This week, we’re chatting with Neha Golwala! She shares what brought her family to the area, how Glens Falls compares to her hometown in India, her family’s Saturday morning tradition, and much more below!
Tell us about yourself!
My name is Neha Golwala. I am a physical therapist working at Zuppa Physical Therapy P.C. in Burnt Hills. I live in Queensbury with my husband and a daughter.
I grew up in India and I did my Bachelor's of Physical Therapy from India. I did my Doctor of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University, Arizona, and then I worked in New York City for one year. My husband and I moved to upstate NY in January 2011.
Here, I worked for Adirondack Physical Therapy and Fitness for 10 years and now I work at Zuppa Physical Therapy P.C. as of December 2020. My passion is to work on a holistic approach and body mind awareness and I enjoy my work.
On Life in and Around Glens Falls
My first port of entry into the USA was New Jersey in 2008. We lived there for two years. In the summer of 2010, we visited Lake Geroge. We fell in love with the beauty of the region. We dreamed of moving here.
In September, 2010, our dream came true. My husband got a job at Hannen Engineering in Queensbury and I ended up moving here in January 2011.
My husband and I grew up in small town in India, so the Glens Falls area is perfect for us.
We own a home in Queensbury. We love our neighborhood. People are very kind, nice, and friendly.
Some Glens Falls Favorites
I am connected to the arts. Glens Falls has many beautiful places such as the World Awareness Children's Museum, the Hyde collection, and Crandall Public Library. I volunteer at World Awareness Children’s Museum for Indian cultural activities and kids yoga.
The Thursday night Shirt Factory events, Friday outdoor family movie night in Glens Falls City Park, and Cooper's Cave ice cream alley are fun places to visit in summer. We enjoy the Adirondack Balloon Festival in the fall. West Mountain, Lake George Winter Carnival, and watching ice hockey in Glens Falls Recreation Center are winter fun activities for us. We enjoy the garden centers and local hikes in spring. Glens Falls Farmer's Market is a fun place to visit all year round.
A Perfect Glens Falls Day
We have many beautiful memories in Glens Falls. Every Saturday we eat lunch at Juicin’ Jar. I love to have a coffee date at Spot Coffee with my friends. My husband and I like to visit Davidson Brothers, Morgan & Co., and Gourmet Cafe pasta night for date night.
I love to walk around Glens Falls when weather is nice. In winter, when my daughter plays in the play area of Crandall Public Library, I love to sit close to the big window and read the recipe books and enjoy the city view. We enjoy skiing, snow tubing, ice climbing in winter, hiking all year around, white water rafting in spring/summer, and several events in summer.
On the Past
One of my favorite memories in Glens Falls is when I hosted Diwali - the festival of lights at World Awareness Children’s Museum. I received an overwhelming response from the community. Kids and adults sat and patiently listened about our culture, enjoyed Indian crafts and snacks, and asked me questions. What a fun day!
On the Future
I would love to bring an Indian temple and Indian restaurant in this area. I miss them the most.
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