Staff

Dr.  Ann Maria Elder is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  Dr.  Elder graduated Medical School from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey and completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison, New Jersey.

Dr.  Ann Maria Elder is the Medical Director of Team Rehab and Wellness Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.  Dr.  Elder has worked in a variety of Rehabilitation settings over the years.  She is also the Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital in Ludlow, Massachusetts and serves as the Medical Director of Several Skilled Nursing Facilities in Western Massachusetts.

Katie received her Master's Degree in Physical therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2005.  Katie has over 15 years of clinical experience in general orthopedics, pre-/post-surgical care, acute care, injury prevention, and has a deep interest in neurological rehabilitation and limb loss.  She works with patients of all ages and across all activity levels.  Katie takes an evidence based and patient centered approach to her treatments with emphasis on postural/core stability and functional movement training.  Katie strives to live by one of her favorite quotes 'What you do today can improve someone's tomorrow'-unknown author.

Lisa is an occupational therapist that specializes in neurological rehabilitation.  She graduated with her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from American International College in 2009.  Since then Lisa has worked in a variety of settings and combines traditional therapies with alternative and complementary approaches to best serve her clients in a holistic manner.  Lisa is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) with advanced training in concussion management.  She is also certified in Functional Capacity Evaluation/Work Hardening in which she creates individualized treatment plans so clients can restore their function and return to works safely.

Dr. Francisco Serrano received his chiropractic degree from the Life College of Chiropractic in 1996.  He has over 25 years of chiropractic experience.  Dr. Serrano started his career working for Bisanti Chiropractic and Rehab in 1996 as an associate doctor.  In 2001 he branched out and started Chiropractic and Wellness Center and in 2010 joined our TEAM at Team Rehab and Wellness Center.  Although, Dr. Serrano treats all kinds of neck and back injuries his main focus since he started practicing in 1996 has been and remains personal injuries sustained from motor vehicle collisions, workers compensation injuries and slip and fall injuries.

Carmela is the Administrative Director and manages and oversees all the operations of our organization to include various internal functions such as daily operations, financial management, business planning and development and marketing.  Carmela has over 32 years’ experience in a managerial role and ensures that all our business operations run accordingly.