Staff

John W. Repsher, PT, ATC
Owner, Licensed Physical Therapist
Certified Athletic Trainer

John attended The State University of NY College at Cortland where he received a degree in Health and Physical Education, and The University of Pennsylvania where he received a certificate of Proficiency in Physical Therapy. He has been practicing physical therapy since 1970 and opened his Albany office in 1980.

Since this time, John has personally treated thousands of patients in the Capital District, including the members of The Choppers, The Patroons, The Firebirds, hundreds of collegiate athletes, and Olympic athletes. He is a published author, having submitted two chapters to the first edition of the A.M.A. award-winning book Athletic Training, and has conducted numerous seminars for doctors and physical therapists across the country and in Spain.

John is also a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, and a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

Matthew E. Alheim, PT
Licensed Physical Therapist

Matt attended Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT where he received a degree in physical therapy in 1995. Matt's areas of expertise include the treatment of orthopedic and sports-related injuries and the analysis and biomechanical evaluation of the golf swing. He assigns corrective exercises to reduce pain and stiffness and improve one's swing. Matt has completed the 4-part series of the McKenzie Method, a world renowned approach to the treatment of spinal pain and dysfunction, and has been with Repsher & Associates Physical Therapy.

Heather M. Briscoe, MPT
Licensed Physical Therapist

Heather graduated from Northeastern University in 2006 with her Master of Science in Physical Therapy. She is a certified strength conditioning specialist through the NSCA. Heather's goal is to help return patients to the activities they enjoy. She enjoys working with athletes as well as the "weekend warrior." Heather is interested the McKenzie approach for treating neck and back pain. She is currently working on becoming a certified McKenzie therapist.

Caitlyn Casey, PT
Licensed Physical Therapist

Caitlyn graduated from Utica College of Syracuse University in 2006 with her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy. Caitlyn is certified in myofascial release and craniosacral therapy for the treatment of pain and restoration of function. She enjoys working with a variety of challenging cases where she can assist her patients in achieving their goals.

Meredith T. Ehn, DPT
Licensed Physical Therapist

Meredith attended Virginia Commonwealth University where she received her clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2003. Meredith's areas of interest include orthopaedics and sports-related injuries. She is a certified professional ski instructor and enjoys working with fellow skiers. Meredith is also interested MD biomechanics and rehabilitation of injuries of runners and cyclists.

Corey Kruse, PT
Licensed Physical Therapist

Corey received his Master's of Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut in 2005. His areas of interest include the treatment of orthopedic conditions and athletic injuries. He is also a Certified Golf Performance© Specialist with expertise in the evaluation and enhancement of the golf swing.

Aaron Stewart, ORT/L
Licensed Occupational Therapist

Aaron received his MS in Occupational Therapy from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY in 2005. Aaron is in charge of Occupational Therapy in our office. He has special interest in the Saebo technique which helps patients restore function to their involved hand following a stroke. Aaron is certified in the use of the Saebo device.

Lynn Casey, BS
Practice Administrator

Lynn received her B.S. in Sociology from The State University of NY College at Brockport in 1979. She has worked with John W. Repsher at Repsher & Associates Physical Therapy since 1983. Lynn is an expert in third-party reimbursement and has developed office procedures that enable patients to receive professional services and obtain maximum payment from their insurance companies. She is an integral part of the practice and essential to keeping operations running smoothly.

Orvis, PWD
Therapy Dog

Orvis is a Portuguese Water Dog who has been with the Repsher family since 1997. His duties at Repsher & Associates Physical Therapy include being empathic and making patients smile. Orvis is especially fond of children and helps keep them entertained while parents are receiving physical therapy. He is a non-shedding, hypo-allergenic dog, and although he is very friendly he is happy to remain on his bed for those patients who do not wish to be near dogs.