Windham team:
Bob Scaccia, PT, Owner
Emily Marotta, DPT, Clinic Manager
Ben Sherr, DPT
Laura Charewicz, PTA
Joe Young, DPT
Heidi Burnham, PTA
Lisa DiPalermo, Office and Billing Manager
Luanne
Tina
Dracut team:
Bob Scaccia, PT, Owner
Michele Fox, DPT
Lisa DiPalermo, Office and Billing Manager
Jessica Wild, DPT
Kim Martel, PTA
Ethan Glynn, PTA
Daniel Bonnano (coming July 2023)
Kaeleigh Sparkman (coming May 2023)
Meet Your Windham, NH Team:
Bob Scaccia, PT, Owner
Bob Scaccia graduated with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 1994. He graduated from UMass Lowell with a Bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology in 1992.
He earned his Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification in 1997 from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Bob worked in outpatient sports and orthopaedic clinics for 7 years before opening Scaccia PT&SC in 2001.
He has worked with a variety of physical therapy clients but has specialized in sports and orthopaedic patients throughout his career. Bob has attended multiple continuing education courses with a focus on manual treatments. He has trained college and high school athletes from all sports and specializes in training wrestlers and baseball players, with a focus on pitchers.
While at U-Lowell, Bob played football from 1988-1991 on a team that went 32-4 in that span. He was captain of the 1991 NEFC championship team, was a three year starter at defensive back, earning All-New England honors and twice earning All-Conference. He also holds the U-Lowell career record for interceptions.
Emily Marotta, DPT, Clinic Manager
Emily graduated from Franklin Pierce University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010. Prior to attending graduate school, Emily graduated from Hesser College in 2005 with an Associates degree in Physical Therapy which enabled her to work at Scaccia Physical Therapy as a PT Assistant gaining practical experience while furthering her education. Her mix of optimism, attention to detail, and passion for health & wellness all play a role in her treatment style. She enjoys working with a wide variety of patients especially postoperative patients, endurance athletes and weekend warriors . She believes a mix of manual therapy and exercise is essential to recovery and is happy to work at a private practice that gives her time to address both. Emily craves adventure. She is happiest outside exploring the mountains of NH, kayaking around New England and traveling the globe.
Ben Sherr, DPT
Ben graduated from the University of New England with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2015. Prior to completing his doctorate, he attended the University of New Hampshire, graduating in 2012 with a degree in biochemistry. He completed a clinical rotation at Scaccia Physical Therapy in the fall of 2013 and joined the staff full time in August 2015. Ben grew up playing multiple sports before eventually focusing on golf, basketball, and tennis in high school. He continues to play all three sports recreationally. He also picked up running in the past few years and has run several half marathons. Ben enjoys treating athletes of all ages, focusing on return to sport exercises, manual therapy including joint and soft tissue mobilization, and utilizing the McKenzie approach for spine treatment. Ben is certified in dry needling.
Laura Charewicz, PTA
Laura joined the Scaccia PT staff full time in November 2011. She graduated from Hesser College with an Associate in Science degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2009. Laura is thrilled to have been able to enter the field of physical therapy as a new career later in her life.
Laura had an extensive athletic background as a youth and that carried through her life to include competing in the Master’s track and field circuit where she earned the National Champion title 3 times in her age group in the javelin.
She has been an avid road cyclist and enthusiast since the late 1970’s and continues to log thousands of road miles a year. Laura has been a participant in the PMC (Pan-Mass Challenge) as both a volunteer and a rider since 2012 and will continue to do so for as long as she can with the hope of helping to find a cure for cancer.
Joe Young, DPT
Joe is a graduate of UMass Lowell's Doctor of Physical Therapy program as well as his B.S. in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Nutrition. Joe has worked in a number of venues leading up to his involvement and practice of Physical Therapy that were directed at Sports Performance and Strength and Conditioning. He has worked with both Division 1 and 2 athletes while a Sports Performance coach at UMass Lowell as well as professional and collegiate athletes working at Mike Boyle's Strength and Conditioning.
Heidi Burnham, PTA
Heidi joined the Scaccia PT staff in April of 2021. She earned an Associates of science degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2006 from Hesser College. She has worked in the outpatient orthopedic setting for over 16 years and enjoys working with patients of all ages. She is STOTT Pilates trained and Graston certified.
Lisa DiPalermo, Office and Billing Manager
Lisa DiPalermo graduated with an Associates Degree in Paralegalism in 1988 and enjoyed a career as a Paralegal before deciding to be a stay at home mom for her three children. While raising her children, she earned a Certificate in Medical Transcription and became a self-employed Transcriptionist.
Lisa has been proud to be a part of the Scaccia Physical Therapy staff since it opened it's doors in 2001. She began as a part-time receptionist and medical biller and since then, has become the Office Manager/Medical Biller for both offices. She may be hidden away in the Windham Office but is always happy to answer any questions patients may have.
During her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her children, family and friends. She has volunteered extensively with her children's activities, Easter Seals, and was on the Pop Warner Football Board in her home town for a number of years. When not at work she loves attending New England sporting events, concerts, traveling, kayaking and hiking.
Luanne Parziale
Has been working in the medical field for over 20 years and currently the receptionist in Windham.
When not working, enjoys travel, sudoku and jigsaw puzzles but mostly life itself!
Tina Mentus
Tina joined the team in 2022 as a part time office assistant verifying patients' insurances, after several years of working in school libraries. Interests include cooking, gardening, bird watching and the occasional ride at drift car racing events. Her main joy is spending time with her family, friends and her furbabies.
Meet Your Dracut, MA Team:
Jessica Wild, DPT
Jessie earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of New England in 2020. In 2016, she earned her Bachelor's of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island. Jessie has continuing education in neurologic dry needling for pain management and sports rehabilitation. She completed a clinical rotation at Scaccia Physical Therapy in the summer of 2019 and joined the Dracut Physical Therapy team in 2021. Jessie is certified in dry needling.
In her free time, Jessie is adventuring in the outdoors. She is an avid hiker, rock climber, and runner. Her passion is getting people back outdoors and continuing to do what they love.
Kim Martel, PTA
Kim attended Mount Wachusett Community College and graduated with her Physical Therapist Assistant degree in 2013. Prior to this she attendedWestfield State University and graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in MovementScience in 2011. She has been working in outpatient orthopedics since startingher career as a PTA in 2013 and also does per diem Home Care. Kim enjoys working with avariety of patients including athletes, post op patients and individuals with generalorthopedic injuries. While attending Westfield State University, Kim was a part of the women’s soccer team which she remains passionate about. She continues to enjoy staying active with resistance training, paddle boarding and traveling.
Ethan Glynn, PTA
1). I am a young Physical Therapist Assistant who enjoys various outdoor activities, video games, exercise and johnny walker on the rocks. If I have power of music choice in the clinic, you will expect to hear 70s-80s rock primarily. I am here to help.
2). I like to stay active through outdoor hikes, snowboarding, paddle boarding, and fishing. I am also an avid watcher of movies and modern cinema and loves discussing interesting plot lines
