OUR TEAM
DR. JEREMY PASTER
PT, DPT | Owner, Physical Therapist
Dr. Jeremy founded Game Changer Physical Therapy to change the current landscape of healthcare. With education as a founding principle, he has created an environment conducive to learning and strives to provide a deeper understanding of your symptoms and how to address the underlying cause.
Committed to a patient-centered approach, Dr. Jeremy is committed to eliminate long-lasting symptoms without the overuse of pain killers and unnecessary surgical interventions. Dr. Jeremy is dedicated to the long-term success of Game Changer's patients. He offers completely individualized 1-on-1 sessions, treating one person per hour. Dr. Jeremy maintains communication well after your last session to ensure continued progress.
Dr. Jeremy is dedicated to a lifetime of learning through continued education courses, as well as broadening his knowledge on interdisciplinary approaches. With a deeper understanding of the complexity of the human body, he offers a unique and innovative approach to rehab.
Dr. Jeremy provides easy access to educational content and in-person workshops throughout Monmouth County. His goal is to provide the community with valuable information to help them stay healthy and continue doing the things they love pain-free.
Having grown up in Marlboro, NJ, Dr. Jeremy played baseball for Marlboro High School where he had the privilege of returning as an Assistant Coach in 2019. He later earned his Bachelor's in Biology while playing collegiate baseball at Ramapo College before moving on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Jeremy has been afforded the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients throughout his career. Dr. Jeremy has worked with NFL, MiLB, Olympic, NWSL, WTA, collegiate and youth athletes of all major sports, weekend warriors and individuals with chronic, recurring pain.
LAUREN PASTER
CPT | Chief Operating Officer
Lauren is passionate about health and fitness as a lifestyle both as a Certified Personal Trainer, and as Game Changer’s COO. With her degree from Montclair State University in Communication and Public Relations, she has successfully combined her passion for fitness and love of fostering meaningful connections to deliver a client focused clinic experience. Lauren brings enthusiasm to work every day and is committed to a quality driven Game Changer Experience.
In her spare time, Lauren enjoys running, True Crime podcasts, eating too much pizza and long walks with her pup Talula and daughter Grace.
DR. ZACH FENDRICK
PT, DPT, ATC-L | Physical Therapist
Dr. Zach’s interest in physical therapy began like many others’ as a patient first. As an athlete growing up, he suffered many injuries that had him in and out of physical therapy giving him an appreciation for the role that a physical therapist can play in someone’s life. These experiences led him to pursue an undergraduate degree in athletic training at Penn State where he was able to work with some of the best athletes in the country . Looking to further his understanding of rehabilitation, Dr. Zach pursued his doctorate degree in physical therapy at the University of Delaware where he was able to study under some of the top researchers in the field today.
After graduating and starting his first job, Dr. Zach saw first-hand the gaps in more traditional approaches to physical therapy and the ultimate effect that had on patient outcomes. Always committed to learning and education, a lack of answers for the patients in front of him led Dr. Zach to a renewed focus in his learning to understand the complexities of the human body.. Dr. Zach’s education of late has centered around better understanding the individual nature of every single patient’s pain and treatment strategies that treat the individual as a whole to better serve each person’s unique situation.
Dr. Zach grew up in Rumson, NJ and was a two-sport athlete playing soccer and basketball. More recently, Dr. Zach has transitioned to training for endurance events having competed in both triathlons and running races of various distances. It is important to Dr. Zach to maintain an active lifestyle not only for the health benefits it provides, but also because it allows him to continue to appreciate what his patients might be dealing with. We all have goals that we are working towards, and it’s important to understand how training for those goals might impact our body as well as what needs to be done so that we can keep working towards whatever goals are important to us.
DR. TOMMY MAZZEO
PT, DPT | Physical Therapist
Dr. Tommy is a physical therapist with a lifelong passion for movement, performance, and helping people reclaim their active lives. Before becoming a PT, Tommy spent nearly a decade as a personal trainer and group fitness coach, eventually owning and operating a gym in Millstone, NJ.
While working with clients of all ages and abilities, he recognized a common challenge—when pain or injury entered the picture, his ability to help was limited. That realization drove him to pursue his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Kean University, building on his foundation in movement to close the gap between fitness and rehab. Tommy’s own athletic journey has been filled with lessons.
After years competing in baseball, CrossFit, and endurance events, he found himself frustrated by nagging injuries and ineffective treatments. It wasn’t until he connected with clinicians who took a truly holistic, individualized approach—like those at Game Changer PT—that he began to confidently get back to doing what he is passionate about. This experience shaped Tommy’s clinical philosophy: movement is essential to well-being, and no one should feel like pain is a barrier to doing what they love.
Tommy earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from Rutgers University before shifting to a career that aligned with his passion for health. He now blends years of real-world coaching experience with clinical expertise to provide individualized, results-driven care.
Whether you're looking to return to sport, recover from injury, or simply move pain-free, Tommy is committed to helping you get there with clarity, compassion, and confidence.Outside the clinic, you’ll find him running, biking, lifting, or hiking—still pursuing the same goals he helps his patients reach every day.
400 Madison Ave Manalapan, NJ 07726
(732) 740-5384
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs: 12pm-8pm
Tues: 9am-5pm Fri: 9am-4pm
