Advantage Physical Therapy

Our Mission

At Advantage Physical Therapy, our team is dedicated to providing personalized and high-quality physical therapy care to the Lockport community and its surrounding areas. Our primary goal is to help you feel better, move better, and live better in the shortest time possible. Our team of skilled clinicians and administrative staff are trained with the same principles used by the top private practices in the country. We understand that pain and discomfort can be stressful, which is why we strive to make every patient's rehabilitation experience as comfortable and enjoyable as we can. Our ultimate aim is to help you achieve your personal health goals and live a pain-free life.

Who We Are

Advantage Physical Therapy is a locally-owned business founded in 2002 by Lisa Blas. In April 2021, the clinic was purchased by Andrew Perilli DPT. Andrew is a Lockport native who is passionate about helping others within the community. He was a former student-athlete and coach in the Lockport School District. Andrew has been practicing as an outpatient physical therapist since June 2017 and has mentored under several experienced clinicians. He has devoted countless hours to improving his clinical skills and has instilled the same commitment and passion in his team at Advantage Physical Therapy since becoming owner. Our staff is focused on one goal: improving your quality of life within a positive and comforting environment.

We accept most health insurance plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Univera, United Health Care, United Community Plan, Independent Health, Aetna, Nova, Fidelis Medicaid, Cigna, Tricare, No Fault Workers Compensation, Wellcare, Empire, and Humana.

Our Services

Our team at Advantage Physical Therapy specializes in a wide range of services designed to help you improve your mobility, reduce pain, and enhance your overall quality of life. Here are some of the services we offer:

• Orthopedic Physical Therapy: Our team has extensive experience in treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including sprains, strains, and fractures.
• Sports Physical Therapy: Whether you're a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, our team can help you recover from sports-related injuries and improve your performance.
• Manual Therapy: Our skilled therapists use hands-on techniques to mobilize soft tissue and joints, reduce pain, and promote healing.
• Geriatric Physical Therapy: Our team specializes in helping older adults maintain their mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life.
• Aquatic Therapy: Our clinic features a state-of-the-art therapy pool where we offer aquatic therapy sessions designed to help reduce pain and improve mobility.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation: Our team can help you recover from vertigo, dizziness, and other vestibular disorders.
• Dry Needling: Our team uses dry needling techniques to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and improve mobility.
• Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: Our team specializes in treating pelvic health conditions, including incontinence and pelvic pain.
• Work Conditioning and Return to Work Programs: Our team can help you recover from work-related injuries and return to work as soon as possible.

Meet Our Team

At Advantage Physical Therapy, our team of highly trained clinicians is dedicated to providing personalized and high-quality care. Here are some of our team members:

• Andrew Perilli, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Owner: Andrew is a Lockport native who is passionate about helping others within the community. He was a former student-athlete and coach in the Lockport School District. Andrew has been practicing as an outpatient physical therapist since June 2017 and has mentored under several experienced clinicians. He became owner of Advantage Physical Therapy in April 2021 and has instilled the same commitment and passion in his team.
• Alana Szewczyk, Doctor of Physical Therapy: Alana grew up in South Wales, NY, and pursued her athletic passion at SUNY Cortland. She received her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Cortland in 2020 and went on to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University at Buffalo, where she graduated in May 2023. Alana has a passion for exercise and helping others stay healthy. She joined Advantage Physical Therapy in June 2023.
• Meaghan McKeever, Doctor of Physical Therapy: Meaghan joined the staff in August 2021. She is originally from Poughkeepsie, NY, but moved here for college and fell in love with Buffalo. She graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2017 with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and then earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Meaghan is dedicated to helping her clients achieve their mobility goals.