Meet Our
Team
educatING, supportING, empowerING
The Heart Behind
The Clinic
Core Essentials Physical Therapy was founded Jennifer Cobb and Sarah Knerl. Jen and Sarah are motivated to move Men and Women's healthcare in a positive and necessary direction. Having spent the last several years specializing in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy they recognize how underserved this speciality is not just within the community but worldwide. They have also experienced the massive impact Pelvic Health Physical Therapy can have on improving quality of life. Knowing how beneficial Pelvic Floor PT is has inspired them to expand services in their hometown.
Core Essentials Physical Therapy is a speciality clinic that provides 1:1 care in a private setting to promote comfort and healing. Our mission is to educate, support, and empower not just our patients, but the community on Pelvic Health with the goal of utilizing our unique speciality with area providers to optimize healthcare for all.
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Meet The Team
Jennifer
Cobb
PT,DPT,PRPC
Pelvic Health Rehabilitation Certified
Hello! I am Jennifer I graduated from SUNY Cortland Summa cum laude in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and with Honors from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2013 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. The first five years of my career I spent working as an Orthopedic PT where I completed extensive continuing education in manual therapy techniques (NAIOMT), McKenzie Method, and Mulligan Technique.
In 2018 I was inspired by my sister's journey through postpartum rehab recognizing the important role the Pelvic Floor plays even within traditional orthopedic treatment. I have since trained under numerous international leaders in pelvic health through the Herman and Wallace Institute. I completed my Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) in 2021 and have dedicated my career to the field of Pelvic Health PT as a regular Teachers Assistant through H&W Institute.
Xoxo Jen
Sarah
Knerl
PTA
Hello! I am Sarah I hold a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Early in my career I worked for UHS Sports Medicine in Vestal. It is here where I expanded my education by becoming Sportsmetrics Certified at which time I assisted in developing a universal return to sport program for UHS, and became a lead PTA.
In 2017 I moved to Vail, Colorado and was hired by Howard Head Sports Medicine where I had the pleasure of working with some of the worlds most prestigious surgical groups such as The Steadman Clinic.In 2019 I began working with a wonderful mentor to specialize in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy where I recognized the significant role the Pelvic Floor plays in rehab and sport. I have since dedicated my career to Pelvic Health by undergoing extensive training in Pelvic Health through the Herman and Wallace Institute, as well as continuing eduction through Julie Wiebe on Female Athletes and Pelvic Floor Rehab. I am passionate about Pelvic PT to allow an active lifestyle for all. I am an outdoor enthusiast who loves trail running, mountain biking, hiking, and exploring new places!
Xoxo Sarah
Melissa McAllister
PT
Hello! I am Melissa. I graduated cum laude from SUNY Oneonta with a bachelors in science in psychology in 2015 and earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The Russell Sage Colleges in 2021. During my studies I developed a passion for pelvic floor physical therapy, inspired by friends and family facing chronic pelvic floor dysfunction. As a student, I began my training through the Herman and Wallace Institute solidifying my commitment to this speciality. After graduating I started my career in acute care at Lourdes Hospital, with the goal of transitioning to pelvic rehabilitation. I transitioned to treating in an outpatient clinic where I was treating both ortho and pelvic floor dysfunction. In early 2024 I enthusiastically joined Core Essentials Physical Therapy, where I continue to learn and grown through my talented peers. I am currently pursuing advanced training through the Herman and Wallace Institute to enhance my knowledge and skills to better assist my patients to achieve their goals.
