
OUR STAFF
Meet our staff at New Scotland Physical Therapy + Wellness

MOLLIE DAMBROCIA
MSPT, Owner
Mollie received her Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Science in 2000 and her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2001 from Ithaca College. Her early career allowed her to gain experience in a variety of clinical settings including a Level I Trauma Hospital, Sub-acute Rehab, Outpatient Private Practice as well as Homecare Physical Therapy. In 2012 she took a huge step and opened New Scotland Physical Therapy, where she prides herself on treating the whole person, not just the injury. She believes strongly in providing quality researched based care and treating all patients and clients that walk through NSPT’s doors as though they are a “member of our family”. She feels 2020 has re-emphasized to us how important our health and wellness is. Mollie knows now more than ever we need clinicians who want to take care to listen to our patients and provide them with quality care.
Mollie is a wife and mom to three young busy boys, Luca, Matteo, and Leo. She loves family, fitness, healthy eating, gardening, running, skiing, travel, everything outdoors. and their Silver lab Belle. She has learned through juggling running her business and her family the importance of prioritizing her own health and wellness and hopes to continue to find way to share her insights with the community.

ANNA TOMMASONE
PT, DPT
Anna graduated from Utica University in 2024, where she received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and then joined New Scotland PT. She first became interested in the field after completing observation hours in numerous settings and has always been intrigued by the biomechanics of the human body.
Anna grew up and has lived in Rotterdam, NY her entire life. She has clinical experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. She enjoys working with patients of all ages, post-surgical, vestibular and athletes. Prior to becoming a PT, Anna gained experience in billing and health insurance, working as a receptionist at an area outpatient PT practice. In her free time she enjoys reading, exercising and traveling.

JESSICA NUTTER BECKMANN
PT, DPT, RYT 200
Jessica is a graduate of Shenandoah University in Northern Virginia where she received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Jessica was born in the Capital Region but lived most of her life in the Green Mountains of Vermont. She made her way back to the Capital Region in 2018. She joined New Scotland PT in 2021. Her experience includes working with individuals with musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction related to surgery, sports injury, and repetitive use. She feels strongly about treating each individual as a whole person, using integrative and lifestyle medicine to her approach in patient care.
Jessica holds a passion for yoga and has always wanted to approach her physical therapy practice more holistically through the use of yoga. She obtained her 200HR yoga certification with a small group of health professionals with similar interests, taught by physical therapists. She completed her Medical Professional Therapeutic Yoga Certification in 2021 and is passionate about combining both skill sets from physical therapy and yoga in her treatment of patients and her teaching with clients.
Jessica is a lover of anything outdoors, running, yoga, gardening, and travel.

NIKKI ACIERNO
PT, DPT
Nikki completed her B.A in Psychology at SUNY Geneseo in 2019. She then went on to receive a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont in 2022 and joined NSPT in 2024. Nikki’s diverse experience in the field has led her to work with various populations ranging from: dancers, athletes and sports rehab, general ortho, pre/post-op, acute and chronic stroke, and people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Nikki grew up in Rochester, NY where she started dancing from the early age of 3. Her lifelong passion for dance and movement prompted her to complete a Dance Physical Therapy Certification. She loves working with dancers, of all ages and abilities, to help them achieve their dance goals. Her drive is evident in her ability to connect with patients, personalize treatments, and guide patients to their peak athleticism and artistry.
When Nikki isn’t working as a PT or a Dance Teacher, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and working out

DR. CORTNEE WHIPPLE
Dr. Cortnee Whipple grew up in Guilderland, NY. She attended Siena College and then moved on to chiropractic school, graduating summa cum laude from the University Of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. She started practice as an associate and since then has decided to open a practice closer to her home that she shares with her husband and two children. She will continue to provide the same intimate, personal and excellent service she did when she first entered practice.
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HEATHER SHERIDAN
Office Manager
Heather is a Canadian native who grew up in Madison, CT. She has been working in various customer service fields for over 15 years and joined New Scotland PT in 2022. She is happy to help answer any questions regarding becoming a new patient, billing inquiries, or navigating your health insurance benefits. Outside of work, Heather volunteers and performs with the local theatre community. Heather lives in Albany with her husband, two young girls and family dog and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, biking, and traveling


