Norwell

Kara Shanahan Alterio, PT
Kara received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy at Northeastern University in Boston at the Bouve College of Health Sciences in 1995. She completed her internships and training at Beth Israel Hospital in the outpatient Orthopedic department, Brigham and Women's Hospital working on Total Joint Replacement Research and Milton Hospital rotating in the outpatient, inpatient and transitional care. Kara prefers a more hands on approach incorporating massage, myofascial release and joint mobilization techniques. Kara works in the Abington and Brockton office treating Neurological and Orthopedic conditions.

Beth Caruso, MSPT, DPT
Beth graduated from Northeastern University with her Master's degree in physical therapy in 2004. Her areas of interest include pediatrics and sports related injuries especially of the knee and shoulder. Her training also includes aquatic therapy for patients with osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain. She got her DPT from NU in August of 2006 and did her case study research project on surgical vs non-surgical treatment of patellafemoral pain syndrome. Her approach to treatment involves manual therapy as well as functional activities. She has a focus on creating treatment programs to fit the patient's goals and lifestyles.