Balance Therapeutics

Christina A. Burke, PT, MA

Ms. Burke is an Associate in Balance Therapeutics and the Chronic Pain Options program. She is the Director of the Balance Therapeutics program. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College (1985) and Master of Arts degree in Exercise Physiology from Queens College (1989). She trained in vestibular and balance therapy at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Medical Center. Ms. Burke has extensive experience in rehabilitation and balance therapy. She is a former Senior Physical Therapist and Clinical Supervisor of Adult Rehabilitation at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation where she was responsible for the daily operation of a 110 bed rehabilitation unit and assisted in the development of the Vestibular Rehabilitation Laboratory. Ms. Burke is a former Adjunct Professor in Exercise Physiology in the Physical Therapy Masters Program at Long island University. She joined the practice in 2000.

Janis S. Tooker, PT

Ms. Tooker is an Associate in Balance Therapeutics. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the State University of New York - Stony Brook (1985). She trained in vestibular and balance therapy at Southside Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. Ms. Tooker has extensive experience in the field of Rehabilitation and Balance Therapy. She is a former Chief Therapist and Assistant Administrator of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Southside Hospital. Ms. Tooker joined the practice in 2001.

Susan Modugno, PTA

Ms. Modugno is an Associate in Balance Therapeutics. She received her Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Nassau Community College (1994). She trained in vestibular and balance therapy at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine at New York University Medical Center. She is a former Physical Therapist Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Instructor at the Rusk Institute. Ms. Modugno is a certified fitness instructor and personal trainer. She joined the practice in 1999.