Our Team

From vision to Monmouth County’s leading physical therapy practice — built one patient at a time.

At Healing Star Physical Therapy and Wellness, our greatest asset is our people. Our team of licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists brings advanced training, clinical expertise, and genuine passion for helping patients move better and live fully.

You will always be treated by a credentialed Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist — never just an aide.

Our Clinicians

Built on decades of clinical expertise

Co-Founder

Philip Joshua

Physical Therapist

Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist

Hand Therapy
Orthopedics
Vestibular Therapy

PT, MPT, CHT, COMT, SCS, Cert. Vestibular

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Philip is a Co-Founder of Healing Star Physical Therapy and Wellness. He holds advanced certifications in Maitland Manual Therapy (COMT), Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Before opening Healing Star in 2012, Philip trained and taught PT graduate and post-graduate courses in India, and has brought that depth of clinical knowledge to every patient he treats.

Co-Founder

Varghese Paul

Physical Therapist

Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist

Orthopedics
Manual Therapy

PT, MPT, CHT, COMT, OCS, SCS

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Varghese is a Co-Founder of Healing Star Physical Therapy and Wellness, and is certified in Maitland Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT). He brings over two decades of hands-on clinical experience and a deep commitment to individualized, patient-centered care. Varghese trained and taught in India before immigrating to the United States in 2003.