The Green Room Physical Therapy at Clifton Park

Happy Halloween from some of our Clifton Park GRPT team!!! 🎃👻💚

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 from some of the Troy GRPT crew!!! ⚽️ 🏒 🏀 🏈 ⚾️

I guess I’m last up for our PT month therapist feature!! Here’s a little bit about me:

⭐️Fun facts about me- Dr. Ashley Bertorelli, PT, DPT: Most of you know I love to run and just completed my 3rd full marathon. For exercise, I also love to lift weights and snowboard! I’ve been a percussionist since age 9 and love to play my drums when I get a chance, especially jazz and some rock. I have two boys, ages 8 and 10, and they keep my husband and I very busy with sports and activities. We’re even coaching our 3rd Grader’s basketball team right now! Another fun fact- my husband and I have gotten really into home brewing kombucha over the past year and are having fun experimenting with different flavor combinations, carbonation, and all that. It’s an art and a science!

⭐️Clinically, I love treating Orthopedic and Pelvic populations, and I have the most fun when I get to employ some of my favorite manual therapy techniques, get to build a great rapport with my patients, and get to challenge my patients to do things they didn’t think they were capable of!

💚💚💚Happy PT month to all our therapists and all the other Therapists out there!💚💚💚

Happiest of birthdays to Teigan from our Admin team!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Have a great day and thank you for all you do 💚

🤔 Ever wonder what taping is all about, and how it can help you? Then check out one of our latest blogs by Dr. Elizabeth!

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🤩Meet Therapist extraordinaire Caroline Hodges as we continue to celebrate National Physical Therapy month!!!🤩

⭐️Clinical Interests: I love all things PELVIC HEALTH and treat all demographics EXCEPT the pediatric population! My specialties are: prenatal, postpartum, dyspareunia unrelated to obstetric health, and male pelvic health. I also enthusiastically treat those navigating cancer, menopause, and other inflammatory or post-operative conditions in order to educate, empower, and assist my patients in their healing progress by tailoring my treatments to meet their functional goals.

⭐️Fun Facts: My husband, Jordan, and I moved from VA to NY in ’22 for his medical training with our two pups, Copper and Lou. We are all HUGE foodies who are passionate about travel and pursuing unique cultural & culinary experiences from across the world as often as possible to bring home to our own kitchen through both cooking and baking. We spend our causal free time on the tennis court, enjoying long walks outdoors, watching college & pro sports (s/o UVA athletics & Liverpool FC), and I’ve recently begun dabbling in embroidery and needlepoint!

Thank you Caroline for all you do for your patients and our team! 💚💚

📣 Announcement!! Meet one of the newest members of our Admin team, Teigan, who you will often see at the Troy office’s front desk!

Teigan is passionate and eager to learn in all aspects of her life. With over six years of experience in customer service, she is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to those in need. Her passion for helping others extends beyond the workplace; over the past few years, she has developed a love for fitness and health. Teigan has worked in various roles, including on farms, in childcare, in kitchens, bartending, and at Planet Fitness for nearly two years, where she truly enjoys helping others reach their goals.

In addition to her service background, Teigan is certified in Residential Interior Design and has a passion for building and designing. Outside of work, she cherishes quality time with her horse, dog, cat, and family. She enjoys painting and exploring all forms of art, as well as working out, hiking, traveling, and embracing the beauty of the outdoors. Teigan looks forward to contributing to your journey toward better health!

Welcome to the GRPT family, Teigan 💚💚💚

🎉 Congrats to Kylie who graduated from Pelvic Floor PT today for post-partum care for primary complaint of abdominal pain!!!

Did you know pelvic floor PT can help with this and so many other things post-partum including, but not limited to:

✅Pelvic pain
✅Back pain
✅Hip pain
✅Core weakness
✅Diastasis recti
✅Bladder leaking and/or urgency
✅Bowel leaking and/or constipation
✅Pain with intimacy
✅Pelvic organ Prolapse
✅And more!

Celebrating breaking the 400 Google reviews mark (and a 5-star rating to boot!) between our two clinics this week 🎉🥳🎉🥳

Thank you to our amazing community of patients past and present for your support and referrals! 💚💚💚

As a reminder, we are ALWAYS accepting new and past patients!!! 🙏

WOW!! Shoutout to my awesome team that surprised me with an afternoon at iCRYO and lots of kind words for

I did the cryo chamber which was actually quite awesome (even though I hate the cold!), the infrared sauna, and leg compression. And Perfect for a few days out from running a marathon!

Thank you team!!! 💚💚💚

🤩 Get to know Dr. Lisa as we continue to celebrate PT month!!! 🤩

Here’s what Lisa has to share about herself!! 💚

⭐️ Clinical interests: I am an ortho girl at heart! I love treating runners, the perinatal and postpartum populations, and all things hip. As a prior collegiate sprinter/hurdler, I can relate to this population well. I believe that every patient that walks through the door is a unique individual, regardless of their diagnosis, and I enjoy helping them get back to the activities they love.

Fun facts: During the spring, summer and fall months, I grow and sell cut flowers. Dahlias have become my passion over the last few years and I will never have enough! I love spending time with my husband and dogs, Ajax and Mika; whether it be going for a walk or playing ball in the yard, we are usually enjoying the outdoors!⭐️

Nice when you get emails like this, accompanied by pictures of race medals 🥳😀

Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Half Marathon done!!! ✅ And a PR to boot 💪😁

Congrats to all the runners and thank you to all the volunteers!!!

Now rest and recovery time!

Good luck to all the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Half Marathon runners tomorrow!

🎉 Big congratulations to Nadia, who worked with Dr. Olivia to conquer her carpal tunnel and shoulder pain!!!💪

Meet Dr. Alex from our Troy and Clifton Park teams!!! 🤩 As we continue to celebrate National

From Alex:

“I'm a people person who loves making others smile, especially the patients I work with. I thrive on creating a warm and welcoming environment that makes them feel right at home. When I'm not working, you can find me planning spontaneous getaways with my wife or firing up the grill for a delicious meal.

I'm also an avid outdoorsman who loves hitting the trails and soaking up nature's beauty. My philosophy is simple: make others feel special and comfortable around me. As a therapist, I believe human connection is key to healing and well-being. That's why I always look for ways to make the patients I see laugh and feel like family.”

🤩 Meet Dr. Daniel Chillianis from our Clifton Park and Troy teams 🤩 … As we continue to celebrate National 💚

From Dan:

⭐️”Hobbies/Fun Facts: Finding new restaurants with my wife, taking our dog Grizz on hikes, golfing as much as possible, skiing and overestimating myself and partially completing DIY projects on our new home (lol)”

⭐️”Clinically/PT: I have a preference for all things Ortho especially Shoulders and Knees however I like treating a little bit of everything! I enjoy pulling from different skills and the mental exercise of a diverse schedule but I do have a special place in my heart for ACL rehab and return to sport athletes!”

Wish Dr. Dan a happy PT month when you see him!!!

🤩 Meet Dr. Gargi Tyagi from our Troy team!!! 🤩 …As we continue to celebrate National 💚

⭐️Fun facts about Dr. Gargi!⭐️

“I have good command in 2 languages, English and Hindi, and can understand several other Indian languages. I love to spend time with my family. I have two girls. I love music and love to dance. I recently started a new hobby, Karate. I also love to do outdoor activities and love playing foosball.”

“Clinically, I love to see orthopedic conditions, mainly cervical spine and shoulder. I also offer Pelvic floor care for certain conditions. More recently, I learned spinal thrust techniques.”

Wish Dr. Gargi a happy when you see her! 💚

Meet Dr. Elizabeth from our Clifton Park Team!!! As we continue to celebrate PT month, don't forget to wish your favorite therapist a Happy PT month!

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From Elizabeth:

Turns out I take a lot of photos, but I’m not in many. This one is from my trip to California this summer.

Four Fun Facts:
I’ve done FOUR half marathons.
I’m the oldest of THREE siblings.
I have been skydiving TWO times.
I have ONE son and ONE daughter.

At work you may hear me say,
“You control the band, don’t let the band control you.”
“Shakira was right, the hips don’t lie! Weakness at the hips can contribute to pain in the back, hip, knee or foot.”
“Breathe out during the hard part of the exercise.”

Everyone wish Dr. Elizabeth a happy
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🤩Meet Dr. Olivia from our Clifton Park and Troy teams 🤩 as we continue to feature our Therapists during

Fun facts from Olivia:

⭐️Some of my favorite ways to spend my time is attending live music, cooking, reading, and spending time outdoors! I also work part time at a brewery and enjoy watching the Chiefs with my family. I recently travelled to Nashville and hope to travel more this upcoming year!

⭐️My physical therapy interests include working with patients who have a variety of orthopedic conditions including cervical, balance/gait impairments and post-surgical, as well as a growing experience in pelvic floor therapy where I enjoy working with the pregnant and postpartum population.

Thank you Dr. Olivia for all you do for your patients and GRPT!!! 💚

🤩 Meet Dr. Carrie Joy from our Clifton Park team!!! 🤩

💚 October is National Physical Therapy Month, so we will be featuring our amazing therapists throughout the next several weeks!!! 💚

⭐️ Here are some fun facts about Dr. Carrie!⭐️

💃Carrie has been dancing since she was 3 years old and continues to take ballet in Saratoga Springs. She also teaches dance in Saratoga Spring and treats the dance department at Skidmore college when she is not at the Green Room! During the rest of her free time she enjoys seeing shows, golfing, skiing, hiking, cooking, and traveling. Last year she traveled to Utah for her first ski trip out west. She's excited to ski the east this season with her IKON pass! 🎿

⭐️ Clinically, Dr. Carrie has specialized training in Pilates, is a pro at treating dancers, has a growing knowledge and skill base in the realm of scoliosis, and loves treating foot and ankle conditions!⭐️

What does Pelvic floor PT for pregnancy entail?

⭐️Labor and pushing techniques and tips
⭐️Back and pelvic pain relief
⭐️Addressing bladder and bowel issues: Urgency, frequency, control, and leaking concerns
⭐️Back, hip, and pelvic mobility and strengthening
⭐️And more!