Team
Advanced Physical Therapy of SJ
Robert Romalino
PT, MPT - Owner
Rob graduated from Emory University with a Master's Degree in 2001. He opened Advanced Physical Therapy of SJ later that year and since that time, has developed the office to treat nearly 10,000 patient visits per year while maintaining a greater than 99% customer satisfaction rating.
Rob continues to practice physical therapy on a part-time basis in the Williamstown office as well as providing administrative support to the three other locations.
Lauren Yakovich
PT, DPT, Certified MDT
Lauren graduated from Temple University in 2006 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has been a valued member of the Advanced Physical Therapy team since 2008. She became MDT certified in 2014 and specializes in using the McKenzie Method of Diagnosis and Treatment. With 20 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, Lauren focuses on spine care and post-surgical rehabilitation. She is dedicated to helping patients return to their active lifestyles through personalized, evidence-based treatment plans and a patient-centered approach.
Lauren is married and the proud mother of her daughter and has 2 cats. Outside the clinic, she enjoys staying active through mountain biking and swimming.
William Roberts
MPT
Bill graduated from Rutgers/UMDNJ in 2000 with a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy. Bill has over 20 years of experience as a clinician in multiple settings including Outpatient Orthopedics, Acute Care, Home Health and in the rehab setting.
Bill specializes in orthopedics, post-surgical rehab and athletic injuries. Finally, Bill has over 30 years of experience in health and wellness as a personal trainer and assistant high school strength and conditioning coach.
Alex Attanasio
DPT
Alex graduated from Richard Stockton College with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2014. Since that time, she has been practicing in the outpatient orthopedic field with particular focus on neck/back injuries, post-surgical rehab, and sports-related injuries.
Kris Kerrigan
MSPT
Kris graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 2000 with a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in the outpatient orthopedic setting.
Kris specializes in the treatment of sports and athletic injuries, joint fractures and joint replacement surgery as well as tendon and ligament repair to include ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repair.
Kris Coniglio
BSPT
Kris graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 2000. Kris is a licensed physical therapist specializing in the treatment of orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions.
She also has experience in a variety of clinical settings including pediatrics and geriatrics. Kris is certified in IASTM, LSVT and Kinesiotaping.
Renee DeChristie-Reardon
PTA
Renee is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over 30 years of experience helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to their daily activities and hobbies. Throughout her career, Renee has worked in Acute Care, Acute Rehabilitation, Transitional Care, Aquatic Therapy, Subacute Care, Long Term Care, and Outpatient Orthopedic Care. She has extensive experience treating neurological conditions, gait and balance disorders, post-operative patients, athletes, and musculoskeletal disorders. She has enjoyed her experience as a part-time instructor of a Physical Therapy Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant program, Introduction to Health Care Professions at Camden and Gloucester County Technical School as well. Renee is dedicated to providing a positive and successful experience for all her patients.
Rachel Munyon Coates
OT
Rachel Coates is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist who graduated from West Coast University in 2021. Since entering the field, she has built a diverse clinical background working across multiple adult-focused settings, providing compassionate and evidence-based care in our outpatient clinic, as well as skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living environments. Her experience includes treating individuals with both orthopedic and neurological conditions. In addition to her clinical rehabilitation expertise, Rachel brings a strong background in group exercise and mental health, which she uses to integrate physical wellness and emotional well-being, creating therapy approaches that are client-centered and holistic, emphasizing education, advocacy, strength, and functional independence.
Sheelagh Valora
Chief Physical Therapy Aide
RIP Sheelagh - We Miss You!!
Stella
Vice Chief Physical Therapy Aide
Brooke Primo
Brooke graduated from Rowan University with a Master's degree in Wellness and Lifestyle Management. Ten plus years of aid experience assisting Physical Therapists provide dedicated patient care, encouragement and motivation with additional secretarial skills.
Brielle Walto
Brielle graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Neumann University and is currently in her second year of Neumann’s Master of Athletic Training program. She has a strong passion for patient-centered care. She is particularly interested in pursuing a career in pediatrics, where she hopes to support young athletes and children in achieving safe, healthy movement.
Christy Romalino
Office Manager
Christine Davis
Bio coming soon
