The staff at Active Physical Therapy Solutions is here to provide the best service to fulfill all of your physical therapy needs.

Dale J. Buchberger, MS, PT, DC, CSCS, DACBSP
Dr. Buchberger received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the National College of Chiropractic (NCC), a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy (summa cum laude) from SUNY Upstate Medical University and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is a former associate professor at New York Chiropractic College.

He is a Diplomate and two-time President of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians®. Dr. Buchberger is a credentialed provider and instructor of Active Release Techniques® (ART®) and Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (SASTM®). He lectures across the United States, Canada and Europe on topics including sports related shoulder and elbow injuries, rehabilitation techniques and repetitive strain disorders. In 2005 Dr. Buchberger was given the prestigious Dr. Jim Nichols DC award presented to the “chiropractor for his extraordinary service and dedication to the field of weight training, health and fitness”. The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians® named Dr. Buchberger “2009 Sports Chiropractor of the Year”

Dr. Buchberger currently serves as the Chiropractic consultant for the Auburn Doubledays (Single-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays), NY JETS football, and the Syracuse University Athletic Department. He is the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator of the Auburn Stingrays swim program. Dr. Buchberger is the President and CEO of Active Physical Therapy Solutions PC. He was the chiropractic consultant to the Canadian Aerial ski team for their 2001-2002 Olympic medal-winning season. Dr. Buchberger has published articles in the following peer reviewed journals JMPT, JSCR, MSSE, AJMS, and JCM.

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Margaret Whitehouse PTA
Margaret graduated class of 1998 from Skaneateles High School. She then went on to receive her Associates Degree in applied science from Onondaga Community College, and in turn became licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Having interest in orthopedic physical therapy she began working in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy in 2002. She is certified in Active Release Technique® for Lower and Upper extremities as well as certified in Sportsmetrics ACL injury prevention program.

“Over the years that I have worked in orthopedic outpatient Physical Therapy, I have had many rewarding experiences. Building relationships with each patient is something I am so thankful for. We see most patients about once or twice a week so as their therapist we see how important it is for them to reach their goals, and that is when “THEIR GOALS” become “OUR GOALS”. There is nothing that encourages me more than when a patient has met their goals and is able continue on their own with the knowledge and tools we provide to help them remain happy, healthy, and functional.”

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Tom Zirilli, PT
Tom received a Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Cortland and a Master’s of Physical Therapy from Upstate Medical University. Prior to his career as a physical therapist, Tom was a certified personal trainer working at a corporate fitness center. He started his career working in a hospital based outpatient clinic, which ultimately led him to a job in an outpatient orthopedic office.

Tom is a full body certified Active Release Techniques Provider (ART) and has incorporated this into his treatments over the past two and a half years. He is also certified in the Sportsmetrics® ACL prevention program. In addition to these certifications he has assisted Dr. Buchberger at many of his seminars.

Tom finds that the day-to-day patient interaction the best part of his job. He shares the common goal of all employees at Active Physical Therapy Solutions to provide a high quality of patient care.

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Cara Cuthbert, Associate Director
Cara is an alumnus of the Auburn High School class of 2000. In 2002 Cara graduated from Cayuga Community College with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and Science and also achieved All-American honors for excellence in women’s lacrosse. Because of her successes at CCC, Cara earned a scholarship to play lacrosse at Limestone College in South Carolina where she obtained a Bachelor Degree in Physical Education and Fitness and Wellness with a minor in Biology.

Upon returning to Auburn, Cara became the Head Women’s Lacrosse coach at Cayuga Community College as well as an Administrative Assistant in the Physical Therapy Department at Victory Sports Medicine. Her experience and knowledge acquired during that time helped her to pursue her current profession as Associate Director at Active Physical Therapy Solutions.

Cara’s strong desire to assist and teach people is among the many reasons she is excited to be a part of Active Physical Therapy Solutions. Everyone at Active P.T. Solutions shares the common goal to give our patients the best possible physical therapy experience.

Cara’s enthusiasm to work in the community continues as she is also currently the JV Girls Lacrosse coach at Skaneateles High School.

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Samantha Tortorici, Receptionist
Samantha is a graduate of Union Springs high school, class of 2008. While in high school she attended Cayuga Onondaga BOCES her 11th and 12th grade years and obtained a license in Cosmetology. Samantha then went on to work in the JC Penney hair salon part time while she also worked at MacKenzie-Childs as a Tour Guide part time. She later realized that being a Cosmetologist was more of a hobby to her than an actual career.

Samantha would like to go back to school to become a kindergarten teacher. At this time, she is focusing on building her professional skills which brought her to her current position at Active Physical Therapy Solutions. She feels that working in a place where people are always coming in and out is the best way to achieve these skills. Samantha works very well with others and she likes to be around a lot of people in the workplace.