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Lakewood Hospital Outpatient
Physical & Occupational Therapists |
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Jill Dubbs, PT
Director of
Rehab Services |
Education: University of Toledo, BS.
Work History: Cleveland Clinic health system, 1995-present.
Clinical Strengths/Special Interests:
- Treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction: chronic pelvic pain and urinary problems, including incontinence, urgency and frequency
- Adult neuro - NDT (Neuro Developmental Training) certified
- Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar spine (McKenzie trained)
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Kasey Johnson, PT, MPT
Outpatient Coordinator |
Education: Ohio University, BA & Masters.
Work History: Cleveland Clinic health system, 2002-2005; Sports Rehabilitation Consultants 2005-2007, Lakewood Hospital, 2007-present.
Clinical Strengths / Special Interests:
- Sports Medicine
- Surgical and non-surgical orthopedic patients
- Cervical/Lumbar spine (Ola Grimsby trained)
- Female pelvic floor dysfunction: chronic pelvic pain and urinary problems, including incontinence, urgency and frequency
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Margo Aprile, PT |
Education: Cleveland State University, BS.
Work History: Cleveland Clinic health system, 1994-present.
Clinical Strengths / Special Interests:
- Sports medicine injuries
- Cervical/Lumbar spine (McKenzie trained)
- Strong orthopedic background
- Dance/ballet/pilates-based exercises
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Elaine Breiner, PT |
Education: Baldwin Wallace College, BS; Kent State University M.Ed; Cleveland State University, BS in Physical Therapy.
Work History: St. Vincent Charity hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Cleveland Clinic health system, 1993-present.
Clincal Strengths / Special Interests:
- Orthopedics/total joints/sports fitness
- Adult neurological disorders
- Mechanical therapy of the spine (McKenzie trained)
- Balance Disorders
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Jim Badowski, PT, MTP, ATC |
Education: University of Toledo, BS; Cleveland State University, Masters.
Work History: Cleveland Clinic health system, 1998-present.
Clinical Strengths / Special Interests:
- Sports Medicine
- Surgical and non-surgical orthopedics patients
- Work related injuries
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Amber Brochetti, PT, MPT |
Education: Cleveland State University, BA & Masters.
Work History: Cleveland VA Medical Center, 2008-present; Lakewood Hospital, 2009-present.
Clinical Strengths / Special Interests:
- Spinal Cord Injury and other neurological conditions
- Surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic patients
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Chris Donaldson, PT |
Education: Baldwin Wallace, BS; Cleveland State University BS.
Work History: Cleveland Clinic health system, 1990-present.
Clinical Strengths / Special Interests:
- Total Joint Replacements
- Orthopaedics
- Adult Neuro
- Amputee
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Spine (McKenzie trained)
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Amy Hoover, PT, DPT |
Education: Ohio University, BA; Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, DPT.
Work History: Loyola University Medical Center (Chicago) 2002-2005; AthletiCo, Ltd (Chicago), 2005-2009; Lakewood Hospital 2009-present.
Clincal Strengths / Special Interests:
- Female and male pelvic floor dysfunction: chronic pelvic pain and urinary problems, including incontinence, urgency and frequency.
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and instability
- Pre/Postnatal musculoskeletal dysfunction
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Martin J. Kilbane, PT, OCS
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Education: Fordham University, BS; Cleveland State University, PT. ABPTS Board Certification: Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
Work History: University Suburban Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, and Hand Center Assistant Director, 2000 - 2005; HealthSouth Clinical Coordinator, 2005-2006; Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center SCI Rehab Supervisor, 2006-Present; Lakewood Hospital, 2000–Present
Clinical Strengths / Special Interests:
- Othopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Cervical/Lumbar spine (Maitland, McKenzie, Mulligan, IAOM trained)
- Manual Therapy
- Spinal Cord Injury
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Beth Linke, PTA |
Education: Community College of Allegheny County.
Work history: Cleveland Clinic health system, 1998-2003, Lakewood Hospital, 2010–present.
Clinical Strengths / Special Interests:
- Orthopedics
- Spine
- Balance Disorders
- Aquatics
- Therapeutic Yoga and Pilates
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Arpna G Masuraha, PT, DPT, Cred MDT |
Education: MGM Medical College, India, BPT; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA, DPT.
Work History: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, July 2005 to October 2009; Cleveland Clinic health system, February 2010-present.
Clinical Strengths / Special Interests:
- Orthopaedics
- Neck/Back pain( Mckenzie certified)
- Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Incontinence, Pelvic pain, urgency and frequency
- Pregnacy and post-partum related pain and weakness
- Lymphedema
- Stroke
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Cynthia Nieberding, PT |
Education: Cuyahoga Community College, Paramedic certification; Cleveland State University, BS.
Work History: City of Cleveland - Emergency Medical Services; Community Health Partners; St. Vincent Charity Hospital; University Hospital; Allen Memorial Hospital; Cleveland Clinic health system; Lakewood Hospital, 2000-present.
Clinical strengths / Special Interests:
- Orthopedic injuries/joint replacement
- Acute/chronic neck, shoulder and back pain
- Designing strength training programs
- Myofascial release
- Craniosacral therapy
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Mary Yee, PTA |
Education: Cuyahoga Community College Associate of Science.
Work History: Cleveland Clinic health system, 1990-present.
Clinical Strengths / Special Interests:
- Orthopedics
- Spine (Mckenzie trained)
- Adult neuro
- Amputee
- Spinal cord injuries
- Patient education
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Travis Gallagher, ATC
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Education: Baldwin Wallace College, BS.
Work History: Cleveland Clinic Sports Health, 2000-2007; Lakewood Hospital, 2007-present.
Clinical Strengths / Special Interests:
- Sports Medicine Injuries
- Return to play protocols
- Injury prevention
- Cervical/Lumbar spine (McKenzie trained)
- Surgical and non-surgical orthopedic patients
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Annette Lipaj, OT
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Education: The Ohio State University, BS.
Work History: Cleveland Clinic Outpatient Hand Clinic, 1988-1994; HealthSouth Rehabilitation, 1994-2007; Cleveland Clinic health system, Lakewood Hospital and Lorain Family Health Center, 2009-present.
Clinical Strengths/Special Interests:
- Hand Therapy (surgical and non-surgical)
- Work Related Injuries
- Arthritis
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Linn Barnett
Massage Therapy |
Bio coming soon! |
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Josh Palcic, PT, MSPT |
Education: D'Youville College, Bachelors & Masters.
Work History: Alpena General Hospital, 2001-2002; MedCentral Health System, 2002-2007; Achievement Centers for Children, 2007-present; Lakewood Hospital, 2009-present.
Clinical Strengths / Special Interests:
- Neurological Treatment (NDT trained)
- Cervical Lumbar spine (McKenzie background)
- Sports Medicine
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Portraits courtesy of Theo Kent Photography. |
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