Who we are
Amy Alessi, PT, DPT
Carol Edvin, PT, BCPA
Carol Edvin, PT, BCPA
As a doctor of physical therapy, Dr. Amy is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for her patients. A skilled physical therapist and horsewoman, she is excited to combine her passions, and has the comfort and experience to work with patients of all ages. Prior to starting her own practice, she spent 7 years working in Early Intervention and in an all-age outpatient setting. She has completed TMT Tots & Teens I-III, is an American Hippotherapy Association and PATH International member and is on track to become a Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist. An advocate for her patients, she strongly believes in the importance of functional fitness, strength training, and staying positive.
Working out the Warwick, NY location
(201) 317-7243
Carol Edvin, PT, BCPA
Carol Edvin, PT, BCPA
Carol Edvin, PT, BCPA
Carol Edvin comes to Positive PT with 37 years of physical therapy experience across multiple settings and age groups. She graduated with her BS in PT from SUNY Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn as well as her BA in Psychology from NYU. She is certified in manual therapy through IOMPT, certified in geriatrics through Hunter College and is a board certified Healthcare Advocate. She ran her own PT clinic in New Hampshire for 15 years prior to moving to PA where her recent focus has been Pediatrics and Adult Home Care. When not working she enjoys all things outdoors with her husband as well as baking and spending time with her children.
Working out of the Mount Bethel, PA location
(603) 667-7384
Our horse handlers
Our horse handlers
Our horse handlers
Our professional horse handlers are responsible for helping produce the quality equine movement essential for our sessions. Each handler has been trained on horse safety and is proficient in horse understanding and interactions.
Our volunteers
Our horse handlers
Our horse handlers
We have a handful of carefully selected volunteers who help keep us safe and steady. They may help with things like grooming and walking along side during a session.
Our positive ponies
Nova
Apple Jack
Meadow
Nova is our Paso Fino pony with a heart of gold. She stands at a solid 14.2 hands and is able to carry both small adults and children. She has an energetic walk and smooth trot, which gives us variety in our sessions. She loves attention and will be the first to come over for a hug.
Meadow
Apple Jack
Meadow
Meadow is a petite Welsh cross at 12.1 hands; she is very athletic and loves attention. She is very curious and loves to watch all the fun on the farm. She will be happy to help our smaller patients, especially if they are hesitant when sitting on a taller pony.
Apple Jack
Apple Jack
Apple Jack
Apple Jack is a Paso Fino x Quarter horse cross who we rescued before she was sent to an auction. At 14.2 hands and is able to carry both small adults and children. She is a very sweet and willing girl and we are so glad she's part of the team.
Rockcake
Rockcake
Apple Jack
Rockcake is a14.1 Highland Pony and is the mother of our Epona. As beautiful as she is kind, this angel unicorn is quiet enough to carry new riders and strong enough to carry adults. We are so happy she is part of our family.
Bodhi
Rockcake
Bodhi
Rescued from an auction and named after Patrick Swayze, Bodhi's character is as big as his appetite. This little guy loves attention and playing with his horse and human herd. Not for riding, but he's able to help being led on group walks.
Epona
Rockcake
Bodhi
Epona is our newest family member and is a rare breed called a Highland Pony. She has a few years of growing to do before she can be ridden, but in the meantime, she's happy to give a hug and stand for grooming and hair braiding.