About Us
Compassion, experience and understanding since 1978.
Our Story
Amherst Physical Therapy was founded in 1978 in Amherst, NY and was one of the first outpatient clinics in Buffalo not attached to a hospital. The office moved to a stand alone clinic in North Buffalo at the corner of Delaware and Amherst St. in 1981 keeping its name. In 1988, with the need for additional space, the practice moved to its present location on Delaware Avenue in the Delaware Place Plaza. An expansion of the clinic in 2001 provided increased exercise facilities, equipment and an in-ground therapeutic pool in order to facilitate early rehabilitation for all orthopedic injuries, arthritic conditions and chronic pain syndromes.
In 2016, the practice was sold to Martin Koslosky, PT who had been with the company since 2008 with a vision of modernization and providing a calm and welcoming environment that compliments patient care.
Since 2016, the clinic has seen ceiling to floor updates, including a complete gym renovation that was completed in 2021.
In addition to the visual and equipment updates the clinic had a full information technology (IT) and electronic medical records upgrade to ensure the security and privacy of our patients and their health information as well as to improve our communication with our patients and their doctors.
Amherst Physical Therapy is a member of the Paragon PT Group, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA).
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to provide educated, compassionate care to every individual that seeks our help.
Our Clinic
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Our Staff
Martin Koslosky
PT, President
A graduate of D'Youville University in Buffalo, NY in 2000 with and BA in Biology and in 2006 with a Master of Physical Therapy, Martin has been with APT since 2008 and took over the practice in 2016. He is an APTA credentialed clinical instructor and his continuing education includes McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment, International Spine & Pain Institute Spinal Manipulation, Orthopedic and Sports Related Injuries of the Knee, Alzheimer's Awareness and Functional Approach to Exercise. In addition to his clinical work, Martin conducts workplace ergonomic evaluations and workplace safety programs He is also an adjunct faculty member at D'Youville University, Daemen University and SUNY at Buffalo.
Elliott Pohlman
PT, DPT
Elliott received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2024 from Daemen University. His graduate school research focused on hyponatremia in marathon runners. Elliott is a Buffalo native who joined Amherst Physical Therapy following his final clinical rotation in 2024. He incorporates a variety of manual techniques, functional based training, and exercise focused rehab into his rehabilitation approach. Elliott looks to make a personal connection with each one of his patients. In his free time he enjoys playing golf, working on cars, and rooting for the Bills.
Amanda Waller
PTA
A graduate of Villa Maria College, Amanda joined Amherst PT in 2017. Amanda's clinical experience includes the use of muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, joint mobilization and spine pain management. Her experience coupled with her positive energy and compassion make her a great asset to our team. In here spare time Amanda enjoys traveling and the great outdoors.
Mary Wasinger
Medical Receptionist
Mary joined the Amherst PT team in 2021 and is our Medical Receptionist. She is a master of many trades and has experience in healthcare, manufacturing, and parenting. Mary is a multitasking machine and is not to be messed with. After all, she controls the schedule!
Frequently Asked Questions
My doctor is referring me to physical therapy. Can I choose where I go?
Absolutely. Your doctor will provide you with a prescription for PT and may direct you where to attend PT. However, you have the right to choose where to go for your PT/rehab needs based on convienence of location, transportation and the PT’s experience in working with your specific diagnosis or needs. The therapists at Amherst PT will always work with your doctor in order to provide you with the highest quality care and the best possible outcomes.
Do I need a prescription from my doctor to come to physical therapy?
No, New York State Law states that individuals have the right to direct acces to physical therapy without a physician’s prescription for 10 visits or within a 30 day period. After that, a physician order is required. Check with your insurance provider to verify that they participate in New York State Direct Access to Physical Therapy.
A prescription is required for those with Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Compensation and No-Fault insurance coverage.
What should I expect on my first visit?
Your experience will begin with an evaluation conducted with one of the Physical Therapists who will review your medical history, conduct evidence based testing and will help you understand your condition, setting you on your path to recovery. You can plan on spending 60 minutes or more on your first visit. Please dress or bring clothing that is suitable to work-out in and/or be able to easily expose the area that is being treated. Sneakers/tennis shoes are encouraged.
What if I can't make my appointment?
Please call our office to reschedule at 716-874-2759 in advance of your appointment time so that we may schedule another patient in your time slot. Please note that if you do not call to cancel and do not show for your appointment you will be charged a $20.00 no-show fee.
Do I have a co-pay and how much will it be?
All insurance plans are different. We will verify your coverage and co-pay and have that information available for you when you arrive for your first visit. We encourage you to contact your insurance company for this information ahead of time.
Do you accept Workers Compensation and No-Fault patients?
Yes, we accept Workers Compensation and No-Fault patients. In order for us to schedule your first appointment, you will need to provide us with the insurance company’s name, address,
phone number, the adjuster’s name and your claim number. We will contact the insurance company and then schedule your appointment.
What insurance programs do you accept?
We accept most major insurance companies (Blue Cross, Fidelis, Highmark, Independent Health, Molina, Univera, and Your Care), Medicare and HMO sponsored Medicaid programs, No-Fault and Workers Compensation. At this time we do not accept standard Medicaid.
Do you accept credit or debit cards?
Yes, we accept cash, check, American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard and Visa, including those from your health savings accounts.
Amherst Physical Therapy
2625 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
