

Barbara Carbone

Barbara Carbone,
PT, MA
Physical Therapist

Barbara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Hunter College and a Master of Arts degree in Exercise Physiology from Adelphi University.  She has worked in a variety of settings and is experienced in acute care, rehab, outpatient, cardiac rehab, home care, pre and post natal care, and dance medicine.  Barbara is a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Medical Exercise Specialist. She has taken continuing education courses in Kinesio taping, Shoulder Rehab, Pelvic Floor Treatment, Mulligan NAGS and SNAGS, Exercise for Seniors, Pilates for Rehabilitation, Evidence- Based Examination of the Foot and Ankle, Working with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia, and TheraPilates Mat Class for the Fit Older Adult.  It is her passion and belief that movement, proper alignment and skilled exercise are crucial medicine for many clients, and she strives to incorporate optimal fitness goals to all clients, no matter what their fitness level.   Barbara has a keen sense of movement, and has studied ballet for most of her life, ran the NYC marathon, participated in triathlons, and is an avid swimmer.  She recently joined our team in the newly developed Aquatic Program which is a dream come true for her as a therapist; combining her expertise in rehabilitation and love of the medium of water for exercise and healing.  Barbara is a volunteer with Yorkville Youth Athletic Association as a choreographer for youth musical theater productions, and in her spare time enjoys an active lifestyle with swimming, ballet class, running, cooking, music, and spending time with her husband and two grown children. Contact Barbara at Barbara@suttonplacept.net 


Continuing Education Coursework:

  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Medical Exercise Specialist.
  • Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner®
  • Mobilization With Movement: NAGS and SNAGS
  • Pelvic Floor Certification
  • Exercise for Seniors
  • Pilates for Rehabilitation,
  • Evidence-Based Examination of the Foot and Ankle
  • Working with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
  • TheraPilates Mat Class for the Fit Older Adult
Maggie Zhang

Maggie Zhang,
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Maggie Zhang earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of New England and her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo. Maggie has experience treating patients with orthopedic, neurologic, and balance diagnoses. She has experience working in various settings, including outpatient orthopedic, acute care, ICU, and nursing home. 

Maggie enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, and eating different cuisines in her free time. 

She is proficient in multiple Chinese dialects and is conversational in Spanish.



Nidhi Doshi

Nidhi Doshi,
PT
Physical Therapist

Nidhi earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Suresh Brahmakumar Bhatt College in India and her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston. Since graduating, she has treated adult and pediatric patients in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and a school. In these settings, she has gained experience with a wide range of neurological and orthopedic conditions, such as joint replacements, neck and back dysfunctions, gait and balance disorders, cerebrovascular accidents, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, and developmental disabilities. For four months, Nidhi was the lead physical therapist in the COVID-19 unit at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which was the subject of a talk she gave to MIT Health Sciences and Technology students in June 2021. She has enjoyed working with diverse patient populations across five U.S. states and India.

Nidhi is thrilled to have recently joined the team to treat patients in the clinic and the pool through the Aquatic Program. She brings a practical, patient-centered approach that focuses on realistic goals while still expanding potential. She is fluent in three languages and enjoys reading, plant-based cooking, and learning through traveling.

Maya Letourneau

Maya Letourneau,
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Maya Letourneau earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Rutgers University in Newark and her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology - Pre Health Studies from Temple University. She offers specialized services to treat orthopedic conditions including musculoskeletal sprains and strains as well as pre and post operative conditions, and is one of our aquatic physical therapists.She has advanced training in pelvis and abdominal health and has a specialty in treating men’s and women’s pelvic pain/pelvic floor dysfunction. Maya’s passion includes helping people connect with their bodies and pelvic floor through movement and proper education to heal pain and improve quality of life. Maya has experience working in various settings including pelvic health, aquatic therapy, orthopedic, sports rehabilitation, pediatrics, acute care, and inpatient rehab.

Maya enjoys spending time with family, shopping, fashion, reading, exploring the neighborhoods
and cuisines that NYC has to offer in her free time.

Coursework:

  • Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 1a
  • Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 2a
  • Herman and Wallace Mobilization of Gastrointestinal Visceral Fascia
Huma Masood

Huma Masood,
Pilates Instructor

Huma started her fitness career about 18 years ago when she was asked to teach PE class in a high school in Manhattan, New York.  Although she was a science teacher there but had a lot more fun teaching a fitness class. Shortly after she decided to seek the knowledge and education to train her mind and body athletically, physically, and anatomically. 

After teaching for almost a decade and growing each year with new skills she now holds many fitness certifications (Spin, Yoga,  Kettlebells, TRX, Zumba, AFAA Group Exercise, and Pilates Reformer).  She teaches Bollywood dance and Strength training classes in addition to Pilates Reformer and Personal training. 

Her passion for learning and sharing is infinite. Her teaching style is addictive, easy to follow, effective, anatomical, and focused on alignment. You achieve your goals in her class every single visit and will sure to have some time left for fun. 

Huma’s personality is friendly, charming, and outgoing. Her classes are filled with equal parts fun, work and burn. You will leave happier, feeling stronger and taller.

Her favorite quote is “Each new day is a new opportunity to improve yourself. Take it. And make the most of it.”