Harris Hill Rehab Team
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Holly Abbott, PT, DPT
Joined company in: 2016 Graduated from: Daemen College Best part of the job: “Seeing patients progress is rewarding.” Hobbies: Working out and spending time with her family. How she motivates patients: She performs the exercises with them if needed and encourages them. Most important thing for patients to do: “Work hard in therapy.”
Kristine Beedham, PTA, Long-Term Care Specialist
Joined the company in: 2007 Graduated from: Villa Maria College Best part of the job: “Making the patients smile.” Hobbies: Camping and spending time with family and friends. How she motivates patients: “I ask them to show off their progress for family members and friends.” Most important thing for patients to do: “Have a positive […]
Jen Brennan, Physical Therapist
Joined company in: 2009 Graduated from: Daemen College Best part of job: “Seeing our rehab patients succeed and go home.” Most important thing for patients to do: Have determination.
Katherine Bull, PT DPT, Physical Therapist
Joined company: June 2018 Graduated from: Daemen College Best part of the job: “Interacting with the patients and seeing their progress.” How she motivates patients: “I keep a positive attitude throughout each treatment session and provide reassurance as needed.” Most important thing for a patient to do: “Work hard” Personal hobbies: Field hockey official, softball […]
Tiara B, AAS – COTA
Joined company: August 2018 Graduated from: Villa Maria College Best part of the job: “Helping my patients get back their independence” How she motivates her patients: “Try to be as compassionate, understanding and encouraging as possible.” Most important thing for a patient to do: Be willing to participate and know that it will take time, […]
Deborah Davignon, Physical Therapist
Joined company in: 2001 Graduated from: Daemen College Best part of the job: “Seeing patients progress and return to their home environment.” Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. How she motivates patients: “I like to highlight the areas of progress that they have made.” Most important thing for patients to do: “Focus on one […]
Krysta, PT, DPT, Director of Rehabilitation
Joined company: April 5, 2016 Graduated from: D’Youville College.
Elizabeth Koenig, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Joined the company in: 2003 Graduated from: University at Buffalo Best part of the job: “Watching a patient walk out of the facility at the end of their rehabilitation feeling proud of themselves and knowing you helped them.” Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. How she motivates patients: “I try to motivate patients by […]
Lisa Lucas, COTA
Joined company in: 2002 Graduated from: Erie Community College North Best part of the job: “Nothing can replace the feeling I get when I help someone succeed at something and see them smile after they’ve accomplished an activity or task they couldn’t do before.” Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, cooking, camping, horseback riding […]
Marcy Manning, PTA
Joined company in: 2015 Graduated from: Canisius College & Villa Maria College Best part of the job: “Getting to know about my patients lives.” Hobbies: Hiking, aerial yoga and playing with her puppy. How she motivates patients: She reminds them about the comforts of their home and their goals to get back if they work […]
Carrie McCoy, MS, OTR/L
Joined company: October 2017 Graduated from: D’Youville College Best part of the job: Sharing compassion with others How she motivates her patients: It’s very individualized and it’s important to understand what matters most to your patients. Most important thing for a patient to do: “Be open minded and understand everything we do has a purpose […]
Mitch Mediak, PTA
Joined company: October 2018 Graduated from: Niagara County Community College Best part of the job: Getting residents back home How he motivates his patients: “The harder you work in therapy the easier it will be when you get home.” Most important thing for a patient to do: “Stay positive and focus on their goals.” Personal […]
Nicole Mierczewski, PTA
Joined company in: 2015 Graduated from: Villa Maria College Best part of the job: “Improving patients’ functional ability.” How she motivates patients: “I encourage them to do their best.”
Gena Monahan, Physical Therapist
Joined company in: 2003 Graduated from: Daemen College Best part of the job: “Seeing patients progress.” Hobbies: Spending time with family. How she motivates patients: With “anything that works!” Most important thing for patients to do: “Stay positive! Try their best!”
Pashawn Romer, OTA
Joined company: June 2018 Graduated from: Villa Maria College Best part of the job: The residents How he motivates his patients: Singing Most important thing a patient can do: “Have a positive attitude.” Personal hobbies: Chess and travel
Allison Schuler, PTA
Joined company: May 2018 Graduated from: Genesee Community College Best part of the job: Getting to know the patient’s and watching them make progress How she motivates her patients: “Encourage them to do their best!” Most important thing a patient can do: “Stay positive”
Alicia Seweryn, BS, Physical Therapist
Joined company in: 2011 Graduated from: University at Buffalo Best part of the job: “I love what I do!” Most important thing for patients to do: Have a positive attitude.
Justine Smith, MS, OTR/L
Joined company: July 2018 Graduated from: D’Youville College Best part of the job: “Smiling patients” Most important thing for a patient to do: “Ask questions”. Personal hobbies: Volleyball, hiking, and my puppy named Odin
Michelle Smith, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Joined company in: 2015 Graduated from: I.U. Medical Center Best part of the job: “Seeing patients improve and the teamwork/friendships of my co-workers.” Hobbies: Crafts and hiking. How she motivates patients: She tells them, “Attitude is everything and you have the power to make this a great day!” Most important thing for patients to do: […]
Michelle Solazzo, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Joined company in: 2013 Graduated from: D’Youville College Best part of job: “Watching patients achieve their full potential.” Hobbies: Reading and spending time with her 3 sons. How she motivates patients: Setting small goals to help boost their confidence levels when they meet them which encourages them to keep trying. Most important thing for patients […]
Jordan Thompson, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist
Graduated from: Daemen College Best part of the job: “Contributing to our patients’ success and seeing them go home.” How he motivates patients: “I provide ongoing encouragement, and I build upon what they can already do.” Most important thing for a patient to do: “The patients nedd to have a positive attitude, be dedicated, and […]
Wade Tomaszewski, PTA
Joined company: September 2018 Graduated from: Villa Maria Best part of the job: “Helping people get back to their previous state.” How he motivates patients: “By giving them encouragement and giving them achievable goals.” Most important thing for a patient to do: “Put the work in” Personal hobbies: Owning, training and driving racing horses at […]
Kim Tupper, PTA
Joined company in: 2009 Graduated from: Villa Maria College
Joe Vokes, OTR/L
Joined company: September 2018 Graduated from: University at Buffalo Best part of the job: “Working with the patients and seeing their progress” How he motivates his patients: “Finding what is meaningful to them and working towards that.” Most important thing for a patient to do: “Give the best effort they have during therapy.” Personal hobbies: […]
Amanda R. S. Wesolowski, PT, DPT
Joined company in: 2010 Graduated from: University at Buffalo Best part of the job: “Assisting people to walk when they haven’t been able to and seeing them increase their independence.” Hobbies: Reading, cooking, traveling, church activities. How she motivates patients: Reassuring and encouraging them by making them aware of the improvements she sees. Most important […]