We can also help with after effects of a stroke, pregnancy related back pain, and work conditioning. All evaluations and treatment programs are designed and carried out by a Licensed Therapist. We accept most major insurance plans, but to be sure call us to verify your plan. Our Goal for Our Patients are to Provide Convenient Hours to Accommodate All Patients Including Morning and Evening Appointm
ents and Providing the Highest Care Possible. We have eleven skilled physical therapist & one physical therapy assistant:
Mark Valente, PT: is President and owner of Woodstown Physical Therapy, Inc. since January 1, 2011. Mark and his wife Cheryl are longtime residents of the Woodstown-Pilesgrove area and were instrumental in the planning and designing of our state of the art, 2500 sq. facility. Mark brings to the Woodstown office over 28 years of experience in multiple settings around the country specializing in Spine, Sports and Joint Rehabilitation. Rachel Biek, DPT is a resident of Middletown, DE and attended a clinical rotation at Woodstown. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Delaware in exercise science with a concentration in exercise physiology and went on to graduate with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 2021. She enjoys running, hiking, and playing volleyball in her free time. Rachel has experience in various settings including day-rehabilitation and outpatient neuromuscular, outpatient orthopedics, while progressing to pursue pelvic floor physical therapy. Brandon Boucher, DPT is a resident of Washington Twp, NJ. He attended high school at Washington Twp, where he was a member of the baseball and swim teams. He graduated college with Honors from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, where he studied Physical Therapy and played Division II NCAA baseball as a pitcher. He has been practicing as a Physical Therapist since graduating from the University of the Sciences in 2012. He enjoys working out, golfing, snowboarding, and continues to play baseball in a men’s baseball league. He has experience rehabilitating Temple University athletes from injury while on clinical rotations at University of the Sciences, and is certified in Part A of the McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment for low back pain. Michael Hartman, DPT is a resident of Pennsville, NJ. Mike graduated from Pennsville Memorial High School where he was captain of the basketball team and a state champion baseball player. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy. Mike earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Widener University in 2023. Mike enjoys lifting weights, golfing, spending time with friends and family, and being an avid Philadelphia sports and Baltimore Orioles fan. Mike has clinical experience in various settings including a post-operative joint rehabilitation hospital in Italy, home health, and outpatient orthopedics. Mike’s goal is to help his fellow greater Salem County residents move and live optimally. Evan Hathaway, DPT grew up in Woodstown and attended Woodstown High School, where he was a member of the soccer, basketball, and baseball teams. He completed his undergraduate studies at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania, where he studied biology and was a member of the Division III Basketball team. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program in 2018. Evan is an avid Philadelphia sports fan, and enjoys playing golf in his free time. He has experience in a variety of settings where he has provided non-operative and post-operative care for a variety of orthopedic and sports related injuries. Rebecca Melniczuk, DPT moved to this area in 2009 from the suburbs of Philadelphia. She graduated from Temple University Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program in 2006. Since then she has worked in in-patient and out- patient settings. She values the importance of manual therapy in combination with exercise to help patients regain function. She has studied mat Pilates and incorporates the additional knowledge into her treatments. In 2015 she completed Dr. Ma’s Integrated Dry Needling certification. Rebecca enjoys keeping busy with her family and cooking. Gianna Paul, DPT, is a resident of Media, PA. She graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science in 2018 and went onto Temple University for Physical Therapy and graduated in 2021. In Gianna’s free time, she enjoys running and has ran a couple of half marathons. She also enjoys going to Phillies and Flyers games. Gianna has experience in Outpatient Orthopedics as well as Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. Gary Thompson, DPT is a current resident of Philadelphia. He attended high school at Timber Creek Regional High school in Erial, NJ. Gary graduated from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 2013 where he studied Physical Therapy and was a member of the division II baseball team. Gary enjoys working out, playing baseball, golf, and cooking. Gary has had experience in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing facilities, and outpatient clinics where he has treated a wide variety of patients. Andrew Valente, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS – a dedicated physical therapist with a passion for helping others achieve their best physical health. Andrew attended Woodstown High School, followed by earning a BS in Exercise Science from the College of Charleston. He furthered his education with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Tour University. Specializing in orthopedics, Andrew completed an Orthopedic Residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. His expertise extends to post-operative care with certifications in hip preservation and the overhead athlete, with a special interest in the extreme sports athlete. Andrew is not just a therapist; he’s a well-rounded individual who finds joy in surfing, freediving, and being outside. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to ongoing learning, Andrew Valente is dedicated to helping clients on their path to recovery and optimal physical performance. Cheryl Valente, PT: graduated from Quinnipiac University with a degree in PT in 1983. She began her career at A I DuPont Institute for children. At AIDI Cheryl worked with Orthopaedics, Head Injury, Scoliosis and neurologic dysfunctions. She remained there for 5 years becoming senior staff therapist and head of clinical education. After the birth of her first child, Cheryl began working in schools in Salem County and in Home Care. Cheryl recently joined our staff at Woodstown PT in 2011. Stephanie Ale, DPT, Cert. MDT, CSCS, is a resident of Pilesgrove and has been practicing physical therapy since graduating with her Doctorate from Arcadia University in 2006. Stephanie was very involved in playing soccer at Kingsway Regional High School and in college. She enjoys working out, playing softball, and participating in mud runs including the Tough Mudder. Stephanie is certified in the McKenzie method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment and is studying to become a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. She strives to provide excellent quality of care focusing on including functional and sport specific activities in order to achieve patient goals.
