7 Reservoir Road, Beverly, MA 01915 - Inside the Beverly Athletic Club - Phone: 978-524-0333 Fax: 978-524-0334

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Andy McLlarky
Co-owner, Clinic Director & Physical Therapist

When Andy McLlarky was a high school athlete, he sustained a knee injury playing baseball. His physician recommended physical therapy as a road back to wellness, and Andy had to undergo several treatments before he could return to the active lifestyle he enjoyed. “As I got better, I really saw the value in PT and became driven to the field,” he explained.

That was the beginning of his own dream to become a physical therapist, a decision that has allowed him to enjoy a career he still finds extremely rewarding.

“This is a very rewarding profession,” he says. “When you can ease people’s pain and help them get back to their normal lives, they are very appreciative, and that is very rewarding.”  Andy took his Physical Therapy degree at Springfield College where he was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with professional athletes and train under world-renowned physical therapists.

Andy has taken advanced training in movement assessment, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and evidence-based joint manipulation. He is passionate about staying current with ongoing research in physical therapy and strength and conditioning so that he can deliver the best results to his patients.

When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, young son and daughter, and the family’s dog. He also enjoys working out and listening to music and rooting on Boston sports teams.

 


Ed Soul
Co-owner

Owner of five athletic clubs in Beverly and Cambridge, Ed Soul is an entrepreneur with a passion for health and wellness.
Owning a physical therapy clinic is a natural extension of his commitment to the health of the region where he makes his home, he says.

“We work hard to offer programs in our athletic clubs to promote life-long wellness and a commitment to movement and exercise, but sometimes people need a level of care and treatment that goes beyond what can be offered in an athletic club setting, he says.

“After working with Andy the past several years and seeing the wonderful results and outstanding reviews from our members and the community, partnering with Andy for this venture was an easy decision.

“We are glad to be able to provide an affiliated physical therapy clinic and to make our facilities available to patients there as they work their way back to full mobility and wellness.”

Ed’s commitment to the community and to wellness has prompted the public to acknowledge it. For more than 10 years, his main facility has been awarded the Reader’s Choice Best Gym in Beverly, Salem and Greater North Shore area.

 


Kara Jesi, DPT
Assistant Director & Physical Therapist

Kara was inspired to become a Physical Therapist after undergoing knee surgery and experiencing PT as a high school athlete. Understanding the benefits of PT and its ability to assist in overall health and wellness, Kara decided to pursue this rewarding field as a profession.  

Kara graduated from Northeastern University in 2012 with a BS in Rehabilitation Science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.  She continues to provide her patient’s with a comprehensive program utilizing evidence-based research and collaborating with other health professionals in order to achieve the goals established by each patient.

Kara enjoys living an active lifestyle, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.


Sam Frommelt, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist

Sam became interested in the field of physical therapy after undergoing knee surgery as a high school athlete. While undergoing treatment, Sam fell in love with the field of physical therapy as he could see this would be the perfect venue for him to help people throughout his career. Throughout his schooling and various clinical experiences, Sam was able to develop a deeper passion for helping people get back to their functional and recreational activities in the outpatient orthopedic setting. Sam enjoys working with patients of all ages and activity levels.


Sam recently graduated from Northeastern University in 2017 with a BS in Rehabilitation Science Doctorate of Physical Therapy.  Sam has a high level of motivation for providing his patients with the highest quality of care through continuing education and research to allow him to incorporate new techniques and exercises that are best suited for each individual patient. In his free time, Sam loves to play and watch sports, spend time with his family and friends, and exercise.





 

Jenna Mattera, DPT, CSCS
Staff Physical Therapist

Jenna decided on a career in physical therapy as the best way to blend her interests in strength and conditioning, human performance, and sports. She is able to empathize with her patients, as she sustained significant neck and back injuries that were treated with PT. She also enjoys creating a fun and stress-free environment to make the recovery process enjoyable.


Jenna graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell in 2016 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), has experience with personal training and private sport specific training for field hockey. She is constantly seeking new opportunities to learn and grow in order to achieve the best outcomes possible for her patients.


Her free time is occupied by exercise, weekend trips, outdoor activities with her dog, spending time with friends and family. Go Patriots!


 


Matt Bevilaqua, DPT, CSCS
Staff Physical Therapist

Matt was driven to be a physical therapist after sustaining an elbow injury in baseball and sought out the advice of a sports physical therapist.  He saw how rewarding and empowering education about the human body was, and that as a physical therapist, he could do that for a profession.

 

In May 2017, Matt earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Springfield College as well as his certification to be a Strength and Conditioning coach.  Matt aspires to build strong relationships and bring high quality, efficient, evidence-based care to every patient/client to reach his/her goals.

 

In his free time, Matt enjoys hitting the links, outdoor sports and spending time with family in Maine.