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MEET
OUR TEAM

Janell Tartaglia PT, DPT, PCS

Lead Physical Therapist/ Owner

Janell is Physical Therapist with a passion for thinking outside of the box and providing care that best serves each specific client and family. She is a Board Certified Pediatric Specialist as well as an Intermediate Level A DMI practitioner.

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Janell has experience in school-based pediatric PT, outpatient physical therapy for both adults and children, and high level sport-specific training. In 2022 she was named as one of Marquis Who's Who in America.

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Janell received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2011 from the University of Hartford and her Bachelors in Exercise Science- Human Performance from Southern CT State University in 2008. She has received multiple post-graduate awards most recently the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Hartford. 

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She lives in Barkhamsted CT with her husband Mark where they enjoy being outdoors, gardening, and ATV adventures. They have dogs and chickens too!

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Alyssa Schnider PT, DPT

Lead Physical Therapist

Alyssa is a Physical Therapist eager to impact the lives of the families she works with. Alyssa graduated from the University of Hartford in 2023 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She completed her Bachelor of Health Science Degree from Eastern Connecticut State in 2020.

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Alyssa is a DMI Introductory Level C Practitioner and has clinical experiences in the pediatric, out patient orthopedic and inpatient Physical Therapy settings.

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Alyssa has trained her Golden Retriever Willow to be a certified therapy dog and takes willow to nursing homes, clinic settings and other community events.

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Alyssa joined the Crescent Moon Care team in June 2023!

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Alysha Seickel PT, DPT, PCS

Part- Time Physical Therapist

Alysha is a Physical Therapist who enjoys collaborating with others and growing as a pediatric PT. She graduated from University of Hartford in May of 2016 and has experience in the pediatric, out-patient, and acute care settings. She is a Board-Certified Pediatric Physical Therapy Specialist and an Introductory Level A DMI Practitioner.

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Alysha joined the Crescent Moon Care team in April 2024!

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Megan Sanford PT, DPT

Per-Diem Physical Therapist

Megan is a Physical Therapist who enjoys creating exciting new activities for the children she works with. Megan graduated from UCONN in 2016 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

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She has experience in the out-patient and school-based pediatric Physical Therapy settings.

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Megan joined our team in 2022 and provides care as  a per-diem Physical Therapist. 

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Rosemary

Office Assistant

Rosemary came to us to help with everything that happens behind the scenes. She takes care of the paperwork so our physical therapists can focus on our patients!

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Rosemary obtained her Bachelors in Criminology from Georgia Southern University. She has worked within various school districts as well as Equine Assisted Therapy.

Rosemary spends her free time tending to her indoor jungle and attending her husband's track meets with their opinionated toddler.

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Be sure to say hi if you see her in the office!​

Rosemary joined us in summer 2024!

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Willow

Certified Therapy Dog

Willow is a 4 year old English Cream Golden Retriever and a Certified Therapy Dog. Willow's handler is Alyssa, one of our Physical Therapists and she was certified in 2022 through Intermountain Therapy Animals.

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Willow joins some of the sessions at Crescent Moon Care to help children and adults feel more comfortable during their Physical Therapy Treatment. 

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Willow enjoys going for walks, belly rubs, and playing with all of the toys at Crescent Moon Care!

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