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Dr. Leahy's journey into the world of rehab began early. During high school at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional, Dr. Leahy sustained two ACL injuries while playing basketball. She endured two surgeries, both with lengthy rehabilitations. She went onto college at Wake Forest University and majored in French and Economics, knowing that someday, she would want to run her own business. After a brief tenure with Merrill Lynch, she realized her passion for helping people heal. Dr. Leahy specializes in neurorehabilitation, neurodevelopment, pediatrics, orthopedics and geriatrics. She has worked in multiple settings over the past 17 years including the following: Children's Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick on the Brain Injury Team, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center in Little Silver and Meridian Subacute Rehab at Wall. In 2020, Dr. Leahy realized her dream of running her own business when she launched Pearl Rehabilitation LLC with her partner, Dr. Marc Perdomo, which offers a mobile rehab approach to physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Pearl Rehab has become the community’s trusted option for in-home care. After receiving overwhelming support, Erin is broadening her reach by partnering with Marc to expand his outpatient, brick and mortar clinics at Responsive Physical Therapy in Oceanport, debuting a new 3,650 sq-ft location at Fort Monmouth in historic Russell Hall in early 2025. In her spare time, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband Christian, daughter Abigail, son Buddy, family and friends. She is an avid beach goer and sports fan. She especially loves basketball, swimming and camping. Licensure, State of NJ Lic #40QA01264400

Dr. Perdomo received his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from Rutgers College in 2006 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey: School of Health Related Professions in 2010, which is currently known as Rutgers School of Health Related Professions. He later began his ownership position at Responsive Physical Therapy in Toms River and is passionate about providing exceptional care and quality patient experiences. He feels strongly about the importance of providing accessible care to the local communities where he lives and works by providing in-network services, as well as providing attentive one-on-one care. During his education, Marc received class awards for clinical and research work. Dr. Perdomo's professional career started in orthopedic clinical work in private practice and outpatient hospital settings. He became a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2014. Dr. Perdomo also completed his Certification as an Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist through the University of Pittsburgh as part of their 2023-2024 cohort. Dr. Perdomo is dedicated to always advancing his clinical education and staying current with evidence-based physical therapy practice. Dr. Perdomo specializes in Orthopedics and Vestibular therapy. He also has advanced training in Runner’s Injuries, Concussion Management, Manual Therapy, and Chronic Pain. In his free time, Marc enjoys keeping an active lifestyle with going to the gym, running, biking, paddle-boarding. He loves to travel and explore new places. Marc enjoys most sports, but has a passion for soccer, and was an avid player growing up. Licensure, State of NJ Lic #40QA01364500

Lori Funkhouser is the office manager at Responsive PT. Lori has over 17 years of experience with medical billing and providing professional and courteous service. Lori is available to answer all your insurance-related concerns. At your request, she will handle your insurance-related issues pertaining to your benefits to ensure proper utilization.

Dr. Gina Wagar received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island in 2021 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Moravian University in 2024. During Gina’s education, she received the Academic Achievement Award for graduating her doctorate program with a 4.0. Also during her time completing her doctorate, Gina was a graduate assistant researching student perceptions of clinical reasoning development. Her participation in this research earned her the title of second author on a poster presented at the 2024 Combined Sections Meeting for Physical Therapists in Boston, MA. Her clinical experience was enriched through rotations in hospital based outpatient orthopedics, outpatient neurological care and school based pediatrics. Also during completion of her doctorate, she participated in clinical experiences expanding her knowledge in prosthetics and orthotics and cardiopulmonary care. Dr. Gina Wagar’s diverse clinical experiences prepared her for the varied challenges of physical therapy practice. In March 2025, Dr. Wagar began her professional career as a Physical Therapist at Responsive Physical Therapy. She plans to expand her expertise through specialized courses in neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, balance impairments and pediatrics. As a fan of research herself, her plans to continue learning and growing highlights her dedication to providing updated and evidence-based care. Dr. Wagar’s approach to patient care can be described as “Person First”, focusing on the biopsychosocial and ICF model. Incorporating all components of person centered care including health condition/(s), body structures and function, desired activities, meaningful participation, along with environmental and personal factors is of the utmost priority when she delivers care. By combining her clinical expertise with her deep care for each individual, Dr. Wagar strives to help patients of Responsive Physical Therapy to reach their goals and get back to doing what they love. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Wagar participates in an active lifestyle. She enjoys spending her weekends on the beach surrounded by family and friends, sea shell collecting and creating arts and crafts from what she finds on the shoreline. She also enjoys reformer pilates, cooking new recipes she finds online and reading the latest New York Times best sellers. Her interests contribute to her outlook as both an individual and a healthcare professional.