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
Never a bad experience with Doctor P
Thomas Adey
April 26th 2026
Thomas Adey
April 26th 2026
It is a very friendly and professional office
Margaret Busch
April 25th 2026
Margaret Busch
April 25th 2026
I am beyond satisfied with Ortho NY Dr Pahrik is so professional, and friendly and explains my concerns clearly to my understanding. Dr Pahrik is an excellent Dr
margaret busch
April 25th 2026
margaret busch
April 25th 2026
Great team
Paul Hill
April 25th 2026
Paul Hill
April 25th 2026
The staff at OrthoNY were very welcoming and helpful upon check-in and check-out. Dr. Aronowitz was a great listener and told me exactly what he thought was going on after evaluating my …
Barb R
April 25th 2026
Barb R
April 25th 2026
Very perfectly.
Corinne Wiley
April 25th 2026
Corinne Wiley
April 25th 2026
Melisa is always caring and concerned about the patients welfare and progress.
Michael Carroll
April 25th 2026
Michael Carroll
April 25th 2026
Fantastic service and demeanor throughout the office. I greatly appreciate the staff and found everyone was professional and welcoming. Rachel Walsh has a wealth of knowledge and will be straight to the …
Jake
April 25th 2026
Jake
April 25th 2026
DR is pleasant and listen to my complaints about my foot, head, and neck pain. Im just hoping they can relive the pain so im not depending on pills all the time
Mike Calabrese
April 25th 2026
Mike Calabrese
April 25th 2026
Dr and staff are very nice
Ken Bauer
April 24th 2026
Ken Bauer
April 24th 2026