Andrew graduated in 1990 from St. Andrews School of Occupational Therapy, now part of Northampton University, England. After working in England at Milton Keynes General Hospital for 3 years, Andrew & his wife Christine, a physical therapist, moved to the United States. In 1998 Andrew passed the certification exam to become a Certified Hand Therapist, becoming one of a small number of therapists in New Jersey with this internationally recognized qualification. In 1999 he opened his own practice, Advanced Hand Rehabilitation, with a goal of providing the highest quality of Hand & Upper Extremity rehab possible in Ocean & Monmouth Counties. In January 2021 Advanced Hand Rehabilitation jointed forces with Atlantic Hand Therapy Center who share the common goal of providing excellent quality care. From routine hand surgeries such as Carpal Tunnel Release to complex arm reconstructions and reattachment, Andrew has successfully treated them all. If you have questions regarding hand rehabilitation please do not hesitate to contact Andrew directly on his cell phone at 732 600 4763.
Kelley McDonald, OTR, CHT
Kelley McDonald graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Health Sciences/Occupational Therapy in 2004. While practicing in pediatric inpatient rehabilitation for 3 years, she became interested in hand therapy due to her experience with splinting and casting. She completed the Certificate in Advanced Practice in Upper Quarter and Hand Rehabilitation from Drexel University in 2008 and transitioned to working in outpatient hand therapy. In 2013 Kelley passed the certification exam to become a Certified Hand Therapist. She has been practicing locally since 2008 and enjoys working side by side with her patients on their road to recovery.
Michelle Gaeta, OTR
Michelle was an invaluable and well loved part of Advanced Hand Rehabilitation until October 2017. Over the seven years she was with us she provided an outstanding level of care and commitment to her patients and the practice. She now lives out her days on her farm in Kentucky with her family and horses. Thank you Michelle for your service. You are truly missed.
Our staff aims to provide a relaxed but professional environment to ensure that the rehabilitation process
is not only successful but as pleasurable an experience as possible.
If you would like to discuss anything related to therapy, insurance or to schedule an appointment please do not hesitate to call 732 292 4680.
