Physical Therapy Locations

Christopher Coppolecchia, PT, DPT

Regional Director

Armonk, NY| Scarsdale, NY|

Chris Coppolecchia, PT, DPT graduated Cum Laude from Quinnipiac University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He has extensive experience treating patients with a wide range of orthopedic conditions, with a special interest in the spine and shoulder.

While at Quinnipiac University, Chris played four years of Division 1 Lacrosse, and was named captain his senior year. In 2015, he was drafted by the New York Lizards of Major League Lacrosse.  Chris enjoys helping other athletes recover from injuries or improve their performance through physical therapy.

Chris enjoys working out, coaching and playing lacrosse and snowboarding in his spare time.

Certifications

• Certified Golf Fitness Instructor through the Titleist Performance Institute
• Kinesiotaping
• Certified Functional Strength Coach
• Advanced Training in Spinal Treatment & Manipulation
• Advanced Hip Clinician
• Certified in Blood Flow Restriction Training
• Lacrosse & Soccer
• ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist
• Concussion Rehabilitation

Neil Chernick, PT, MSPT

Regional Director

Armonk, NY|

Neil is a cum laude graduate of Ithaca College, where he received both his Bachelors (Clinical Science) and Masters (Physical Therapy) degrees. Over the course of his career, Neil has achieved certifications in several specialty areas. Neil is board certified in Orthopedics by the American Physical Therapy Association. He is certified in the McKenzie Method for diagnosis and treatment of the lumbar, cervical, and thoracic spine. The McKenzie Method has some of the strongest research to support its effectiveness when treating both acute and chronic back and neck pain. He is also a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Neil has extensive clinical experience in treating:

• Low back pain
• Neck pain
• Headaches/migraines
• Shoulder, hip, and hand conditions
• Tennis and baseball athletes
• Weightlifters

Neil’s favorite aspect of being a physical therapist is the ability every day to improve someone’s life. He particularly enjoys hearing patients say they don’t have pain anymore, or that they are now able to do something they thought they’d never be able to do again.

In his free time Neil enjoys spending time with his wife and twin boys, exercising and hiking!

Certifications

• Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT)
• Hip Preservation Certified Clinician
• Certified in Blood Flow Restriction Training
• HSS Rehabilitation Baseball Overhead Athlete Certified Clinician
• Concussion Management
• Vestibular Assessment, DX and Treatment
• Headaches, Migraines, and Biofeedback

Alison Yeung, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Armonk, NY|

Dr. Alison Yeung earned both a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Studies and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Boston University. Alison is a lifelong learner who has attended continuing education programs on concussion therapy, sports medicine, and neurological disorders. She is experienced in treating a variety of conditions, including:

• Various orthopedic conditions
• Sports injuries
• Dance injuries
• Concussion & vestibular
• Gait/balance

As a physical therapist, she particularly enjoys problem-solving and personalizing patients’ plans of care, especially when the solutions really come together for the patient and they start to enjoy their life more. She likes to connect with patients on a holistic level and educate them about their potential as humans who are made to move and thrive.

In her spare time, Dr. Yeung loves to train with kettlebells, take walks, and cook great meals for friends & family.

Certifications

• ImPACT Trained Physical Therapist for Concussion Management

Michele Berliner, PT

Physical Therapist

Armonk, NY|

After graduating from the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Movement Science, Michele received her Masters in Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2000. She began her career at the RUSK Institute at NYU Langone Health where she became a Certified Breast Cancer Rehab/Lymphedema Specialist before she joined the ACCESS PT team in 2010.

Michele loves working in all aspects of Outpatient Physical Therapy and often splits her time between Orthopedic/Sports Injuries and Breast Cancer Rehab/Lymphedema. Michele is extremely passionate about health and wellness and uses her positive outlook to motivate her patients to achieve their goals.

In her spare time, Michele runs a charity called Stayin’ Alive that provides life-saving equipment to local First Responders. In addition, Michele loves to exercise, read, travel and most importantly, spend time with her husband, two children and dog.

Certifications

• Certified Lymphedema Specialist
• Blood Flow Restriction Training

James DeAndressi, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

Armonk, NY|

James DeAndressi, PTA graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a B.S in Exercise Science/Human Performance and is a licensed physical therapist assistant and NASM certified personal trainer. He has extensive knowledge of baseball specific drills for all positions and expertise in baseball related physical therapy such as batting mechanics, and common throwing/batting injuries. He is a certified baseball conditioning specialist, focusing on high school and college level exercise programming for all positions. He also specializes in baseball/softball specific agility drills and rotator cuff injury prevention.

Certifications

• Corrective Exercise Specialist
• Certified Kinesiology Taping Practitioner (Rocktape)
• Blood Flow Restriction Training Certified
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
• Baseball Conditioning Specialist (BCS)