Hazleton Formerly Known as Northeast PT
Phone
(570) 459-4559Fax
(570) 459-4558Ways To Schedule
Hazleton Formerly Known as Northeast PT
Hazleton, PA 18201 Get Directions
Phone
(570) 459-4559Fax
(570) 459-4558Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Services & Treatments at this location
- Auto Accidents
- Chronic Pain
- Cupping
- Golf Rehab/TPI Cert
- Graston
- Hand Injuries
- IASTM
- Injury Prevention
- LSVT BIG
- Manual Therapy
- Neurological Conditions
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Specific Care
- Post Covid Therapy
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Running Specialty Program
- Scoliosis
- Sports Medicine
- TMJ/TMD
- Vertigo
- Work Conditioning/FCEs
- Work Injuries
- Prosthetic Training
- Athletes
- Amputee
- Pre and post Employment Screens
- Dance
- Cardiac Conditioning
- Osteo/Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Headaches
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
Meet the Team
Kristi Gallagher PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kristi Gallagher PTA
Physical Therapist AssistantKristi 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.
Karissa
Physical Therapist Assistant
Karissa
Physical Therapist AssistantKarissa 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
Care Coordinator
Gina Bellitts
Care Coordinator
Frank Seratch MPT
Clinic Director, Physical Therapist
Frank Seratch MPT
Clinic Director, Physical TherapistSince 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.
Frank, having a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy specializes in and enjoys working with clients complaining of back pain and specifically pelvic obliquities, helping those with minor back injuries to those with severe pain and the inability to complete daily activities. Frank is also happy to share his expertise in shoulder injury and surgery. Spending many hours exclusively on the shoulder complex has allowed him to achieve outstanding results with his patients. Frank can be found most days at the Hazleton office.