Modern Physical Therapy Office for Your Recovery Needs

Meet Our Team

Kelly Palomo, DPT

As co-owner of Speonk PT, Dr. Kelly Palomo, PT, DPT has been practicing physical therapy since graduating from Touro College of Health Professions with her doctorate degree where she was honored with the Outstanding Clinician award in 2006. She has worked at New York Presbyterian Hospital- Weill Cornell, specializing in trauma and orthopedics immediately following surgical intervention.

Dr. Palomo transitioned to the outpatient setting for a desire to care for her patients in a more long-term setting than acute care could provide. She believes in the cohesive, team approach to rehabilitation and healing which Speonk Physical Therapy provides. She enjoys treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions including low back and neck pain, shoulder, knee and pelvic girdle dysfunctions as well as podiatric conditions.

She has also been a clinical instructor to physical therapy students from many different schools. A recreational athlete herself, she enjoys treating acute injuries and prides herself on healing and educating others.

Dr. Palomo resides locally with her husband Erick, her children Luke and Scarlett, and her two dogs.

Kevin Dowd, PTA

Kevin graduated from the Suny Suffolk PTA program in 2022, and was one of two recipients of the Maureen Davidson Memorial PTA scholarship. Kevin has specific interest in treating musculoskeletal conditions and primarily enjoys working with the shoulders and knees. He believes the most critical aspect of physical therapy is focused on proper posture during exercises that will carry over to help patients achieve their personal goals.

In his spare time he plays video games and enjoys cooking.

Denis Wurtz, PTA

Denis received his Associates in Applied Science degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Suffolk County Community College,Phi Theta Kappa. Denis also has an Associates of Science degree in Accounting from Nassau Community College and a Bachelors of Business Administration in Personnel Management from St. John’s University. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

In 2009, Denis returned to Suffolk County Community College to work as a Professional Assistant in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program conducting a skills practice class to help students become proficient as physical therapist assistants. Denis is a member of the Physical Therapist Assistant Advisory Board at the college. He is also a clinical instructor for the program.

Denis’ experience as a physical therapist assistant includes hospital inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine and skilled nursing home/ geriatric care. He has taken continuing education pertaining to joint mobilization, kinesio taping, cervical and upper extremity dysfunction, foot orthodics and therapeutic massage. He is also received certification as an Arthritis Foundation/ YMCA Aquatic instructor.

He has volunteered as a Boys Scout Leader and committee member for over 15 years

Phoenix Redhawk, Office Manager

Phoenix is a master Reiki teacher who has been performing Reiki Healing and meditation circles for over 30 years. She the producer and host of her own tv show, "Phoenix Rising," and also a certified reflexologist.

Phoenix has been involved in traditional and alternative health care for three decades and is passionate about learning about other cultures, health, joy, balance, awareness, compassion and living life to the fullest.