Meet The Therapists

Philip J. Garofalo, PTA, BS

Philip specializes in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, and, as president and director of North South Physical Therapy and Broadway Physical Therapy, cultivated the idea of bringing highly skilled physical therapy clinics into the neighborhood setting. He is a long-standing member of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as the local Massachusetts chapter. Philip graduated Magna Cum Laude from Newbury College with a physical therapist assistant degree and holds a health care administration degree with a minor in business from Newbury College. During his off time Phil enjoys watching and playing football, and also enjoys sponsoring local boxing events.

Demetre Xintaropoulos, PTA

Demetre's background includes student rotations for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Physical Therapy in Somerville, occupational health and rehabilitation in Waltham, and Melrose Wakefield Hospital. Also as a student he volunteered at Franciscan Children's Hospital in Brighton. Professionally he has worked for a number of outpatient orthopedic clinics in eastern Massachusetts. Demetre graduated from North Shore Community College in 1996, and is currently on the board of advisors for the North Shore Community College's Physical Therapist Assistant Program as well as serving on the MA. APTA board. His hobbies include playing hockey, watching movies and outdoor activities.

Eric Getkin, PT

Originally from New York, Eric graduated from Northeastern University in 1999 and has worked with North South Physical Therapy since 2002. Specializing primarily in orthopedics, Eric has also worked at a neurological rehabilitation center, and inpatient hospital, a sub-acute hospital, a camp for physically/mentally challenged teenagers and several other orthopedic facilities. In his free time he enjoys going to the movies, watching baseball and traveling.

Kurt Marcella, PTA

Kurt Marcella Graduated from Newbury College in 1998. Kurt is also a graduate from Berklee College of Music. He has been practicing physical therapy since 1998, and has been working with North South Physical Therapy since September 2000. Kurt is a spinal rehab specialist and also has experience in transitional care. In his off time, Kurt enjoys playing drums and working in his back yard.

Deborah Weir, PTA

Debbie graduated in 1978 from Holliston College. She has been practicing for 28 years and is licensed both in Massachusetts and Vermont. Debbie has worked as a visiting home therapist, in skilled nursing facilities, and at a veteran's administration hospital. She has spent the past 15 years specializing in outpatient orthopedics. In her spare time Debbie likes to play the guitar and harmonica. She is also an avid fisherman and enjoys all outdoor activities.

Elias Ortiz, PTA

Elias graduated from Newbury College in 2000 and has been with North South Physical Therapy since 2001. He has worked for rehabilitation facilities such as the Jewish Memorial Hospital, Sundance Rehab Center, and Newton-Wellesley Sports Orthopedics. Elias specializes in rehabilitation of the spine and post-op orthopedic rehab. In his spare time, Elias plays drums, records music, and plays a variety of sports.

Margaret King, PT, Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy

Margaret King, PT is a 1995 graduate of Northeastern University. She also holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Maine. Her background includes student affiliations with Walden Rehab Nursing Home, Beverly Hospital, Cotting School, Shattuck Hospital, and Holy Family Hospital. Margaret has also worked in Respiratory Rehab at Mass. Respiratory Hospital. Margaret has also worked at many outpatient orthepeadic rehab clinics, and has owned her own facility. Margaret started a Kung Fu after school program for first graders. Margaret specializes in shoulder rehabilitation, and is proficient in manual therapy. In her free time Margaret enjoys singing, acting and planning fitness activities with children.