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Dr. James Pumarada, DPT, STC, CSCS

Dr. James is the co-owner of Complete Physical Rehabilitation. After beginning his career in at Genesis Elder Care, Dr. Pumarada joined NovaCare Hudson Physical Therapy clinic in Bayonne , NJ (now Kessler Rehabilitation).  After only 2 months, he earned the distinction of becoming the youngest person in the history of NovaCare Hudson Physical Therapy to be promoted to a clinic manager.

Dr. James holds a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from College Misericordia in Dallas, Pa. and a Physical Therapy Doctorate Degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. He is also Sports Therapy Certified by St. Augustine, a NSCA-Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and has received his American Physical Therapy Association Competency Certification for Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory University in Atlanta, one of the foremost institutions for Vestibular research and treatment in the United States. Dr. Pumarada is also a proud alumni of St. Peter’s Preparatory School in downtown Jersey City.

Over his 20+ year career, Dr. James has focused his time on successfully treating & creating specialized sports training programs around his varied personal sports interests, including basketball, tennis, golf, martial arts, and MMA. In addition, he has become the “go-to” source for local runners in both Jersey City & Elizabeth needing Physical Therapy & Training services.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish (fluent)