Pleasantville, NY

Serena N. Chryssikos, PT, DPT, NASM CPT

Clinical Director

Treating Since

• May 2013

Education

• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, LIU Brooklyn
• Bachelor's Degree, English Literature and Rhetoric, Binghamton University

Certifications

• Certified Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine 
• Certified in Kinesiotape Application through RockTape
• IASTM Certified
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Memberships

• APTA

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT)
• Vestibular Therapy
• PNF, MET/active release techniques
• Sports-specific strength and conditioning
• Pediatric orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation

Bio

Dr. Serena Chryssikos attended Binghamton University in New York for her undergraduate degree, and then continued on to Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Prior to and while attending physical therapy school, she worked as a trainer and also taught group exercise classes. There were multiple ground-breaking moments in Dr. Chryssikos’s life that inspired her to pursue a career in physical therapy. Most notably, when her younger sister underwent a highly invasive scoliosis surgery, and witnessing her go from barely able to walk to becoming a full-fledged varsity athlete, all thanks to her amazing physical therapist. Several years later, on a more personal level, she found herself totally defeated and facing surgery in a physical therapy office after sustaining a debilitating knee injury -- the result of a 17-year soccer career. Thanks to the amazing PTs and PTAs she worked with, she found herself not only back on the soccer field, but participating in Olympic lifting, competing in physique events and completing Spartan races. She was told that surgery was the only option, managed to avoid surgery; it was the physical therapists who helped her return to her prior level of function and advance even further. Physical therapy taught her that there is life after injury. These events all contributed to her decision to pursue her doctorate in physical therapy. Dr. Chryssikos incorporates her interest in sports, her experience with strength and conditioning training and her love of Pilates in sessions with patients. “At the end of the day, there is nothing more gratifying than hearing from my patients that I have helped them in some way. I enjoy being relatable, and I love it when my patients can find some commonality while working with me. My young adult athletes especially motivate me, because they remind me of myself when I sat in that physical therapy office more than 15 years ago, and this in and of itself inspires me to keep doing what I do.” Dr. Chryssikos is a self-proclaimed foodie. When she isn’t treating patients or working out, she enjoys following New York sports teams, star-gazing, relaxing on the beach and traveling all over the globe with her husband.

Elena Malik, PT, CKTP

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• February 2010

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, General Medicine, Charles University, Czech Republic
• Bachelor's Degree, Physiotherapy

Certifications

• Certified in Kinesiotaping (CKTP)

Clinical Interest

• Physical Therapy
• Orthopedic cases
• Post surgical

Bio

Elena was studying general medicine in Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic while she was working as massage therapist as side job and this experience led her to physical therapy as a career. She graduated from Charles University in Prague with two degrees - in 2005 ( general medicine ) and in 2006 ( physiotherapy ). She qualified as a Licensed Physical Therapist in state of NY in 2010. She has spent the last 9 years working in outpatient orthopedic clinics. She used to be a rhythmic gymnast from the age of 6 years old and discovered her love for movement and fitness in later age, she enjoys yoga and Pilates. She believes in detail corrections of movement in order to get proper results.

Michael Long, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• June 2025

Education

• Stony Brook University /Doctor of Physical Therapy / 2025
• SUNY Cortland / Bachelor's in Exercise Science / 2022

Certification

• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Clinical Interest

• Sport Specific Training
• Gait & Balance

Bio

Michael is a physical therapist who earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in 2025. During his time at Stony Brook, he gained extensive clinical experience in outpatient physical therapy. Michael has a strong passion for working with athletes, focusing on rehabilitation to help them achieve their full potential on the field. Before attending Stony Brook, he graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2022 with a degree in Exercise Science. His interest in physical therapy stems from his own experience playing soccer throughout his childhood, as well as witnessing the rehabilitation process for himself and his teammates. Today, Michael continues to stay involved with soccer by coaching a local club team.

Devin King, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

• June 2026

Education

• New York Medical College/Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Moravian University/Bachelors of Science in Health Science

Memberships

• APTA

Clinical Interest

• Orthopedic conditions
• Return to Sport

Bio

Graduated Cum Laude from Moravian University in 2023 with my BS in Health Sciences on Pre-PT track. I then went on to earn my DPT from New York Medical College in 2026. Being a two sport athlete my whole life I've had my fair share of orthopedic injuries that led me to physical therapy. I first got introduced to the profession after going through 2 ACL reconstruction surgeries in high school . During that time, I thoroughly enjoyed showing up to my PT sessions and was able to see how much of an impact it had on me physically and mentally. Without the help of my PT, I would have never been able to walk up the stairs or return to the lacrosse field. When I got to college, I realized I wanted to help people the same way I was helped in high school. Physical therapy allows me to blend my two passions of exercise and helping people into one.