Dr. Tosin Osibajo-Emmanuel, OTD, MSOT, BS, OTR/L
Doctor Of Occupational Therapy
President / Founder
President / Founder
Dr. Tosin Osibajo-Emmanuel is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy. She is also a certified LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) BIG Clinician; a practice area which focuses on improving movement in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Osibajo-Emmanuel has practiced in the rehabilitation medicine sector for about 6 years within various fields of practice which includes psychiatry, sub-acute care skilled nursing facilities, acute care facilities, and home health. Dr. Osibajo-Emmanuel became the Face of Rehabilitation at the 2018 National Nursing Home and Rehabilitation week with CareRite Centers Company and also the Face of Rehabilitation at the Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Peekskill, NY. She was one of the first female to obtain her Doctorate in occupational therapy within her company at a young age. She began the spinal cord program in her facility which provides therapeutic services that restores and/or maintains function in patients that have acquired spinal cord injuries and surgeries with aims to improve their overall quality of life. Dr. Osibajo-Emmanuel is currently a weekend Rehabilitation Manager at the Osborn; which is prestigious 5 star Sub-acute Nursing facility in Rye, NY.
Diane Gashi, MSOT, BS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Vice-President
Diane specializes in Pediatric occupational therapy, with emphasis on children with Autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, she also specializes in sub-acute rehabilitation with the geriatric population. Additional experiences include work within the following settings: outpatient upper extremity clinic adult daycare health center, Carfit program for senior drivers, after-school program for at-risk youths including low socioeconomic status, drug abuse, low education, and abusive homes.
Derricker Blake, COTA-L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Secretary
Derricker is an occupational therapy assistant, licensed and certified to practice in New York state. Her area of expertise lies in skilled nursing facilities, working with a variety of diagnostic populations. She has been an avid volunteer for almost 16 years, with a focus on individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Her passion to help individuals with disabilities has lead her to the field of occupational therapy. She is eager to contribute her time and skills to TWBF, with a goal to make a difference in multiple communities and improve quality of life for each client.
Dr. Kiran Pillay, DPT, MSPT, BS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Treasurer
Dr. Kiran Pillay has been a physical therapist for 14 years. He obtained his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. He has a Master’s degree in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation with specialty in spinal manipulation. Additionally, he has practiced physical therapy in the UK and India. He specializes in sub-acute rehabilitation with the geriatric population. Additional experiences include the National Health Service (NHS) England, and work within various nursing homes and outpatient physical therapy clinics. Dr. Pillay is currently a Director of Rehabilitation at a Skilled Nursing Facility in NY.