Physical Therapy

 

Carol Rhodes, MPT, Manager (Certified Clinical Instructor)
Carol graduated from The Ohio State University in 1967 with a degree in Physical Therapy. She has worked at GMC for over 31 years and has been in management role for 22 years. Carol is an APTA certified clinical instructor. She especially likes wound care and orthopedics.

Susan Payne, PT
Susan graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Physical Therapy in 1970. She has worked for University Hospitals for 8 years. She has experience from other facilities in acute care, rehab, home care and geriatrics. She has a special interest in Arthritis and Geriatric conditions.

Susan Moss, PT
Susan Graduated from Cleveland State University with a degree in Physical Therapy in 1988. Susan has worked at GMC for 22 years, first as a PT tech and then as a PT after graduation. Susan has a special interest in knees, foot and ankle disorders.

Danielle Skrabec, PT
Danielle graduated from Cleveland State University in 2007 with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. She has worked at GMC since graduation. She is currently seeking her Doctorate in PT. Her interests include outpatient orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation and pediatrics.

Crystal Basich, DPT
Crystal received a undergraduate degree in Exercises Science and Health from Mount Union College. In 2008 she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has worked here since she graduated.

Brenda Moosbrugger, PT
Brenda graduated from The Ohio State University in 1971 with her Physical Therapy degree. Brenda has worked for University GMC 13 years.

Donna Barber, PTA
Donna graduated Physical Therapy Assistance school in 1996. Donna has worked in many different facilities in both in patient and out patient setting. Donna has worked at GMC for 1.5 years.

Susan Waltenbaugh, PTA
Susan graduated with a Practical Nursing Degree and went back to school to earn a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Susan has worked at GMC in both capacities and has been part of the Physical Therapy team for over 4 years.

Pat Fedorko, PT tech
Pat has worked at GMC for 22 years.

Chris Sigler, PT tech
Chris has worked at GMC for 11 years.

Cindy Cummings, PT secretary
Cindy has worked at GMC for 26 years.



Occupational Therapy

 

Dotti Thompson, MS, OTR/L, Supervisor
Dotti graduate from Stark Community College in 1996 with an OT Assistance degree. She graduated in 2004 with a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. She has worked at GMC for 13 years, and has been in her supervisory role for over 3 years. Dotti is also a clinical instructor for COTA program at Kent State University where she is seeking her PhD. She especially likes behavior health, pediatrics, orthopedics, and programming.

Dana Melena, OTR/L
Dana graduated from Cleveland State University in 1996 with a Psychology degree and in 1998 with a Occupational Therapy degree. She had worked at GMC for 6 years and especially likes working in outpatient with disorders of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hands.

Allison Evans, OTR/L
Allison is a 1998 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. Before joining our team Allison worked at Pittsburg Medical Center and the Rehab institute of Chicago. Allison has been at GMC for over 2 years. She has a special interest in rehabilitation after a stroke.

Gloria Goshe, OTR/L
Gloria graduated from Cuyahoga Community College in 1987 with a degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. In 1993, she received a Occupational Therapy degree from Cleveland State University.

Susan Mannerino, OTR/L, CHT
Susan earned a degree in Occupational Therapy and then continued her education to gain her Certification in Hand Therapy. Susan specializes in complex hand and upper extremity conditions. She has traveled as far as China to volunteer her expertise. Susan has worked at GMC for 2 years.

Alan Graham, COTA
In 1996, Alan graduated from Cuyahoga Community College as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Alan has worked here for 13 years. Alan is the Certified Ergonomics Compliance Director. Alan has special interest in post surgical rehab.

Judy Tvergyak, COTA
Judy graduated from Cuyahoga Community College in 2003 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Judi has worked here for over 5 years. She has a special interest in Behavioral Health.

Katy Sirna, OT tech
Katy has worked at GMC in rehabilitation for over 29 years.

Carrie Russell, OT secretary
Carrie has worked at GMC in different capacities for over 30 years, and has been in rehabilitation for over 7 years.



To learn more about The Center for Rehabilitation Services at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center or to find out if therapy may be right for you or someone you know, call (440) 285-6398.