KERALOOS ABDELMESSIH
NEW BRUNSWICK
Summary
New Jersey-licensed physical therapist with 5.5+ years of experience delivering high-level, evidence-based care to athletes, VIP corporate clients, and a broad orthopedic and home-care patient population. Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist with expertise in sports rehabilitation, ACL management, and performance-driven treatment. Experienced in mentoring physical therapy students and contributing to the development and advancement of a sports residency curriculum.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Therapist
BlackRock (via Vital Check Wellness)
11.2025 - Current
- Provide onsite orthopedic and movement-based physical therapy services for BlackRock employees
Staff Physical Therapist; Sports Residency Faculty
Atlantic Sports Health
02.2024 - Current
- Evaluate and treat a wide spectrum of sports and orthopedic injuries
- Mentor sports PT resident/students; deliver didactic education and support curriculum development
Home Health Physical Therapist
At Home Therapies / Infinite Services / Bright Star Care
08.2022 - Current
- Performed in-home evaluations, treatment, and electronic documentation for orthopedic and geriatric patients
Head Hymns Teacher & Youth Group Servant
Saint Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church
East Brunswick
01.2013 - Current
- Teach high school adolescents the hymns and dogma of the Coptic Orthodox Church
- Directly communicate with parents of children in the class regarding recent news and updates
Founder & Coach
The ACL Rise LLC
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided remote coaching and ACL rehabilitation guidance for post-operative and return-to-sport clients
- Developed business operations, client systems, and clinical education content
Admissions Committee External Reviewer
University of Minnesota DPT Program
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Assessed DPT program applications and contributed feedback to improve the admissions process
Sports Physical Therapy Intern
Rutgers Division I Athletics
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Collected objective sports science data to support injury prevention and return-to-play decision-making
Physical Therapist
Attain Physical Therapy
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided individualized orthopedic rehabilitation and collaborated with physicians, ATs, and strength staff
- Trained and oversaw clinic aides to support efficient patient care and operations
Emergency Medical Technician/ Secretary
East Windsor Rescue Squad 146-2
East Windsor
03.2014 - 05.2020
- Responded to emergency calls received to provide efficient and immediate care to critically ill and injured trauma patients
- Participated in monthly executive board meetings and recorded meeting minutes
Intern
Princeton University Men's Basketball
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Supported team operations and practice preparation for Division I athletes
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Minnesota
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Rutgers University
01.2017
Skills
- Sports injury treatment
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Manual therapy techniques
- Patient documentation
- Clinical mentorship
- Evidence-based practice
- Advanced patient assessment
Additional Professional Experience
- Founder & Coach, The ACL Rise LLC, 02/23, 08/25
- Admissions Committee External Reviewer, University of Minnesota DPT Program, 06/22, 05/24
Sports Performance Experience
- Sports Physical Therapy Intern, Rutgers Division I Athletics, 02/23, 05/23
- Intern, Princeton University Men's Basketball, 09/16, 02/17
Leadership Engagement Initiative
- Saint Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick, NJ, Head Hymns Teacher & Youth Group Servant, 01/13, Present
- East Windsor Rescue Squad 146-2, East Windsor, NJ, Emergency Medical Technician/ Secretary, 03/14, 05/20
Memberships Certifications
- Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- American Heart Association (AHA) - CPR Certification
- Dry Needling Certified (Cert. DN)
Post Professional Training
Sports Physical Therapy Residency, University of Rochester Medical Center, 05/21
Research
- Reliability and Accuracy of 2D Assessment of Shoulder Kinematics Using Single Plane Fluoroscopy, International Society of Biomechanics / American Society of Biomechanics, 2019, APTA Combined Sections Meeting, 2020
- LEAP Patients' Status 1+ Year(s) Post-Op, Manuscript in progress
Timeline
Physical Therapist
BlackRock (via Vital Check Wellness)
11.2025 - Current
Staff Physical Therapist; Sports Residency Faculty
Atlantic Sports Health
02.2024 - Current
Founder & Coach
The ACL Rise LLC
02.2023 - 08.2025
Sports Physical Therapy Intern
Rutgers Division I Athletics
02.2023 - 05.2023
Home Health Physical Therapist
At Home Therapies / Infinite Services / Bright Star Care
08.2022 - Current
Admissions Committee External Reviewer
University of Minnesota DPT Program
06.2022 - 05.2024
Physical Therapist
Attain Physical Therapy
01.2022 - 07.2022
Intern
Princeton University Men's Basketball
09.2016 - 02.2017
Emergency Medical Technician/ Secretary
East Windsor Rescue Squad 146-2
03.2014 - 05.2020
Head Hymns Teacher & Youth Group Servant
Saint Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church
01.2013 - Current
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Rutgers University