Meet The Team
At CJ Kids Inc., our staff is composed of highly skilled and dedicated professionals, including licensed physical therapists, physical therapy aides, occupational therapists, speech pathologists & therapeutic riding instructors.
Their expertise, combined with their passion for helping children and adolescents, allows us to provide personalized, evidence-based therapy that fosters growth, independence, and confidence in our riders. Together, they create a supportive and empowering environment for every participant.
Staff Highlight
ALEX BERGER, PTA
“I Graduated with a B.S. in psychology from Brooklyn college in 2020. In 2022 I decided to change careers and got a job working for New York Therapy and Wellness as a PT aide where I worked under the supervision of Deanna Fiore. It was she who introduced me to hippotherapy and CJ Kids Inc. She told me about the work she does with CJ Kids and suggested I volunteer. I’ve always wanted to work with kids and I love being outdoors so I knew this opportunity was something I should take advantage of. In the Spring of 2023 I was accepted into Kingsborough’s physical therapist assistant program. While there I continued to volunteer. Once I graduated and passed my board exam I was able to make the jump from volunteer to therapist! I started as a therapist for CJ Kids in the fall of 2024.”
Rebecca Sklaren, PT
Anar Aliev, PT
Katya Alenichko, PT
Emily Tiu, PT