Our Story

Tri-Pro Physical Therapy was founded in September of 2016 by Dr. Shonda Robinson, Dr. Kulwant Kaur, and Dr. Ruchita Patel. Dr K and Dr Ruchie met while in PT school at UMDNJ. The two met Dr. Shonda at their first physical therapy job at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. The 3 immediately hit it off. Through multiple, intense conversations, they decided that it was time to venture out on their own to create a physical therapy facility and brand. They wanted a place where they could provide the best of care in a comfortable and loving environment in their own way.

It all started in the basement of Dr. K’s house where ideas were shared. It took long hours, late nights, ideas that worked, ideas that didn’t work and a name change. After a year of intense planning with multiple home meetings, Tri-Pro PT (TP|PT) in Edison, NJ was built. Starting off small with one suite we quickly expanded, adding on a neighboring space to accomodate for our growing clientele. We are a testament that starting off small can lead to big things. Our growth is constant and we are always working towards the next step.

Here at TP|PT we are devoted to creating a memorable physical therapy experience. A place where people can receive quality individualized care in a warm, caring, and supportive environment. At any given moment you can find our patient’s being cheered on by our team as well as other patients. Our patient’s overall health including mental health is our top priority. We love to create a social environment and our patients have said that it feels like a social club rather than coming to therapy. Not only are our patients of utmost importance, we also highly value our employees who are like family to us. We use the term “team” versus “staff” because in order to achieve our business goals and our patient care goals it takes a collective effort from everyone involved. Our team has undergone intensive training and are encouraged to allow their individual personalities to shine.

Tri Pro Physical therapy is committed to our patients and our team . Our mission is to provide quality, individualized and current evidence based treatments to our patients. As well as to incorporate versatile, creative methods to facilitate the achievement of goals. We value our patients and extremely appreciate that they trust us with their care at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.

Dr Shonda has a comprehensive approach to treatment. She strongly believes in treating the whole body as a complete system. She combines her knowledge of psychology, anatomy and physiology and kinesiology to create treatment approaches that highlight the importance of the mind and body relationship and how it affects overall health, wellness and healing. She loves the challenge of getting to the core of a patient’s symptoms to help them achieve their goals. She is an anti-cookie cutter PT. She loves to incorporate creative treatment methods such as cupping, taping, lymphatic drainage and manual therapy with traditional PT treatment methods.

She describes herself as “social-introvert”. When she is in her element she loves talking to people about random topics and discussing serious issues like reality TV. At the same time, she loves her “ME time”. Dr. Shonda is a jet setter and is passionate about travelling and seeing the world. Her list of favorite places in the world keeps getting bigger. In between adventures, she loves hanging out at home, curling up on the couch with her husband watching true crime dramas, horror movies, documentaries and comedies. Family is very important. She also loves spending time and caring for her mother and grandmother and the rest of her family.

As a board licensed physical therapist and co-owner at Tri-Pro Physical therapy she is compassionate towards her clients and it shows through her skills and expertise. Dr K’s comprehensive approach to caring for her patients comes from vast training and courses throughout her career. She received her Bachelors of Science from Rutgers University and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (2012).

Dr. K has worked and trained in multiple settings including outpatient physical therapy, sports specific rehab, inpatient, sub acute, home care, pediatric-school based, geriatric and in an acute care hospital. She was a teaching assistant at UMDNJ for human anatomy and dissection. She has advanced her skills with continuing education in the following courses; KinetaCore: Functional Dry Needling, TheBasics of Sacroiliac Mobilization, Foot and Ankle Complex, Comprehensive Treatment of the Shoulder, Red Cord Therapy, Treatment of Common Extremity Dysfunction through Mobilization, Pulmonary Disease & Rehab, Functional Strength; An Updated Approach to Exercising Patients. Dr. K is also trained in the fabrication of temporary orthotics and lymphatic drainage.

Dr. Ruchie brings with her a wealth of knowledge as she has worked per-diem in acute care, sub-acute rehab, and home care therapy while working full time in an outpatient physical therapy setting since 2012. She has gained experience working with patients with a wide variety of post-operative conditions, acute and chronic orthopedic injuries, concussions and vestibular disorders, balance deficits and various neurological conditions.

Over the past few years she has taken various courses including Great Lakes Seminar, IPA, McKenzie, and Rock tape which has made her into a top manual therapist whose goal is to help her patients regain their utmost level of function. She also is one of few therapists who can fabricate temporary orthotics in the area.

Dr. Ruchie is often described as a bubbly fashionista, outgoing, and the life of the party. She loves to go out and try different cuisines with her family and friends. She will work a 70 hour week and still make it to all four back to back outings on the weekend. In recent years she has taken an interest in self-care and fitness. She is a proud aunt to her adorable nieces and nephews and a loving wife to her husband Bikram.

Dr. Ifunanya, who also goes by the nicknames “If” or “Iffy” by her peers, is an avid lover of music, dance, food, culture and languages. She started her own podcast known as Oji Abiala: An Igbo podcast, and an app known as Obodo full circle, aimed at helping herself and other first generation Igbo Americans learn the Igbo language and culture. She is also currently learning the Spanish language and aspires to be a polyglot!

Dr. Ifunanya is a strong believer in health and wellness and the power of movement in all spheres of life. She is committed to providing comprehensive treatment that looks at the body as a whole and that aims to optimize one’s movement to enhance one’s overall quality of life!

Dr. Kathryn Hussey, PT, DPT, serves as a TriPro PT staff physical therapist. Dr. Kat graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020 from Rutgers University, where she also served as an Anatomy Teaching Assistant for 2 years and was a member of the ACAPT National Honors Society.

Dr. Kat has extensive clinical experience in inpatient neurologic rehabilitation, school-based pediatrics, and outpatient orthopedics and sports therapy. She has also worked in various settings including a neuro-based long-term care, outpatient orthopedics, and outpatient neuro rehab. She has gained experience with working with patients with spinal cord injury, brain injury, acute and chronic orthopedic conditions, and post-operative conditions. Dr. Kat enjoys learning about a wide range of conditions and takes a patient-based approach towards treatment. Since graduating, she has taken courses including Mobilization of the Cervical & Thoracic Spine & Ribs, Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete, and LSVT Big! for the treatment of people with Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Kat is also planning on receiving her Pelvic Floor Level 1 certification from Herman & Wallace this January. She enjoys providing evidence-based care to help her patients meet their goals, improve their functional mobility, and increase their quality of life.

In her free time, Dr. Kat enjoys constantly staying busy and having things to do. If not in the clinic, she is either playing rugby or volleyball, in the gym, or hanging out with her friends and family. She is an avid true crime podcast listener and can often be heard talking about a variety of pop culture references. Dr. Kat is a proud dog mom and loving wife to her husband Andrew.

A Brooklyn, NY native, Dr. Lauren returned to her hometown and began working at Lutheran Medical Center/ Rusk Rehabilitation at Shore Road, an outpatient affiliate of NYU Langone. It was there she first discovered her passion for Women’s/Men’s health, and began additional coursework through Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institution. In 2015, she became certified in Pelvic Rehabilitation, earning the PRPC (Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification) distinction. Since then, she has continued to work in the field of pelvic health, focusing on the unique needs of male, female, and gender-diverse clients.

In 2019, Dr. Lauren uprooted her life and crossed two bridges, moving to the Garden State! She misses Brooklyn pizza and bagels, but appreciates all the space and availability of parking New Jersey has to offer. She continues to seek out learning opportunities with additional coursework in Visceral Mobilization, Craniosacral Therapy, Trauma-Informed care, and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM).

Dr. Lauren also treats a variety of patients with orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric conditions. With nearly 15 years experience in physical therapy and a strong career in pelvic rehabilitation, Dr. Lauren is committed to improving the quality of life and function of her patients, and is a valued member of the Tri-Pro Physical Therapy team.

In her free time, Dr. Lauren very much enjoys running (a two-time NYC marathon finisher!), competing in multi-distance triathlons (She “Escaped from Alcatraz” in 2012!), and spinning on her Peloton. To keep herself sane, she dabbles in adult arts & crafts, most notably “quilling,” (the art of paper-coiling). She is a wife to her exceptional husband, and a mother to her adorably challenging toddler. She is also a bona fied snack enthusiast, and enjoyer of Netflix programs. No spoilers, please!

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