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About Us

About Us

LLPT Value - Personable

personable

The LLPT staff strives to emulate harmonious and personable energy when interacting with patients

LLPT Value - Dedicated

dedicated

We are dedicated to our patients and are there for them along every step of their healing journeys

LLPT Value - Hands-On

hands-on

LLPT's therapists are hands-on, we believe that manual therapy is the best approach to physical therapy

LLPT Value - Holistic

holistic

We know that healing isn't one-dimensional, we approach recovery holistically and consider a multitude of lifestyle factors when working with our patients

LLPT Value - Community Focused

community-focused

LLPT knows that the best physical therapy is preventative, the LLPT staff are leaders in our community and advocate for healthier lifestyles for all

Lize Lubbe Physical Therapy (LLPT) was established in 2020 by life long physical therapist, Lize Lubbe, to create a positive rehabilitation environment in the Northern Westchester community. Lize’s passion for physical therapy has always inspired her to look beyond a patient's immediate health challenge by empowering them to take control of their bodies and learn to function in day-to-day life.

Lize and her team believe in individualized treatment programs consisting of a balance between therapeutic modalities, hands-on treatment, and physical exercise. LLPT’s goal is to support and empower each patient to reach their full rehabilitation potential. 

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Therapists & Staff

Lize Lubbe

Owner & Therapist

Lize Lubbe

​Lize is the founder of the practice and has been living and working in the local Lewisboro community for the past 15 years and in Westchester County for the past 25 years. Lize established LLPT to create a rehabilitation environment where her team embraces every patient with an accessible and individual approach. Lize’s passion for physical therapy has always inspired her to look beyond the patient's immediate health challenges and she balances the hands-on/manual approach with exercises and self-help tools that empower patients to be more in control of their body movements.

 

Lize was educated and trained as a physical therapist in South Africa and has worked for most of her professional career in the U.S.

Lize is the founder of LLPT, she has been living and working as a physical therapist in Westchester County for the past 25+ years, and raised her family in the Katonah Lewisboro School District. She was previously the founder and manager of a physical therapy practice in her birth country of South Africa.

 

Lize established LLPT in Cross River to create a positive rehabilitation environment and focus on individualized treatment programs for each patient's unique needs. She also contributes a monthly column on physical health in the Health and Wellness section of three local newspapers (see here).

Lize Lubbe

Physical Therapist,
Founder & Owner

Education & Certifications:

  • B.S. in Physical Therapy from the University of the Free State in South Africa

Lize Lubbe

Owner & Therapist

Debra Cipriani

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Debra is a longtime resident of Yorktown Heights. Debra’s professional career includes working at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in both staff and supervisory positions, co-founding another local private physical therapy practice and, more recently, working as a home health PT for Northwell Health at Home. Throughout her 40+ year career, Debra has been dedicated to providing
personal, comprehensive, and goal-directed treatment programs for her patients. 


In addition to her passion for physical therapy, Debra is an avid dancer and bird
watcher.

Debra Cipriani

Physical Therapist 

Education & Certifications:

  • B.S. in Physical Therapy from SUNY Downstate Medical Center

  • M.S. in Exercise Physiology from CUNY Queens College

Lize Lubbe

Owner & Therapist

Jenn Pink

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Jenn, her husband and two sons have been residents of South Salem for the past 20 years.
 

Jenn has been an active local volunteer in the KLSD school district and with various
sports organizations. In her free time, Jenn loves spending time with family and friends,
reading, and trying out new restaurants in the local area.

Jenn Pink 

Physical Therapy Aide

Education & Certifications:

  • B.S. in Psychology from UPenn

  • M.S. in Clinical Psychology from NYU

  • M.S. in Social Work from NYU

Lize Lubbe

Owner & Therapist

Jasmine Rosa-Michel

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Jasmine has over 16 years of work experience in communications and public relations
in human health services throughout the NYC metropolitan area.

 

As LLPT’s Practice Manager, she oversees all administrative, patient scheduling, and billing matters of LLPT’s practice. Jasmine is known for her strong passion and enthusiasm in providing
exemplary customer service to LLPT’s patients.

Jasmine Rosa-Michel

Practice Manager 

Lize Lubbe

Owner & Therapist

Anna Mercer

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Anna has been a resident of Katonah for 25+ years, and has been active in various local
community and parent organizations. Anna raised four children in the
community who have graduated from the Katonah Lewisboro School District, all of whom were/are accomplished high school and college athletes.


Anna has been practicing as a licensed physical therapist for 35+ years. Her
professional experience includes working in orthopedic practices, geriatrics, home care
and sports medicine. At LLPT, Anna is part of our team at the PT Studio at Apex
Fitness where she treats patients with sports-related injuries.

Anna Mercer

Physical Therapist

Education & Certifications:

  • B.S. in Physical Therapy from NYU

  • B.A. in Biology from Rutgers

  • B.S. in Physical Education from Rutgers  

Lize Lubbe

Owner & Therapist

Jessica Rooney

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Jessica is a life-long resident of South Salem and graduated from John Jay High School in 2016. 


Jessica graduated Magna Cum Laude from Mercy College in 2020 and is currently a student at Mercy College where she is working towards a Master Degree in Speech Language Pathology.

 

Jessica hopes to one day work in pediatrics and is passionate about serving the special needs community. She enjoys working with LLPT patients and being a part of their rehabilitation.

Jessica Rooney

Physical Therapy Aide

Education & Certifications:

  • B.S. in Health Sciences from Mercy College

Lize Lubbe

Owner & Therapist

Marybeth Bates

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MaryBeth has been working as a physical therapist in Westchester County and Fairfield County for the past 30 years in both homecare and outpatient settings. She has substantial experience in treating patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions and post-surgery rehabilitation. MaryBeth has a passion to assist active geriatric patients with their rehabilitation through her hands on treatment and guided exercises.

 

Marybeth resides in Stamford with her husband and three children, and her hobbies include kayaking, biking, hiking and trying to learn to golf.

Marybeth Bates

Physical Therapist

Education & Certifications:

  • B.S. in Physical Therapy from U of Vermont 

  • LSVT BIG Certified for Treating Parkinson's 

Lize Lubbe

Owner & Therapist

Amy Samaha

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Amy has been a resident of Westchester County for more than 40 years. She lives with
her husband and son in Pound Ridge. She has been an active volunteer in local sports
in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and supporting her son playing ice hockey.


Amy has over 15 years experience in the healthcare industry holding management
positions in corporate communications, public relations and marketing communications.
She believes that an active body and active mind are the key to longevity and strives to
make a positive difference daily.

Amy Samaha

Physical Therapy Aide

Education & Certifications:

  • B.S. in Business Administration from Boston University

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