Physical and Occupational Therapists
Sarah Mathis, PT, MPT
Team Lead/Physical Therapist
Headache, Neck and TMJ Specialistsarah.mathis@UHhospitals.org
Sarah graduated in 2001 with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Marquette University. Prior to that she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1999, also from Marquette University. Sarah has extensive training in manual therapy and the treatment of headaches, neck pain and temporal mandibular joint disorders (TMJ). Her other clinical interests include the treatment of spine and sacrum dysfunctions.
Darren Zaylor, PT, MPT, CSCS
Senior Physical Therapist
darren.zaylor1@UHhospitals.org
Darren graduated in 2003 with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Ohio University and from Kent State University with his Bachelors of Education degree in Exercise Physiology in 1992. Prior to pursuing a career in physical therapy, Darren worked for 8 years in the exercise/fitness field. Darren is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and his clinical interests include sports rehabilitation with a focus on the treatment of shoulder injuries.
Jason Dundr, PT, MPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
jason.dundr@UHhospitals.org
Jason graduated in 2004 with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Duquesne University and a Bachelors of Science degree in Health Sciences in 2003. Jason is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and his clinical interests include orthopaedic pathology and injury prevention, specifically of the hip, shoulder and knee.
Lisa Sterneckert, OTR/L, CHT
Occupational Therapist/ Clinical Specialist
lisa.sterneckert@UHhospitals.org
Lisa graduated in 1987 with a Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy from The Ohio State University. Lisa has been a Certified Hand Therapist since 1992. She has extensive training and experience in the treatment of upper extremity conditions. Her clinical interests are tendonitis and cumulative trauma stress disorders including tennis elbow and nerve compression syndromes. Her other specialties include post-surgical rehabilitation of tendon repairs, complex wrist and elbow fractures and reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD).
Physical Therapist Assistants
Margaret Thrasher, PTA
Senior Physical Therapist Assistant
margaret.thrasher@UHhospitals.org
Margaret graduated in 1994 with an Associates in Physical Therapy Assisting from Cuyahoga Community College. Her clinical interests include the treatment of mechanical low back pain, balance retraining and joint replacement rehabilitation.
Daryl Reitz, PTA, ATC
Physical Therapist Assistant /Athletic Trainer
daryl.reitz@UHhospitals.org
Daryl graduated in 2001 with an Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from Lorain County Community College. Prior to that Daryl graduated in 1993 with Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from Bowling Green State University. Daryl’s clinical interests include myofascial release and sports injury rehabilitation.
Patient Service Representative
Jill Johnson
jill.johnson@UHhospitals.org
Karen Vargo
karen.vargo@UHhospitals.org
Neva Young
neva.young@UHhospitals.org