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Sanjeev Panicker

Sanjeev Panicker

Sanjeev Panicker

Human Resources Lead

  • MS in Organizational Dynamics, University of Pennsylvania

  • Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR- HRCI)
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“I believe that your own growth and trust amongst others both happen when you take ownership. And when we win, be it big or small, we get together to acknowledge and spread the faith and pride in what we have achieved. This feeds and drives me to do better every time.”

Sanjeev Panicker, MBA, MS, is the Human Resources Lead at Performance. He brings about 25 years of broad experience across the technology sector in both small and large organizations, not only building departments from the bottom up but also scaling them. Sanjeev is also highly skilled in mergers and acquisition, talent management, organizational management, compliance, compensation/benefits programs, succession planning and integration planning.

He is adept at collaborating with C-Suite and senior management to shape corporate culture, connect HR's vision to business objectives, and translate strategic plans into effective initiatives and streamline processes/systems. Sanjeev is a facilitative team player, skilled at establishing trust and improving efficiency.

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    Linda Velazco

    Linda Velazco

    Linda Velazco

    Practice Administration Lead

    Linda Velazco

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    Linda Velazco is the practice administration lead for Performance Optimal Health, bridging the gap between efficient healthcare operations and exceptional client experiences. Her expertise in healthcare administration and resource management ensures the seamless day-to-day functioning of the facility. Linda fosters a collaborative environment, motivating the team to deliver their best care while maintaining compliance with industry regulations and optimizing the facility's performance.

    Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, visiting new places and spending time outdoors.

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    Care From The Core

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      Todd Wilkowski

      Todd Wilkowski

      Todd Wilkowski

      Todd Wilkowski

      Founder/CEO

      • General Management Program, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
      • BS in Physical Therapy, Ithaca College

      • Board Certified Sports Certified Specialist (SCS)
      • Titleist Performance Institute Certified Medical Professional — Level 3 (TPI-MP3)
      • Hospital for Special Surgery Credentialed Advanced Hip Clinician
      Todd Wilkowski

      "I empower people to live better by living by our core values. As an educator, I teach people what they need to know to take accountability for their own health and achieve a balanced life."

      Todd Wilkowski, PT, SCS, has a life-long commitment to helping his clients live better lives in pursuit of Optimal Health. He founded Performance in 2002 and has expanded it from one office in Manhattan to a network of facilities throughout Connecticut and most recently in southwest Florida. His visionary perspective on the healthcare marketplace, as well as his tenacious approach to service innovation, continues to expand the boundaries of what is possible with Performance.

      Todd took the burgeoning physical therapy practice and transformed it into a company rooted in a holistic approach to health and founded on his own core values. He expanded Performance’s mission from its original focus on recovery to one of finding balance in all aspects of one’s health: sleep, exercise, recovery and nutrition. Each are equally important and necessary to maintain Optimal Health. In an ever-evolving world, Todd strives to keep Performance one step ahead, anticipating people’s needs and challenges and empowering them to live better.

      Todd is a board-certified sports clinical specialist, and has served as an adjunct professor at New York University, and sits on several advisory boards: Greenwich Youth Lacrosse Medical Advisory Board and the Ithaca College Athletic Advisory Council, of which he is the chairman. He previously was a member of the Hospital for Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network Advisory Board, and is a past president of Burning Tree Country Club.

      When he is off the clock, you can find Todd playing golf, training and spending time with his family. He especially enjoys watching his four daughters participate in athletics themselves (three are rowers, one a soccer player) and teaching them lessons about life through sports.

      Core Value

      Teachers and Scholars

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        Shane Foley

        Shane Foley

        Shane Foley

        Clinical Operations Lead

        • BS in Biology, Sacred Heart University
        • DPT, Sacred Heart University

        • Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
        • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
        • Certified in Dry Needling
        • BSPTS Certified Schroth Therapist
        Shane Foley

        Greenwich Site Lead

         

        "I empower people to live better by building relationships, collaboratively establishing a plan to help people accomplish their goals and leading people to optimize their performance."

        Shane Foley, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, is the clinical operations lead as well as an orthopedic specialist who is certified in strength and conditioning, dry needling, and the Schroth Method. He has a deep passion for building relationships, helping people accomplish their goals and leading people to optimize their performance. Shane combines his advanced research, knowledge and skills as an orthopedic specialist along with his background as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist to provide the optimal analysis for his patients: he analyzes and helps people across the full spectrum of health care, from injury to improved performance.

        As a former DI lacrosse player, Shane is passionate about helping his patients return to sport following an injury, using a criterion-based series of tests to ensure that when an athlete is ready to resume play, they have a little risk of re-injury as possible with optimal performance.

        When not in the clinic, you can find Shane in nature either hiking or seeking out good wind to kiteboard, fresh powder to snowboard or calm tides to paddle board.

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        Care From The Core

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          Michael Beecher

          Michael Beecher

          Michael Beecher

          Michael Beecher

          Transformation/Integration Lead

          • BS in Physical Therapy and Exercise Science, Sacred Heart University
          • DPT, Sacred Heart University

          • Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
          • Sports Certified Specialist (SCS)
          • Certified in Dry Needling
          • Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional (TPI-MP2)
          • Hospital for Special Surgery Advanced Hip Clinician
          Michael Beecher

          Greenwich

           

          "I empower people to live better by practicing what I preach."

          Michael Beecher, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, is the transformation and integration lead for Performance, overseeing the growth of the company. He is also a Titleist Performance Institute medical professional, a Hospital for Special Surgery credentialed advanced hip clinician and a certified dry needling specialist. He enjoys working with patients to close the loop of injury and recovery, helping them on their journey to rehabilitation from start to finish.

          After graduating Sacred Heart University where he played Division I soccer, Michael underwent an intensive sports residency program with the Steadman Hawkins Clinic, then returned to Sacred Heart as an adjunct professor. He has published his research on physical therapy in numerous publications and seeks to serve as an educator both in and out of the Performance clinic, where he serves as the Chief Operating Officer. He is currently a member of the Hospital for Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network Advisory Board.

          Michael used to play Division I soccer for Sacred Heart, and continues to stay active and play recreational sports. In his downtime, Michael spends time with his family and friends and likes to go hiking and paddle boarding.

          Publications:
          Journal of Orthopaedic & Physical Sports Therapy

          SportsHealth: A Multi-disciplinary Approach

          Journal of Athletic Training

          Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation

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          Care From The Core

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            Meghan Dietz

            Meghan Dietz

            Meghan Dietz

            Meghan Dietz

            Chief Operations Officer

            • BS in Biology, Villanova University
            • DPT, New York Medical College
            Meghan Dietz

            New Canaan

             

            “I love being part of the process that helps people return to activity and achieve performance goals – it’s an ongoing joy and privilege to be part of that process with my patients.”

            Meghan Dietz, DPT, is a physical therapist, women's health specialist, and chief operating officer at Performance Optimal Health. Having started practicing in 2008, she has years of experience both as a physical therapist at several major hospitals and an operations director, making her the perfect fit for Performance. Meghan was excited to join the operations team, seeing a great opportunity to work in another multidisciplinary group that works to empower patients and provide holistic care.

            As a physical therapist, Meghan enjoys working with all kinds of clients and cases, but she specializes in running performance and injury rehab (with an emphasis on distance running), as well as women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy.

            Meghan has always been interested in health care as a profession, and found that physical therapy was a great combination of scientific processes, educating people, and empowerment of patients on an individual level. Meghan had always enjoyed playing sports and being active as a young kid, and physical therapy was a natural career path for her to stay active. Being a therapist enabled Meghan to work with many people with diverse interests in activity and movement, and it brings her joy to see people be active and empowered to do what they love.

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              Brendan Copley

              Brendan Copley

              Brendan Copley

              Brendan Copley

              Personal Trainer, Wellness Lead

              • BS in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Quinnipiac University
              • MBA in Healthcare Management, Quinnipiac University

              • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
              • Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
              • Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certified
              Brendan Copley

              Greenwich

               

              “My goal is to help foster connections that lead to a deeper understanding of the patient's injury and goals.”

              Brendan Copley, CSCS, ATC, is a personal trainer who specializes in working with endurance athletes and post-rehab clients. Brendan also serves as the Wellness Lead across all Performance locations.

              Brendan previously worked at a physical therapy cooperative where he performed athletic training outreach to University of Vermont club sports, corporate wellness programs, local organizations, and group fitness classes. He has also worked as an athletic trainer for the Washington State University rowing team and for Quinnipiac University’s cross-country and track teams.

              Brendan also completed the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification, an integrated prevention-based system for personal trainers to optimize their client’s fitness and performance around the common presence of pain, dysfunction and injuries.

              With his background as an athletic trainer, Brendan is able to look at personal training through a lens of injury prevention in conjunction with sports performance. His background allows him to facilitate effective communication with the care team and more consistent training.

              Brendan was a cross-country athlete at Quinnipiac University, which led to his interest in personal training. He had many positive experiences with healthcare and sports performance professionals throughout his time as an athlete and wants to be able to help others in the same way.

              Outside of work, Brendan loves outdoor activities. Some of his favorites are running, rock climbing, snowboarding, and hiking.

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              Care From The Core

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