Meet Our Hand Therapy Team
South Shore Health's hand therapy program is staffed by expert occupational therapists who specialize in treatment and rehabilitation for hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity injuries.
Get to know our team below!
Brooke Belden
Brooke Belden graduated with her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2018. She followed her passion after graduation and specialized in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. She became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2023. She is devoted to helping her patients return to their maximum level of functioning. Outside of work, Brooke enjoys time with family and friends, all outdoor activities, and traveling.
Roger Cufaude
Since graduating with his Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Roger has provided therapeutic interventions in various settings such as sports medicine, orthopedics, and neurological rehabilitation. His professional interests include specialization in upper extremity rehabilitation and orthotic fabrication. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys hiking, skiing, and traveling with friends and family.
Kathy Kowalski
Kathy Kowalski, OTR/L, CHT has practiced Occupational Therapy for more than 20 years. She earned the designation of Certified Hand Therapist in 2001 and has focused her clinical practice to specialize in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. Her specific areas of interest include complex tendon injuries, fracture care, and the fabricating of custom splints. Her priority is to return patients to the highest level of function using the best therapy techniques available.
Clinical Interests: Hand therapy, custom splinting
Peggy Leung
Peggy graduated from Boston University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. She has worked in a variety of settings, including acute care and home care, but her passion is in outpatient orthopedic rehab. She completed her master’s degree in occupational therapy with concentration in upper extremity rehab in 2010 at Tufts University. Peggy became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2014 and she specializes in injuries/conditions involving the elbow, wrist and hand. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and traveling with her family.
Clinical Interests: Hand therapy, upper extremity therapy
