Sargent Clinical Advisory Board

Asha Bajaj, PT/DPT has 30+years experience in a variety of settings including the management and operation of an outpatient private practice in Walnut Creek, CA from 1985-2004. Asha has served in Bhutan, India, Vietnam and Malawi Africa with Health Volunteers Overseas to train and develop their Physical therapy program. From 2006-2013 Asha was involved with Acute care in a hospital setting and an outpatient clinic as a locum therapist. Asha has a special interest in Women’s health and did her doctoral project in the area of Bone health and Osteoporosis. Asha has been involved with a monthly Health education series at the Afghan Elderly association in Fremont, India community center and a Health education series with the Town of Danville.

Asha Bajaj was involved actively between 1993-2004 as a clinical associate professor with the UCSF physical therapy program and served on the admissions committee. Her professional activities have included serving on the executive board of the Golden Gate chapter in the capacity of PAC and Publicity Chair and as a delegate to represent the Physical therapists in her area. Asha continues to serve on the Abstract review -Research committee and the Con ed committee for the local chapter of CPTA.

Due to her involvement with AAPIO, the physician group, Asha has done many speaking engagements at their monthly CME meetings and served on their Ancillary Board.

Asha Bajaj is actively involved in the community with women’s education, Telecare and READ program, and legal advocacy .Asha served as the president of the local branch and public policy chair in Danville, for the AAUW (American Association of University Women). Her current interests include Storytelling at the Asian Art Museum, playing tennis and internet Scrabble, reading and hiking and spending time with her grandkids and travelling extensively.

Daniel F. Bradley, PT, serves as president of Select Medical’s Outpatient Division, the largest provider of physical therapy in the country.  The national network is comprised of more than 1,800 centers in 37 states and the District of Columbia.  Operating under 17 regional brands, most notably NovaCare Rehabilitation, Select Physical Therapy, Physio, RUSH Physical Therapy and Saco Bay Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Bradley is responsible for the division’s day-to-day operations and growth strategy.

He joined Select Medical in 1999 as part of the company’s acquisition of NovaCare, Inc.  Over the next 17 years, Bradley’s responsibilities grew from serving as director of clinical operations to regional vice president, chief operating officer and the appointment of outpatient division president in 2004.

Before Select Medical, heheld various senior management positions at NovaCare, Inc. and prior to that, he was a staff physical therapist with Sports Physical Therapists, Inc. where he treated professional and college sports teams, including the Philadelphia Flyers and Sixers. In addition, Bradley spent a year as the Philadelphia Eagles team physical therapist. He’s a published author on topics including, plyometrics and ankle rehabilitation.

Bradley proudly holds bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Boston University.

Randi Jacoby, M.S.C.C.C., is a licensed and certified speech and language pathologist, who holds a master of science from Columbia University.  She is the director of Jacoby Speech Therapy Associates, a private group practice in Manhattan, specializing in pediatric communication development and learning skills. Jacoby has served as a lecturer to both parents and educators at the 92Y Parenting Center and 92Y Nursery School for more than 20 years, as well as a consultant to many New York City private and public schools.  She has been a contributor to New York Family magazine, as well as many parent education portals, including recent podcasts for both the 92Y and  Health Matters at Boston University. As an alumna of Sargent College, Jacoby continues to play an active role in mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students in speech pathology. She was noted as one of the top therapists in her field by “A  Parent’s Guide to Special Education in New York City.” Jacoby is an active member of the UJA Healthcare Division. Throughout her career, she has been an ardent advocate on behalf of children with developmental disabilities and learning disorders.

Nancy Clark is an internationally respected and trusted sports nutritionist. She is a registered dietitian (RD) who is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD). Her private practice is in the Boston-area (Newton, MA). Nancy counsels active people of all ages and athletic abilities from high school athletes to Olympians, helping them use food to enhance performance and health, as well as optimize weight. Her clients have included not only the Boston Red Sox, but also the Bruins, Celtics, and athletes from many colleges in the area including Boston College, Tufts, and Brandeis. Many of her clients struggle with disordered eating and eating disorders; she helps them transform their food fears into peaceful fueling. 

Nancy enjoys writing as a way to teach people how to eat to win. Her best-selling Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook has sold more than 750,000 copies and is now available in its 6th edition. Nancy also writes a monthly nutrition column called The Athlete’s Kitchen, which appears regularly in 100+ sports publications and websites. Her nutrition advice and photo have even graced the back of the Wheaties’ box!

In addition to inspiring active people to fuel wisely for top performance, Nancy has also inspired many RDs to become sports dietitians. Both nationally and internationally, she has presented workshops on how to become a sports RD and has helped establish sports dietetics as a viable career path. She has also educated trainers, coaches, and other health professionals about the value of partnering with sports dietitians. 

Nancy completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition from Simmons College in Boston. Her dietetic internship was at Massachusetts General Hospital. She received her master’s degree in nutrition with a focus on exercise physiology from Boston University. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American College of Sports Medicine. She has been a member of ACSM’s Board of Trustees. She has received many awards for her work. 

Health and fitness are personal values for Nancy. She is a regular bicycle commuter, runner and gardener. She has completed several marathons, bicycled across America, and hiked in the Himalayas. She and her husband have two children (now adults) and live in the Boston-area.

Debra Meyerson and Steve Zuckerman co-founded and co-chair Stroke Onward, a non-profit devoted to providing stroke survivors, families, and caregivers with more resources to help them navigate the emotional journey to rebuild their identities and rewarding lives.

Debra Meyerson is an author, advocate, and a professor at Stanford University Graduate School of Education. Prior to her stroke in 2010, Meyerson’s academic work focused on feminism, diversity, identity, and organizational change. Her most recent book, “Identity Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves after Stroke,” helps stroke survivors and those closest to them navigate the emotional journey that she has found very difficult—and rewarding.  In addition to her work with Stroke Onward and her ongoing rehabilitation therapy, Meyerson serves on the boards of Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative (BAWSI) and the Pacific Stroke Association (PSA). She received her BS and MS from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a PhD in organizational behavior from Stanford University. 

Steve Zuckerman is president of Self-Help Federal Credit Union and managing director of Self-Help’s California operations. Self-Help is a nationally recognized Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), whose mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for underserved communities. Zuckerman’s prior experience includes almost 15 years with McCown De Leeuw & Co, a private investment firm, and consulting with Bain and Co. In addition to his work with Self-Help and Stroke Onward, Zuckerman currently serves on the boards of Tides Foundation and Positive Coaching Alliance, as well as the New Market Tax Credit advisory board of Opportunity Fund. He earned a BA from Yale University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where Meyerson was his instructor.  

Dr. Sauni Perera is a board-certified anesthesiologist with two decades of experience practicing in New York City, specializing in regional anesthesia and outpatient surgery procedures.

Dr. Perera graduated in 1997 from Sargent, where she majored in human physiology with a minor in psychology. She pursued scientific laboratory and clinical research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute immediately after college. At DFCI, her clinical work focused on renal cell carcinomas and clinical trials, and she contributed to articles published in multiple scientific journals of cancer research, specifically those focused on tumor suppressor genes in both colon and prostate cancers.

After receiving her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Perera completed her anesthesia residency at New York University and then remained at NYU, where she began specializing in regional anesthesia as a clinical professor at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. Her expertise in and love for performing nerve blocks and other targeted anesthetic procedures led her to become an instructor for regional workshops in the prestigious annual Postgraduate Assembly meeting for the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists.

Dr. Perera also practiced regional anesthesia for years at Lenox Hill Hospital on the Upper East Side of Manhattan before forming her own private practice, through which she currently works as a trusted anesthesiologist for several outpatient surgery centers and IVF offices in and around Manhattan.

With a number of marathons, half-marathons, and shorter races under her belt, Dr. Perera is an avid runner and loves taking advantage of the scenic paths through Central Park and along the Hudson River. She resides by the river on the Upper West Side with her husband (BU CAS ’97) and their two children.

Cristin E. Taylor graduated from Sargent College in 2004 and obtained a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Miami in 2008. After practicing in active-duty combat amputee rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Taylor returned to school and obtained a Master of Science in health sciences in physician assistant studies from The George Washington University. After several years of clinical practice and research, she joined Smith+Nephew, an international medical device manufacturer, to lead global clinical strategy in the sports medicine franchise. In this role, Taylor was responsible for the design and execution of clinical research to support international regulatory approvals and reimbursement requirements.

In 2021, Taylor started her own consulting LLC. She is currently Director of Global Strategy and Intelligence at Convatec, a top 3 world-leading wound care company.  . In addition to her academic degrees, Taylor also holds certificates in finance and artificial intelligence in healthcare from Harvard Business School Executive Education and MIT Sloan School of Management, respectively. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with her husband, children, and dogs.

Steven Windwer is a founder and CEO with extensive experience building, growing, and leading multi-specialty healthcare companies. He has developed high-performing teams, implemented management models, and established patient-centric cultures. He is skilled in chiropractic patient care and physical therapy and is dedicated to improving patient experience.

Windwer opened his first office in Quincy, Mass. in 1990. Firmly believing in the manager/partner model, he has established more than 70 physical therapy offices and 13 chiropractic offices across Mass., RI, and NH. 

Windwer has a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from Boston University and a doctor of chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. Windwer is a past president of the South Shore Chiropractors Society. He has lectured extensively to local colleges, businesses, and community organizations on stress reduction, nutrition, and exercise, and telehealth, and he believes in a well-rounded approach for achieving optimal health. Windwer is a recipient of the International Chiropractor of the Year Award from The Master’s Circle, Inc. 

Dr. Kevin Wright is an experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the upper extremities. He treats hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries as well as arthritis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. He also treats knee and sports injuries along with breaks of any kind. Dr. Wright takes a conservative approach to orthopedic medicine, starting with non-invasive treatments like physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises before turning to surgical procedures. He is actively involved with his patients, taking time to help them understand their conditions and know what to expect during treatment. Working closely with outside specialists from therapists, to pain management experts he makes sure patients get the very best care and reach their full potential. Dr. Wright received his M.D. from the University of Rochester’s School of Medicine in 1997. He has completed a broad range of post-graduate training, including a General Surgery Internship at Georgetown University Medical Center, a Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at NYU’s Hospital for Joint Diseases, and a Hand Fellowship at the Upstate Medical University in Syracuse and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, NY. Highly respected in his field, Dr. Wright has published in The American Journal of Orthopedics, Spine, and the Journal of Arthroplasty. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.