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 clinical mentorship and consults with clinicians, coaches and small business owners around the world helping to raise the standards in the physical therapy and performance field.
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. 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, daughter Grace and son Brody.
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.
DR. CHRIS ORDWAY
PT, DPT, COMT, CIDN, CSCS | Physical Therapist
Dr. Chris is a physical therapist with a strong background in fitness, strength and conditioning, and human physiology, which shapes the athletic lens he brings to every patient he works with.
While earning his Master of Science in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology from Rutgers University, Chris coached at a local CrossFit affiliate, where he developed his ability to observe, assess, and improve movement patterns across a wide range of individuals.
Combining his education in physiology with his passion for coaching, Chris decided to pursue physical therapy to build a career around helping people get out of pain, move better, and live healthier, more active lives. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Touro University in 2023 and has continued to expand his clinical skill set through advanced training and continuing education. Chris earned his Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) in 2024 and his Certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN) in 2025, giving him additional tools to create meaningful changes in how his patients feel and move.
Chris takes a hands-on, movement-focused approach to physical therapy. He believes in helping patients better understand their pain and limitations while challenging them to reach a level of function they may not have thought was possible. By viewing each patient through an athletic lens, Chris thoroughly assesses where they are, meets them at their current level, and coaches them through the rehabilitation process. His goal is not only to reduce pain and improve function, but also to give patients a better understanding of their bodies and the tools they need to continue progressing long after physical therapy ends.
Chris joins Game Changer Physical Therapy with a desire to continue providing individualized care to help each patient perform at their best. In addition to being a physical therapist, Chris is a Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer, USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
Outside of the clinic, Chris enjoys training at his CrossFit gym, beach days in the summer, snowboarding trips in the winter, and lazy Sundays on the couch with his fiancée and two cats.
Desiree Zardavets
Patient Care Coordinator
Desiree Zardavets joined Game Changer Physical Therapy in 2025 as a dedicated Patient Care Coordinator. Desiree graduated from Rutgers University with a background in education, where she worked for several years as a public school elementary teacher.
Her passion for helping others and building relationships led her to Game Changer, where she supports clinical staff and creates a supportive and positive experience for every patient! Her focus is on making patients feel welcomed, supported, and taken care of from their first visit through their recovery and care journey.
Outside of the office, she is also a licensed Real Estate agent, helping people navigate the process of buying and selling homes all over New Jersey. Her goal is always the same, to provide a positive, supportive experience built on trust & communication.
Fun fact: Desiree is an established movie star, known for her method acting in roles such as "extra" in Mr. Deeds and "extra" in Big Daddy.
400 Madison Ave Manalapan, NJ 07726
phone: (732) 740-5384
fax: (732)-481-0120
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs: 12pm-8pm
Tues: 9am-5pm Fri: 9am-4pm