The physical therapists at Shoreline Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine are licensed by the State of Connecticut and are university graduates of programs approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

[Pictured left to right:  Physical   Therapists Lisa Hanelt, Karen Dobosz, and Cheryl Schechter]

Karen A. Dobosz, B.S., P.T. - Owner/Director of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Women's Health

Karen Dobosz established Shoreline Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in 1991 as an independent physical therapist owned practice. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania,

Karen has continued to keep current with changes in surgical techniques and rehabilitation by attending continuing educations courses every year. Her recent specialized training includes aquatic rehabilitation, rehabilitation of the throwing athlete, trends in ACL reconstruction and physical therapy, and evaluation of the foot and ankle for orthotics.

Karen is certified in the evaluation and treatment of lymphedema, using a protocol that is one of the few backed by medical research. Karen is a member of the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association as well as the American Physical Therapy Association.

Cheryl Schechter, R.P.T.

Cheryl Schechter, R.P.T. is a graduate of Quinnipiac University currently holding a Bachelor's Degree with additional Master’s Degree coursework completed in Orthopedics I & II and Orthopedic Surgery.

In addition to her 20 years of experience as a Senior Staff Physical Therapist, Cheryl is also a member of the Housatonic Community College staff and works as a lab instructor with Senior PTA students.

Specialties include Arthroscopic Shoulder and Knee Rehabilitation, Joint Replacements, Headache and TMJ, Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pediatric Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation and a unique, inclusive program of Industrial and Back Education. We now offer this ‘Back School’ to our lower and upper back injury patients.

Her wide range of treatment settings includes extensive Orthopedic Rehabilitation as well as Home Care and skilled nursing facilities.

Cheryl is also the Supervisor of our Aquatic Therapy program (something that no other Physical Therapist owned practice offers in Milford) and treats patients twice weekly at the Milford YMCA.

Cheryl lives in Orange with her husband and two children.

Lisa Hanelt, P.T.

Lisa Hanelt, P.T is the newest addition to Shoreline Physical Therapy.  She is a graduate of Quinnipiac College and comes to us with over 8 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy.

Lisa has a strong background in Manual Therapy and is dedicated to treating every patient as an individual, not as a diagnosis. She has extensive experience with multiple orthopedic issues including pre/post-op rehabilitation, balance/gait training and neck/back pain.

Her special skills include orthotic evaluation and casting and aquatic rehabilitation.

Lisa resides in Milford with her husband Mike, who is also a physical therapist and their two young sons.

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