Thomas Carroll, Jr. PT, MPT, CSCS

Thomas Carroll

Tom with his business partner Alan has been the inspiration to create the overall vision, progressive standards and caring atmosphere at Excel Physical Therapy. He is a graduate of Ithaca College and Nova Southern University and has extensive experience practicing in various out-patient settings throughout Greene, Albany and Saratoga counties. Tom’s impressive credentials benefit his patients daily with a special focus on advanced clinical training for orthopedic problems, manual, sport and geriatric rehabilitation and he takes great pride in maintaining his edge on the newest and best osteopathic techniques and philosophy. Tom and Alan’s leadership has brought Excel Physical Therapy to the forefront of advanced physical therapy services in the region.

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Thomas currently treats patients in the Coxsackie and Hudson office.


Alan Palmer, PT, MSPT, CSCS

Alan Palmer

Alan joined his business partner Tom in the development and creation of the Excel Physical Therapy vision. They decided to create a business that truly cared for their patients and to offer the most progressive care available in the industry. He is a graduate of Ithaca College and enjoys a broad spectrum of experience throughout the capital region. His specialty areas include osteopathic manual therapy, pediatrics, sport and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and geriatrics. Training and education on the newest techniques is the cornerstone of Alan’s commitment to providing the absolute best services to the patients of Excel Physical Therapy.

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Alan currently treats patients in the Coxsackie office.


Diane Mickle, PT, DPT

Diane Mickle

Diane, a graduate of Russell Sage College and Albany Medical College School of Physical Therapy, is well known and respected in the region as a physical therapist delivering quality and progressive services for almost 30 years. Having
owned and operated her own physical therapy practice for nearly 20 years in Catskill, Diane joined the Excel team to shift her focus away from the business of physical therapy and more on the patient care. Diane, who in 2006 earned her
Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, has remained committed to continuing education and training to blend the newest techniques with her vast hands-on experience.

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Diane currently treats patients in the Coxsackie office.

Lisa Salvino, PTA

Lisa Salvino

Lisa has deep family roots in the Greene County community and adds a sincere hometown feel to Excel Physical Therapy. She is a graduate of Maria College in Albany, leaving one of the region’s finest educational institutions with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy. Lisa has extensive experience in her field working in a diverse mixture of settings including acute care, geriatrics, wound care and head injury facilities. Having worked in both private practice and public sector, she enjoys and chooses to provide her well respected care to the family of clients served by Excel Physical Therapy.

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Lisa currently treats patients in the Coxsackie office.