Caitlyn Tamayo, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer in Clifton, NJ
Isabel Tomanelli, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist in Clifton, NJ
About Isabel Tomanelli, MS, OTR/L
Isabel Tomanelli, MS, OTR/L, is a Licensed Occupational Therapist at Clifton Physical Therapy in Clifton, New Jersey. She helps patients regain independence after injury, surgery, or orthopedic conditions through personalized, evidence-based therapy.
Education & Background
Isabel earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University, where she developed a foundation in evidence-based, client-centered care.
During her graduate studies, she conducted and presented research on concussion education in college students at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) National Conference in Philadelphia.
Areas of Expertise
Upper extremity injury rehabilitation
Post-surgical recovery and joint replacements
Neurological conditions affecting mobility and function
Orthopedic rehabilitation and chronic pain management
Occupational therapy for independence in daily activities
Personal Approach
Isabel combines her clinical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She helps patients restore strength, function, and confidence in their everyday lives.
Outside the Clinic
A lifelong multi-sport athlete in softball, soccer, and track, Isabel understands the importance of movement in both recovery and performance. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, and spending time outdoors.
Call Clifton Physical Therapy at (973) 241-1338 or book online to schedule your appointment with Isabel Tomanelli, MS, OTR/L.
About Caitlyn Tamayo, LAT, ATC
Caitlyn Tamayo is a licensed and certified Athletic Trainer dedicated to helping patients recover from injury, move with confidence, and stay active in the activities they love. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University and her Master’s degree in Athletic Training from Montclair State University. As an Athletic Trainer, she provides a personalized, hands-on approach to care, blending targeted exercise, manual techniques, and patient education to support lasting recovery. With a lifelong background in dance and previous experience as an NFL cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, Caitlyn brings a refined understanding of movement, flexibility, performance, and injury prevention to every patient she works with.
Training Philosophy
Caitlyn’s training philosophy is grounded in the discipline and artistry of dance, where every movement requires control, balance, and strength. She carries these principles into her practice as an Athletic Trainer, applying them to patients of all backgrounds. Her focus is on restoring and refining movement quality, improving body awareness, and building a strong, resilient foundation that supports both recovery and long-term performance. By combining evidence-based rehabilitation with movement-driven training, she helps patients not only heal, but move better than they did before their injury..
Areas of Expertise
Flexibility, mobility, and assisted stretching programs
Athletic injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play progression
Core stability, balance, and neuromuscular re-education
Functional movement assessment and corrective exercise programming
Outside the Clinic
Outside of work, Caitlyn continues to live a movement-centered lifestyle. She spent two seasons as an NFL cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, an experience that further strengthened her passion for movement, performance, and maintaining a strong, healthy body. She also enjoys trying new workout classes, staying active, and challenging herself physically. Above all, she values spending time with family and friends and brings the same energy, discipline, and enthusiasm from her personal life into the care she provides as an Athletic Trainer.
Call Clifton Physical Therapy at (973) 241-1338 or book online to schedule your appointment with Caitlyn Tamayo, LAT, ATC.
Clifton Physical Therapy
✆ Phone (appointments): (973)-241-1338
Address: 1059 Bloomfield Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
