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Alexandria Albert, PT Assistant, Long-Term Care Specialist
Graduated from: Niagara County Community College. Best part of the job: “Assisting residents to maintain and improve their functional mobility with appreciation in return”. Best thing for patients to do: “Participation is key!”
Kate Bartlett, Speech-Language Pathologist
Joined company in: 2015. Graduated from: University at Geneseo and University at Buffalo. Best part of the job: “Helping patients reach their communication goals”. Hobbies: She’s a busy working mom who enjoys running and yoga. How she encourages patients: She helps patients choose goals that are meaningful and achievable.

Kara Bliss, PTA
Graduated from: Niagara County Community College. Best part of the job: “Helping people return to the things they love doing”. Best thing for patients to do: “Be motivated and patient”.
Michele Clark, COTA
Joined company in: April 2004 Graduated from: Erie Community College Best part of the job: Seeing patients meet their goals and go home Hobbies: Going to sporting events with my family and watching my boys play sports How she motivates people: She asks her patients what their personal goals are and what they want to […]
Karen Cuddihy, OTR/L
Joined company in: October 2007. Graduated from: State University of New York at Buffalo. Best part of the job: Seeing my patients get better and go home. Hobbies: Baking and tap dancing. Most important thing for patients to do: Have a positive attitude and stay motivated.
Kayla D., PTA
Joined company in: May 2016. Graduated from: Villa Maria College. Hobbies: Enjoying the company of her Bichon Frise dog named Biscuit and observing cows. Most important thing for patients to do: Stay positive!
Meghan Dayton, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist
Joined company in: June 2016. Graduated from: University at Buffalo. Most important thing for patients: Participate in every session to the best of your ability.
Alyssa Dueringer, OTR/L
Joined the company: August 2017. Graduated from: D’Youville College. Hobbies: Playing beach and cart volleyball. How she motivates patients: By encouraging them. Most important thing for patients to do: Keep a positive outlook and stay motivated.

Melissa Filipski, PTA
Joined company in: August 2014. Graduated from: Villa Maria College.
Jackie Gaczewski, PTA
Joined company in: February 2016. Graduated from: Villa Maria College. Best part of the job: Seeing functional progress in a patient and when they are discharged. Hobbies: Being a mom, spending time with her family and shopping. How she motivates people: Every patient is different and requires an individualized plan of approach. Most important thing […]
Emily Hart, OTR/L
Joined Company in: July 2017. Graduated from: D’Youville College. Best part of the job: Building relationships with the patients. Hobbies: Baking and taking walks with her dog. How she motivates patients: By being supportive, empathetic and encouraging. Most important thing for patients to do: Participate to the best of your ability.
Leah Johnson, MOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Joined company in: August 2003. Graduated from: St. Francis University. Best part of the job: Helping patients and their families. Hobbies: Hiking with her family.
Christy S. Martin, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist
Joined company in: November 2013. Graduated from: Daemen College. Best part of the job: Helping patients progress and listening to past experiences and stories. Hobbies: Volleyball, exercising, eating healthy and being with family. How she motivates patients: I encourage them to be positive. Most important thing for patients to do: Have a positive attitude and […]
Nathan Moran, PTA
Joined company in: May 2015. Graduated from: Villa Maria College. Best part of the job: Meeting new people. Hobbies: Boating, sports, cooking and gardening. How he encourages patients: I try to connect with patients on a personal level and find out what motivates them. Best thing for patients to do: Understand that it is expected […]
Kate Nolan, MS, CCC-SLP
Joined company: October 2018. Graduated from: SUNY Fredonia. Best part of the job: “Seeing a patients confidence strengthen.” Hobbies: Hiking, camping, hanging out with her dogs. How she motivates patients: “Wishing them a good morning when I see them in the hallway.” Most important thing for patients to do: “Establishing a rapport.”
Chelsea O’Neill, PT, DPT, PT Director
Joined company in: April 2018. Graduated from: University at Buffalo.
Colleen M. Pandolfino, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Joined company in: April 2007. Graduated from: D’Youville College. Most important thing for patients to do: Actively participate.

Jill Pyszczynski, OTR
Joined company in: August 2016. Graduated from: Keuka College. Best part of the job: Watching patients progress and seeing them achieve their goals. Hobbies: Sports, reading and playing cards. How she motivates people: She looks to find what motivates each individual. Most important thing for patients to do: Try your best, giving a little more […]
Krystal Reed, MS, OTR/L
Joined company in May 2015. Graduated from: D’Youville College. Best part of the job: Watching patients achieve their goals of becoming more independent. Most important thing for patients to do: Be motivated and push yourself.
Mike Sanly, PT, DPT Physical Therapist
Joined company: January 2019. Graduated from: D’Youville College. Best part of the job: “The relationships made with residents and co-workers.” Hobbies: Archery, playing with his dog, fishing. How he motivates patients: “Positivity goes a long way, work to be the best you can be!” Most important thing for patients to do: “Show up and give […]
Mary Snyder, COTA
Joined company in: April 2016. Graduated from: Erie Community College. Best part of the job: Seeing patients progress and achieving their goals. I also enjoy listening to the stories about their lives. Hobbies: Reading, word puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and Sudoku. How she motivates people: I find out what they like to do and encourage them […]
Stephanie Sova, PT, DPT
Joined company in: May 2014. Graduated from: University at Buffalo. Best part of the job: Watching patients improve and meet their goals. Hobbies: Spending time with her family, reading and cooking. How she motivates people: I like to point out the positives, showing them their progress and showing them their potential for improvement. Most important […]
Rick Van Curen, COTA
Joined company in: August 2015. Graduated from: Jamestown Community College. Best part of the job: Working with the patients and residents. Hobbies: Exploring and learning about nature with his two grandsons. How he motivates patients: I try to encourage each person to work hard each session because it will all pay off. Most important thing […]
Shauna Weber, PTA
Joined company in: 2017. Graduated from: Genesee Community College. Best part of the job: Helping patients succeed. Hobbies: Spending time with her family, friends and dogs as well as going to the beach. How she motivates patients: I encourage them. Most important thing for patients to do: Have positivity.
Becky, COTA, Long-Term Care Specialist
Joined company in: October 2007 Hobbies: Cooking How she motivates patients: Helps them work toward the ultimate goal of independence in the home setting
Marichu, PT
Joined company in: August 2003. Graduated from: Cebu Doctors’ College. Best part of the job: Knowing that I can make a difference in the patients’ lives through treatment. Also, when I’m able to help them regain their ability to walk and carry out daily activities. How she motivates people: I encourage them to do the […]
Jessica, PTA
Joined company in: September 2011. Graduated from: Villa Maria College.