About ElmTree
ElmTree, with two convenient locations in Hawley and White Mills, PA, was founded by Susan Pasquini, a Physical Therapist, with the goal of collaborating with like-minded people to create an environment where the patient truly comes first. This includes having one-on-one treatment, having physical therapists that are easily accessible, and treating everyone with respect. From the moment you contact us, you become part of our ElmTree family. So stop by and say hello! We can't wait to show you the ElmTree difference.
Core Values
Respect - Respect for everyone with whom we come in contact from our patients to our referring doctors, to our neighbors, and the environment around us.
Passion - It is more than just enthusiasm or excitement; passion is ambition that is materialized into action to put as much heart, mind, body, and soul into something as is possible.
Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, which leads to trust and inspires confidence.
Excellence – The relentless pursuit of quality in all we do.
Accountability - The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities.
Sue Pasquini
Physical Therapist and Owner
Sue received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from West Chester University and Masters of Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia,PA. Upon graduating, she worked in a women's health clinic, followed by a cancer focused hospital. She began specializing in treating women-specific conditions, including treating SI dysfunction in the maternity and post-pardum population, as well as post surgical care for breast augmentation, reconstruction, and post mastectomy procedures. Sue now works with a variety of populations and diagnoses with the same focus in finding and correcting the source of injury. This mindset is the foundation for how all patients are treated at ElmTree.
Sue is certified for Direct Access in the state of Pennsylvania. She has completed postgraduate coursework in Oncology, Craniosacral therapy, Myofascial Therapy, and Sports Medicine and is currently pursuing a specialization in the Certified Integrative Manual Therapy approach.
Originally from NEPA, Sue now lives in the area with her husband Joe and three children, Ellie, Luca, and Marco. They love Hockey (GO FLYERS!), biking, hiking to waterfalls, and going on adventures.
Our Staff
Tim Rine
Physical Therapist Assistant
Tim grew up in neighboring Honesdale and is a 2014 graduate of Lackawanna College’s Physical Therapist Assistant program. His interest in PT began when he spent several months going through physical therapy himself after sustaining serious injuries in a car accident while in high school. He credits his surgeon and, of course, his PT for his full recovery. Tim enjoys treating all kinds of varying diagnoses but has a passion for orthopedics and sports medicine. He has taken several continuing education classes and certification courses on orthopedic conditions and sports injuries. In his free time, Tim enjoys attending live music events and spending time with his family, fiancé, and friends.
Allison Meyer
Physical Therapist Assistant
Allison is a Physical Therapist Assistant here at ElmTree Wellness and Physical Therapy. She enjoys working with the geriatric and neurological populations.
Allison was born and raised in the Honesdale, PA area and played Field Hockey and ran Track and Field. She is a graduate and alumna of Lackawanna College and was a four-time Presidential list recipient.
Her hobbies include spending time with her family and dog, camping, cooking and trying new recipes, watching movies, and going on side by side rides with her friends and family.
Frank Santarsiero
Physical Therapist
Frank is a physical therapist here at Elmtree Wellness and Physical Therapy. He has worked in the outpatient setting since graduating from college and enjoys all populations of patients, but he especially enjoys manual therapy. He also loves attempting to get patients back to performing activities that they enjoy.
Frank grew up in Dunmore and now lives in Peckville, PA. He attended Misericordia University and received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and his Doctorate degree in physical therapy. He played football and baseball most of his life. He loves spending time with his wife and family, playing sports, guitar, and all outdoor activities. Frank enjoys cracking jokes that probably aren’t all that funny, but that’s okay.
Frank believes that compassion and empathy are vital for a patient’s improvement, and he tries his best to incorporate his skills while keeping in mind these values.
Zachary Interewicz
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Zach is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He specializes in sports performance and long-term athletic development for athletes of all ages, as well as adult fitness. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in Exercise Science at East Stroudsburg University.
Prior to Elm Tree, Zach was the program director and a strength and fitness coach at a physical therapy, fitness, and sports performance facility in Wilkes-Barre. He also served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. While in school at East Stroudsburg University, He served as a strength and conditioning graduate assistant and trained the women’s volleyball, wrestling, and men’s basketball teams. In the summer of 2016, Zach spent the summer at Penn State University where he served as a strength and conditioning intern for varsity sports such as field hockey, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s ice hockey, men’s and women’s rugby, swimming and diving, women’s lacrosse, and baseball.
In his free time, Zach likes playing ice hockey and working out in the gym to stay in shape. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family, going to concerts, live sporting events, bike riding, hiking, and being outdoors.