Our Staff
Our staff of physical therapists are highly skilled and experienced practitioners who maintain advanced education and training in physical therapy as well as in speciality areas in order to provide you with the highlest level of care. Each therapist completes on average 20+ contact hours of continuing education credits per year in order to update manual therapy skills, evidence based treatment practices, and certifications to serve all your needs.
New York Offices
Amsterdam
(518) 842-1425
Shelly Smith Brahler, MS PT, CKTP, Cert. MDT
Office Manager
- Boston University - MS Physical Therapy 1998
- Kinesio Taping Association International - Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
- Certified McKenzie Method for Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment
- Specialties: Sports Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy, Return to Work Programs
Jennifer Tatlock, DPT, Cert. MDT
- University of Buffalo - Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2010
- Figure Skating Professional
- Certified McKenzie Method for Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment
- Interests: Pediatric and Sports Related Injuries
Donna Peterson, RS
Shayra Vega, RS
Lenox
(413) 637- 2810
Thomas Cooney, DPT, Cert. FCE Specialist - ErgoScience
Owner/Office Manager
- Ithaca College - BS Physical Therapy 1979
- Russell Sage College - MS 1993, Doctorate in Physical Therapy 2008
- Co-owner of Physical Therapy Associates and Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness 1982
- Certified Administrator of Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Spinning and Racquetball Instructor
Schenectady
(518)381-9166
Kathleen Hamilton, PT
Office Manager
- Russell Sage College - BS Physical Therapy 1985
- Specialties and Continuing Education: General Orthopedics, Geriatric Rehabilitation
Margaret Golden, MS PT
- Hahnemann University - MS Physical Therapy 1990
- Specialties: Orthopedics, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Spinal Rehabilitation
Lisa Sawtelle, DPT
- Russell Sage College - DPT 2007
- Specialties: General/Sports Physical Therapy
Annette Bucci, MS PT, Cert. MDT
Office Manager
- Ithaca College Masters in Physical Therapy 1997
- Certified in McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment 2006
- Specialties: Spinal Rehabilitation; General Orthopedics; Vestibular and Balance Disorders
Kelleye Taylor, PT
- University of Central Arkansas - BS Physical Therapy 1987
- Licensed PT in NY, TN, AR
- Specialties: General Orthopedics
Julie Chesbrough, RS
Teresa Dente, RS
Liana Colleton, RS
Scotia - Business Office
518-399-6861
Aisha Walker, Denine White, Tricia Ritchie, Kris Kerber - all RS
Business Office Administrators
Scotia - East
(518)399-6861
Thomas Houghtalen, DPT MTC
Owner/Office Manager
- Ithaca College - BS PT 1979
- University of St. Augustine - Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2011, Certification in Manual Therapy
- Co-owner of Physical Therapy Associates and Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness 1982
- Developer and Educator in Manual Therapy courses to rehabilitation specialists
- Specialties: Manual Therapy Certified, General/Sports Physical Therapy, Industrial Rehabilitation, Rehab and Performance Enhancement Programs for amateur athletes
Lara Larson, MS PT
- Northeastern University - MS Physical Therapy 2003
- Specialties: Sports Physical Therapy
Teresa Lincoln, MS PT, Cert. MDT
Office Manager
- Ithaca College - MS Physical Therapy 1998
- Certified McKenzie Method for Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment 2011
- Specialties: Manual Therapy, Spinal Rehabilitation
Alexander Chlopecki II, MS PT
- D’Youville College - MS Physical Therapy 1994
- Specialties: Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Diane Bonesteel, PT
- Quinnipiac College - BS Physical Therapy 1996
- Specialties: Outpatient Orthopedics, Headaches, Chronic Pain Syndromes
Jan Houghtalen, RS/Marketing
Nancy Roberts, RS
Scotia - West / Wellness Center
(518)399-0062
Cindy LeBel, PT, MTC
Office Manager
- Russell Sage College - BS Physical Therapy 1986
- The Institute of Physical Therapy - Certified Manual Therapist 1997
- Educator in Manual Therapy Courses
- Specialties: Manual Therapy, Orthopedics/Sports Physical Therapy, Spine/Sacro-iliac Joint Dysfunction, Aquatic Physical Therapy
Martha Laswell, PT, Cert. MDT
- Russell Sage College - BS Physical Therapy 1982
- Certified McKenzie Method for Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment 2014
- Continuing Education: Pre Natal-Post Partum Exercise Programs, Paris Manual Therapy, Spinal Rehabilitation
Ann Marie Dawdy, PT
- Russell Sage College - BS Physical Therapy 1988
- Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT) Certification 1992
- Specialties: Outpatient Orthopedics, Adult Neurological, Home Care, Balance, Core Stabilization, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Patricia Hannon, RS
Terri Guy
Administrator Assistant
Pamela Yunginger, PT
- Maryville University-St. Louis Missouri - BS Physical Therapy
- Specialties: Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Manual therapy for spinal and movement dysfunction
Rosemarie Trigger, PT, CSHE, CProT, Cert. FCE Specialist
Manager - Ergonomics Team
Dan Carr, CPT
- National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer 1996
- Aquatic Exercise Association - Certified Aquatic Personal Trainer
- American Council on Exercise - Certified Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist
- Develops customized wellness programs for clients at Wellness Center and trains sports athletes after injury
Susan Baker
Fitness Trainer/PT Aide
West Sand Lake
(518) 674-1744
Jeffrey Stewart, PT
Office Manager
- Ithaca College - BS Physical Therapy 1988
- Ergonomic Consultation/Education for local businesses
- ErgoScience - Certified Administrator of Functional Capacity Evaluation
- Specialties: Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Jeannine Morin, RS
Massachusetts Offices
Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness
Dalton
(413) 684-9783
Thomas Cooney, DPT, Cert. FCE Specialist - ErgoScience
Owner/Office Manager
- Ithaca College - BS Physical Therapy 1979
- Russell Sage College - MS 1993, Doctorate in Physical Therapy 2008
- Co-owner of Physical Therapy Associates and Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness 1982
- Certified Administrator of Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Spinning and Racquetball Instructor
Nicole Tucker, PT
- University of New Hampshire - BS Exercise Physiology 1994
- Nova Southeastern University - MS Physical Therapy 1998
- Specialties: Spinal Rehabilitation, General Orthopedics
Shelby Zawistowski, PTA, CPT
- Springfield Technical Community College - AS Physical Therapy Assistant 2004, BS Sports Management/Wellness Fitness
- Certified Personal Trainer - NASM
- Certification in Massage Therapy
Pittsfield
(413) 447-8070
Thomas Cooney, DPT, Cert. FCE Specialist - ErgoScience
Owner/Office Manager
- Ithaca College - BS Physical Therapy 1979
- Russell Sage College - MS 1993, Doctorate in Physical Therapy 2008
- Co-owner of Physical Therapy Associates and Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness 1982
- Certified Administrator of Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Spinning and Racquetball Instructor
Brent Sylvia, MS PT
- American International College - BS 1997, MS Physical Therapy 1999
- Specialties: Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, General Orthopedics
Tammy St. John, DPT, Cert. STOTT Pilates Instructor
- The Sage Colleges - Doctor of Physical Therapy 2014
- Pilatique 2001 - Owner, Pilates Studio
- Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor - mat, reformer, cadillac, chair, barrels, special populations, injury management
- Specialties: lower back injuries, pre/post rehabilitation, pre/post-natal, neurological conditions
Tanya Grillon, RS
Shelby Zawistowski, PTA, CPT
- Springfield Technical Community College - AS Physical Therapy Assistant 2004, BS Sports Management/Wellness Fitness
- Certified Personal Trainer - NASM
- Certification in Massage Therapy
Andrea Vallon, OTR, CHT
- Boston University - BS Occupational Therapy 1975
- Certified Hand Therapist
- Member of The American Society of Hand Therapists since 1986
Heather Papiro, RS
Tiffany R. Brower, MS PT, RYT
- American International College - MS Physical Therapy
- National Yoga Alliance - Certified Yoga Facilitator and Instructor
- Functional Designs: Accredited practitioner in advanced fitness and wellness