Our Staff

Mary Lou is the founder of Mary Lou Corcoran Physical & Aquatic Therapy, Upper Extremity and Hand Physical Therapy Center and the Sports Performance Center.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Russell Sage College /Albany Medical College.  In 1988, Mary Lou opened the practice with one employee, her mother, Sally Corcoran, and the practice has now grown to over 35 employees. Mary Lou shares, with her staff, the philosophy of quality driven care combined with personalized attention, to meet the needs of the individual and the community, as a basis for clinical excellence.

Liz earned her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Liz has worked at Mary Lou Corcoran for over 7 years, and plays an integral part in the visionary planning for growth of the practice and quality of care.  In addition to her administrative role, Liz continues to treat patients using a variety of intervention tools. Her continuing education includes a repertoire of manual therapy techniques from the International American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine for upper cervical spine and headaches, Maitland-Australian approach for extremities, cervico-thoracic manual therapy injury, and McKenzie Method for low back mechanical diagnosis and treatment.  She has also completed continuing education for vestibular rehabilitation, Pilates, functional training for athletes, movement impairment diagnosis and treatment, core control and lumbar stabilization, and geriatric orthopedics.  In her free time, Liz is an active alpine ski patroller at Toggenburg Mountain and enjoys spending time with her family.

Troy holds a Bachelors of Science degrees for Physical Therapy from SUNY Health Science Center and for Physical Education from SUNY Cortland.  Troy’s clinical specialties include advances in evaluation and rehabilitation for the shoulder, hip and knee, thoracic and lumbar spine utilizing manual therapy techniques and McKenzie Method treatment, medical and sports soft tissue massage and Postural Restoration:  Alignment and Function.  Professional highlights include successful rehabilitation and sports readiness training for Collegiate All-American athletes in Division I,II,III, professional, semi-pro and local PGA athletes. Troy’s personal passion in golf and his expansive background and training for golf rehabilitation, performance and fitness have allowed him to understand the needs for athletes of all levels.  Troy’s applies his insight with golf performance for post-rehabilitation, biomechanical and functional retraining at the Sports Performance Center.  When Troy is not working, he is kept active with his son’s soccer and basketball games.

Kristin is a Russell Sage College graduate with almost 20 years of clinical experience, which has resulted in a strong passion for women’s health rehabilitation.  Kristin’s extensive clinical background focuses on the diagnosis and treatment for symptoms related to pregnancy and post-partum, addressing the postural and muscle dysfunctions.  Kristin’s expertise in women’s health also extends to breast cancer rehabilitation including recovery from mastectomy, lumpectomy and reconstruction surgery. Her clinical interventions for her patients include manual soft tissue mobilization, trigger point release, core stabilization, vestibular rehabilitation, postural restoration for upper body dysfunction and lumbo-pelvic-femoral patho-mechanics.  In her free time, Kristin enjoys cross country skiing, pilates and playing with her three children.

Sherry earned her Bachelor of Science for Health Science and Masters Degree for Physical Therapy from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse NY.  Her post professional education includes McKenzie treatment for the spine and Myokinematic Restoration: Treatment of Patterned Lumbo-Pelvic-Femoral Pathomechanics. Sherry’s brings her knowledge and expertise in neuroscience, lifelong fitness and women’s health to her patients’ successful rehabilitation and return to function.  She has taught various senior fitness classes for strength, flexibility, balance and fitness screening.  Sherry is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking, canoeing, kayaking, cross country skiing and spending time with her family.

Julie graduated from Daemen College with her Bachelor of Science Degree for Physical Therapy and is a nationally certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  Julie’s continuing education focuses on orthopedic rehabilitation for the shoulder, McKenzie treatment for the spine, manual therapy techniques, and Myokinematic Restoration.  Her clinical approaches concentrate on treating the body as a whole, addressing core control and postural imbalances. Julie’s athletic background, coupled with her professional expertise, provides a specialized knowledge base when treating the endurance athlete, showing proven outcomes while addressing their individual needs.  Julie is an active runner, marathoner and tri-athlete and has competed in the 27.5 mile Inca Trail Marathon in Peru and the Honolulu marathon. Recently Julie finished 8th for her age in the Westchester Olympic distance triathlon and plans to compete in more triathlons.

Julie obtained her Masters in Physical Therapy from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY and has concentrated her orthopedic experience in sports medicine and geriatric fitness.  Julie’s professional continuing education includes McKenzie treatment for the spine, manual therapy and mobilization techniques including mulligan concept, proprioceptive and plyometric training.  Julie enjoys working with all orthopedic diagnosis’s including sports and repetitive use injuries, post-surgical and spinal dysfunction.  When Julie is not working, she is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking, horseback riding and spending time with her family.

Rob is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo earning his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Rob utilizes a hands-on treatment approach for the spine and upper/lower limb problems, focusing on the body as a whole by addressing posture and the core.   Rob’s extensive continuing education includes McKenzie treatment for cervical and lumbar spine, Postural Restoration: An integrated approach to treatment of upper half musculoskeletal and respiratory dysfunction and Myokinematic Restoration: Treatment of Patterned Lumbo-Pelvic-Femoral Pathomechanics and recent advances in the evaluation and treatment of shoulder and knee.  Rob also utilizes medical and orthopedic massage techniques, active isolated stretching: The Mattes Method and the total body functional profile by Gary Gray. Rob is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Kelly is a graduate from Daemen College in Buffalo, NY with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Kelly’s extensive clinical background includes evaluation and treatment for muscle imbalances in musculoskeletal & sports injuries for cervical, thoracic, lumbar and pelvic regions, Swiss Ball lumbar stabilization, McKenzie Method diagnosis and treatment of the spine, manual therapy techniques including muscle energy, nervous system mobilization, myofascial release and Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTM) and aquatic therapy.  Kelly’s knowledge of the spine and ergonomics is spread through her presentations to patients and industries regarding spinal anatomy, mechanics and ergonomics. Kelly has taught physicians classes regarding spinal anatomy, mechanics, surgical diagnosis and principles and treatment of muscle imbalances in musculoskeletal and sports injuries of the spine.

Gerrie is a nationally certified personal trainer specializing in post-rehabilitation exercise.  Her 12 years experience in the post-rehab setting provides a special working knowledge with clients who choose to continue their exercise program upon discharge from active rehab. Gerrie’s experience and training also provides a solid basis for safe and effective exercise programming for osteoporosis prevention, balance training, weight loss and nutrition issues.  In her free time, Gerrie enjoys cross-country and downhill skiing, kayaking and competitive softball.

Maureen received her Master’s of Exercise Science from Syracuse University and Bachelor of Exercise Science from University of Delaware. Her fitness background includes instruction for health screening, physical assessment, body composition analyses and research for cardiac performance in children and adolescents. Maureen provides additional support in the gym for post-rehab clients and upholds a friendly and caring atmosphere for patients.