ZACH COLE

How did he come to Sports PT?
Zachary was a student at Sports PT and early into his clinical education he knew he wanted to be a part of the team permanently. Zach’s passion and drive to take athletes to the next level was a perfect fit with the Sports PT philosophy, and he felt this was the place where he could grow as a clinician.

• Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Ithaca College, 2018
• Earned Bachelors Degree in Clinical Health Sciences, Minor in Sports Studies, Ithaca College

Favorite Part Of The Job:
Helping patients return to the lifestyle they want to live! I enjoy working with people of all ages but working with athletes and helping them get back to the playing field as fast as possible is my biggest passion.

Other Interests:
Everything from hiking, hunting, golf, softball, and time with friends and family. I’m willing to discuss anything in the latest sports news!

About The Titleist Performance Institute:
“TPI is the world’s leading educational organization dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing. I am a TPI certified provider excited to help golfers of all ages and skill levels to learn how to play the game more efficiently and pain free!”

SHANE CHERICO

How did he come to Sports PT?
I chose to join the Sports PT team for a number of reasons. Clearly the patients come first, and not only do they strongly emphasize this inside the clinic, but outside the clinic there seems to be a large community presence as well. Also, they care about their staff, offering a variety of paths to success based on individual goals, and being named one of the best companies to work for certainly speaks volumes about the atmosphere at Sports PT.

• Earned his doctorate from Stony Brook University in 2013.
• Clinical specialties include post-surgical care especially shoulders, hips, knees and ankles, cervical and lumbar pains/strains, headaches, and balance impairments.
• Clinical interests include post-surgical rehab, sports injuries, McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment for the Spine and Upper/Lower extremities, and manual therapy/joint mobilizations.

Favorite Part Of The Job:
Being a PT can be very rewarding for multiple reasons, but I love it when a returning patient requests to work with me again because they had a great experience during their prior rehab stint. I love educating my patients and giving them the tools necessary to recover from their current ailment(s) and learn how to prevent future episodes as well.

Other Interests:
Spending time with family and friends, exercising, being outdoors. I am also a big Dallas Cowboys fan and love football season!

ALANA GORMAN

How did she come to Sports PT?
After searching for a physical therapy position in clinics across the country, I came to find that the excellence, professionalism, innovation and energy I was looking for in an employer (and in my co-workers) was right here in my home state of New York. With a driven team, forward-thinking therapists, and a positive environment, Sports PT is a great fit for me.

• BS in Clinical Health Studies, 2010 from Ithaca College.
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy, 2012 from Ithaca College.

Areas of interest include: All orthopedic conditions, sports injuries and rehab, and vestibular impairments. I love helping all people move well and perform better so they can enjoy their life and be the healthiest version of themselves.

Favorite Part Of The Job: The amazing people I work with, fellow therapists and patients alike!

Other Interests: Being close to the Adirondacks is one of the major perks of this area of NY. Hiking, kayaking, biking, cross-country/downhill skiing, and generally enjoying the outdoors are big interests of mine. I also love spending time with my family and friends, enjoying the local music and food Saratoga has to offer.

KERRI LAURENZA

How did she come to Sports PT?
I first came to Sports PT as a student. I immediately fell in love with the atmosphere in the clinic and the relationships formed between both the staff and patients. I knew I wanted to be a part of their dedication to individualized, quality patient care and promotion of clinician growth so I could provide optimal care to every patient.

• BS in Exercise Science, 2016 from University of Delaware.
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy, 2020 from The Sage Colleges.

Areas of interest include: All orthopedic conditions including sports-related injuries and rehab, post-op, as well as working with patients of all ages to build strength and decrease pain.

Favorite Part Of The Job: My favorite part of the job is helping patients achieve their goals and empowering patients return to the activities they enjoy without pain. I love assisting athletes in returning to their athletic events as quickly as possible without pain.

Other Interests: Outside of being a physical therapist I enjoy running, hiking, travelling and spending time with my family and friends. I am passionate about exercising and am also a Pure Barre fitness instructor in Saratoga Springs.

REBECCA MASON

How did she come to Sports PT?
I first came to Sports PT for an internship as a PT student. I quickly fell in love with the team atmosphere that placed a strong emphasis on individualized, ethical, evidence-based, and fun patient care. I knew that this was a place where I could be supported in practicing each of these aspects to provide the best patient care I can.”

• Received BS in Natural Science from Indiana University of PA in 2009
• Received Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University in 2013
• Clinical interests include implementing restorative and corrective movement patterns in all age groups and activity levels. I enjoy manual therapy, working with athletes, and taking a whole-body approach to rehabilitation.
• Clinical specialities include Graston Technique Specialist and Provider (IASTM), Certified Cupping Therapist

Favorite Part Of The Job:
My favorite part about what I do is giving people the tools and knowledge they need to help them get their life back – to get back to doing the things they love to do without being in pain. As an amputee, I have been through my fair share of physical therapy and have personally discovered the independence that it can bring in getting you back to what you want to do.

Other Interests:
My passions outside of work are photography, quality time with family and friends, international travel, and my Faith in Christ. I also have fallen in love with the Adirondacks and love getting outside and hiking!

CARLEIGH ROSENBERG

How did she come to Sports PT?

I was looking for a workplace that was supportive while providing an atmosphere that encourages growth and opportunities to be a better physical therapist.

• BS, 2016 from Ithaca College.
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy, 2020 from SUNY Upstate Medical University.
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified, Level I & II

Areas of interest include:

My clinical interests include treating young athletes rehabbing to return to sport to older adults rehabbing to return to activities of daily living or recreational sport. I especially enjoy working with runners, cyclists and athletes working toward a fitness goal.

Favorite Part Of The Job:

My favorite part of being a physical therapist is connecting with patients while helping them get back to activities they  love.

Other Interests:

I enjoy running, biking, being with my friends and being with my dog.

THERESA SAMSTAG

How did she come to Sports PT?

I initially chose SportsPT because I wanted to get back in the medical field and was looking for an organization that had a lot of community presence and participated in giving back to the community.

• Graduated from University of South Florida in 2015
  • Earned BS in Biomedical Sciences – 2015
  • Earned BA in Psychology – 2015
• Professional interests include budget analytics and mental health workshops.
• Personal interests include visiting all 50 states and visiting all the NFL stadiums; neuropsychology

Favorite Part of the Job:

My favorite part of my job is the mentorship that I get to do with my peers and seeing the result of all our hard work and watching them blossom into their full potential. I also absolutely love working with my teammates; they’re the best!

Other Interests:
I enjoy traveling, hiking with my dog, reading, going to concerts, watching NFL and college football, cooking, and tacos.

SUZIE MURPHY

How did she come to Sports PT?

I was a patient of Sports PT’s and enjoyed the atmosphere here.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business management from Penn Foster online

Favorite Part of the Job:

I love my co-workers and the environment here. The people are great!

Other Interests:

I love book club, crafting, being with my friends and family, traveling, going to the movies, listening to music and working out at the gym.

MARY ALLISON WENDLING

How did she come to Sports PT?

I have enjoyed working with physical therapists in my previous positions. The therapists at Sports PT are excellent and committed to helping their patients reach their goals. I want to be part of a kind and collaborative team.

• Graduated College of St. Rose and SUNY – New Paltz
  • Masters in Education
• Graduated SUNY – Potsdam
  • Bachelors Degree in Spanish

Favorite Part of the Job:

I enjoy talking with our patients and helping them with their needs. I am also in charge of our community  outreach programs and enjoy our events and helping people in our community.

Other Interests:

I love going to concerts, crafting, spending time at the ocean and watching British television programs.