In 1998, Dr. Tim Fox, PT, DPT, GCS-EMERITUS, CCI, founded FOX Rehabilitation, and this year we’re celebrating our 25th Anniversary. Each month, we’ll be introducing you to a different FOX colleague, and sharing their journey with our practice.

We are excited to spotlight colleagues representing our FOX footprint, which spreads across 28 states and growing. These are the people who have built and continue to grow our practice, work hard to provide clinically excellent care, and lead our mission of rehabilitating lives and abolishing ageism.
Today we are featuring VP of Operations, Romeo Gallo PT, MPT.

Q: How long have you worked with FOX?
I started working with FOX in 2007.

Q: What position did you start out in and what do you do now?
I was hired as a staff Physical Therapist doing house calls, and after one year, I started to cover in an assisted living facility as a lead clinician where I could take students and mentees. After about six years, I was promoted to Regional Director of the Central NJC-2 region, and in 2017, I was promoted to Senior Regional Director of Central and North NJ. In 2023, I became Vice President of Operations for Florida and the Midwest.

Q: Where do you call home?
I feel I have many homes, I was born and raised in Argentina, but my father was in the military, so we moved frequently. For me, home is where your heart is at peace with family and friends. For now, my family is in NJ, but we hope to be in Florida by next year.

Q: What is the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is to help others by providing support to my colleagues, patients, and their families. I enjoy the variety of challenges and situations that I encounter every day in my role at FOX Rehabilitation.

Q: How would you describe FOX’s culture in one word?
Collaborative.

Q: Is there a favorite memory that stands out in your mind during your tenure with FOX?
It was 2007, it was my first day of orientation. That year was held in the basement of our old home office; Dr. Fox started at 8:00 AM sharp, and, for the first 2 hours he was telling us about his vision, our cause, and how we can change the lives of the elderly population. He talked about how to improve our craft and build our community for the years to come.

Q: Anyone over the years who has mentored or inspired you?
Dr. Jeff Brook has inspired me most due to his calm demeanor, patience in listening to differing viewpoints, and willingness to guide and brainstorm solutions. Dr. Tim Fox’s enthusiasm, vision, and perseverance to develop a practice that focuses on clinical excellence to achieve amazing results with our patients is a true inspiration.

Q: What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
Most people would be surprised to know that I was in military school since the age of 12 and then served in the Argentinian Air Force for two years before becoming a PT.

Q: What would you consider your biggest work accomplishment so far?
My biggest accomplishment is to develop a great team to grow the central and north New Jersey regions and start the Florida territories with the help and support of great colleagues; without them, this would never have happened. It is a collective accomplishment, and I’m honored to be part of it.

Q: Do you have a favorite quote or mantra?
“We can’t direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. For maximum happiness, peace, and contentment, we choose a positive attitude.” by Thomas S. Monson.

Q: What does FOX’s 25th anniversary mean to you?
The 25th year anniversary means that the vision of Dr. Tim Fox has been successful. We have been able to replicate that vision in 28 states, spreading great care across the United States while maintaining our culture and mission.