Thomas S. Bottiglieri, DO, is a specialist in the non-operative management of complex medical conditions affecting athletic participation, including chronic and acute injuries affecting the bones, joints, and muscles of pediatric and adult patients. In addition, he is an expert in the field of concussion care and management, and focuses on a patient-centered approach to patient care that stresses shared decision making with his patients and their families.

Dr. Bottiglieri is an active member of the regional sports medicine community and serves as the medical director for eight school districts in Northern New Jersey. After completing his fellowship in Sports Medicine, Dr. Bottiglieri launched a concussion management system for public schools in Bergen County, and has cared for thousands of sports injuries and concussed athletes since the program’s inception.

In addition to frequent talks at regional conferences on topics relating to technology in healthcare, pre-participation screening for athletes, concussion recognition and management, overuse injury, and spine injuries, Dr. Bottiglieri is a frequent participant and organizer of community education projects. Talks on health-related topics of junior and high schools are among his favorite speaking engagements.

Dr. Bottiglieri lives on Staten Island, New York with his wife Vanessa and their 4 children, and maintains an active lifestyle through martial arts training and sports.  He coaches his children’s athletic teams, advocates for community projects that encourage healthy lifestyles, and continues to bring his knowledge and care to each of his patients, one at a time.

Yuri Hosokawa serves as the Director of Communication and Education at the KSI. She coordinates the communication and public relation division of the KSI. She is the editor in chief of the KSI newsletter, Pertinacity. Her research interests include prevention and education of sudden death in sport, establishing best practices in road race medicine, development of regional-specific heat guidelines and exploring the roles of genetics in the susceptibility of exertional heat strokes. She is a member of the International Committee of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.  She continues to work internationally, serving as a science advisor for Sport Safety Japan, NPO.

Ms. Hosokawa received her bachelor’s degree in Sport Sciences from the Waseda University in 2011 and her master’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of Arkansas in 2013.

Dr. Rempson is an expert in the area of Physical medicine and rehabilitation and is the Chief of the Department of Rehabilitation at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ. A leader in the field of physiatry, Dr. Rempson is proud to be the Medical Director and founder of the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Center- a center which has been featured in major newspapers, television outlets. Dr. Rempson is also Director of Stroke Rehabilitation for Atlantic Health.

Dr. Rempson has lectured at the finest universities, nominated and won many Top Doctor Awards including Mid-Atlantic Medical Director of the Year, Genesis Elder Care, Physician Excellence Award Overlook Hospital, New Jersey Top Doctor: Atlantic Neuroscience Institute, and Summit Board of Education Resolution of Recognition (Community education in Concussions).

Dr. Rempson has lectured and taken part in many symposiums committee assignments and associations. Key symposiums he has co-directed/directed are: Co-Director 2006 Symposium: “Our Student Athletes: Mild Brain In Director on Family Practice Sports Medicine Lecture Series jury in Sports 2006,” Director 2007 Symposium “Current Concepts in Stroke Rehabilitation,” Co-Director of the 2009 Atlantic Sports Health: Assessment and Treatment of Musculoskeletal and Non-Musculoskeletal problems in the Athlete: Sponsored by the Athletic Trainers Society of New Jersey and presented at the New York Jets Training Facility and Director of 2009 Symposium: Interpretation of Impact Computerized Testing in Concussions. Currently Dr. Rempson participates in the following committees; Neuroscience Steering Committee, Medical Executive Committee Overlook Hospital, Atlantic Sports Health Steering Committee, and Overlook Sports Health Steering Committee Chairman. Dr. Rempson is also a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Medical Director’s Association, American College of Sports Medicine.

After graduating from Georgetown with a master’s degree in sports industry management and with hopes of raising concussion awareness and improving sports safety, Kevin Saum established the Heads ‘N Tales podcast to share inspiring stories of perseverance and the latest innovations in sports health.

Kevin suffered a traumatic brain injury called Second Impact Syndrome (SIS) during a high school football game on October 5, 2007. SIS has a 50% mortality rate and nearly 100% morbidity rate, yet Kevin miraculously survived with full cognitive and physical abilities, but was no longer able to pursue his dream of playing college football. Although Kevin knew how fortunate he was, his transition to life after sports was trying. Despite his disappointment and depression, Kevin felt inspired to be the voice for those athletes who weren’t as lucky as he was and cannot share their story. Heads ‘N Tales was created to be a platform where athletes can share their tales of perseverance to help inspire anyone in their time of need.

Kevin releases podcast episodes on Sundays hoping to provide the support system he had a difficult time finding throughout his injury and recovery. Kevin’s has interviewed both college and professional athletes, veterans, cancer survivors, leading experts in sports health and technology and many more.