Amsterdam Office
178 Clizbe Avenue
Amsterdam, N.Y. 12010
Phone: (518) 842-1425 Fax: (518) 842-1706
E-Mail: ptamsterdam@aol.com
Wheel Chair Accessible
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 7-7:30pm
Friday 7-6pm -Saturday 8-12pm
Shelly Smith Brahler- Office Manager
Donna M. Miller, PTA
Donna graduated from Maria College as a physical therapist assistant in 1981. She has had diverse work experiences during her many years working in the P.T. field including Boston's Children Hospital, private pediatric physical therapy practices, orthopedic and sports medicine and acute care facilities.
She has worked for P.T. Associates of Schenectady since 1992, primarily in their Clifton Park office. Currently she is working full-time at the Amsterdam office. Donna has attended multiple continuing education courses, including pre-natal and post-natal exercise instruction, as well as several manual therapy, orthopedic and functional stabilization courses. She has been instructor of Spine Education classes and a cardio circuit training program.
 Alexander Chlopecki II, MS, PT
Native of Scotia, NY and graduate of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School. Alex received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Physical Therapy from D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY (1994) and has 13 years experience in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He has developed an eclectic approach to rehabilitation focusing on manual therapy, motor control, spinal stabilization, neuromuscular re-education, functional and sport specific rehabilitation. Specialties include: Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Spinal Dysfunction and Rehabilitation of the Injured Runner. Alex places a high emphasis on core stability and functional training to allow patients to return to their highest level of function at work, play and living..
During his free time, Alex enjoys golf, mountain biking, trail running, hiking, skiing, snowboarding and multi-sport events. He is an ADK 46er (#5633), and active member of the ADK Mtn Club.
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Staff
 Shelley Smith
Brahler ,
MS, PT
I received my Bachelor's degree in Biology and Mathematics from Hartwick College, Oneonta NY. I played and captained intercollegiate field hockey and Lacrosse during my four years at Hartwick.
I completed my Masters degree in Physical Therapy at Boston University and graduated in 1998.
Since graduating, I have been a Physical Therapist and manager of the Amsterdam office for Physical Therapy Associates of Schenectady for the past 10 years.
I have worked as the physical therapist for top ATP tennis professionals when they appear in Central Park, Schenectady for the World Team Tennis tournaments.
Some of my interests including working with foot injuries including orthosis and proper footware. I have been trained in a Return to golf program which incorporates body mechanics, proper technique and physical flexibiliy and fitness. I enjoy working with a strong variety of patient problems which can range form recovery from surgery or athletic injuries, to working on balance and return to daily life activities.
I definitely prefer to incorporate manual therapy techniques into my treatment programs including myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization techniques.
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Helmer, Claudia RS
Hogan, Molly RS
Olin, Caroline RS
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