Physical Therapy in Willow Grove, PA

Margaret is a 1990 Temple University graduate (summa cum laude). She received her doctorate in physical therapy in 2004. Her clinical experience is one of diversity. She began her career in a dynamic rehabilitation hospital and subsequently had the opportunity to work around the country as a traveling physical therapist.

Margaret developed her clinical expertise in orthopedics while managing several outpatient rehabilitation clinics. The American Physical Therapy Association awarded her with a Board Certification in Orthopedics in 1998 for her extensive experience in orthopedics and successful exam completion.

In 1999 Margaret became certified in vestibular rehabilitation for the treatment of dizziness and imbalance and has successfully treated many patients with these conditions. She founded a vestibular support group in the Bucks-Montgomery County area and frequently gives presentations on this topic.

After completing a four-part series of post-graduate courses and passing a written and practical Credentialing Examination Margaret became certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) in 2018.

As a competitive runner and tri-athlete, Margaret also enjoys working in sports rehabilitation and fitness program development. It is with pleasure that she brings this experience and passion for her work to Willow Grove Physical Therapy.

Julie studied Health Science at James Madison University in Virginia and went on to earn a Bachelors Degree in Psychology in 1998 from Beaver College (now Arcadia University). She then proceeded to earn a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Beaver College in 2000. Julie is a licensed Pennsylvania Direct Access Physical Therapist. Julie is certified in Vestibular Therapy. After completing a four-part series of post-graduate courses and passing a written and practical Credentialing Examination, Julie became certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) in 2018. Julie enjoys running and has completed 6 half marathons and 1 full marathon! Julie resides in Horsham with her husband, Steve, 2 sons and 1 daughter.

Courtney graduated from Penn State University Main Campus in 2011 with a BS in Kinesiology, Movement Sciences. She graduated with her doctorate of physical therapy from Arcadia University in 2014. During her time at Arcadia she was mentored in the clinical setting at Willow Grove Physical Therapy for 6 months. She also served underprivileged orthopedic populations in Guatemala. She began her career in a diverse setting with exposure to inpatient and outpatient populations with a special focus on vestibular and orthopedic pathologies. In April 2016 she became a certified vestibular therapist and she recently earned her OCS (Orthopedic Certified Specialist). In her spare time she enjoys running and she completed her first full marathon in Newport, RI.

Kristen earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to that, she received her undergraduate degree in movement science/fitness studies from Penn State in 2014. For the start of her physical therapy career, Kristen worked as a travel physical therapist providing her with the opportunity to work in a variety of settings ranging from outpatient orthopedics to skilled nursing facilities. Kristen has completed full time clinicals in the outpatient neurological and inpatient rehab settings with a focus on working with patients with concussion, Parkinson’s Disease, and vestibular disorders. Having been born and raised in Bucks County, Kristen is happy to be back and serving the community that she grew up in. Kristen is an avid backpacker and runner. She has explored over 500 miles of trails in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and completed five marathons. 

Sharon Cristofalo, MA, PT has distinguished herself in the field of physical therapy. She is a graduate of New York University with a career spanning more than 40 years. Sharon has provided exceptional patient care outpatient centers, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home care. With a Master of Arts degree from NYU PT department, in the study of Pathokinesiology, she has extensive knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology and musculoskeletal conditions and has taught at Long Island University as an Assistant Professor. Her expertise encompasses the spine, SI dysfunction, TMJ, joints dysfunction, pelvic-core strength training, manual therapy, myofascial release and Reiki, to name a few.

Her philosophy is that each patient is unique and requires compassion and understanding to achieve their goals with education for whole body awareness.

Sharon enjoys nature, gardening, hiking and yoga.

Ben earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University in 2023, having previously earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Temple in 2020. While at Temple, he played club ice hockey and spent time working as a coach for Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education, running weekly skills sessions and helping with summer camps. While in PT school, he was fortunate to serve as a board member of the North Broad Physical Therapy Center, providing pro bono PT services to the uninsured and underinsured community in North Philadelphia, while also practicing his clinical skills. He spent time at WGPT on one of his clinical rotations, which sparked his interest in treating patients with various orthopedic, vestibular, and neurologic conditions. He strives to help each patient he works with maximize their function and life their life to the fullest. He enjoys hiking, running, as well as spending time with friends and family.