BURLINGTON (301-9394)
David Stepner, PT, MSPT
Education: University of Kentucky: BS Biology; BHS; MSPT
Years of Clinical Experience: 13
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 4
Clinical interests: Shoulder pathologies, all spine pathologies, foot/ankle diagnoses, gait deviations, general orthopedic/peripheral nerve issues; recalcitrant cases, occasional MS and PD individuals
Shannon Gray, PTA
Education: University of Cincinnati, AS
Years of Clinical Experience: 10
Clinical interests: Stroke, Parkinson’s, gait disturbance, neurology
Whitney Edwards (Front Office)
Education: Transylvania University, Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management
Years of Rehab Experience: 1
Years of Healthcare Experience: 4
Interests: organization, leadership, communication, personable
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COVINGTON (655-4268)
Candace Gearhart, PT
Education: Jamestown Community College/A.S., Valparaiso Univ./B.S. in Biology, MayoSchool of Health Related Sciences/Certificate Degree in P.T.
Years of Clinical Experience: 15
Clinical interests: TMD, C-Spine
Cara Kunz (Front Office)
Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts-Emphasis in Graphic Design
Years of Rehab Experience: 3
Years of Healthcare Experience: 3
Interests: Problem solving, learning new programs quickly, data processing, attention to detail, time management, customer service, connecting with patients.
Damara Lackmeyer, PT, MPT, CLT-LANA
Education: College of Mount Saint Joseph Bachelor’s of Rehabilitation Science, Master’s of Physical Therapy
Years of Clinical Experience: 10
Clinical interests: Outpatient, Certified Lymphedema Specialist
Clinical certification(s) received: Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA)
Diane Weiglein, PTA (Supervisor)
Location(s): Covington, (patient care); Supervisor for Grant, Taylor Mill, Burlington, Hebron, Covington
Education: JeffersonCommunity College (part of UK system) Associates of Applied Science
Years of Clinical Experience: 26
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 18
Clinical interests: TMD
Dominic Favia, MEd, ATC, CSCS (Manager)
Education:XavierUniversity, Master’s of Education; FranklinCollege, Bachelor’s of Arts
Years of Clinical Experience: 8
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 5
Melissa Burleigh, PT, MPT
Education: University of Kentucky – BS in Health Sciences, MS in Physical Therapy
Years of Clinical Experience: 13
Clinical interests: Osteoporosis management/prevention
Gail H. Spence PT, DPT, MBA
Location(s): Traveler to all locations in rehabilitation services
Education: University of Kentucky, Bachelors in Physical Therapy; Northern KentuckyUniversity, MBA; University of Kentucky, DPT
Years of Clinical Experience: 26
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 2
Clinical interests: orthopedics, pediatrics, skilled nursing
Gina Shields New, PT (Clinical Supervisor)
Education:University of Kentucky, Bachelors Science in Physical Therapy
Years of Clinical Experience: 19
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 17
Clinical interests: outpatient orthopedics, TMJ, manual therapy
Glenda Spencer (Tech)
Education: HS
Years of rehab Experience: 32
Years of healthcare experience: 41
Interests: to make our department’s appearance clean and neat, to make patients feels comfortable
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EDGEWOOD (301-2168)
Alison Setters, PT
Education: University of Kentucky, BHS PT, BS Biology
Years of clinical experience: 17
Clinical interests: acute care neurology
Amy Leicht, PT, MPT
Education :Northern KY University, Bachelors of Health Sciences; University of Kentucky, Masters in Physical Therapy
Years of Clinical Experience: 13
Clinical interests: orthopedics, pre-mastectomy patients, amputee patients
Brenda Hilger, PT, MS
Location(s): Primarily inpatient at Edgewood; also PRN for IP and OP sites
Education: St. Louis University, B.S. in P.T., Miami University, Oxford, OH for Masters in Gerontological Studies, Wright State University, Dayton, OH for partial completion of MBA
Years of Clinical Experience: 35
Years of Management/Supervisory experience (if applicable): 25
Clinical interests: Inpatient Rehab, Geriatrics, Joint Replacement, Lymphedema
Brenda Stepner, PT
Education: University of KY, BHS in PT
Yeas of Clinical Experience: 15
Clinical interests: acute care, skilled nursing
Catherine Zerhusen PT, DPT
Education: University of Kentucky Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Years of Clinical Experience: 1
Clinical interests: acute care
Jennifer Meyers, PT
Education: University of Kentucky BS PT
Years of Clinical Experience: 17
Clinical interests: CVA, Clinically now in MICU and SICU and med surg in patient
Jennifer Neuhaus, PTA
Education: James A. Rhodes State College, Associates Degree, Applied Science (PTA)
Years of clinical experience: 8
Clinical interests: acute care, outpatient orthopedics
John Peters (Tech)
Education: High School
Years of Rehab Experience: 13
Years of Healthcare Experience: 25
Interests: Computers and assisting others with their computer problems
Joyce Julien, PT
Education: Miami University, BA Zoology; University of Kentucky, BHS Physical Therapy
Years of Clinical experience: 35
Years of management experience: 33
Clinical interests: geriatrics, pediatrics
Katie Courtney, PT, MPT
Education: St. LouisUniversity, BS-Exercise Science; Master of PT
Years of Clinical Experience: 6
Clinical interests: orthopedics, geriatrics
Certification: Clinical Instructor
Krista Knapke, PT, MPT
Education: University of Louisville, BS Exercise Science; BS Health Sciences, Masters PT
Years of clinical experience: 10
Clinical interest areas: acute care
Certification: Clinical Instructor
Leann Everett, PT, MPT
Education: MisericordiaUniveristy, BHS and MPT
Years of Clinical Experience: 2
Clinical interest areas: pediatrics, orthopedics, acute care
Lisa Adkins, PT
Education: University of Kentucky, BHS Physical Therapy
Years of clinical experience: 16
Clinical interests: pediatrics, outpatient neurology
Lynne Daley, PT, JD (Clinical Supervisor)
Education : BHS from the University of Kentucky 1991; JD from Northern KentuckyUniversityChaseCollege of Law 2006
Years of Clinical Experience: 20
Years of Management/Supervisory experience:15
Mark Baumer, ATC
Education: Northern KentuckyUniversity; BA in philosophy (minored in athletic training)
Years of Clinical Experience: 18
Clinical interests: orthopedics (inpatients and outpatients); spine
Michelle O’Neil, PT, MSPT
Education: University of Virginia BA Chemistry; Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University- MSPT
Years of Clinical Experience: 12
Clinical interests: in patient/acute care; oncology, neurology
Nikki Mitchell-Ayres, PTA (Clinical Supervisor)
Education: Shawnee State-Assoc degree In Applied Science, PTA
Years of Clinical Experience: 23
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 14
Clinical interests: generalists, outpatients, osteoporosis
Richard P Neal, PT
Education: University of Cincinnati, PTA, and PT
Years of clinical experience: 25
Clinical interests: lumbar, cervical, thoracic, TMJ, migraines
Sandra Turner (Front Office)
Education: HS
Years of rehab experience: 3
Years of healthcare experience: 16
Interests: billing
Scott Schowalter, PT, MPT
Education: WichitaStateUniversity, BHS, MPT
Years of Clinical Experience: 15; Clinical Ladder – three years
Clinical interests: neurology, vestibular rehab, manual therapy
Clinical certification: NDT
Teresa Westendorf, PTA, CLT-LANA
Education: Associates degree from University of Cincinnati
Years of Clinical Experience: 15
Clinical interests: Lymphedema, amputees
Clinical certification: CLT-LANA
Teri Koch (Front Office)
Education: AS Degree, Business
Years of Rehab Experience: 17
Years of Healthcare Experience: 22
Interests: customer service, insurance benefits and billing
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FLORENCE (212-5400)
Andrea Winston (Tech)
Education: Gateway and NKU, two years
Years of rehab experience: 9 years
Years of healthcare experience: 9 years
Areas of expertise and special talents: customer service, patience with difficult problems that arise
Anne Humphrey OTR/L
Education: Eastern KentuckyUniversity / Occupational Therapy
Years of Clinical Experience: 19
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 7 (Director, Manager)
Senior therapist: 8 years
Clinical interests: Ortho/Trauma, Neuro, Burns, splint fabrication, ergonomics
Clinical certification: NDT certified
Casey Geiman Bennett, PT
Education: Centre College, Danville, KY; University of Kentucky, Bachelor’s of Health Science; Masters in Physical Therapy; anticipated graduation with DPT, May 2011
Years of Clinical Experience: 3
Clinical interests: General outpatient orthopedics
Corine List, PTA
Education: University of Indianapolis, BS Chemistry; University of Cincinnati, A.S.
Years of Clinical Experience: 3
Clinical interests: acute care
Debra Turner, PT
Education: University of Kentucky, BHS, 1990
Years of Clinical Experience: 21
Clinical interests: clinical student education/coordination, geriatrics, acute care, seating and mobility evaluations
Jennifer Gale, PTA
Education: FinlandiaUniversity (MI), A.S.
Years of Clinical Experience: 12
Clinical Interests: skilled nursing
Jim Gormley, PT, MPT
Education: University of Kentucky, Curtin University of Technology, MPT
Years of Clinical experience: 25
Clinical interests: outpatient services
Joe Meyer, PT, DPT
Education: Creighton University, DPT
Years of Clinical Experience: 6
Clinical interests: acute care, APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor; Geriatric Clinical Specialist exam results pending
Keri L. Sands, PT, MPT
Education: PennStateUniversity, BS; ChathamUniversity, MPT
Years of clinical experience: 10
Matt Deacon, OTR/L
Education: Eastern KentuckyUniversity, BS Occupational Science, Masters Occupational Therapy
Years of Clinical Experience: 1 year
Clinical interests: Splinting
Matt Loyd, PT, MSPT
Education: Grand CanyonUniversity, BS Allied Health; ArizonaSchool of Health Sciences, MS Physical Therapy
Experience: 12 years
Clinical interests: bariatrics, wound care, geriatrics
Melissa L. Sullivan, OTR/L
Education: Eastern KentuckyUniversity, BS, Occupational Therapy
Years of clinical experience: 19
Clinical interests: geriatrics
Nancy Ellis (Front Office)
Location: Florence
Education: HS; JCC and NKY business management
Years of rehab experience: 10
Years of healthcare experience: 10
Areas of expertise and special talents: customer service, making people feel at east, working with people with all types of disabilities and working with different cultures
Nova Hollman, PT, MPT
Education: University of Kentucky, MPT
Years of Clinical Experience: 10 years
Clinical interests: acute care, Clinical instructor, wound care
Tom Knarr, PT, MPT
Education: College of Mt. St. Joseph, MPT
Years of Clinical Experience: 3.5 years
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FORT THOMAS (572-3120)
Amber Abel, PT, DPT
Education: St. Louis University, BS Exercise Science, DPT
Years of experience: 1
Clinical interests: geriatrics
Annette Erickson, OTR/L
Education: University of North Dakota-Grand Forks, BS OT
Years of experience: 18
Clinical interests: neurology, lymphedema, cognition, NDT
Brandy Neace (Tech)
Education: College two years, enrolled in PTA program
Years of Rehab Experience: 3.5
Years of Healthcare Experience: 7
Diane Siebert, PT
Education: University of Kentucky, BS PT
Years of Clinical Experience: 20
Clinical interests:
Donna Gentz, PTA
Education: Beaver College, BA; Penn State AS
Years of Clinical experience: 10
Clinical interests:
Jacob Bockerstette
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Years of Rehab Experience: 7
Years of Healthcare Experience: 7
Areas of expertise and special talents: People, databases, interaction, listening, insurance, Epic,
organized, some other stuff
JeffSpence, PT (Director)
Education: University of Kentucky
Years of Clinical Experience: 38
Years of Management/Supervisory experience:36
Clinical interests: Acute Care
Jennifer Dean, OTR/L
Education: Eastern Kentucky University, BS OT
Years of clinical experience: 16
Clinical interests: driver rehabilitation, hippotherapy, acute care
Jennifer Hitch, PT (Supervisor)
Education: University of KY, Bachelor of Health Sciences, PT
Years of Clinical Experience: 15
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 10
Clinical interests: geriatrics, SNF and acute care
Jennifer Kamer, PT
Education: University of Louisville, BHS
Years of experience: 20
Clinical interests: pediatrics
Clinical certification: pediatric NDT training
Jill Devine, PT
Education: University of Cincinnati, AS PTA; BS PT
Years of Clinical Experience: 10 (PT) and 10 (PTA)
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 5
Certification: Clinical Instructor
Kara Farris, PT, MPT
Education: College of Mount St Joseph, BS, MPT
Years of clinical experience: 10
Years of management/supervisory experience: 2
Clinical interests: skilled nursing, acute care
Linda Rechtin, PT, MPT
Education: University of Cincinnati, BS Economics; College of Mount St Joseph, BS Rehab Science and MPT
Years of clinic experience: 5.5
Clinical interests: neuro and adult rehab; geriatrics
Lisa Raziano, PT, MS
Education: Wheeling Jesuit University, BS Psychology, MPT
Years of clinical experience: 11.5
Years of mgmt/supervisory experience: 7
Clinical interests: geriatrics
Mary Judith (Judy) Rechtin, PT
Education: University of Kentucky, BHS
Years of Clinical Experience: 31
Clinical interests: generalist, orthopedics, geriatrics
Melissa Meek, OTR/L
Locations: Fort Thomas, Edgewood
Education: Eastern Kentucky University, BS OT
Years of clinical experience: 27
Clinical interests: adult rehab, head trauma, CVA, spinal cord, geriatrics, outpatient
Nancy Norbury, OTR/L
Locations: Fort Thomas and Edgewood
Education:
Years of Clinical Experience: 26
Clinical interests:
Rebecca Clark, PT
Education: University of Kentucky, BS PT
Years of clinical experience: 31
Clinical interests: outpatient orthopedics
Sara Alford (Tech)
Location: Fort Thomas
Education: HS
Years of rehab experience: 3
Years of healthcare experience: 3
Interests: working on the SN unit; helping with MDS forms
Stephanie Ryan, OTR/L
Education: Northern Kentucky University, AS Mental Health and Human Services; Xavier University, BS OT
Years of clinical experience: 13
Clinical interests: geriatrics
Susanna (Susie) Lawson, PT
Education: University of Kentucky, Bachelors AHS in PT
Years of clinical experience: 16
Clinical interest area: generalist, acute care, outpatient, home health, skilled nursing, pediatrics
Tami Eckerle, OTR/L
Education: Eastern Kentucky University, BS OT and BS Psychology
Years of clinical experience: 23
Clinical interests: wheelchair seating and positioning; dementia
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GRANT (824-8217)
Amy Gutman, PT, MPT (Supervisor)
Education: University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Health Administration; Masters of Physical Therapy
Years of Clinical Experience: 13
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 5 years
Clinical interests: Pelvic muscle dysfunction- Urinary Incontinence
Cherie Page, PT
Education: University of Kentucky
Years of Clinical Experience: 21
Clinical Interest: orthopedics
Linda Creevy, PT
Education: University of Kentucky
Years of Clinical Experience: 37 years
Years of Management Experience: 5
Clinical interest: orthopedics
Lola Reid (Front Office)
Education: HS; Northern Kentucky University one year; CNA currently certified
Years of rehab experience: 4
Years of healthcare experience: 15
Interests: creativity; proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point
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HAND THERAPY: EDGEWOOD (301-5540)
Belinda Rouse (Front Office)
Education: High School
Years of Rehab Experience: 7
Years of Healthcare Experience: 10
Interests: Work well with the public and co-workers
David Grome, OTR/L, CHT
Education: Eastern Michigan University, BS
Years of Clinical Experience: 21
Clinical Interests: hand therapy
Clinical Certification: Certified Hand Therapist
Donna Hoffman, PT, CHT
Education: University of Kentucky, BS PT
Years of clinical experience: 19 years (16 hand)
Clinical interests: hands
Clinical Certification: Certified Hand Therapist
Janie Bacovcin (Tech)
Education: NKY, Associates Degree (Human Services)
Years of clinical experience: 32
Years of healthcare experience: 33
Interests: patient care
Julie Heitz,OTR/L,CHT
Education: Xavier University, BS in OT
Years of Clinical Experience: 13
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 2 .5
Clinical interests: hands and upper extremity
Clinical Certification: Certified Hand Therapist
Lauren Warm, OTR/L, MA, CHT (Supervisor)
Education: Trinity College, BA International Studies; New York University, MA, OT
Years of Clinical Experience: 21
Years of Management Experience: 2
Clinical interests: hand therapy, therapeutic horseback riding
Clinical Certification: Certified Hand Therapist
Margaret Robinson, OTR/L, CHT
Education: Ohio State University, BS Allied Health, Major in OT
Years of Clinical Experience: 25
Clinical interests: Hands
Clinical Certification: Certified Hand Therapist
Marie Fightmaster, OTR/L, CHT
Education: Ohio State University, BS Allied Health
Years of Clinical Experience: 14
Clinical interest: hands
Clinical Certification: Certified Hand Therapist
Ricki Collins, OTR/L, CHT
Education: Miami University BA Arts/Science; Ohio State University BS OT
Years of clinical experience: 25
Years of management/supervisory experience: 2.5
Clinical interests: hands; previous burns experience (Shriners)
Clinical Certification: Certified Hand Therapist
Theresa Lowendick, PT
Education: Central Michigan University, BS Education; University of Michigan, BS in PT
Years of Clinical Experience: 2 (hand therapy); pediatrics (20); acute care (2)
Clinical interests: hands, pediatrics
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HEBRON (334-8734)
Brenda Fritz, PT
Education: University of Kentucky BHS
Years of Clinical Experience: 30
Clinical interests: Pain Management, Myofascial Pain
Jonathan Averdick PT, MSPT (Supervisor)
Education: Thomas More College, BA Biology; University of Kentucky, BS Health Sciences and MS Physical Therapy
Years of Clinical Experience: 7
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 5
Clinical interests: Spine, Feet
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SPORTS MEDICINE (Edgewood: 301-5600)
Brenda Gambale, M.Ed, ATC
Location: Edgewood
Education: University of Louisville, M.Ed concentration Sports Management, Catawba College, BA in Sports Medicine minor in Biology
Years of Clinical Experience: 12
Clinical certification: Certified Athletic Trainer
Carol Wuest (Front Office)
Location: Southgate, Edgewood SM
Education: HS and some college
Year of rehab experience: 16
Years of healthcare experience: 16
Interests: care and concern for our patients
Chris Coleman, PT, MPT
Location(s): Edgewood and Mt. Zion
Education: Cumberland College (University of the Cumberlands) Public Health Major, Biology Minor. University of Louisville, Masters in Physical Therapy
Years of Clinical Experience: 9
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: 1
Clinical interests: Sports Medicine—Shoulder and Elbow, specifically pitchers with injuries and recovering from surgeries. Video analysis of pitching mechanics.
Chris Unkraut, ATC, CSCS
Location(s): Soutgate Physical Therapy, Brossart High School, Florence Freedom Baseball
Education: Northern Kentucky University, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Minor in Recreation Fitness
Years of Clinical Experience: 1yr – Physical Therapy, 4yr-Sports Performance Training
Clinical interests: Sports Performance Training, Return to Play for injured athletes in the clinic
Clinical certification(s) received: Certified Athletic Trainer
Connie Stewart (Front Office) (Florence/Mt Zion: 301-9070)
Location: Mt. Zion SM
Years of Rehab Experience: 15
Years of Healthcare Experience: 19
Interests: working with people in a compassionate and caring way
Dawna A. Panko, ATC, CSCS (Supervisor)
Location(s): Sports Medicine Edgewood Clinic, Mt Zion with Dr. Miller and ATC at Notre Dame Academy
Education: Thomas More College, BA; University of Cincinnati, MEd
Years of Clinical Experience: 10
Years of Management/Supervisory experience: Supervisor of Athletic Training Services (6)
Clinical Certification: Certified Athletic Trainer
Denise Golden, PTA
Location(s): Sports Medicine Edgewood- part time and Florence outpatient PRN
Education: University of Cincinnati, Associate of Applied Science for Physical Therapy Assisting
Years of Clinical experience: 12
Clinical interests: outpatient orthopedics
Jane McDaniel (Front Office) (301-5600)
Location: Edgewood SM
Education: AA Business
Years of Rehab experience: 17
Years of healthcare experience: 25
Karen Webster (Front Office) (301-5600)
Location: Edgewood SM
Education: HS
Years of rehab experience: 21
Years of healthcare experience: 29
Interests: managing front offices
Kathy Quigley Boehmer, PT, ATC, SCS, MHS (Supervisor)
Education: University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, Masters of Health Science, Orthopedics; University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Health Science, Physical Therapy; Northern Kentucky University, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Minor Athletic Training
Years of Clinical Experience: 16
Years of Management/Supervisory Experience: 6
Clinical interests: outpatient orthopedics and sports
Clinical certifications: APTA Sports Clinical Specialist; Certified Athletic Trainer;
Other: Northern Kentucky University Approved Clinical Instructor; Northern Kentucky University Part-time faculty Department of Biology; Instructor in Anatomy and Physiology laboratory; American Red Cross CPR/AED for the professional rescuer
Marcia Elfers (Rad Tech) (301-5600)
Location: Edgewood SM
Education: Associates degree
Years of rehab experience: 6
Years of healthcare experience: 30
Areas of expertise and special talents: dedicated x-ray technologist; organizational skills; caring/pleasant attitude
Mark W. Cook, PTA