Sarah Seratch MPT

Since founding Northeast PT Associates the Seratches have enjoyed working with all ages to enhance their lives. From young clients still in school experiencing difficulty with muscle strength or gait to the geriatric population having pain or increased fall risk they will formulate a personalized program for your individualized care.

Frank and Sarah opened their first office in Hazleton, Pennsylvania in 2000. They wanted to offer quality physical therapy services to residents of their hometown in a small, family-type setting. Even once expanding into Shenandoah and Drums, they continue to pride themselves on that personalized feeling.

Sarah, with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy can be found in their Drums office. Specializing in the geriatric population, and being Certified in Fall Risk Management and in the LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s Disease, Sarah has achieved high respect from her patients for improving their gait and balance, and decreasing their fall risk. Sarah has also enjoyed specializing in the shoulder complex, treating both pain and injury and helping clients return to work or play quicker and with less pain. Focusing on each individual in their own personalized program achieves results.

Emalee OT

Emalee is an occupational therapist who specializes in working with the geriatric population. She is passionate about utilizing a functional approach in helping others regain independence in areas that are meaningful and purposeful to each patient. Emalee is certified in LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s Disease, and has experience in treating the vestibular system, dementia, hip/knee replacements, neurological conditions, and several other diagnoses.

When she’s not at work, you’ll find her spending as much time as she can at the lake, reading a good book, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and dog!

Kristi Gallagher PTA

Kristi Gallagher is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate, patient-centered care in outpatient physical therapy setting. She earned her Associate Degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant from Penn State Hazleton and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from East Stroudsburg University. Kristi is passionate about helping patients reduce pain , improve mobility, regain strength, and return to the activities they enjoy. She believes in providing personalized care, encouragement, and support while helping each patient achieve their goals and improve their overall quality of life.

Beyond the clinic, Kristi enjoys giving back to her community through volunteer opportunities that allow her to support and connect with others. She volunteers with SETEBAID Services, Inc., an organization dedicated to working with children with diabetes, and is also involved with the Pennsylvania Theater of Performing Arts in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, where she enjoys being part of children’s and adult productions through backstage support and production assistance.

When she is not caring for patients or volunteering her time, Kristi enjoys traveling and creating memories with her family. Her dedication to helping others extends beyond the clinic, and she brings compassion, positivity and commitment to everything she does.

Charlene PTA

As a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant Charlene has years of experience treating clients from Berwick to Drums, Sugarloaf and Hazleton. She brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to Northeast PT Associates.

Outside of work Charlene is a Master Gardener, an avid reader of suspense novels, and enjoys life with her husband and three dogs.

Karissa

Karissa is excited to keep learning and growing with NEPTA. Karissa is a graduate of Penn State Hazleton and has fallen in love with every field of Physical Therapy that she has had the opportunity to work in.

She enjoys any time spent outside and believes family is everything. She strives to give the best treatment focused to meet all patients goals and get them to their best selves.

Gina Bellitts