Berlin, MD 443-513-3910
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9954 Main St., Unit 3, Berlin, MD 21811Services
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OPENING JUNE 19, 2023! Now scheduling pelvic floor patients for June and orthopedic patients for July. Call 443-513-3910 to schedule.
Aquacare will be opening a satellite office specializing in women and men’s physical therapy and pelvic floor dysfunction, and orthopedic injuries or post-surgery.
Millions of Americans are suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction, yet for most, the disease goes unidentified and untreated. Statistics say that 1 out of every 5 Americans (of every age) suffer from some type of pelvic floor dysfunction at some time in their life. Over 25 million Americans suffer from urinary incontinence alone or involuntary loss of urine. And it is not just a “women’s” disorder; men and children can have pelvic floor dysfunction as well.
Pelvic floor dysfunction refers to a wide range of problems that occur when the muscles of the pelvic floor are weak, tight, or there is an impairment of the sacroiliac joint, low back, coccyx and/or hip joint. The tissues surrounding the pelvic organs may have increased or decreased sensitivity and/or irritation resulting in pelvic pain. Many times, the underlying cause of pelvic pain is difficult to determine.
Let Aquacare’s pelvic floor specialists provide physical therapy to help you find the key to relieving your pelvic pain or stop the embarrassment of leakage of urine!
Pelvic Exercises
Caitlin Ruggiero, DPT is outstanding. She helped me through a very difficult time after a major operation and taught me the proper technique to recover. She is professional, knowledgeable and thorough. I recommend she receive a raise, or at the very least a bonus.
Excellent care
I was a patient at Aquacare in West Ocean City for several months from November 2018 to February 2019. This is by far one of the best experiences I have had for medical treatment. At first, I was a bit skeptical as to the outcome of the treatment, but Evie Tatara knew exactly how to identify my issues and proposed a treatment plan that worked beyond my expectations. She is simply the best therapist I have worked with. She is highly knowledgeable and has wonderful bedside manners. I would also like to recognize her assistant Janet, who is so friendly and did her utmost to accommodate my not-so-easy schedule. A great professional team. I will not hesitate to recommend Aquacare to friends and family and will definitely return if ever needed.
Highly recommend
They are the best pe0ple in world and I recommend aquacare to all my friends
Pelvic Exercises
Caitlin Ruggiero, DPT is outstanding. She helped me through a very difficult time after a major operation and taught me the proper technique to recover. She is professional, knowledgeable and thorough. I recommend she receive a raise, or at the very least a bonus.
Excellent care
I was a patient at Aquacare in West Ocean City for several months from November 2018 to February 2019. This is by far one of the best experiences I have had for medical treatment. At first, I was a bit skeptical as to the outcome of the treatment, but Evie Tatara knew exactly how to identify my issues and proposed a treatment plan that worked beyond my expectations. She is simply the best therapist I have worked with. She is highly knowledgeable and has wonderful bedside manners. I would also like to recognize her assistant Janet, who is so friendly and did her utmost to accommodate my not-so-easy schedule. A great professional team. I will not hesitate to recommend Aquacare to friends and family and will definitely return if ever needed.
Highly recommend
They are the best pe0ple in world and I recommend aquacare to all my friends
Karen Rodriguez, PTA, is a physical therapist practicing at Aquacare - Milford, Delaware. She earned her PTA degree at Harcum College in Pennsylvania following a career change from being an accountant. She has been practicing in a variety of settings, including acute care, skilled nursing home, and outpatient orthopedic clinics. At Aquacare, Karen specializes in the LSVT Big program for people with Parkinson's disease. She also treats orthopedic, balance, and fall prevention. In her free time, Karen enjoys spending time with her family, walking her two dogs, and spending time at the beach. 
Matt Huewe, PT, DPT, has joined Aquacare - Millsboro. He is originally from Columbia, Maryland, and earned a health sciences degree at Towson University in 2016. Matt went on to attend Hampton University and graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020. Before starting at Aquacare, Matt has been in the Chicago region for the past few years, working as an outpatient physical therapist and clinic director. Matt is passionate about sports medicine and vestibular rehabilitation and is certified in both dry needling and blood flow restriction. Matt enjoys spending time with friends and family, he is a lover of all seafood, and if he is not treating patients, he is most likely on the links working on his golf game! 
Ginger Titus, PT, DPT, OCS, is a board-certified physical therapist practicing at Aquacare's Easton, Maryland location. Ginger initially came to the area 10 years ago after graduating from college. She graduated from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 2013 with a bachelor's degree in Health Science and her doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. She later pursued her Orthopedic Certified Specialist certification in 2018. She is also passionate about helping those who are suffering from vestibular pathologies and concussions which lead her to become a certified vestibular therapist through American Institute of Balance in 2019. In her free time, Ginger enjoys spending time with her family and friends along with reading, crafting, traveling, and relaxing on the beach. 
Megan Moss, PTA, CLT, spent the first nine years of her career as a massage therapist. After seeing the way that manual therapy benefitted her massage clients, Megan felt inspired to pursue something greater and decided to return to school to obtain her associates of Applied Science from Carroll Community College. She loves being able to see her patients progress and return to function through the direct interventions provided in physical therapy. She has worked in both acute care and outpatient settings, and in 2021 became a certified lymphedema specialist. 
Alec Crichton, PT, DPT, MS, is a physical therapist who recently joined Aquacare Lewes – Route 24. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech. Then went on to earn his master’s degree in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science and his doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Delaware. He is currently training with our staff to provide pediatric physical therapy in addition to providing physical therapy to the general population. In his free time, Alec enjoys playing with his Australian Shepherd, Ellie, reading, and learning more about the area.
Susan Conklin, MPT, CLT, joins Aquacare with 17 years of experience. She is a graduate of Richard Stockton College (now Stockton University) where she earned a bachelor's degree in 2004, followed by a master's degree in 2006. She then became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist in 2011, specializing in treating this often-undiagnosed condition. Her background is in acute care, working with patients who have had strokes and illnesses, joint replacements, and fracture repairs. Her mantra is, "All gains, no matter how small they seem, are good gains" on the road to recovery. She is passionate about continuing to learn new skills in order to help her patients regain their independence and function so they can live their best lives. 
Kayla Bell, PTA, is a physical therapist assistant practicing primarily at Aquacare - Seaford. She also helps out in Lewes and Milford occasionally. A native of Bridgeville, Kayla earned her associate's degree from Delaware Technical Community College in 2021. In 2023, she earned her certification as a pregnancy and postpartum specialist and provides services for women who are ready to regain muscle, improve strength, and get back to regular exercise. She enjoys participating in community events and is a member of Sussex Tech's Athletic Health Care & Physical Therapy Advisory Board. In her free time, Kayla enjoys weight lifting, hiking, and spending time with her family and dog. 
Brooke Bielecki, PT, DPT, CLT, is a board-certified physical therapist practicing at Aquacare’s Easton, Maryland location. A local to the area, Brooke began swimming at the age of 4 years old, eventually becoming a two-time Maryland state champion in the 50-yard freestyle. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree from Davis and Elkins College in West Virginia. Here, she swam at the collegiate level for four years and was recognized as the most decorated athlete in the college’s history. She then earned her doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of St. Augustine in Coral Gables, Florida. She is passionate about helping those who suffer from lymphedema, leading her to become a certified lymphedema therapist, as well. In her free time, Brooke enjoys spending time with family, working out, traveling, and relaxing on the beach. 
Karen Maize has 23 years of experience as a physical therapy assistant. Her areas of interest include Parkinson's, neurological therapy, outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy, and lower quarter biomechanics. She earned her bachelor’s degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College. From there, Karen earned her associate’s degree as a physical therapy assistant from Anne Arundel Community College. She now is an adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College and teaches Functional Anatomy and other various program requirements. Being a certified clinician for the last seven years, she has worked to expand the LSVT BIG program. She works closely with the local Parkinson’s support groups. In her free time, Karen is a big Ravens and Orioles fan. She also enjoys the outdoors and loves fly fishing, kayaking, and hiking.
Melinda O’Bier, PTA, earned her associate's degree in Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant from Delaware Technical Community College. Melinda has worked for Aquacare Physical Therapy for less than one year but has been a PTA for nine years in various settings, including Outpatient, Acute Rehab at Beebe Healthcare, various Nursing Homes in the area and at the Assisted Living level. Melinda specializes in working with the geriatric population and more recently has gone on to receive her Falls Prevention Specialist Certification and has developed a Falls Prevention and Treatment Program. Melinda believes the need for Fall Prevention Physical Therapy is imperative in our community and wants to bring her vast knowledge on the topic to you or your loved ones nearby! 
Katie Irvine, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist practicing at Aquacare’s Salisbury - Injury Center location. An Eastern Shore local, she spent some time at Dover Air Force Base in the Air Force Reserves before obtaining her bachelor’s degree at Salisbury University. She then completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne. She has been practicing for eight years with a wide range of experience including inpatient hospital treatment, pediatric, and outpatient. At Aquacare, Katie specializes in pelvic floor and pediatric therapies, but also sees orthopedic, balance, and other diagnoses. In her free time Katie stays busy with her husband, three children, one dog, and three cats. She also loves volunteering to help with several animal rescue organizations. 
Jonathan Orlando PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, is a physical therapist and clinical director at Aquacare Lewes - King Street Row. A native from Long Island, New York, he earned his bachelor’s and doctorate degree at SUNY Stony Brook. He has been practicing for more than 10 years. He received his certification in manual therapy in 2018, became a board certified orthopedic specialist in 2021 and is currently a fellow in training with the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. He has an extensive background in orthopedics and rehabilitation with training with McKenzie, spinal manipulation, blood flow restriction, and the selective functional movement assessment. Jonathan is also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and frequently provides education to physical therapy student’s as a clinical instructor. In his free time, Jonathan is always looking forward to a day at the beach with his wife and three kids. 
Barbara Fidler is a Physical Therapist Assistant who comes to AquaCare with 30 years of experience in outpatient Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation practice. Barbara graduated from Rowan University in New Jersey with a bachelor's degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. After a few years of teaching she earned a certificate in Elementary Education. With 10 years of experience teaching and coaching, Barbara took on a new challenge and enrolled in Atlantic Community College where she earned her associate's degree in Allied Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant. While at college she was awarded the President’s Medallion of Excellence and graduated with honors. Barbara’s passion has been treating orthopedic/sports injuries and pre/post-surgery clients. She has received certifications in McKenzie A&B, Graston and pelvic floor therapy. Barbara also sees balance and vestibular patients. Barbara believes in treating all patients with exceptional care and guiding patients to become independent with their rehabilitation. Barbara enjoys spending time with her family at the beach, sporting events, traveling or quietly relaxing at home. 
Vincent Friedman DPT, PT, GC, is a physical therapist practicing at the Annapolis location. He graduated from Dominican College in 2015 with his doctorate in Physical Therapy. Since then Vince has achieved his certification in Graston in 2017, and then went on to get certified in the original strength program in 2018. He has eight years of experience in the physical therapy field working with athletes, geriatrics, orthopedic conditions, and various other types of populations throughout his career. He enjoys golfing, spending time with friends/family, and snowboarding. 
Donna Temple joins the Aquacare Physical Therapy team with over 30 years experience as a physical therapist. After graduating from Temple University in Philadelphia, she worked at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital working with patients in the spinal cord injury and outpatient orthopedic units. She transitioned to pediatrics and remained there specializing in early intervention, birth to 3 years old. She enjoys helping infants and children gain functional movement so that they can thrive and learn, reaching their maximum potential. She sees pediatric patients at Aquacare, works with adults in the pool as well as with adults who have balance and strength issues. In addition, she is certified in LSVT, a proven protocol for Parkinson Disease that has shown great success in helping keep or regain mobility and independence. 
Having earned her Physical Therapy Degree in 1988 from University of Maryland at Baltimore, Kathleen brings with her over thirty years of experience in the field. She has specialized in pelvic therapy for over ten years. As a pelvic therapist Kathleen treats all types and degrees of incontinence, pelvic pain, and oncology related problems in both the male and female population. Outside of physical therapy Kathy enjoys spending time with her husband, her dogs, and travelling. 
Bryan graduated from Ithaca College in 2021 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy while completing a minor in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Bryan grew up in Northeastern PA and is an avid sports fan, especially baseball, football, and soccer. He is looking begin completing his McKenzie certification which focuses on spine and extremity treatment, and is looking into a potential LSVT certification, a program that assists people with Parkinson disease. Bryan is also interested in general orthopedics as well as sports rehabilitation, especially with soccer players and overhead athletes. He believes that physical therapy should be a mixture of work and fun and aims to provide individualized one on one care with his patients while helping them step out of their comfort zone. 
Katherine “Kate” Dolinar began her collegiate education with a Bachelor of Science degree from Limestone College in 2018. She then received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Wingate University (North Carolina) in 2021. Prior to being employed by Fitness Forum of Aquacare Physical Therapy, Kate completed a student clinical rotation at our Annapolis location. She is passionate in her pursuit of getting patients back to what they love through attentive, thoughtful treatment designed to bring the best out in every client. She loves working with athletes and performing movement screenings and running analysis. 
Melissa Bateman has been a licensed PTA since 2015, graduating from the accredited CACHE (Chesapeake Area Consortium of Higher Education) PTA program at Anne Arundel Community College. Melissa is also a Towson University Alumni with a Bachelors of Exercise Science degree.
Her passion for Physical therapy began while learning about health and fitness in college and learning about physical therapy after her grandmother was briefly a patient at a skilled nursing facility (SNF).
Melissa has a wide range of experience in various settings including outpatient orthopedic, home health and skilled nursing facilities. Her passions include balance training and fall prevention, neuromuscular rehabilitation, as well as orthopedic and agility sport training for adults and the pediatric population. 
Robert Donati, PT, CLT, has 30 years of clinical experience in many settings, including acute care, acute rehab, long-term care, and outpatient physical therapy. He has worked closely with professional sports teams. For the past 20 years, his focus has been outpatient physical therapy.
Robert graduated from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy ad Science in 1994 with a master's degree in Physical Therapy and a bachelor's degree in Allied Health. He considers himself a "jack of all trades." He is passionate about assessing his patients as a whole and using many different techniques to help them achieve their goals. He has completed specific coursework in strain and counter strain techniques and has completed certification as a lymphedema therapist. 
Jessica Wood, DPT, is a Physical Therapist at Aquacare Physical Therapy in Salisbury. Jess is from Delmar and graduated with her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2017. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of Maryland Baltimore in 2021. Jess's mission for every patient is to empower them to return to doing the things they love in a way that works for them and their specific needs. Areas of interest for Jess include orthopedic and neurological conditions, gait and balance rehab, pelvic floor conditions and pregnancy/postpartum rehab. She plans to continue to expand her knowledge in these areas to better serve her patients. She has begun to expand her knowledge about pelvic floor conditions such as urinary incontinence, bladder prolapse, and pelvic pain in training with Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. In her spare time, Jess enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and their pets, as well as with her family and friends. 
Lindsey Hunt, PTA, is a physical therapist assistant practicing at Aquacare’s Injury Center location. She earned her bachelor's degree at Salisbury University and went on to complete her physical therapy certification at Wor-Wic Community College in 2021. She has been with Aquacare since 2016. Lindsey specializes in orthopedic care and works closely with Aquacare's pelvic floor specialists to return pregnant and post-partum moms to exercising. In her free time, Lindsey is an avid CrossFitter, enjoys being outdoors with her husband and dogs, and traveling. 
Gabrielle Giannone, PTA, is a physical therapist assistant practicing at Aquacare’s East Lewes and Milford locations. A native of Delaware, she earned her bachelor's degree at University of Delaware in Exercise Physiology. She then received her physical therapy assistant degree at Harcum College. She has been practicing for four years. Gabrielle trained with Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and specializes in pelvic floor therapy for all genders. As an advocate for endometriosis treatment, she has a true passion for working with chronic pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, and post-surgical health. She is proficient and certified in the Mckenzie Method of Mechanical diagnosis and therapy focusing on the lumbar spine. She also enjoys treating orthopedic and neurological conditions. In her free time, Gabrielle enjoys interior design, outdoor exercise, time at the ocean, fishing, and experiencing life with her husky. 
Dr. Chalabala received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Delaware University in 2005 as well as her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the same university. She became a Clinical Orthopedic Specialist in 2017 after extensive training. Her specialties include Sports Rehabilitation and Foot & Ankle Dysfunctions. Recently she is pursuing a specialty in Women’s Health including incontinence, bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, and pre- and post-partum disorders. She takes great joy in helping patients to feel better, move better, and eliminate their pain. What she loves most about her career, is the ability to bring happiness to her patients by guiding them back to the sports/hobbies that they love.
Amanda has worked in many roles at Aquacare Physical Therapy over the past years including exercise specialist and patient care coordinator. She received her Bachelor of Science from Lock Haven University in 2016 and completed her PTA degree from Delaware Technical School in 2020. She is extremely excited to be working with the tenured staff at Millville in continuing to pursue her manual therapy/exercise knowledge.
Megan Montante, PT, DPT is a physical therapist practicing at Aquacare's East Lewes location. Born and raised in the Pocono Mountains, Megan travelled to central PA to pursue both her bachelors and doctorate degree at Lebanon Valley College. Megan took her first job out of PT school in South Carolina and eventually moved back up the coast where she landed in Delaware. At Aquacare, Megan takes pride in being an LSVT Certified Clinician, which is a specialized treatment program in treating people with Parkinson's Disease. She also treats all orthopedic conditions and balance dysfunctions. Megan has completed McKenzie Part A-C, which is an internationally acclaimed method of assessment and treatment for the spine. In her free time, you can find Megan enjoying the outdoors or traveling with her husband and most adorable puppy. 
Dr. Leigh Hobson graduated with a doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2018. She completed her undergraduate education at University of Delaware graduating with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Spanish studies. Leigh is certified in vestibular and concussion rehabilitation. Her expertise also extends to chronic pain, postural education, aquatic therapy, and cupping/instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization. Her special interests include holistic health and wellness. Leigh has been clinical director at Fitness Forum in Annapolis since October 2021. Leigh enjoys spending time with her family and her animals (Clementine, cat, and Dusty, her dog), trying out new restaurants, and exercising outdoors! 
Cheryl Stetzer, MPT, is a Physical Therapist practicing at Aquacare's Injury Center in Salisbury, MD. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and earned her bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine from Mercyhurst College. Cheryl then completed her master's in Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been practicing physical therapy for 29 years, predominantly in the outpatient setting with an emphasis on orthopedics and industrial rehabilitation. Cheryl is certified in performing Functional Capacity Evaluations and is a certified provider by the Maryland State Worker's Compensation Commission. In her free time, Cheryl enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and daughter. 
Dr. Drislane graduated from Ithaca College in 2018 where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy while minoring in Psychology. While at Ithaca, he played on the division III football team and worked as a personal trainer. Dr. Drislane has completed 2 of 4 parts on his way to obtaining a McKenzie certification that emphasizes advanced treatment for the spine and extremities. He became a certified vestibular therapist in 2019, specializing in vestibular pathologies and concussion rehabilitation. Dr. Drislane has a special interest in working in sports medicine and general orthopedics, in addition to his specializations. He strives to provide specialized, one-on-one care to his patients to return them to a pain-free and active lifestyle and to promote and optimize functional movement patterns in athletes in their specific sport. He serves as clinical director of our Millville location. 
Katie Oakley, PTA graduated from Wor-Wic Community College with an Associate of Applied Science – Physical Therapist Assistant degree. In addition to this, Katie also has a Bachelor of Science – Exercise Science degree from Salisbury University. Katie has worked for Aquacare Physical Therapy in various positions, for the last six years while completing her degrees. More recently, Katie has gone on to receive her Dance Medicine Certification. Katie has danced competitively for 16 years where she trained at the Broadway Dance Center in New York City, performed at Disney, and the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Katie then transitioned into teaching and choreography. She has choreographed for James M. Bennett’s Rock n’ Roll Revival, Community Players, and the Theatre Department at Salisbury University. Katie believes the need for Dance Medicine Physical Therapy is imperative in our area with multiple dance studios, pre-professional ballet studios, theatre companies and universities.
Krystal Perrone, DPT is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a graduate of Arcadia University with a Bachelor of Arts – Psychobiology. She joins us with experience in a variety of therapy settings including, outpatient, home health, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. Her areas of specialty and interest include geriatrics, and pre-op & post-op total knee and hip replacements.
Krystal is certified in cupping and kinesiology tape as well. As a therapist, Krystal is dedicated to providing quality care to patients utilizing evidence-based practice and hands-on techniques in order to help patients achieve their goals and return to the prior levels of function. 
Jillian Kemmerlin, OTR/L, CLT, is an occupational therapist practicing at Aquacare Lewes - King Street Row. A Shippensburg graduate, she earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. She then completed her occupational therapy master's degree at Temple University. She has been practicing for 10 years as an occupational therapist. At Aquacare, Jillian specializes in lymphedema therapy, earning this certification in 2017 from Norton School. She also sees patients for occupational therapy at Aquacare. She has worked in inpatient skilled nursing rehab and home health as well, however is now focusing on lymphedema and breast cancer rehab. In her free time, Jillian enjoys spending time with her two sons and family.
Philosophy of Care and Areas of Interest
Ryan Spotts is a Physical Therapist Assistant at Aquacare Physical Therapy with his home location being Millsboro Delaware. As a PTA, Ryan’s passion is in providing treatment for orthopedic patients. Ryan strives to provide the best quality of care possible to his patients by attending continuing education courses and utilizing evidence-based practice while treating his patients. Ryan also believes in working as a team with other therapists to achieve excellent outcomes for the patient, and to ensure patients are completely satisfied with their treatment.
Training
Ryan graduated with honors receiving the Magna Cum Laude award from Delaware Technical Community College in 2019 with his Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s Degree. While in college, Ryan had the privilege to have one of his clinical affiliations at Aquacare Physical Therapy, where he learned a variety of Manual Therapy techniques. Since graduation Ryan has taken and passed the NPTAE, and has become licensed in the state of Delaware. Ryan has recently continued his growth as clinician by successfully completing Part A of The McKenzie Institute International, which focuses on treating the lumbar spine.
Your Vision
My vision as a Physical Therapist Assistant is to listen to every patient’s difficulties and to deliver a personalized treatment to help each patient reach their own goals. 
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. 
Areas of Interest: Orthopedics, Lumbar Spine and Cervical Therapy, Golf Performance and Vestibular Therapy.
Training - Bryan graduated with honors receiving the Sigma Cum Laude Award from Delaware Technical Community College in 2019 with his Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s Degree. Bryan has been with our Company for 5 years performing multiple duties such as, exercise specialist, administrative assistant and finance/analytic specialist. Bryan's clinical experiences have included both hospital and inpatient settings. Bryan has recently continued his growth as a clinician by successfully completing Part A of The McKenzie Institute International, which focuses on treating the lumbar spine.
In addition, Mr. Morgan serves as our Analytic Specialist utilizing his accounting/analytical expertise.
Vision: Bryans vision as a Physical Therapist Assistant is to stay current with evidence-based research to be a well-rounded and informed clinician to provide patients with the best type of care, so patients can progress with their therapy and personal goals successfully. In his spare time, Bryan is an active golfer and is on the cusp of becoming a single handicap golfer! 
Amanda Pender, DPT, COMT, CCRT, CVRT, LSVT, is a physical therapist practicing at Aquacare’s Milford, Delaware location and is also the director of the clinic. A native of New Jersey, she earned her bachelor’s degree at Franklin & Marshall College. She then completed her physical therapy certification at Duke University. She has been practicing for 14 years, with four of those years being with Aquacare Physical Therapy. At Aquacare, Amanda specializes in manual therapy of the spine, vestibular and concussion rehabilitation, and LSVT for Parkinson’s disease. She also treats patients in the aquatic setting, hand and wrist injuries including orthotic fabrication, TMJ, and treatment for balance and fall prevention. In her free time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and going to the beach with her dogs. 
Katie Hogue PT, DPT, is a physical therapist practicing at Aquacare’s East Lewes and Milford locations. A native of Ocean City, she earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science at Towson University. She then completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Howard University. She has been practicing for three years. At Aquacare, Katie specializes in pelvic floor therapy, receiving her training from the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Katie treats bowel and bladder dysfunction, pregnancy/postpartum, and pelvic pain diagnoses for all genders. In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time outside with her family. 
Heather Motter, M.S. CCC-SLP completed her undergraduate and graduate education at Clarion University in Pennsylvania. Upon completion, she had earned a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (2011) and a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (2013).
Since graduating, Heather has received a Certificate of Clinical Competence, and is certified in Vital Stim. She has extensive knowledge of many areas including, traumatic brain injuries, dysphagia, aphasia, fluency, dementia, Alzheimer’s, cognitive linguistics, Parkinson’s, communication disorders, stroke, articulation delays, autism spectrum, and social skills. 
Tracy Phillips, PTA, has been practicing since 2013. Tracy received her associate degree from Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown. Tracy specializes in McKenzie treatment of the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine, as well as treatment of vestibular disorders, orthopedic rehabilitation and neuro. She is a clinical instructor for PTA students from Delaware Tech and Wor-Wic, enjoying the educational aspect her job provides for both students and patients. In her spare time Tracy enjoys anything in, on, or around the water with her husband and her black labrador retriever. 
Katie Weber, DPT, CMTPT, COMT, earned a bachelor’s degree in biology in 2009 from Mount St. Mary’s University and doctorate of physical therapy in 2012 from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Since finishing school, she continues to strive to better serve her patients by obtaining certification in manual trigger point therapy that incorporates therapeutic dry needling and a certification in orthopedics manual therapy. She enjoys working with a diverse patient population ranging from sports injuries, geriatrics, joint replacements, and workers' compensation patients. She is an avid runner, triathlete, and former college swimmer with special interest in the marathon and full triathlon distances. She strives to provide the highest quality of care to get all patients back to living their normal lives and back to participation in sports or recreational activities.
Training: Graduated with a BS in biology from Mount Saint Mary’s University in 2009 and with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2012 from University of Maryland at Baltimore.
Specialties :
Brooke Mihalek, PTA is a physical therapist assistant practicing at Aquacare’s Salisbury location. A native of the Eastern Shore, she earned his bachelor's degree at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She then completed her PTA certification at Wor-Wic Community College where she often gives back through volunteering to assist in learning opportunities. At Aquacare, Brooke has a passion for treating orthopedic and neurological patients through creative and specialized programs. In her free time, Brooke enjoys snuggling up with her cats to read when she isn't spending time with her daughter and husband. 
Jenna Lees, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist practicing at Aquacare’s Salisbury Injury Center location. A native of the Eastern Shore, she earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science at Salisbury University. She then completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She has been practicing for about four years. At Aquacare, Jenna specializes in pelvic floor therapy, pregnancy/postpartum, and also treats orthopedic conditions/injuries. In her free time, Jenna enjoys trips to the beach and spending time with her dog, Lucy. 
Robin Sipp, PT, MA, MHA, received her degree in Physical Therapy in 1991 from New York University and went on to further her education by receiving her advanced master’s degree in Pathokinesiology from New York University in 1997. She then continued to further her education by receiving her master’s degree in Healthcare Administration with a concentration in Ethics from Saint Joseph’s University in 2015. She has been practicing for 32 years with experience in multiple settings to include outpatient, acute hospital care, acute inpatient care, home care, and subacute rehabilitation. Robin’s interests include orthopedics, geriatrics, aquatics, and neurology. Robin is an LSVT Big Certified therapist. This will allow for more diverse treatment options for patients with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions and will allow for a more customized treatment to meet the specific needs and goals for everyone. Robin is also certified in Dry Needling and Women’s Health. Robin’s goal for each patient is to provide them with a comprehensive individualized program to promote the patient’s ability to move, by being able to achieve their highest level of physical functioning to help them return to an active lifestyle. 
Ashley Christenson, PT, DPT has 10 years of experience in physical therapy. Her specialties include manual therapy techniques, orthopedics, and will soon be adding Lymphedema to her training. She studied for her undergraduate degree at McDaniel College and then went on to University of Maryland Eastern Shore for graduate education in physical therapy. She has taken several continuing education courses including spinal pelvic, cervical and thoracic, myofascial seminars from Great Lakes, taping courses, and aquatics courses as well. She strives to provide the highest quality of care for all patients to help them get back to living their lives. 
Cristina Ravotta, DPT received her undergraduate degree from University of Maryland Baltimore County and went on to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She is passionate to help rehabilitate person’s who have experienced a neurological injury or diagnosed with a neurological condition, live their fullest life. She is certified in the LSVT BIG program which helps those with Parkinson’s Disease regain their mobility and improve their function. Dr. Ravotta is new to the field of Physical Therapy, however is very eager to learn and become the best therapist she can be and to help her community get back to doing what they love. 
Ashley Christenson, PT, DPT has 10 years of experience in physical therapy. Her specialties include manual therapy techniques, orthopedics, and will soon be adding Lymphedema to her training. She studied for her undergraduate degree at McDaniel College and then went on to University of Maryland Eastern Shore for graduate education in physical therapy. She has taken several continuing education courses including spinal pelvic, cervical and thoracic, myofascial seminars from Great Lakes, taping courses, and aquatics courses as well. She strives to provide the highest quality of care for all patients to help them get back to living their lives. 
Mark is a Physical Therapist Assistant graduate from Delaware Technical Community College in May 2018. During his two-year program, Mark was able to achieve Dean's List recognition and graduated with honors Summa Cum Laude. Prior to PTA school, Mark was employed as an exercise specialist in our Lewes location where his passion for helping others convinced him to pursue further education in the field. With his background in exercise science from Wesley College, as well as personal training; Mark's main strengths are exercise prescription and progression to help patients achieve their goals and to decrease pain. Continuing education is very important to Mark. Since graduation, he has received training in Mckenzie Spine treatment techniques, as well as courses on orthopedic treatment for the foot and ankle, exercise prescription for athletic populations.. Mark's goals are to continue learning new skills based on evidence-based research in order to be a well-rounded clinician and provide excellent care to our patients. In his spare time, he enjoys staying active and spending time with his family.
Dr. Carla Rivera, DPT, is a physical therapist and practitioner at Fitness Forum. A graduate of Old Dominion, Carla began developing her career with a degree in exercise science. Carla then commissioned with the United States Army earning her DPT from Baylor University via the Army Baylor Program. Carla has been stationed all over the United States practicing physical therapy in both garrison and austere environments. Carla retired from the Army as a Major having worked in in-patient settings such as Walter Reed Medical Center and Fort Sam Houston where she had the pleasure of assisting with both amputees and burn victims.
With over ten years of experience, Dr. Carla Rivera is certified in pelvic floor therapy as well as dry needling and myofascial decompression (cupping). Carla has been recognized for her manual physical therapy skills (manipulation/ mobilizations) and credits taking an active, hand-on approach to such.
Carla is a compassionate provider and always willing to think outside the box to assist patients. Carla believes strongly in the importance of continuing education and mentorship of new clinicians and students alike to continue to serve the local community with the highest quality of care possible. 
Tara Collins, DPT, received her undergraduate education at the University of Delaware and then went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston MA. Tara is passionate about the field of physical therapy and has a wide range of interests including Lymphedema, women’s health & pelvic floor, vestibular, and neuro rehab.
Dr. Collins is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the American Academy of Lymphatic Studies. She treats conditions such as cancer related lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency, trauma related lymphedema, and primary lymphedema affecting the extremities and/or genitalia. The specialized treatment protocol of Lymphedema Decongestive Therapy includes: proper skin care, exercises to improve the efficiency of fluid return to the heart, manual lymph drainage, and compression.
In addition, Dr. Collins is pursuing a specialization in women’s health and pelvic floor therapy. She is available to see patients with a wide range of diagnoses including urinary incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain. 
Dwayne graduated from Delaware Technical & Community College, in Georgetown, Delaware, in 1996 from the Physical Therapist Asst. program. He provided physical therapy interventions, as a physical therapist assistant, to his patients for the next nine years while obtaining his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Wilmington College, in Georgetown, Delaware, in 2001. Then his Master of Science of Physical Therapy (MSPT) degree from Neumann College, in Aston, Pennsylvania, in 2005. As a physical therapist, Dwayne continually strived to provide the most complete comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients. Dwayne has practiced in various settings including; home PT, school-based PT, outpatient PT, and rehabilitation centers. Dwayne specializes in lumbar and cervical pain/dysfunction and post-surgical treatment, shoulder pain/dysfunction and post-surgical treatment, geriatrics, pediatrics, and gait/balance analysis and interventions.
Dwayne and his wife have been residents of Western Sussex County since 1990. They moved to Laurel, Delaware, in 1997 and started their family. Dwayne has been involved with many of Laurel’s community organizations, the Laurel school district, and many of the area’s youth sports and activity programs. Dwayne is proud to be providing physical therapy services to Laurel and the surrounding communities. 
Carson was born and raised locally in Salisbury, Maryland. After completing high school, she went to North Carolina and graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in Health and Exercise Science. She then continued her education at Duke University, receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2018. During her time at Duke, Carson had the opportunity to learn from a wide variety of physical therapy experiences. These experiences included a rotation at a skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, Johns Hopkins' inpatient rehabilitation unit, and an outpatient facility that worked with Division I athletes from Radford University. Carson has a passion for treating neurological conditions, orthopedic conditions, and geriatric clients. After graduation, she came back to the Eastern Shore of Maryland to further benefit her community and provide the highest level of care regarding health and fitness for her patients! 
Kaitlyn Smith, PTA is a Physical Therapist Assistant and Clinical Director at Aquacare's Injury Center location. A native of Delaware, she earned her associate's degree in Applied Science and Allied Health for the Physical Therapist Assistant, at Delaware Technical College. She has been practicing for five years. At Aquacare, Kaitlyn specializes in Pelvic Floor Therapy, which includes urinary incontinence and pelvic pain diagnoses for both men and women, and postpartum care. Her mission is to strive to offer the best possible skills as a PTA, not only to make people physically better, but encourage them in all aspects of life, and be a positive influence in their life. In her free time, Kaitlyn likes to spend time with her husband, son and friends, she also enjoys the outdoors. 
Maddi Lee Asche, DPT, is a physical therapist at Aquacare Physical Therapy in Easton, Maryland. Maddi treats people of all ages who have sports-related injuries, orthopedic injuries or following surgery, and she is also experienced in manual therapy techniques. She has completed courses in the McKenzie technique of treating spine pain.
She recently completed a course to learn how physical therapy can help support pregnant and postpartum women. With this specialized training, she can work with women at all stages of pregnancy and beyond to help them safely exercise and feel like themselves again. Maddi earned her bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland College Park where she also played varsity volleyball for four years. She completed her doctorate degree in physical therapy in 2016 at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Maddi enjoys hiking, boating, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. 
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 Hooper 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 specializes in lymphedema of the head, neck, upper extremities, abdomen, and lower extremity and oncology rehabilitation. Cassie is a certified Lymphedema Therapist with a certification in advanced Lymphedema Management. 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. 
Kathy graduated from Chesapeake College PTA program in 2019, starting her career with us in a student internship and becoming part of our team in August 0f 2019. Kathy is an incredibly passionate physical therapy assistant with a drive to pursue knowledge in many areas. She is extremely passionate about the treatment of pelvic floor therapy for both men and women, as well as pregnancy/post-partum patients. She also loves providing aquatic therapy treatment. . She has received certification in Myofascial Cupping and Kinesiology Taping for various conditions. She provides services at both our Easton and Seaford locations. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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." 
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, DPT, MS, CMTPT, CSMS, AIB-VRC, has worked for Fitness Forum PT for over 10 years. Her emphasis in treatment is orthopedics, dry needling, manual therapy techniques, vestibular rehabilitation, back pain, LSVT BIG, and sports-related injuries/ACL tear prevention. Genevieve graduated from Salisbury University with her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science while playing collegiate basketball, then obtained her master's of science in Applied Health Physiology. She continued on to graduate from University of Maryland Eastern Shore with her doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010. 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. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and watching her three children grow!
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. 
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." 
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.
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! 
Tessa Doughty, PTA, has 22 years of experience. She is the clinical director at Aquacare Salisbury - Milford Street. Her experience in the field of physical therapy ranges from inpatient care, acute care and outpatient orthopedic and aquatic therapy.
At Aquacare, she specializes in orthopedics, vestibular/balance, 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."
Tessa received her associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from Delaware Technical Community College and have continued to further my knowledge through continuing education courses. She has attended such courses as Great Lakes Joint Mobilization Techniques, Manual Soft Tissue Techniques and Vestibular Rehabilitation and has also provided clinical instructor leadership to current students in the process of obtaining their physical therapy assistant degree. She attended aquatics and orthopedic rehabilitation courses as well as management and leadership courses. 
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.” 
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”. 
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:
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. She has her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification. 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.