Thomas M. Sweeney, PT/Owner

Tom Sweeney graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979 with a BS in Physical Therapy. He opened Suburban Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, LLC in 1983 and since that time has been treating the residents of Hartford and Middlesex Counties with the latest advancements in physical therapy. Always an avid sports fan, Tom has directed most of his continuing education toward the field of orthopedics and sports medicine. Since starring in football at Penn, Tom has comprised extensive coaching credentials and is presently the strength and conditioning coach for the RCP Post 105 American Legion baseball team. Tom was inducted into the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame in February 2006. When not practicing physical therapy or baseball, Tom can be found in the White Mountains where he has hiked all 48 of New Hampshire's 4000 foot peaks. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and son.

Salvatore Pepitone, PT, CSCS

Salvatore Pepitone has been with Suburban Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, LLC since 1995. Sal graduated from Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts with a BS in Health Science in 1988. He then continued his education at Daemen College in New York graduating with a BS in Physical Therapy in 1995. He is dually licensed in Connecticut and New York. Most recently, Sal became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA Certification Commission. This certification is for professionals who design and implement strength training and conditioning programs for athletes in a team setting. Sal started the Suburban Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, LLC Golf Fitness Program based on his knowledge of strength and conditioning and his love for the sport.

Salvatore spends most of his time practicing in Suburban Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, LLC's newest office in Cromwell, CT. where he is a partner . Sal also is a Center Coordinator of Clinical Education accepting physical therapy students from area colleges.

In his free time, Sal enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and daughter. He is also an avid sports fan having played football through high school—Xavier High School in Middletown, Connecticut and college along with being cousins with the ex-New York Yankee, Joe Pepitone.

Jason Kemish, MPT

Jason Kemish has been with Suburban Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, LLC since 2005. Jason earned his BS in Exercise Science from Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York in 1999. After working in a physical therapy clinic, he then returned to school. He earned his Masters in Physical Therapy from University of Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut in 2006. Jason has assumed the role of director of Suburban Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, LLC's Balance Rehabilitation and Fall Prevention Program.

In Jason's off hours he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter along with golfing and hiking.

Aaron Clark, DPT

Aaron Clark is a proud new member of Suburban Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center LLC, starting in early 2010. Aaron graduated in 2010 from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT earning a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He took an interest in foot/Achilles tendon pathologies and completed his graduate research project in that field. Aaron also has a special interest in manual therapy techniques and all aspects of hands on patient care.

Aaron is an avid physical fitness fan and when not working can be found in the gym working out or in the wilderness enjoying everything it has to offer.

Ann Cannistraro, AT

Ann Cannistraro has been with Suburban Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, LLC since 2005. Ann graduated from Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, West Virginia in 1987 with a BS in Sports Medicine. Ann covered all sports as Wethersfield High School's Athletic Trainer for 8 years and spent 5 years covering track and rugby for Wesleyn University in Middletown. Ann has a special interest in assisting athletes through rehabilitation specific to their sport.

Ann is a diligent volunteer for the American Cancer Society's "Reach to Recovery," "Relay for Life," and "Casting for Recovery." In Ann's spare time she enjoys walking her dog, entertaining, gardening, and home improvement projects.

Ryan Briggs

Ryan graduated with a B.S. in Applied Exercise Science from Springfield College in 2007, with Magna Cum Laude honors. He is a certified Health Fitness Instructor through the American College Sports Medicine (ACSM), which prepares individuals to work with low and moderate risk clientele in various settings. Before coming to Suburban, Ryan worked in sport specific training, corporate wellness and was a Graduate Assistant for Springfield College.

Ryan is a former wrestler for Wethersfield High School and Springfield College, and loves coaching at the high school level. When not at the Rocky Hill & Cromwell offices, Ryan enjoys working out, going to concerts, travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Jennifer Sorano

Jennifer began working with us in April 2011. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psych from ECSU in December 2010 with hopes to obtain her masters in Family and Marriage Therapy. She is a former competitive and company based dancer for 18 years which unfortunately ended with a hip injury and that led her to interests in physical therapy. She is of Ukranian decent and has been active in the community throughout her life. When not at work, Jennifer enjoys weekend trips, outdoor activities and spending time with friends, family and her cat Cleo.