About Us

Stephen Fong

Dr. Stephen Fong received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mercy College with distinction and his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Rutgers College.  For the past 8 years, Stephen has brought a strong understanding of the body and movement analysis to his physical therapy treatment utilizing a variety of techniques such as Maitland, Mulligan, McKenzie, McGill Method, Grastin, Neurodevelopmental Treatment as well as McConnel and Kinesiotaping.    

Dr.  Fong also has a keen interest in fostering the next generation of health care professionals.  He has served as Program Head for the Mercy College Health Science Department as an Assistant Professor where he mentored students interested in Occupational Therapy, Physician’s Assistant Studies, and Physical Therapy.  Currently, Stephen serves as a Lecturer and faculty member of the Mercy College Physical Therapy program where he teaches courses in Gross Anatomy and Kinesiology.   

Presently, he specializes in workman’s compensation cases and serves as an expert in the administration of work conditioning programs and functional capacity evaluations.  Work conditioning programs focus on total body fitness serves as an excellent transition back to the workforce.  Dr.  Fong is proud of his ability to provide an unbiased assessment during functional capacity evaluations which tests a client’s ability to withstand the rigors of their work environment.

Stephen understands that providing a safe avenue of return to work for injured individuals is just a first step towards long-term physical wellness and quality of life; and as such, he offers ongoing education and support to his clients and students.

Stephen is an expert in treating sports related injuries, such as:

• Running
• Swimming
• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Football
• Golf 
• Tennis 

He utilizes a precise combination of manual therapy techniques, tailor made exercise programs, and a personalized patient education approach to optimize recovery and return to activities.  

In addition, Stephen has been very successful treating musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, such as:

• Arthritis
• Joint replacements
• Ligament sprains/tears
• Muscle strains/tears
• ACL reconstructions 
• Meniscal tears/repairs
• Rotator cuff tears/strains
• Labral tears/repairs
• Herniated discs
• Spondylolisthesis
• Scoliosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Stroke
• TMJ dysfunction
• Vestibular dysfunction

Robert Manley

Robert Manley, MPT is a board certified and licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New Jersey, specializing in sports performance and rehabilitation, injury prevention, orthopedics, strength and conditioning, and youth movement development. He concentrates on Manual Therapy, utilizing hands-on techniques including joint and soft tissue mobilization for the spine and extremities, and is also a specialist in The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnostics and Therapy (MDT) promoting wellness for the neck and back. Robert is also knowledgeable in vestibular and TMJ diagnoses.

Robert’s philosophy is focused on applying treatment beyond the symptoms; by identifying the root cause of pain or discomfort, correcting movement discrepancies, and providing appropriate treatment plans with emphasis on patient education to restore, develop, and strengthen functional mobility.

Robert received his Master’s in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University, studying under Dr. Russell Woodman. He is also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the APTA Sports Physical Therapy section, and the US Squash Association.  Robert is a dedicated athlete, he has played Professional Squash and was sponsored by Wilson Sports, he also played basketball, baseball, soccer and continues to master golf.  He taught Kinesiology, Strength and Function in the Physical Therapy Graduate Program at Mercy College.