Hamilton

Hamilton Physical Therapy Services:
Hamilton

Address

1900 Arena Dr.
Hamilton, NJ 08610

Contact Information

Phone: 609.585.2333
Fax: 609.585.6522

Hours

Monday 7:30-7:00
Tuesday 7:30-7:00
Wednesday 7:30-7:00
Thursday 7:30-7:00
Friday 7:30-4:30

Meet Our Staff

Allison Davis

Allison Davis

Allison Davis, PTA, CSCS

Chris Salaga

Chris Salaga

Chris Salaga PT

Chris received his Bachelor of Science in biology at Ursinus College where he also competed in varsity football and track & field. Following undergraduate studies, Chris decided to continue his academic experience with completion of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions in Newark, NJ. Chris believes physical activity and exercise to be a major pillar of overall health and well-being. He enjoys coaching individuals who wish to achieve their physical performance goals and to improve their quality of life.  Chris enjoys hiking, weightlifting, and training for long distance running.

Specialization: General Orthopedics

Certification: Level 1 Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA Level 1)

Hamilton NJ Office

Donna Russo’s

Donna Russo’s

Donna Russo

Courses/Certifications -Ehlers Danlos Specialist and complex regional pain specialist, mirror therapy

Donna Russo is our full-time Occupational therapist in our Hamilton office. She has been with HPTS since 2010. She first learned about occupational therapy during a 7th grade career day. After recovering from a motor vehicle accident at the age of 16 she had a greater appreciation for the little things in life such as, dressing yourself independently and was determined to give back and become an occupational therapist. She graduated from Quinnipiac University in 1998 with a BS in Occupational Health and has been specializing in hand therapy since 2003. In our Hamilton Office Donna treats elbows, wrist, and hand injuries, She is proficient in fabrication of custom upper extremity splints, wound care, treating upper extremity injuries, complex tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. She has a special interest in treating patients with hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome as EDS runs in her family.
When at home she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, gardening, crafting, and shooting pool.

Emily Eltz

Emily Eltz

Emily Eltz, OTR/L

Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation 

High School-Conwell-Egan Catholic
College- Temple University & Thomas Jefferson University

Question-How did you become interested in Physical/Occupational Therapy?
Answer-It combines my love for both science and art and allows me to work with individuals in all different stages of life. OT has endless flexibility, creativity, and it really provides you with the opportunity to connect and know your patients on an individual level.

Question-What’s your favorite part of being a clinician?
Answer-connecting with my patients and really developing good rapport and a good relationship throughout their treatment.

Question-What do you like about HPTS? How did you find out about HPTS?
Answer- friendly supportive environment.

Question- What are your future plans (professionally/personally)
Answer- Still TBD. Hopefully working in OT doing hand therapy, owning a home, and starting a family and just enjoying my time being with people and doing what I love.

Question- what do you like to do in your free time? Sports, Volunteer, Hobbies, Reading etc..
Answer-Crossfit/HIIT, reading, crafting, creating designs using my Cricut.

Question-What is your favorite meal?
Answer- Chicken Gyro with bacon ,lettuce ,tzatziki , and fries

Question-What is your favorite genre of music, artist, and song? Why?
Answer-country.

Question-do you have pets? If so, what are their names?
Answer- Jade Cane Corso Mastiff, Harlee Cat

Question- If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you spend your money on?
Answer- paying my student loans, a house, and rescuing some dogs.

Jaime Caceres

Jaime Caceres

Jaime Caceres PT

Jaime became interested in the field of physical therapy while undergoing treatment for injuries he sustained while playing high school sports. He started working at Hamilton Physical Therapy after graduating from the University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ) in 1993 and has been a partner at HPTS since 2002. Jamie strongly believes in delivering the “HPTS Experience” which is to provide physical and occupational therapy and excellent customer service in a positive, compassionate environment to achieve maximum rehabilitation potential for each patient we are privileged to serve. He is very grateful to the four founding partners of HPTS; Gary, Ginny, Rick and Alvin for being great role models and mentors. On his free time, he enjoys traveling with his wife, spending time with his children, and playing with his pups Cooper and Sophie.

 

Specializations: Foot and Ankle, Spine, General Orthopedics

Certifications: Matheson System of Work Hardening and Work Conditioning Provider, WorkSteps Functional Capacity Evaluation and Functional Employment Testing Provider, Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS), Graston Technique Clinician

Member of the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)

Member of the Academy of Aquatic Physical Therapy

Hamilton NJ, and Schafer Center Ewing NJ

Jeffrey Nicheporuck

Jeffrey Nicheporuck

Jeffrey Nicheporuck,  DPT PT

General Ortho, Vestibular/Balance Rehab, Spanish Speaking  

College- Rutgers, Arcadia

Question-How did you become interested in Physical/Occupational Therapy
Answer-I like exercise, helping people and teaching all important aspects in being a physical therapist, in my opinion.

Question- What areas of therapy do you take interest in working with most?
Answer- I enjoy general strengthening, anything LE and love getting people more active! Let’s get you running or playing that sport you took a break from.

Question-What’s your favorite part of being a clinician
Answer-watching you improve and returning to the things you are passionate about

Question-What do you like about HPTS? How did you find out about HPTS?
Answer- everyone at HPTS is very intelligent, caring and hard working. They make it easy to want to come to work.

Question- What are your future plans (professionally/personally)
Answer- I am still relatively new and in the process of figuring out exactly what I’m passionate about and what I would further like to improve.

Question- what do you like to do in your free time? Sports, Volunteer, Hobbies, Reading etc..
Answer-I love games! Puzzles, riddles, board games, video games. I basically want to play all day, I’m like a puppy.

Question-What is your favorite meal.
Answer- BBQ

Question-What is your favorite genre of music, artist, and song? Why?
Answer-Latino, get those hips moving.

Question-do you have pets? If so, what are their names?
Answer-I have a lap cat named Mousse, he is very cuddly.

Scott Giallella

Scott Giallella

Scott Giallella PT

Scott Giallella started working at Hamilton Physical Therapy in 2002 after graduating from Widener University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. He is currently a partner at HPTS. He married his wife, Gina, in 2004 and they have 3 boys – Luca 15, Logan 12, and Levi 11 – which keep them very busy. In June he will celebrate his 20-year anniversary with Hamilton PT.

Specializations: Vestibular Rehabilitation, General Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Sports Specific Rehab, Post-concussion, Balance/Gait Dysfunctions

Hamilton and Robbinsville NJ offices

Address:

1900 Arena Dr.
Hamilton, NJ 08610

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