Dr. Sara Gotthold is a board-certified & licensed physical therapist from Manahawkin, NJ. She grew up participating in a variety of sports & musical activities. A high school sports injury requiring physical therapy set Sara on her future career path. She graduated Cum Laude with program distinction from Stockton University where she received a B.S. in Health Sciences along with a minor in Behavioral Neuroscience. Sara went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Kean University. During her time at Kean, she had the opportunity to work on research projects and currently has manuscripts published in two medical journals. Sara has experience working with patients across all ages with orthopedic & neurological conditions. She is excited to begin as a physical therapist with the Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine team and to work collaboratively with patients to create unique & individualized treatment plans to reach their goals. In her free time, Sara enjoys spending time with family & friends, rock climbing, hiking, traveling, and doting on her cat!