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Focal Physical Therapy’s Core Values
From the first time you walk in the door at Focal Physical Therapy & Wellness in Armonk NY, you will feel like family. Here are our core values:
1. Focused on You – providing one-to-one care so we can personalize a specific treatment plan for you.
2. Focused on Results – skilled specialists up to date on the latest research and techniques for your specific injury/sport/activity to ensure you achieve the best results possible.
3. Focused on the Experience – we appreciate you choosing our practice and trusting us to care for you. We know your time and money are precious and want to make sure you not only achieve your goals but have a great experience along the way. Customer service is a top priority and it is our pleasure to help you in any way we can.
Neil Chernick - MSPT, OCS, Cert MDT, CSCS, Owner
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. He is also a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.Neil’s favorite aspect of being a physical therapist is the ability every day to improve someone’s life.
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Chris Coppolecchia - PT, DPT, TPI, Owner
Chris 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.
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Michele Berliner - MSPT, CLT
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.
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Steven D’Ambroso - PT, DPT
My name is Steven D’Ambroso and I have been a Physical Therapist since 2012 when I graduated from Mercy College’s Physical Therapy program with my Doctorate degree. A student of the martial arts for over 18 years, I have always been passionate about mind-body health and wellness and continue to weightlift and exercise regularly. Early on in my career I became an adjunct teacher for my Alma-Mater (Mercy University) and have been assisting them in modalities, bio-physical agents, and orthopedic based classes ever since. I am not only a clinician but have managerial experience for over 10 years as well. I have mentored many novice clinicians and I continue to do so. As a clinician I am comfortable treating an array of conditions and all patient populations. Some of my specialties consist of treatment of the spine, shoulder, hip, knee, concussion, vestibular, headaches and jaw.
On a more personal level, I am married to my wife Mayra and have been blessed with becoming a father to our daughter, Madison Grace, who was born in 2020.
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