Our Team

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Cara Alders OTR/L, CHT

Cara attended Seton Hall University for her undergraduate degree and graduate degree with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. She achieved her Certified Hand Therapist certification in 2021 to gain knowledge and further her career as an occupational therapist.

She loves to treat post-operative patients and finds it very rewarding to see the first steps of return to function and engagement in meaningful hobbies. As a specialist in the upper extremity, Cara is able to provide her patients with opportunities to perform important occupations based on her client’s ability to reach their full functional potential. She enjoys helping other clinicians learn and explore different treatment approaches and gain confidence in their skilled care.

Kimberly Allen PT

• Certified in Performing Running Assessments
• Certified in Blood Flow Restriction Training
• Biofeedback
• Kinesiotaping
• Concussion Management

Anna Travers

Cameron Athey DPT

Cameron earned a bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Psychology from West Virginia University. He then went on to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Messiah University. He is passionate about helping patients regain function and achieve their goals through personalized care.

Outside of work, Cameron enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his dog. Then during his spare time, he also enjoys various activities such as exercising, fishing, and golf.

Meredith Auerbach PT

I graduated from New York Medical College in 2000 with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. Over the past 24 years, I have worked extensively in outpatient orthopedics. I am certified in the McKenzie Method of Diagnosis and Treatment for both the spine and extremities.

I have completed four continuing education courses in pelvic floor therapy and will be pursuing certification in April 2026. My continuing education also includes training in Myofascial Release with John Barnes, Jones Strain Counterstrain (Levels 1 and 2), and Fascial Counterstrain Foundations. Additionally, I have taken multiple Maitland Mobilization courses and three Upledger Craniosacral Therapy classes.

My professional experience includes 10 years at Kingston Hospital in outpatient care, 6 years at OADC, and another 6 years at Ivy Rehab in Kingston. I am currently enjoying my work at ACCESS PT in Woodstock, NY.

I am also certified in both yoga and Pilates. Outside of the clinic, I am training for my third triathlon, which I will complete in September 2025. I have a strong passion for working with athletes and am proud to be part of the exciting and ever-evolving field of physical therapy.

Sherri Auker

Sherri has been an integral member of the Cardin and Miller Physical Therapy for over 10 years. She earned an associates degree in Medical Billing and Coding from Miller-Motte College. Sherri entered the field of healthcare with a passion to help others.

As the Front Desk Manager she is a valuable member of the Cardin and Miller Physical Therapy team. She is most likely the first person you’ll see when you come into the clinic and is usually the voice you talk to on the phone. Sherri loves to see people get back to their best!

In her free time, Sherri enjoys hiking with her dogs and spending time with her grandchildren!!

Stacey Baker PTA

Kristin Banse PT

Kristin Banse is a 1991 graduate of Ithaca College with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. With almost 23 years of overall experience, she has been concentrating on orthopedic/sports medicine Physical Therapy for the last 15 years. She has a certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is an LSVT BIG® Certified Clinician. She is a certified APTA Clinical Instructor. She has a duel license in New York and Pennsylvania. Also, she has completed coursework and is certified in Job Function Matching and administering Functional Capacity Assessments through DSI Work Solutions. This will enable Access to be more active locally in Industrial Medicine and injury prevention on the job. In her free time, she enjoys training for marathons and triathalons, as well as being very involved with the various activities and sports in which her 3 sons participate.

• LSVT BIG® Certified Clinician
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Emmanuel Barracoso PT, DPT

Dr. Emmanuel Barracoso attended Wheaton College for his undergraduate work, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Theology. He then earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Dominican College. In April of 2021, he became certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment – Level 1.

Dr. Barracoso has extensive experience with patients who have undergone orthopedic surgeries such as total knee replacements, total hip replacements, and rotator cuff repairs as well as those with non-specific low back pain. As a physical therapist, he particularly enjoys getting to know his patients’ specific goals, and formulating a plan of care to get them where they want to be. He loves seeing patients turn the corner with their rehab and finally be able to see how they are getting better.

When he is not working, he enjoys cooking delicious meals for his family, hiking, camping, fishing, and gardening.

• Selective Functional Movement Assessment – Level 1 (SFMA)
• When the Feet Hit the Ground

Daniel Barry PTA

Daniel Barry graduated from the Physical Therapy Assistant program at SUNY Orange in 2010 and has been working at Bon Secours Community Hospital ever since. He enjoys working with all patients but specializes in treating vestibular patients. He is married and has 3 children. He enjoys coaching their Little League teams every spring.

Hillary Bastone PT

Hillary Bastone, PT attended Daemen College, where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Therapy. She has over 15 years of experience in treating all phases of orthopedics, as well as over 10 years of experience with neurological and medical rehabilitation. Hillary has completed trainings on the McKenzie Method of treatment for the spine, as well as Paris Mobilization Technique. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and children.

• McKenzie Method
• Paris Mobilization Technique

Katherine Batista PT, DPT

Katherine Batista PT, DPT completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at Hunter College. She then continued her education at Russell Sage College, where she earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has extensive experience in treating orthopedic conditions of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle as well as pathologies of the cervical and lumbar spine. Katherine is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals and loves that her job gives her the opportunity to make a lasting impact on people’s lives by improving their quality of life.

Phillip Bautista PTA

Michelle Becker O’Connell PTA, CLT

Michelle’s passion for helping others move better and with less pain began shortly after she began observing the Port Jervis ACCESS PT team over 17 years ago as a high school student. She learned how this group of therapists worked as a team to help patients of all ages meet their therapy goals, and wanted in! After graduation, she attended SUNY Orange and became a PTA so she could join this group of people who have a passion for helping others. While going to school, she continued working with ACCESS as an aide and at the front desk and then was hired on the clinical team!

Port Jervis is her hometown so she really enjoys meeting patients and helping ACCESS PT become their family physical therapy office. Over the years, Michelle learned that the community was in need of a lymphedema specialist, so she became certified.

In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out and hiking with her husband Colin, and their daughter Makayla.

• Certified Lymphedema Therapist
• Oncology Care Certified