Physical and Occupational Therapy

Call us at: (716) 250-6500

Excelsior Orthopaedics offers all its patients the convenience of on-site physical and occupational therapy located on the Excelsior Medical Campus in Amherst. For ease of access and the impressive diversification of the highly trained staff, Excelsior Orthopaedics brings the total treatment team concept to every patient experience.

With the most efficient, modern technology and equipment, the physical and occupational therapy staff customize treatment plans to meet the unique circumstances and recovery needs of each patient. Patient education plays a very critical role in healing and future injury prevention. Throughout each treatment session, the therapists integrate education with a sensitive and caring hands-on approach to the recovery and healing process.

The physical and occupational therapy services at Excelsior Orthopaedics feature a 9,000 square foot treatment area that includes a regulation-size half basketball court. With a commitment to athletes at all levels and a dedication to sports medicine, Excelsior Orthopaedics has created an extremely unique treatment, education and training environment for patients. Weekend athletes and highly competitive athletes benefit from the trained personnel and the opportunity to work on real sports situations on a basketball court with supervision and instruction from their personal therapist.

Sports training clinics, seminars for parents and coaches are available at the Excelsior Medical Campus. The technology, uniquely designed space, modern equipment and highly experienced medical and therapeutic staff make the physical and occupational therapy services at Excelsior Orthopaedics incomparable in this region.

Every patient begins treatment with a comprehensive assessment that includes recommendations from a physician and an overall evaluation of the patient's current needs and limitations. The assessment will include mobility, balance, range of motion, strength, endurance and recognition of other medical factors. The therapist will review the findings, explain the course of treatment and answer all questions before the patient departs.

Our goal is focused on helping each patient achieve a maximum level of functionality and be able to return to the things they enjoy.

Excelsior Orthopaedics is very proud of the dedicated staff in our physical and occupational therapy department.

Josette A. Fisher, P.T., A.T.C., CSCS
Director, Physical & Occupational Therapy
(716) 250-6500

Physical and Occupational Therapy Staff:

Josette A. Fisher, PT, ATC, CSCS
Director of Rehabilitation

Suzanne Attea, PTA, CPT

Ronald Brissette, PTA
Certified SPARQ Trainer

Donna Crum, ATC, LMT
DME Coordinator

Jill Franz, MPT
Medicare Compliance Specialist

Melissa Hudecki, ATC
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute

Jenniffer Mace, ATC, LMT
Amherst High School

Michael Maisano, ATC
Sweet Home High School

John Meyer, PT

Diane Nelson, ATC
Canisius High School

Jason Rackmil, PT, DPT

Amy Rechin OTR/L

Nikole Scott, MS, OTR/L

Christopher Stawitz MS, ATC
Cheektowaga Central High School

Jonathan Todd Sweeney, OTR, CHT

Jill Talamo PT, SCS

Jessica Vieth, PT, DPT

Kimberly Zugelder PT, MBA