Helping You Live Your Best Life
Meet Our Team
Maximize Your Mobility is a Physical Therapist owned and operated practice committed to providing the highest level of care in the home setting. With over 30 years of experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge that we utilize to help you achieve what's important to you.
Dr. Brenda Gailhouse PT, DPT
Owner, Physical Therapist
Brenda has over 30 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, inpatient rehabilitation, and homecare. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Athletic Training and then went on to earn both a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees.
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Brenda established Maximize Your Mobility in 2018 after seeing a need for outpatient Physical Therapy in the home setting. Brenda and her team bring professional Physical Therapy services to people who prefer the privacy and convenience of concierge level PT at home.
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In her free time, Brenda loves to travel. More locally, she is an avid golfer and loves music and the theatre.
Joanna Lackey, PT, MSPT
Physical Therapist
Joanna earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1997/1999. She has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including 10 years of inpatient rehabilitation and 13 years in homecare. She has extensive experience in geriatrics, orthopedics, vestibular therapy, and balance and movement disorders. She is passionate about working with seniors in their homes to restore their independence and optimize their quality of life.
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Joanna lives in Brookline with her two teenagers, ages 13 and 16. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends, running, skiing, and exploring Cape Cod.
Zoe Tarca, OTR
Occupational Therapist
Originally from Connecticut, Zoe graduated from The University of New England with a Bachelor of Science in Health, Wellness and Occupational Studies in 2016 . She then moved to Syracuse, NY to earn her Masters of Occupational Therapy from Le Moyne College in 2019. Zoe has gained professional experience across a variety of settings, working with both pediatric and geriatric populations. Zoe joined Maximize Your Mobility in 2024.
Zoe is passionate about empowering individuals to feel safe in their home environment, while maximizing their functional independence to promote successful aging in place and engagement in meaningful activities!
In her free time, Zoe enjoys spending time with her friends and family, experiencing the outdoors, and relaxing with a good book!
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Emily Engeland, PT, MSPT
Practice Manager, Physical Therapist
Emily earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1997. She began her career at Braintree Rehab Hospital where she specialized in treating patients with neurological disorders, lower-extremity amputation, and Level 1 burns. Emily then temporarily left PT to teach and raise three children.
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Emily has worked as the administrator for St. John’s Church in JP and held several volunteer positions including the president of the PTO at Baker School in Brookline. In 2015, she returned to Physical Therapy at Hebrew Senior Life Rehab Hospital in Roslindale on the rehab service unit. In April 2020, Emily began working for Partners in Health in the Massachusetts Collaborative Tracing Program in partnership with the Dept of Public Health to meet the initial public health need for case investigation and contact tracing for Covid-19.
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With her varied experience rooted in Physical Therapy, her core values are always centered on client and patient success while making a positive difference in the surrounding community. She is now pleased to join the staff as the practice manager where she looks forward to bringing these skills to Maximize Your Mobility.