Meet The Team
Soma Vita Physio & Wellness
Dr. Lauren Scully, PT, DPT, PRPC, PCES
Physical Therapist
Dr. Lauren Scully is a physical therapist, licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey. She received her Bachelor’s and Masters of Science degrees from Ithaca College, and continued-on in her education to graduate with a Doctorate in physical therapy in 2007. A Brooklyn, NY native, she returned to her hometown and spent the next 12 years honing her skills at an outpatient affiliate of NYU Langone. It was there she first discovered her passion for Women’s/Men’s health and began additional coursework through Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. In 2014, she became certified in Pelvic Rehabilitation, earning the PRPC (Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification) distinction. Since then, Dr. Lauren has continued to work in the field of pelvic health, focusing on the unique needs of male, female, and gender-diverse clients. She continues to seek out learning opportunities with additional coursework in Visceral Mobilization, Craniosacral Therapy, Trauma-Informed care, and most recently completed coursework to become a Prenatal/postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES) through Core Exercise Solutions.
Dr. Lauren also treats a variety of patients with orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric conditions. With nearly 18 years experience in physical therapy and a strong career in pelvic rehabilitation, Dr. Lauren is committed to improving the quality of life and function of her patients, as a valued member of the Soma Vita Physiotherapy & Wellness team.
In her free time, Dr. Lauren very much enjoys running (a two-time NYC marathon finisher!), competing in multi-distance triathlons (She “Escaped from Alcatraz” in 2012!), and spinning on her Peloton. She maintains a small backyard flock of hens, and welcomes any conversations about raising chickens. She is a wife to her exceptional husband, and a mother to her hilarious son. Lastly, she is a bona fide snack enthusiast, and enjoyer of Netflix programs. No spoilers, please!
Dr. Stella Dimitrakakis, PT, DPT, CFMT, OCS, SFMA L1, PCES
Owner and Founder of Soma Vita Physio & Wellness
Dr. Stella Dimitrakakis received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Touro College in Bayshore, NY, in 2009. In 2019, Stella became a Certified Functional Manual Therapist™ (CFMT) through the Institute of Physical Art. Since 1998, of the 200,000+ licensed Physical Therapists in the United States, less than 1% have received the distinction of becoming a Certified Functional Manual Therapist. Dr. Stella became Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association in 2022 which is held only by 4% of all Physical Therapists . Most recently, Dr. Stella became a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist through Core Exercise Solutions in 2023.
With 15 years of experience, Dr. Stella provides comprehensive treatments for a wide range of conditions. These include musculoskeletal pathologies ranging from headaches, TMJ, neck and back pain, shoulder pain, and postpartum / pelvic floor issues. No matter your activity level, sedentary or athletic, Dr. Stella enjoys working with everyone to achieve their goals.
Dr. Stella’s desire to help people heal began in High School when she became an EMT-B. Shortly after graduation, she discovered physical therapy and was fascinated by how a P.T. can change a person’s life without surgical or pharmacological interventions.
Holistic in her orientation towards wellness, Dr. Stella finds inspiration in yoga and mindfulness techniques and incorporates elements from them into her practice and care with patients.
Isabella Kurasz
Executive Assistant
Isabella Kurasz is an executive assistant at Soma Vita Physio and Wellness. Isabella received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Seton Hall University, in South Orange NJ, in 2022. With 6 years of customer support experience and a background as a medical assistant, she is dedicated to finding the best solutions for each individual circumstance. Isabella is a highly empathetic, client-centered individual who takes pride in helping others and advocating for women’s advocacy networks and causes.
In her spare time, she loves to be creative with cooking, baking, art, and music. She has two shar-peis, Bubbles & Peaches which keeps her active. She has a background in competitive dance at Turning Pointe Dance Center in Springfield, NJ and loves taking barre and yoga classes whenever she can.
