Jill has been a member of Aquacare’s team since 2002. Over the past 3 years, she has provided services in our Lewes, Millsboro, Seaford and Millville clinics. Jill received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Delaware and her Master’s in Physical Therapy from Temple University. For the past 22+ years, Jill has treated patients in a variety of settings including home health, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation. Her clinical experiences and continuing education include orthopedics, manual therapy, postural correction, movement disorders, neuromuscular/balance rehabilitation, vestibular and dizziness rehabilitation and geriatric functional exercise training. “My approach to therapy is patient centered and goal oriented. Patient education is integral to my treatment plan. I try to fully explain what I find in my evaluations and how my recommended treatment plan will help improve their symptoms with the intent this will improve motivation to participate not only while with me in the clinic but also to continue on their own following completion for long term self- management and prevention of their symptom.” Jill is a lifelong resident of Millsboro, DE where she currently lives with her husband, 2 boys, 2 cats and their dog. She especially enjoys traveling and camping with her family. Jill is now currently seeing patients primarily in our Millville, DE office.

Cassie Wooters graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Maryland Eastern Shore located in Princess Anne, MD in September 2017. Cassie has clinical experience in inpatient neurological conditions, outpatient pediatrics, outpatient orthopedics, and outpatient lymphedema. Cassie is interested in specializing in lymphedema and oncology rehabilitation and has recently become a certified Lymphedema therapist. In the near future, Cassie will also be completing continuing education regarding oncology rehabilitation to better treat this under-served patient population. Cassie is very passionate about her work and strives to build great rapport with her patients while giving them exceptional care. Cassie’s philosophy of care includes treating the whole patient instead of just the diagnosis and getting the patient back to a functioning status in order to improve their quality of life.

Shelby Vincent is a physical therapist assistant at Aquacare’s Easton, MD location. She is a 2017 graduate of Delaware Technical Community College, Owens campus in Georgetown, DE where she received her associates degree in Applied Science and Allied Health for the Physical Therapist Assistant. During her time at Delaware Tech she served as president of her PTA club and was honored to receive Outstanding Student Leader of the Year for 2016. Her philosophy of care is to ensure through patient education and use of evidence-based interventions that each patient not only recovers but maintains to live at their highest level of function long after they leave therapy. Areas of interest for Shelby include building upon her knowledge of rehabilitation for sports related injuries, general orthopedics manual techniques, aquatics, pediatrics, and balance dysfunctions. She is excited to continue to learn from her peers and future continuing education courses as she furthers in the physical therapy world. In her spare time Shelby enjoys running long distance, coaching indoor and outdoor field hockey for her hometown school district and raising and showing pygmy goats.

Sara Carpenter received her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas in 1996 and completed a transitional Doctorate program in Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2014 from Evidence in Motion. Due to her husband’s military career, she has worked in a variety of clinical orthopedic settings in several states to include North Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, Idaho and now Maryland. In the 21 years that she has been practicing, she has seen profound changes in treatment philosophy for different orthopedic problems and takes pride in keeping current with the latest orthopedic manual therapy techniques to benefit her patients and return them to their normal, independent lifestyle. Sara takes a functional movement based approach in order to give her patients the most optimal results and meet their goals to maintain a functional lifestyle. Sara’s clinical interests include treatment of a variety of sports medicine and orthopedic injuries, including athletes of all ages and skill levels, injury prevention and recovery following operative procedures. In her free time, Sara enjoys photography, snow shoeing, skiing, hiking and yoga, along with and spending time with her husband and 2 daughters.

Lori Ketler graduated from a Bachelor's of Science program in Physical Therapy, from the University of Maryland at Baltimore, in 1989. Lori has over 28 years of experience working full time as a physical therapist. Lori has worked in all settings from outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, home health, acute care, and inpatient rehabilitation. Lori has worked with pediatrics through geriatric age groups. She has had experience in treating both in the office and in the pool, and has treated all kinds of patients from neurological to orthopedic. Lori has always focused on the quality of care and her treatment to meet the patient’s goals of therapy. She has worked on numerous committees for the American Physical Therapy Association of Maryland, including, the quality assurance, public relations, and legislative committees. She served as both secretary and Director of Government Relations of the legislative committee. She is always interested in learning new techniques that will help her return her patients to their prior level of function, from an infant patient to a patient 100 plus years old. Lori doesn't care the patient’s diagnosis, she loves to treat just about any type of patient, at any age level.

Jordan Engler is a physical therapist assistant at Aquacare’s Lewes De location. She is a 2017 graduate of Wor-Wic Community College’s inaugural Physical Therapist Assistant program where she received her associates degree in Applied Science and Allied Health for the Physical Therapy Assistant. During her time at Wor-Wic she was able to achieve Dean’s List status as well as Academic Excellence throughout her two year in the program. Jordan has been an employee with Aquacare Physical Therapy since 2012 when she was the head exercise specialist as well as patient care coordination for our Seaford and Millsboro locations prior to becoming accepted into Physical Therapy Assistant school. Her philosophy of care is to ensure thorough patient education and use of evidence-based interventions that each patient not only recovers but maintains and is able to live at their highest level of function even after they are discharged from physical therapy. Areas of interest for Jordan include building upon her knowledge of rehabilitation for orthopedic injuries, pediatrics, manual techniques and aquatics. She is excited to continue to learn from her peers and future continuing education courses as she furthers in the physical therapy world. In her spare time Jordan enjoys being outside with her two English bulldogs and spending time with family.

Millsboro and Lewes welcome Trevor Hirsch, DPT! Trevor is a new graduate Physical Therapist. He strives to deliver personalized and individualized care to each person that allows them to get back to participating in everyday life and doing the things they love such as sports and recreational activities.  He’s very interested in the application of manual therapy, vestibular and dizziness rehabilitation, sports medicine rehabilitation, spine care, and video analysis of sports movements such as golf swings and running mechanics. Trevor received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Salisbury University.  He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in September 2017.

Trevor’s clinical experience has included vestibular and dizziness rehab, sports biomechanical video analysis, and manual therapy skills with a variety of patient populations including amateur and professional athletes.  He plans on attending continuing education courses in the future focusing on manual therapy skills, sports biomechanical video analysis, and vestibular rehabilitation.  Trevor’s vision is to successfully rehabilitate people with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal injuries to enable people to return to or to begin a physically active lifestyle that reduces their future injury risk and improves their quality of life.

Laura Reitman was born and raised in Columbia, MD.  Growing up, she performed in the Howard Co. Modern Dance Company where her interest in movement began.  Later, she attended Ithaca College in upstate New York and earned a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.   Laura happily settled in Baltimore, and for the past 22 years she has worked exclusively in orthopedic outpatient centers.  As a pool lifeguard and beach lover, she has always been drawn toward the water. Laura has successfully combined physical and Aquatic Therapy throughout her career and have enjoyed it tremendously.  As a licensed Physical Therapist, she has taken numerous continuing education courses in Core Stabilization and Pilates and finally came to rest at the well regarded Aquacare Physical Therapy.

We are pleased to announce that Salvatore Mancino Jr. has joined Seaford Physical Therapy of Aquacare as the clinical director. Sal received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Florida and has extensive post graduate training in the field of manual orthopedic physical therapy. His integrative assessment and treatment approach have been influenced by the teachings of Cyriax, Maitland, Mulligan and McKenzie.

Sal is also a Credentialed Therapist in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Spine. This unique method of rehabilitation has been found in studies to be superior in relieving back and neck pain, restoring function and preventing future episodes of pain.

Sal has completed all of the course work required for certification in the evidence-based Maitland-Australian approach to the clinical management of spinal and extremity conditions. The Maitland-Australian is world renowned and the corner stone of modern day evidence-based orthopedic manual therapy.

Having treated out-patient orthopedic patients since 2010, Sal has accumulated a great deal of experience applying the principles of mechanical diagnosis and therapy to the whole spectrum of patients including professional and college athletes, heavy industry to office workers and homemakers. He has also been successful treating patients that have previously failed out-patient physical therapy.

Outside of physical therapy, Sal loves to spend time with his family and enjoys biking, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking and travelling.

Aquacare is pleased to announce Jane O'Brien Franczak, PT, MSPT, WCS as Clinic Director and Board Certified Women's Clinical Specialist/physical therapist to their Easton, MD office. Her specialty is Orthopedics and Women's Health. Over the last 25 years, Jane has trained as a manual orthopedic therapist perfecting skills in Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, Dry Needling, and a variety of hands-on therapies. Jane bases her treatment philosophy on myofascial principles. Since tension in the fascial system can lead to dysfunction, release of this fascial tightness may be the missing link to care. Her areas of Interest are in pelvic health and orthopedics. Jane completed her undergraduate degree from Loyola College in Maryland in 1988. She graduated from Boston University in 1992 with a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She began working in outpatient orthopedics shortly after graduation and has worked in a variety of settings throughout the United State including hospital-based and outpatient orthopedics. Jane owned a practice at Lake Tahoe, NV for 10 years where she managed other PTs and treated a variety of patients ranging from sports to orthopedics and women's and men's health. Jane began her training in treatment of the pelvic floor during the 5 years she spent working and studying Myofascial Release at Therapy on the Rocks, in Sedona, AZ, John Barnes' western Myofascial Release treatment center. Upon completing the Pelvic health courses and requirements of the Section on Women's Health of the APTA, she was awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (CAPP). After closing her clinic in Lake Tahoe in 2014, she moved to Baltimore in 2015 to work at Johns Hopkins where she treated pelvic floor disorders exclusively. At Hopkins, she mentored students and physical therapists who are new to the field of Women's Health physical therapy. She was appointed as an Item Writer for Specialization Academy of Content Experts or SACE in January 2017. Jane's Vision includes empowering the patient in their rehab so they can return to optimal functional level while having fun getting there. Outside of work, Jane loves to spend her time with her family and enjoys outdoor sports, dancing and traveling.

Cara Konlian MSPT opened Aquacare Physical Therapy in December, 1997. Under her leadership, Aquacare Physical Therapy has grown to 10 sites throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Her mission has been to add women’s health services/pelvic floor therapy at all locations of Aquacare Physical Therapy. Aquacare Physical Therapy currently has employed nine pelvic floor therapists, serving the Eastern Shore as one of the few practices offering dedicated women's health therapists. Mrs. Konlian's specialty includes both Women's Health and Aquatic Therapy. In regards to Aquatic Therapy, Cara has lectured nationally with various organizations including the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute. In addition, she has consulted with physical therapy practices throughout New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts in the construction of an aquatic site and the implementation/marketing of aquatic therapy services. Over the last 25 years, Cara has trained as a manual women's health therapist through numerous courses offered with the Women's Health Section of the APTA and Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. She is currently working towards her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) with the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Training - Cara attended 2 years at Elizabethtown College and then received her Bachelor's of Health Science and Master's of Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia PA in 1994. She began working in outpatient orthopedics/aquatic therapy in Philadelphia, moving to the Eastern Shore in 1997 to open Aquacare Physical Therapy. She currently treats a variety of complicated pelvic floor therapy conditions including both women and men incontinence/pelvic pain and pelvic floor conditions. In addition, 2 days a week she works with a local gynecologist and gastroenterologist of the Atlantic General Hospital System in Berlin Maryland. Cara's Vision is to work to educate the community of the importance of pelvic health so that men and women do not experience the hopelessness that can come from suffering from incontinence or chronic pelvic pain. Outside of work, Cara loves to spend her time with her family and enjoys reading and travelling.

Kelly is originally from Easton, Pennsylvania, and worked alongside Dr. Robert Echenberg, world renown gynecologist specializing in pelvic pain. She always knew she wanted to work with people, and when she became a physical therapist she knew she was right at home. It became even better when she began to specialize in Women’s Health Physical Therapy. Working with patients with very intimate and private issues is very challenging yet incredibly rewarding when you know you have helped someone overcome a large hurdle in their life. Kelly received her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Science with a minor in Psychology from Ithaca College. She then went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2008. She has been practicing Physical Therapy for 9 years with a specialty in women’s and men’s pelvic health for the past 8 years. She has a true passion for working with patients with pelvic pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, pre/post-partum pain or dysfunction, constipation etc. She is CAPP-Pelvic certified (Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy) by the APTA and is working towards her CAPP-OB (Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy /Postpartum). Kelly also works with all orthopedic conditions. She has training in movement impairment syndromes, soft tissue and myofascial techniques, and visceral manipulation. Kelly strives to make the patient experience a special one. She makes sure to treat everyone like family and get them back to their normal function as quickly as possible.

Total Years’ Experience: 5 Philosophy of Care and Areas of Interest: To increase the function and well-being of our patients in a caring manner. Areas of interest include aquatics, vestibular rehabilitation, balance training and orthopedic treatment. Training: Delaware Technical Community College, Physical Therapist Assistant Program (2011). Completed continuing education courses include cervical, thoracic, lumbar and extremity mobilization as well as myofascial release and functional strengthening. Member of Wor-Wic Community College PTA program advisory committee and serves as clinical instructor to PTA students. Vision: To further pursue continuing education opportunities and training in new treatment techniques for improved patient quality of care.

Aquacare Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the addition of Eileen Kane, MS, PT, CHT, RYT as staff physical therapist and certified hand therapist at our Lewes Delaware office. Her specialties include treating diverse upper quarter conditions and traumatic injuries. Eileen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She received a fellowship award from Philadelphia Hand Center in Advanced Upper Quarter Rehabilitation Training and has an exhaustive continuing education to her credit including Essentials of Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Dry Needling, Mobilization of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Ribs to name a few. Eileen is an attendee of the Philadelphia Hand Symposium where she assisted with cadaver lab instruction, the Ithaca Hand Therapy Think Tank, the University of Pennsylvania Shoulder and Elbow Conference, and has been a guest lecturer instructing splinting to occupational therapy students at Jefferson University. She has also taught for the American Society of Hand Therapists. Eileen has been invited as an international instructor on shoulders rehabilitation for the South African Society of Hand Therapists. Eileen's Vision "My approach to upper quarter rehabilitation is to treat each person according to their goals and needs using evidence-based practice. I try to improve patient motivation with education, humor, and close attention to what the patient wants out of their rehabilitation. I truly enjoy getting to meet people from all walks of life and I hope that makes my patients enjoy therapy sessions."

I believe that physical therapy can be a valuable means of improving patient's safety, independence and functional ability, allowing for improved quality of life. I strive to know what my patients are motivated by and respond to, tailoring my programs to individual needs for maximum outcomes. I am interested in working with patients with chronic conditions such as lymphedema, neurological disorders, balance deficits and those in treatment and/or recovering from cancer. Here at Aquacare I look forward to broadening my scope of practice to include pelvic floor therapy for both men and women.

My undergraduate education is from University of North Carolina Asheville and I received my Master's degree in Physical Therapy from Western Carolina University in 2012. Since that time I have worked in inpatient, outpatient and skilled nursing settings. I am a Certified Lymphedema Therapist allowing me to effectively work with patients that have chronic swelling which can stem from a variety of causes, including congenital and inherited dysfunction, surgeries, trauma, and inactivity. Lymphedema therapy includes in specialized manual therapy, compression bandaging, use of specialized garments, and skin care, to reduce swelling and improve patient's skin health.

I have also been trained in LSVT BIG™ therapy for treatment of patients with Parkinson Disease and other neurological diseases. This highly effective treatment uses large-scale movements to retrain motor patterns allowing for improved walking, balance and ability to perform daily activities.

I have also had experience guest lecturing on Parkinson Disease at Western Carolina University, facilitating Parkinson Disease support groups and developing group exercise programs to allow patients long term benefits upon discharge from therapy. I have been a member of the Tumor Board and Falls Safety Committee for Haywood Regional Medical Center.

My vision is to work in collaboration with my team here at Fitness Forum, as well as, my patients and their families to improve their physical health, through exercise, education and behavioral change allowing for improved participation in their daily activities at home and in their communities.

Lisa Zimmerman has accumulated 18 years of experience in physical therapy. Her areas of interest are orthopedics with an emphasis in manual therapy and trigger point dry needling for restoration of movement and pain reduction. Lisa’s philosophy involves providing one on one hands on skilled care for each one of her patients to allow for their return to full function. She started with a B.S. in Biology. Then moved on to her M.S. in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University then her Doctorates in Physical Therapy, with Distinction. She is also a Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist in Dry Needling from Myopain Seminars. Her vision is to help improve the lives of all of her patients by reducing their pain and assisting them in gaining their full functional mobility.

Genevieve Good-Malloy has 7 years of experience in outpatient therapy experience with emphasis in manual therapy techniques, vestibular rehabilitation, back pain, and sports related injuries. Genevieve graduated from Salisbury University with her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, then obtained her Masters of Science in Applied Health Physiology. After, she graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with her Doctorates of Physical Therapy. Her vision for Fitness Forum is to be known as the best physical therapy practice in the Annapolis area providing attentive, friendly, accurate, efficient and one on one care to each patient, allowing patients to reach their maximum potential and become independent with their mobility.

Chris Allyn Fritsch has 22 years of experience in physical therapy. Her primary focus is to evaluate and treat the root cause of dysfunction rather than simply alleviating the patient’s symptoms. She spends time to educate patients in posture, mechanics, and exercise in a team approach between the therapist and the patient. Chris’s areas of interest include lower quarter biomechanics, manual therapy, sports medicine, and canine rehabilitation. She graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelors in Education and Athletic Training. She then went on and graduated Howard University in Physical therapy as well as MEd Administration.

Karen Maize has 18 years of experience as a physical therapy assistant. Her areas of interest include outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy, neurological therapy, and athletic training. She obtained a B.S. from West Virginia Wesleyan College. From there, she earned her physical therapy assistant associates degree from Anne Arundel Community College. She now is an adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College and teaches Manual Therapy Techniques. She has taken continuing education courses from Institute of Physical Art, Barrel Institute, Great Lakes, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Noigroup-Explain Pain and Visceral Mobilization.

Connor Sheriff, DPT has 6 years of experience in physical therapy. Connor’s areas of interest are orthopedics and sports therapy, aquatic therapy, manual therapy, and pediatrics. She hopes that every patient she treats leaves physical therapy feeling confident that they can make positive lifestyle changes to not only prevent future injury but to improve their overall wellness whether physical or mental. Connor did her undergraduate studies at Slippery Rock University in Exercise Science. They then attended the same college for her Doctorates in Physical Therapy. She hopes to see physical therapy continue to grow as a field that not only provides physical rehabilitation but preventative wellness, emotional and social support and community education.

Susan Baker as 41 years of experience as a physical therapy assistant. As a dedicated professional, Susan is most interested in discovering what the patients want with their therapy and helping them achieve these personal goals. Susan feels the most fulfilled when patients continue with their aquatic therapy as open swimmers, and seeing positive results of consistent exercise. She received her Associates in Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 1976 from Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Following completion from this degree she worked in pediatric neurodevelopmental Physical Therapy until 2003. Pediatric physical therapy included aquatic and hippotherapy program development for Eater Seals Rehabilitation of Central Ohio and Delaware County board of mental retardation/developmental delay. Courses of study included Nancy Finney’s handling the Young CP Child at home, multiple NDT for pediatrics courses, and studying with Mary Massery “If you can’t breathe, you can’t function”. More recently, focus of training and clinical practice has been Aquatic Therapy, including teaching classes in gentle/moderate aquatic exercise and Ai Chi. Susan's Vision..."To have the pool be a healing place."

  Nicole Evans has 7 years of experience in physical therapy. She specializes in orthopedics, balance, sports, and dry needling physical therapy. She obtained her BS at Francis Marion University in 2005. She then earned her Doctorates of Physical Therapy from University of the Pacific in 2009. She has taken several continuing education seminars through Great Lakes such as Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy, Mobilization of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Ribs, Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy Comprehensive Treatment of the Foot and Ankle, The Basics of Sacroiliac Mobilization, Myofascial Release and Functional Therapeutics. She has trained in Effective Prevention and Treatment of Running Injuries. Nicole has continuing education from the Institute for Natural Resources in arthritis, diet, and exercise; Keeping Balance and Preventing Falls; Stress and Depression, Food, Mood and Cognition. Nicole utilizes Pilates to enhance rehab outcomes, and is a hands-on aquatic therapist. Her vision as a physical therapist is to treat the whole body, injuries and/or dysfunction occurring due to an imbalance in the body. By treating the whole body, patients can help prevent future injuries and build stronger bodies. Nicole’s goal as a physical therapist is to help begin and continue healthy lifestyles and help get patients back to doing the things they love.  

  Donielle has 16 years of experience in physical therapy. Her philosophy of care is that her patients are more than their injury. She believes physical therapy should treat the whole person and see them achieve their goals for the most functional lifestyle possible. Her attended Salisbury University for her undergraduate. Then she earned her MS of Physical Therapy at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. After, she completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Arcadia University. She has been published in the Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain: The Effects of Aquatic Physical Therapy on Cardiovascular Fitness and Self-Concept in Patients with Fibromyalgia. She is a Certified Vestibular Specialist and a Certified Concussion Specialist. Her interests include vestibular rehabilitation, migraine and headache therapy, aquatics and neurological issues such as Parkinson’s, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. She is an adjunct instructor at Delaware Technical Community College for seven years teaching anatomy, neurology, modalities, aquatics, and vestibular rehabilitation. She is currently the Clinical Director of Millville Aquacare Physical Therapy. Join us for Millville's 10th Year Celebration!

3 Months Experience Philosophy of Care and Areas of Interest: During my experiences in the clinic, the most common problem I see in patients is lack of body awareness and poor movement mechanics, whether from their job, posture, or habits, that increases their pain and symptoms. My philosophy of care revolves around getting people to move again and participate in their lives to the fullest. My areas of interest include return to work rehabilitation, sports rehabilitation, and geriatrics. Training: I attended Cumberland County College in New Jersey for my Associate's Degree followed by going to Salisbury University in MD for my bachelor's degree. I completed my graduate courses at UMES in MD for my Doctorate of Physical Therapy in September 2016. I will be attending continuing education courses for a Functional Capacity Evaluations certification and want to become a clinical instructor in the near future when I have more clinic experience. Vision: My vision is to educate people about the importance of taking charge of their personal health to the point where they are able to independently manage their symptoms with as little medical intervention as possible.

5 Years Experience My philosophy of Care and Area of Interest includes customizing treatments for each patient through a combination of manual techniques and therapeutic exercises to maximize benefit of PT for each patient and return patient to prior level of function. I treat a variety of orthopedic conditions, but also specializes in neurological conditions including Parkinson's Disease, vestibular disorders, and concussions. I obtained my Undergraduate degree in Biology from Washington College (2008) and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UMES (2012). I have a certification in LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s Disease, vestibular certification from American Institute of Balance, and further specialization in Concussion Management and TMJ Disorders. Clinical Instructor/mentor to PT and PTA students. Vision: To continue improving manual skills as well as learning new treatment techniques to provide the highest level of care to all of our patients!

15 Years Experience Philosophy of Care and Areas of Interest: I am a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at Aquacare Rehabilitation in Salisbury, MD. My experience in the field of physical therapy ranges from in-patient care, acute care and out-patient orthopedic and aquatic therapy. At Aquacare I specialize in orthopedics, vestibular and aquatic therapy with individualized programs for each patient. These programs are modified and adapted to fit the needs of every client that we treat using evidence-based practices. I pride myself in making sure that every patient I treat feels that they are listened to, cared for and important. I continue to work on improving my skills and knowledge as a therapist with continuing education, discussions with other professionals in my field of work as well as constant communication with the area doctors on different interventions and treatment approaches that may better serve my patients. I received my Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from Delaware Technical Community College and have continued to further my knowledge through continuing education courses. I have attended such courses as Great Lakes Joint Mobilization Techniques, Manual Soft Tissue Techniques and Vestibular Rehabilitation and have also provided clinical instructor leadership to current students in the process of obtaining their physical therapy assistant degree. I have attended aquatic’s and orthopedic rehabilitation courses as well as management and leadership courses in preparation for the path my career has taken me. I truly enjoy what I do every day and love the facility and co-workers that I get the pleasure of working with daily! My Vision: To continue to serve my community and better my education and knowledge to provide the best, most effective treatments for our patient population. I hope to be able to add joy, laughter and friendship to each and every one that I come into contact with and to continue to strive to be the best therapist and leader possible!

Pam Kline has 16 years of experience as a physical therapy assistant. Her goal as a therapist is to help each patient attain their highest and best level of physical recovery from injury or surgery along with equipping her patients with the knowledge and motivation to continue with an active and healthy lifestyle after therapy. Pam attended the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Keystone College in LaPlume, PA. The first ten years of her career were spend in an out-patient clinic that specialized in orthopedic injuries. During this time, her continuing education classes focused on hands-on skills and techniques with focus in the hip, knee and shoulder joints. When her mom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, Pam added continuing education in neurological disorders. Since joining the Aquacare staff, she has attended a course with the focus on manual therapy, mobilization of the cervical, thoracic spine and ribs as well as hands-on aquatic techniques from the Aquatic Therapy University. She has also completed continuing education in pelvic floor function and dysfunction and treatment of urinary incontinence. The most recent has been the LSVT Big program for Parkinson’s. Her vision is for patients to understand their injury and how to avoid future injury and to value their physical health with a goal of aging successfully when they complete physical therapy.

13 Years Experience Philosophy of Care and Areas of Interest: Following through with each patient’s plan of care while utilizing my continuing education and manual skills to maximize their recovery and rehabilitation process. I pride myself in providing patients with a positive and educational environment to assist them in healing and being able to self-manage symptoms. I enjoy working in an aquatic environment, hands on therapy, pediatrics, vestibular rehabilitation, lymphedema management, general orthopedics and geriatrics. Training- I graduated magna cum laude from Delaware Technical and Community College with an Associates in Applied Health and obtained by MD and DE PTA license in 2014. I have taken several  Great Lakes courses including Myofascial Release, Functional Strength, Treatment of Common Extremities, The Foot and Ankles, The Lumbar Complex,  Cervical, Thoracic and Rib Mobilizations, The Basics of SI Mobilization and Functional Anatomy. I have had several aquatic courses through The Aquatic Therapy Institute AND Aquatic University. I am trained in Lymphedema Management of the Upper and Lower quadrants, in rehabbing and preventing injuries of the young athlete, and balance and vestibular training. I am also a credentialed clinical instructor. Your Vision: I plan to continue my career as a PTA with AquaCare and enhance my skills with the most recent and up to date technology and research based skills. To serve my community and the physical therapy profession in hopes of bringing more awareness to our profession and to progress rehabilitation ability.

Megan Edwards is a Physical Therapist Assistant at Aquacare Physical Therapy in Millsboro, Delaware with 3 years of experience. She takes great pride in being a physical therapist assistant and focuses on educating patients of the importance on being more aware of how they are moving and controlling their bodies. This is to help reduce their pain, improve their function, and prevent further injury or problems. Being compliant with their care is a major factor that Megan stresses to her patients. She excels in communication with patients and explains their care in layman’s terms so that patents fully understand their treatment and why they are coming to therapy. Using evidenced-based practice, Megan continues to treat a wide variety of diagnoses including low back and cervical pain as well as orthopedic conditions of the foot/ankle, knee, hip, pelvis, upper extremity, and shoulder. Megan received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Salisbury University in Maryland and earned her Applied Allied Health Associates Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Delaware Technical College, Owens Campus in Georgetown, Delaware. She has taken several continuing education courses including Aquatic Therapy Techniques for Orthopedic/Neurological pathologies; Myofascial Release; and Kinesiology Taping for Stroke, Pain, and Posture; and Rotator Cuff Dysfunction. Megan has been an employee of Aquacare since 2007. She began working with company as a student and quickly progressed to acting as an exercise specialist. She is currently the acting clinical director of the Millsboro office. Megan’s vision: “I strive on helping patients learn the importance of and how to care for their bodies and their health. My passion for physical therapy drives me to actively pursue advanced education courses which will allow me to provide the best treatment for my patients.”

Maureen Gordon has accumulated over 20 years as a physical therapist. Maureen uses her extensive training, hands-on skills, and clinical experience to evaluate and treat patients in an empathetic and supportive environment. Utilizing evidence-based research and techniques, she works with each patient to assist them in returning to their maximal level of function. Maureen educates patients on the condition for which they are seeking treatment and teaches them how to improve and manage their condition. She works closely with other clinical team members to create an experience that aims to restore independence and help patients reach their goals. Her specialties include vestibular, headache, and concussion rehabilitation. Maureen graduated in 1996 from Thomas Jefferson University in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor and Master of Science in Physical Therapy. She worked in outpatient orthopedics after graduation before focusing on treating people with concussions, vestibular, balance, and headache disorders. She was the facility director of a Balance and Headache Center, focused exclusively on treating these specialty patients. Maureen received her Certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation and also her Certification in Cervicogenic Dizziness (2013) from Emory University and the American Physical Therapy Association. She was the lead vestibular therapist and a team member at St. Luke's University Hospital and Health Network in Bethlehem, PA to establish vestibular competency training for other network physical therapists (PTs). In this capacity, she trained and tested PTs in the evaluation and treatment of patients with concussions. Maureen has been a clinical instructor to high school, PTA, and PT students since 1997. She has provided many community lectures, taught professional continuing education courses, and guest lectured at East Stroudsburg University (East Stroudsburg, PA). Since moving to Maryland in 2015, Maureen has continued to specialize in the treatment of patients with concussions, vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, and headaches, expanding the programs and treatments available to the people on the Eastern Shore. Maureen’s vision…“Many people do not know that there is help with physical therapy for vertigo, vestibular conditions, headaches, or concussions. I am passionate about helping educate patients and others about how PT can improve their lives.”

16 Years Experience Mark earned his Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine and Associates in Physical therapy from California University of Pennsylvania in 2001. He initiallystarted out for several years in the sports medicine field and outpatient orthopedics; with a focus on manual interventions and hands on care. Later in his career, he transitioned to a rehab manager role at local Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing facilities for about the last 8 years. He joins AquaCare after stepping down from his administrative role, and back to outpatient therapy to focus on patient care and manual interventions.

Liz Kim has two years of experience as a physical therapy assistant. Her areas of interest include orthopedic injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation. She obtained her Bachelor’s from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in Health Sciences. She then continued her education onto Harcum College for her Physical Therapy Assistant degree. Her vision is to assist patients in their rehabilitation journeys as they return to the best of their ability, adjusting each session to fit the patient specifically, instead of following a generic “recipe book”.

8 Years Experience Philosophy of Care and Areas of Interest:My experience ranges from a variety of settings including acute care, sub-acute inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient arenas with treatment of both adults and pediatrics. My areas of interest and specialty are pediatrics, Women’s Health including pelvic floor dysfunction in pediatrics, orthopedics, and adolescent/sports medicine. For many years, I have been an athlete and active in a variety of sports activities including softball, soccer, running, track and field, and kickball. When I am not in the clinic, I am active as a volunteer coach for a local softball team. Training: My undergraduate degree is in Exercise Science from Salisbury University. I received my doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). I am a certified Clinical instructor through the APTA. I am currently in pursuit of my CAPP-Pelvic, a certification for the evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction offered by the Women’s Health section of the APTA. Continuing education courses I have taken have been focused in the areas of Women’s Health, pediatrics, and sports medicine. Courses focused on evidence-based practice with the evaluation and treatment of the following: incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic floor dysfunction and training in the female and male athletes, musculoskeletal concerns with pregnancy and post-partum, torticollis and plagiocephaly in infants and toddlers, gait and motor development in pediatrics, concussion management, and contemporary topics in sports and orthopedic therapy including screening and analysis of the overhead throwing athlete, elbow injuries in youth baseball players, and acute and persistent concussions. Vision: My vision is to increase patient and community awareness of health concerns and assist with education on prevention of injury and/or re-injury for a healthier and better quality of life in all aspects from the pediatrics to adults to athletes.

Lauren Nuttle has 12 years of experience in physical therapy. Her specialties include spinal care and manipulation, canine physical therapy, and urinary incontinence. She studied at Salisbury University for her undergrad, then continued to University of Maryland Eastern Shore for her graduate education in physical therapy. She has taken several continuing education courses including spinal, pelvic, sacrum, foot and ankle, cervical and thoracic, and myofascial from Great Lakes Seminars, as well as urinary incontinence from Herman & Wallace.

4 Years Experience Philosophy of Care:

• Each human being is uniquely organized and functioning combination of body, mind, and spirit. I believe that health is a state of complete physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. I believe that each individual is responsible for his or her own life and possesses the power to achieve an optimum state of health and empowering individuals to achieve this optimum state of health is the core purpose of health professionals.
• Physical therapy is a profession dedicated to service, to people and society, and physical therapists music practice in an artful, competent, compassionate, caring, legal and ethical manner. As a Physical Therapist I believe that a therapist must practice mindful of the art and science of the profession. Physical therapists must have commitments to lifelong learning and to search for the evidence that supports and advances practice. Critical thinking, problem solving, intellectual perseverance and courage are all essential characteristics of the successful physical therapist.
• Physical therapists diagnose movement dysfunctions based on skillful examination and evaluation regardless of the cause or etiology and provide skilled therapeutic intervention to foster improvement in physical functioning and maximizing overall quality of life.

Training: Shri B.G. Patel College of Physical Therapy, S.P. University BPT, Physical Therapy (2005-2010); University of Montana, Non-Degree seeking program in Professionalism, Clinical Decision Making Vision:

• Physical therapist's role also includes that of case manager, teacher, researcher, and consultant. I worked as licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New York and Pennsylvania in numerous different settings. I want to push my patients to be as healthy as they can be. Working as a physical therapist, I want to lead by example and inspire my patients to recover the strength and wellness they have lost. Physical therapy is a personal profession in which patients reply, both mentally and sometimes physically, on their therapist and must follow their therapist's directions in order to effectively recover. Working as Physical Therapist, providing me the soulful satisfaction that I was seeking as a high school graduate and by completing my doctorate degree via TdPT course of Arcadia University, I want to satisfy my hunger for knowledge in the area of Physical Therapy. It will help me to improve the high degree of professionalism and I possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and behaviors to practice physical therapy in a truly scientific manner

29 Years Experience Philosophy of Care and Areas of Interest: "Lean not to your own understanding but in all your ways, acknowledge God and He directs your path." I treat according to the right things to do for each individual client. In order to accomplish this, one must take an interest in the people that they serve. "I am a people person." Worship Music and Songs of Psalms is my passion. I play the piano/keyboard and I am a Psalmist. Oftentimes there is always a song in my heart and before I realize it, the song begins to seep from my lips. One's gift will always make room for them and that gift will bring them before greatest. Training: BS Degree in Physical Education and Health from Morgan State University; BS Degree in Physical Therapy from University of Maryland Eastern Shore; AA Theology from the World Christian College of Theology at the Delmarva Evangelistic Church.

Jeff Bonnette has over 18 years of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant. As a PTA, with the majority of his experience in orthopedics and sports medicine, Jeff strives to provide his patients with the best possible care. Utilizing evidence based practices, he works closely with a strong team of therapists to achieve optimal outcomes and extremely satisfied patients. Jeff graduated from Rowan University 1996 with a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education and a specialization in Athletic Training and became certified through the National Athletic Trainers Association - Board of Certification (NATABOC). In 1999, he completed his certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Mercer County Community College and is currently licensed in the state of MD. Jeff is also the owner of Midshore Health and Fitness, LLC which provides athletic training services, ImPact concussion testing and athletic performance enhancement training. Jeff has been the Head Athletic Trainer with Saints Peter and Paul High School since 2005 and has also worked with Talbot County Public Schools, Chesapeake Community College and Easton’s semi pro football team. Jeff has been nationally certified as an Athletic Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine for over 10 years. He was recently certified in Functional Movement Techniques and kinesiotaping. Jeff’s vision as a therapist is to continually provide the highest quality of care in an ever changing and challenging healthcare system and to impact each patient in the most positive way possible. It is his goal to successfully treat my patients’ issues and make such a positive impact in their lives that they will want to come back whenever they need help with aches, pains or injuries.

10 Years Experience Courtney is a Physical Therapist at Aquacare Physical Therapy located at 598 Cynwood Drive Suite 101 in Easton. As a dedicated professional, Courtney is devoted to treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions by providing one-on-one care and customized treatment programs to help each patient meet their individual goals. She collaborates with her colleagues to provide a team approach to patient care to improve their quality of life. Courtney received her Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology and Biochemistry from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, then her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at University of Delaware in Newark, DE. She has significant continuing education in treatment of Orthopedic Conditions and Manual Therapy, and more recently in pelvic floor dysfunction. She has a certification as a Credentialed Clinical Instructor and enjoys teaching and learning from her students. Courtney’s vision…“My vision is to help maximize patients’ independence and level of function. Many people do not know that there is help with physical therapy for urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor dysfunction diagnoses. I enjoy educating patients and others about how PT can improve their lives.”

Christy Saunders is a physical therapist at Aquacare Physical Therapy in Millsboro, Delaware. In addition to working with adult clientele, Christy is one of Aquacare’s pediatric physical therapists. Christy strongly believes that her clients are most successful when they are allowed to rehabilitate in an environment that is fun and patient-centered. She aims to support her patients both physically and emotionally while utilizing a hands-on approach that is based on the most current research. Christy encourages her clients to find value in their treatment by internalizing their goals. She feels this will allow them to reach and maintain their greatest level of mobility and function for maximum participation in home, community, and recreational activities. Christy received her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of South Carolina and has been a practicing clinician for four years. Christy has a deep love for traveling and prior to settling in Millsboro worked as a traveling physical therapist with her husband along the West Coast and in Colorado. As a pediatric therapist, Christy has received training in how to incorporate both sensory integration and neurodevelopmental techniques in the treatment of children with neuromuscular disorders. She has also completed continuing education courses in the use of aquatic therapy techniques in the treatment of adults and children. Christy is a credentialed clinical instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association, and she looks forward to being an integral part in the education of the next generation of physical therapists. Christy has a genuine love for the profession of physical therapy and for people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. It is her hope that this passion is evident to her patients and fosters an enjoyable and productive rehabilitation environment.

Cailtin Ruggiero has 6 years of experience in physical therapy. She specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy and treats pelvic pain, bowel and bladder dysfunction, pregnancy and post-partum, osteoporosis, and weight loss. She has many years of experience dancing and enjoys rehabbing dancers in order to return to performing. Caitlin also has her core Barre Pilate's certification. She has her undergraduate degree in health science from Marymount University and she also received her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the same university. Caitlin has been a teacher assistant and clinical instructor assisting in the training of physical therapy students. She has taken continuing education courses in pelvic floor physical therapy for both female and male patients. Caitlin also completed a three-month residency upon graduating from my graduation program in Women's health. In addition to the continuing education courses in selective functional muscle assessment, muscle energy techniques for the spine and extremities, aquatics and myofascial release. Her vision for her patients is to get them to achieve the highest level of function. When treating pelvic floor patient’s, Caitlin wants all of her patients to have increased confidence and less of a fear of an embracing accident to occur in order to live more fulfilled lives.

Bradley Saunders has over 5 years of experience in physical therapy. His areas of interest are vestibular, orthopedics, manual therapy, and dry needling. He graduated with from St. John Fisher College with a BS in Biology and Chemistry. Then he moved onto The University of South Carolina and earned his Doctorates of Physical Therapy. He is a APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, a Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist and certified in dry needling through the Spinal Manipulation Institute. His vision is to lead physical therapists through continued education, clinical instruction, and refining evidence based manual skills, towards a more autonomous practice and as the primary clinicians in treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular impairments.

8 Years experience Philosophy of Care: I strive to provide the best quality of care to all patients based on an individualized assessment and treatment plan to help each patient achieve their goals and be able to return to a full life. Areas of Interest: Orthopedics, Pregnancy, Aquatics Training: Bachelor of Arts McDaniel College; Doctor of Physical Therapy University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Continuing Education Courses: Great Lakes Seminars Lumbar/Sacroiliac/Myofascial Release/Cervical/Thoracic, Aquatic Therapy, Kinesiotaping Served as Clinical Instructor Vision: To improve the wellness and function of my community by providing the best care to all patients and family members and to continue to further my education to allow for continued growth in the field of physical therapy.