About Tara
Tara graduated from Maria College, Albany, NY with High Honors and an A.A.S in Physical Therapy Assistant. She received the Sister Anne Lawlor Award for Excellence in Clinical Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Tara grew up locally in Rotterdam, NY and has stayed local working and living in the Capital Region, She has been in the outpatient orthopedic field for 17 years with Thomas Nicolla Consulting services before joining the OrthoNY team in 2019. She brings experience in treating multiple musculoskeletal conditions as well as experience in aquatic therapy, neurological issues effecting balance and function, women’s health, sports medicine, postsurgical, and non-surgical orthopedic issues. She enjoys keeping up on current literature and education in the physical therapy field to expand on her experience.
Tara enjoys family and outdoor time as much as possible.
Experience & Resources
Education
- AAS in Physical Therapy Assistant, Maria College, Albany, NY
Board Certifications
- Sister Anne Lawlor Award for Excellence in Clinical Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Tara’s Reviews
Great group of people, I felt like they truly wanted to figure out what was causing my pain rather than dismissing me once the Xray came back fine. Highly recommend OrthoNY.
Christopher Vargas
May 16th 2026
Christopher Vargas
May 16th 2026
Dr. Blaney is a Gem! She was so attentive to my needs and listened to me and my concerns. She was kind, polite, and thorough. I left the office with a solution …
tasha marie
May 16th 2026
tasha marie
May 16th 2026
Dr was very prompt to see Sharon and treated her with dignity and respect
Daniel T Fleming
May 16th 2026
Daniel T Fleming
May 16th 2026
I’ve been going here for yrs and recently started seeing pain management and I couldn’t be more comfortable and happy with my team!!
Imara A
May 16th 2026
Imara A
May 16th 2026
Greg is awesome. He was very thorough and took the time to really listen to my concerns. He carefully reviewed and reinterpreted the X-rays, then explained everything clearly and in detail so …
Karin Reinhold
May 15th 2026
Karin Reinhold
May 15th 2026
Very professional and compassionate
Modupe_Praise Adediran
May 15th 2026
Modupe_Praise Adediran
May 15th 2026
I love Melissa she was very helpful and beautiful 😘🌹
Jamero Dowdell
May 15th 2026
Jamero Dowdell
May 15th 2026
Amazing staff, Nurses and Doctors very clean facility.
Carlos Espada Sr
May 15th 2026
Carlos Espada Sr
May 15th 2026
They are so caring and professional !
Cathy Weeden
May 15th 2026
Cathy Weeden
May 15th 2026
Got cortazone shot in my knee feels so much better Janelle was gret
Michelle Daniels
May 15th 2026
Michelle Daniels
May 15th 2026