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- PT: Board certified physical therapist
- DPT: Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Cert DN: Dry Needling Certified
- MST: Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Certified
- VRS: Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist
Cecile Younes
PT, DPT, OCS, Cert DN, MST, VRS
Owner/Partner
Dr. Cecile Younes is a graduate of Franklin Pierce University where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2015. She attended the University of Delaware where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Health Behavior Science along with two minors in Coaching and Strength & Conditioning. Cecile became an ABPTS Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2022. She is also certified in Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, and Vestibular Rehabilitation. She continues to pursue high level training to provide the highest level of care to her patients.
She played Division I softball at the University of Delaware. This experience gives her a deep and personal understanding of the drive and passion of athletes, and of the difficulties involved in recovering from a sports-related injury. Her personal experience allows her to motivate and inspire her patients through the process of post injury and post-surgical rehabilitation. She specializes and treats a variety of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
Outside of work Cecile enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs hiking and exploring everything the Seacoast has to offer. She enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and snowshoeing. She also likes participating in recreational sports including flag football and basketball.
Katie Cole
PT, DPT, Cert DN, MST, VRS
Co-Owner/Partner
Dr. Katie Cole is a graduate of Nazareth College in Rochester, New York where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2010. She specializes in chronic and acute back pain, total joint replacements, sports injuries, and neurological diagnoses such as stroke and spinal cord injuries. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and has a special interest in sports-related injuries, using the most current research and treatment plans to allow patients to meet their goals and return to activities as quickly as possible. Katie is Certified in Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy.
Outside of work Katie enjoys participating in all outdoor sports, particularly soccer, hiking, and downhill skiing. She enjoys going to CrossFit. She likes staying active and is always looking for something new to try.
Katie Younes
PT, DPT, Cert DN, VRS
Physical Therapist
Dr. Katie Younes is a graduate of Franklin Pierce University where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2014. She attended C.W. Post on Long Island, NY, where she received her undergraduate degree. She has always been driven to excel in her field of physical therapy. Katie is certified in Dry Needling and Vestibular Rehabilitation. She enjoys treating a variety of patients with different injuries or ailments. Katie specializes and treats a variety of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. Using evidence-based treatments and manual therapy allows her to help her patients return to the things they enjoy doing. She believes in a personalized approach to physical therapy to ensure each patient has a successful outcome.
Katie comes from an athletic background. She was a three sport varsity athlete at Triton High School, playing field hockey, basketball, and softball. She continued her softball career in college playing Division II softball. Her athletic background allows her to understand the mindset of an athlete and help guide them through the recovery process after an injury.
When Katie is not working you will find her exploring the wonderful Seacoast. Hiking and snowshoeing are some of her favorite things to do here in New Hampshire. Whether exploring the mountains or downtown Portsmouth, she loves being active with her family and two dogs. She also loves to play pickleball, flag football, and pick-up basketball.
Donna Slattery
PTA, VRS
Physical Therapist Assistant
Donna Slattery is a graduate of Mt. Wachusett Community College where she earned her Physical Therapist Assistant associates degree in 2018. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Business Administration from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Math/Computer Science from the University of New Hampshire.
Donna enjoys working with patients of all ages. Her clinical interests lie primarily in the areas of post-surgical rehab, chronic shoulder conditions, neurological disorders, knee arthroplasty and sports injuries. Donna is trained in the Graston Technique, Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist (CertVRS), and in Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine & Extremities (MET).
When not in the clinic, Donna enjoys spending time with her family, engaging in any outdoor activity and exploring all that the New Hampshire seacoast has to offer.
Autumn Faris
Front Office Coordinator
Autumn is the Front Office Coordinator at Portsmouth Physical Therapy. A graduate of NHTI, she brings a passion for improving patient experiences and creating a welcoming, positive atmosphere in the clinic. Autumn finds fulfillment in making patients smile and helping them on their journey to recovery. Outside of work, she enjoys coffee, reading, hiking, and spending quality time with her fiancé and their cat, Mochi. Guided by the quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” Autumn strives to make a difference both in her professional and personal life.