Middletown, NY
Phone
(845) 342-5170Fax
845-343-3278Location Info
Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Services & Treatments at this location
- Hand Therapy
- LSVT BIG Certified
- Occupational Therapy
- Pediatric / Adolescent Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Vision Therapy
Meet the Team
James Gualtieri PT, DPT
Regional Director
James Gualtieri PT, DPT
Regional Director
Erik Plaia PT, DPT
Area Director
Erik Plaia PT, DPT
Area DirectorDr. Erik Plaia has been a Rockland County native his entire life. He graduated from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT with his Bachelor of Science in 2017 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2020.
Erik has a passion for improving patients’ quality of life in ways that are meaningful to them. He enjoys getting to know his patients and creating individualized therapy programs to suit their specific needs. He has experience with and a passion for treating a variety of diagnoses including both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic issues and balance/neurological issues. He has treated patients of all ages including young children to geriatrics and everything in between.
Outside of work, Erik is an avid drummer and live music fan. Erik also played ice hockey throughout his youth and continues to play currently.
Lori Schneider PT, MS, DPT
Director
Lori Schneider PT, MS, DPT
Director
Kristi Cummings PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kristi Cummings PTA
Physical Therapist AssistantKristi Cummings, PTA is a graduate of Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA. She has clinical experience in acute, subacute and outpatient physical therapy with populations including geriatric, neuro, orthopedic and pediatric. Kristi particularly enjoys working with the pediatric population.
As a PTA, she enjoys being able to watch patients’ progression during treatment. By the end of their course of treatment, Kristi loves seeing her patients pain free and able to participate in the activities they were doing prior to their injury or surgery.
In her free time, Kristi enjoys hiking, volleyball, and spending time with her puppy, Bruno.
Meghan Woodruff
Patient Coordinator
Meghan Woodruff
Patient Coordinator
Cara Alders OTR/L, CHT
Occupational Therapist
Cara Alders OTR/L, CHT
Occupational TherapistCara 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.
Your Partner in Pain Relief and Wellness
At ACCESS PT, we understand the challenges of living with pain and injury. Our compassionate team is dedicated to helping you achieve fast, lasting relief, so you can get back to the activities you love.
Ready to start your journey to a pain-free life? Contact us today to schedule your first appointment.