Port Jervis, NY
Port Jervis, NY 12771 Get Directions
Phone
(845) 858-9999Fax
845-414-6951Location Info
Saturday hours available upon request.
Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Services & Treatments at this location
- LSVT BIG Parkinson’s Therapy
- Lymphedema Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Meet the Team
James Gualtieri PT, DPT
Regional Director
James Gualtieri PT, DPT
Regional Director
Kristin Banse PT
Area Director
Kristin Banse PT
Area DirectorKristin 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
Julie Benzenberg PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Julie Benzenberg PT, DPT
Physical TherapistJulie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science from Castleton University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Sage Graduate School. She is a certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP), LSVT BIG® Certified Clinician, and an APTA Certified Clinical Instructor.
Julie has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2011. She is a dedicated life-long learner who believes in implementing evidence-based practice with individualized care plans so that each patient is able to reach their goals. Julie has a passion for athletics, having played Division III Softball for Castleton University. She also enjoys biking, hiking, and trying new recipes.
- Certified Mulligan Practitioner
- LSVT BIG® Certified Clinician
- SFMA Level I
- SFMA Level II
- APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
Amy Johnson PT, DPT
Director
Amy Johnson PT, DPT
DirectorAmy Johnson, PT, DPT, is a skilled physical therapist with a strong dedication to improving the lives of her patients. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Misericordia University, where she developed a solid foundation in evidence-based practices and compassionate patient care.
Amy brings a wealth of experience in treating both adults and children, specializing in working with individuals with developmental disabilities, knee injuries, and low back pain. She is passionate about helping patients regain their functionality and believes that a solid connection between therapist and patient can make a significant difference in the recovery process. Amy takes pride in her ability to make a positive impact on her patients, enabling them to return to the activities that matter most to them.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys exploring new places through travel and sightseeing. She also loves attending concerts, and is a big fan of the Dave Matthews Band.
Gincy Thomas PT, MS
Physical Therapist
Gincy Thomas PT, MS
Physical TherapistGincy Thomas, PT, MS completed her undergraduate coursework at one of the top five medical colleges in Madhya Pradesk, India. She then earned a Master’s in Kinesiology from Lamar University, with a thesis on a historical review of rehabilitation of Hansen’s disease patients. Gincy has completed continuing education courses and conferences with the National Academy of Burns in India on Posture Management and Sitting in Neurological patients.
Gincy’s expertise is in rehabilitating a variety of orthopedic conditions to help her patients get back to their normal lives. She particularly enjoys working with the elderly population to help them achieve their maximum functional capabilities. As a physical therapist, she enjoys the ability to provide care and cure, as well as promote excellence in health care. She loves being able to make people move better, feel better, and have a better quality of life, enabling them to regain function and do the things they enjoy.
- LSVT BIG
- APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
Michelle Becker O’Connell PTA, CLT
Physical Therapy Assistant, Physician & Community Liaison
Michelle Becker O’Connell PTA, CLT
Physical Therapy Assistant, Physician & Community LiaisonMichelle’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
Ellen Knapp-Hayden PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Ellen Knapp-Hayden PTA
Physical Therapy AssistantEllen is a graduate of SUNY Orange, where she earned her Physical Therapy Assistant degree. In addition to being a PTA, she is also a registered nurse and has experience in acute care, acute rehab, long term, and orthopedic rehabilitation. Ellen is credentialed through the APTA as a certified clinical instructor.
After receiving a pacemaker in 2012, she became a fitness advocate and advocate for women’s heart health. She is passionate about helping others improve their overall fitness, and is a Certified Senior Fitness Specialist.
Ellen grew up in the Minisink/Slate Hill area and resides locally with husband Lenny and daughters Brooke and Shawn. In her spare time, she enjoys running and road biking.
- LSVT BIG® Certified Clinician
- Certified Senior Fitness Specialist
Allyssa Wacha
Aide
Allyssa Wacha
AideI love my job here! Its such a good environment and I love my coworkers, but most importantly I love helping everyone that comes in. I love seeing all the progress and excitement from patients whether they are all finished with PT or just improving! I love helping the patients out with whatever is needed and I learn so many new things everyday.
When I’m not at work, I love movies and just hanging out at home with my puppy and cat. I like going for road trips and down for an adventure anytime!
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