Pat Colonna, MSPT, CMDT
Managing Director
Certified McKenzie Therapist
Pat joined Apex Physical Therapy in March of 2007 as the Managing Director of our Royersford office. He has been practicing in outpatient orthopedics for six years. Before he began practicing, Pat attended the Touro College of Medicine in Bay Shore, New York, from which he received his master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2001. Prior to pursuing his education in physical therapy, Pat was a member of the United States Navy. He served as a Search and Rescue swimmer during the Persian Gulf War and Operation Desert Storm. During his service, he was awarded National Defense, Naval Expert Rifle Man and Lifesaving ribbons. During his six years of practice, Pat has worked in both outpatient and acute care settings in New York and Pennsylvania. He has a specific clinical interest in manual therapy. Pat is certified in the McKenzie method of mechanical diagnosis and therapy. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as a participant in the orthopedic section of the organization. He also takes multiple continuing education courses each year to stay up to date on the latest treatment techniques. In his free time, Pat enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Lauren Gotto, MPT
Physical Therapist
Lauren joined Apex Physical Therapy’s Royersford office in April of 2005. Lauren received her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Temple University where she also played four years of Division 1 women’s soccer. She went on to earn both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in 2004. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association nationally and the Pennsylvania chapter locally. Lauren enjoys working with people of all ages with various diagnoses and limitations. Her passions include playing soccer, biking, jogging and hiking; however, none of these compare to her love for dogs.
Ian Dzienisiewski, DPT
Physical Therapist
Ian joined Apex Physical Therapy’s Royersford office in April of 2006. He received his doctorate in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 2004 and his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Penn State University in 2001. After graduating from Penn State, Ian immersed himself in the physical therapy practice, working as a student therapist before earning his second degree and, since that time, as a PT in various Pennsylvania clinics and hospitals. At his previous place of employment, Ian served as an instructor to physical therapy students and a mentor to volunteers, in addition to his regular duties as a therapist. Ian is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association on the national level, as well as a participant with the local Pennsylvania chapter. He is constantly looking to expand his knowledge and stay up-to-date on current research in the field of physical therapy by attending continuing education courses. His clinical interests include spinal rehabilitation and various orthopedic diagnoses. Outside of the clinic, Ian enjoys sports, music and spending time with family and friends. He has also participated in a number of volunteer activities — like designing and integrating an injury prevention and care program for youth football players and their parents in Warrington — that have brought his knowledge of the body into play.
Kelly Ann Jeffery, DPT
Physical Therapist
Kelly Ann Jeffery joined Apex Physical Therapy's Royersford office in April 2008. She received her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania in February of 2008 and her bachelor's degree in Health Administration from the school (then known as Beaver College) in 1999. She began her career in physical therapy as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, graduating from Penn State University in 1994 with her associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistance. She worked in a variety of outpatient orthopedic clinics for 13 years before returning to school to earn her doctorate degree. Kelly Ann is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. She has special interest in the areas of orthopedics and aquatics. Through continuing education, she plans to expand her clinical knowledge in the practice of women's health. Outside the clinic, Kelly enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with her husband.