Meet the Team

Annie has been a physical therapist since 2004 and has helped hundreds of patients recover from injuries and surgery along with improving their quality of life. She is experienced in all aspects of outpatient physical therapy and is board certified as a Direct Access Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania. After receiving her MPT from Duquesne University, Annie made Pittsburgh her permanent home. She opened Restorations PT in 2011 so she could spend more time with patients in a one-on-one setting. One of her greatest assets is her passion for helping people. Since 2012, she has participated in three trips to Latin America where she provided PT for knee and hip replacement patients. Annie enjoys sports & traveling with her family.

Krissy is a Pittsburgh native who graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2003 & earned her doctorate in physical therapy in 2011 from the University of Pittsburgh. She joined the Restorations team in 2013. She has experience treating various diagnoses including post-operative conditions, general pain & sports related injuries. Krissy grew up & still resides in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh. Her free time is spent with her husband & son where they enjoy hiking, game nights & dog walks.

Vasthy, a.k.a “V”, was born in Peru but considers herself a Pittsburgh native. She has been practicing physical therapy since 2006. V graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and has worked in various settings including acute care at AGH, inpatient rehab at The Children’s Institute and home therapy with OSPTA. She resides in Upper St. Clair with her family. Vasthy speaks Spanish fluently and enjoys traveling.

Danna earned her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Saint Vincent College and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Duquesne University. She has worked in various settings of physical therapy and has experience in treating various orthopedic and neurological disorders as well as chronic pain. She has worked for UPMC since 2013 prior to joining the Restorations PT team. She is a Pittsburgh native and enjoys hiking, sports and traveling.

Lara is a Minnesota native and graduate of Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. She started her career in Portland, OR in the hospital and outpatient rehab settings. She then moved to Chicago,IL before relocating to Pittsburgh in 2009. She worked as a pelvic health PT with UPMC for 11 years before joining our team. She enjoys hiking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and kids.

Cali graduated from CCAC Boyce in 2014 where she obtained her Physical Therapist Assistant degree. She has gained experience in sports and orthopedic PT in multiple outpatient facilities and worked with geriatrics in a skilled nursing facility. Cali resides in Monongahela with her family.

Nicole has been a practicing physical therapist since 2009 and has worked in private practice prior to joining the Restorations PT team in 2016. She is a Pittsburgh native and attended University of Pittsburgh where she earned her Bachelors in Rehabilitation Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy degrees. Nicole has experience in treating orthopedic disorders and a special interest in balance and vertigo dysfunction. She is certified in the LSVT BIG® treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.

Colleen received her Master’s in PT from Duquesne University in 2003 and trained to become a specialist in pelvic floor, peripartum care, and lymphedema. She worked at Magee Women’s Hospital. She received her Certification in Lymphedema Therapy in 2005 and became board certified in Women’s Health in 2009. She is adjunct clinical faculty in the Rangos School of Health Science at Duquesne University and lectures yearly on lymphedema and peripartum back pain. She was the Director of the UPMC Women’s Health Residency program from 2014-2020 before joining our team.

Kristen Perchinsky is a seasoned healthcare professional with 12 years of experience. She holds a Practical Nursing degree from CCAC South Campus and is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from West Penn School of Nursing. Kristen has a diverse background in patient care as an LPN and office administration. Her skills in clinical care and office management contribute to efficient healthcare operations. Outside of work, Kristen enjoys baking, kayaking, and spending time with her three children.

Jessica Peck leads Restorations Medical Billing department and brings 22 years of experience to the position. She holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration from Point Park University. Jessica's expertise lies in healthcare management and administration, and she has dedicated her career to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes. Outside of work, Jessica enjoys a variety of hobbies. She has a deep passion for music and enjoys traveling to explore different cultures. She also has a love for animals and finds joy in gardening. Above all, Jessica cherishes spending quality time with her friends and family.