Therapists
Dr. Prashant Junankar, MA OTR, PhD
After receiving his Masters in Occupational Therapy from New York University, Prashant worked as a therapist at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson from 1988-1991. In 1991, essentially on impulse, he decided to open up his own private practice and Healing Hands Rehab, Inc. was born. Prashant currently works at the Clifton branch. Prashant received his PhD from UMDNJ in Biomedical Informatics. His publication on Clinical Decision Support System in Flexor Tendon Injuries, Zone 2 was published in the International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics (2009 Vol. 1, No..3, pg. 275 - 289).
Ongoing research on Sensory Testing Device invented by Prashant can be found at
http://junankar.blogspot.com/2010/01/junankar-2-pt-discrimination.html
Ongoing research on Sensory Testing Device invented by Prashant can be found at
http://junankar.blogspot.com/2010/01/junankar-2-pt-discrimination.html
Asha Junankar, MA OTR, CHT
Asha attended New York University and graduated with a her second Masters in Occupational Therapy [First one from Bombay University] . After graduating, Asha joined the staff of Montefiore Medical Center in New York, where she eventually became the Assistant Chief of Occupational Therapy. After leaving Montefiore, Asha worked at Chilton Hospital's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation division. In 2005, she left Chilton to join Healing Hands' Wayne branch.
Asha has over thirty years of experience in dealing with a wide variety of hand and arm injuries, from all kinds of trauma, carpal tunnel syndrome to tennis elbow and shoulder problems. She is also trained in the field of myofascial release and certified in treating lymphedema. Asha believes in empowering her patients with the knowledge and one-on-one attention to help promote lasting recoveries in all types of hand to shoulder problems.
Asha has over thirty years of experience in dealing with a wide variety of hand and arm injuries, from all kinds of trauma, carpal tunnel syndrome to tennis elbow and shoulder problems. She is also trained in the field of myofascial release and certified in treating lymphedema. Asha believes in empowering her patients with the knowledge and one-on-one attention to help promote lasting recoveries in all types of hand to shoulder problems.
Edwin Wills, PT, Cert MDT
Ed Wills graduated from Daemen College with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. He has since received his certification in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine. Prior to moving into private practice, Ed was the Director of Chilton Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation and Director of Chilton Occupational Health. In 2009, Ed left Chilton to join Alpha Therapy Services as a Physical Therapist until joining Healing Hands Rehab in 2019.
Ed's desire is to educate his patients and equip them with the knowledge and tools for self-empowerment and self-care, in addition to providing one-on-one manual therapy.
Ed's desire is to educate his patients and equip them with the knowledge and tools for self-empowerment and self-care, in addition to providing one-on-one manual therapy.
Dr. Bishoy Youssef, PT DPT
Bishoy earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Biology from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. During his time at SHU, Bishoy was able to work as a Graduate Assistant for the program where he proctored open labs for first year doctorate students to practice their manual skills as well as their clinical knowledge. After graduating Bishoy started his career in Manhattan's one the largest private practices where he was able to gain experience treating wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including post-operative rehabilitation as well as working with high level athletes. Bishoy has taken multiple courses to improve his orthopedic manual skills in order to provide the best care for each of his patients on an individualized basis.
Bishoy joined Healing Hands in 2021 with a strong desire to empower each patient to reach their goals and give them the knowledge and skills they need to live an active pain free life
Bishoy joined Healing Hands in 2021 with a strong desire to empower each patient to reach their goals and give them the knowledge and skills they need to live an active pain free life