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Courtney Campbell, COTA
Joined company: May 11, 2015. Graduated from: Erie Community College. Best part of the job: “Helping people gain their independence back.” Hobbies: Spending time with her son. How she motivates patients: “I encourage them to do their best.” Most important thing for patients to do: “Give it your all.”
Danielle Dolan, OT, Rehab Director
Joined company: August 23, 2006. Graduated from: D’Youville College. Best part of the job: “I love making patients smile and improving their overall well-being.” Hobbies: Exercise, vacationing, reading and spending time with her husband and children. How she motivates patients: “Choices.” Occupational Therapists like to use our mental health roots to help better understand the […]
Laura Edwards, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist
Joined company: January 21, 2016. Graduated from: University at Buffalo. Best part of the job: “Getting to see patients progress and my awesome co-workers.” Hobbies: Cooking, hiking and playing with her dog. How she motivates patients: “I tell them to keep their personal goals in mind and all their hard work will be worth it.” […]
Brian Heckeler, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Joined company: June 27, 2017. Graduated from: D’Youville College. Best part of the job: “When a patient achieves a functional goal they did not believe they were capable of.” Hobbies: Bike riding, watching movies, trying new restaurants and watching the Buffalo Bills. How he motivates patients: “Maintain ongoing communication with your therapist.”
Katie, COTA
Joined company: May 27, 2015. Graduated from: Erie Community College. Best part of the job: “Helping patients progress in activities of daily living.” Hobbies: Exercising. How she motivates patients: She provides patients with verbal encouragement while performing therapeutic exercises/activities. Most important thing for patients to do: “The patient can communicate with the therapist by stating […]
Sumedha M. Khadilkar, AAS, PTA, BS
Joined company: August 28, 2017. Graduated from: Niagara County Community College and University at Buffalo. Best part of the job: “The rehab team at McGuire and my encounters with patients that enrich my life experiences.” Hobbies: Music, reading, cooking and charity work. How she motivates patients: “Patient education plays an important role in compliance to […]
Jennie Kirkwood, COTA
Joined company: April 2, 2015. Graduated from: Erie Community College. Best part of the job: “Helping people.” Hobbies: Reading, yoga and walking. How she motivates patients: “I encourage them and help them to see a positive outlook.” Most important thing for patients to do: “Stay positive, don’t give up and participate.”
Cheryl Kratts, COTA, Long-Term Care Specialist
Joined company: April 26, 1993. Graduated from: Erie Community College. Best part of the job: “Helping residents maintaining maximum levels of comfort and care.” Hobbies: Bowling, walking, working out and traveling. Most important thing for patients to do: “Maximize the level of activities of daily living and functional skills that they currently have and they […]
Jessy Lamson, COTA
Joined company: September 2018. Graduated from: Erie Community College. Best part of the job: “Getting to see my patients progress.” How she motivates patients: “Encourage them to try, trying is a big step towards recovery.” Most important thing for patients to do: “Don’t give up.” Personal Hobbies: Traveling, reading and spending time with her dog.
Linda Mathews, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Joined company: July 14, 2016. Graduated from: D’Youville College. Best part of the job: “Meeting new people and my co-workers.” Hobbies: Netflix and consuming mango based products. How she motivates patients: “You do 99% of the work; I do 1% – which is to guide you to do your 99% efficiently.” Most important thing for […]
Robert Mayhle, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist
Joined company: August 14, 2014. Graduated from: University at Buffalo. Best part of the job: “Returning people back to their homes.” Hobbies: Playing guitar. How he motivates patients: “I remind them that all of their hard work is to improve the quality of their life.” Most important thing for patients to do: “Participate to the […]
Gina S., PTA
Joined company: June 8, 2016. Graduated from: Niagara County Community College. Best part of the job: “Seeing the happiness that my patients get when going home from rehab.” Hobbies: Salsa dancing, aromatherapy and watching movies. How she motivates patients: “By performing a functional activity that they enjoy doing and one that measures progress.” Most important […]
Megan Smith, PTA
Joined company: January 8, 2015. Graduated from: Niagara County Community College. Best part of the job: “My patients and my co-workers.” Hobbies: Yoga and reading. How she motivates patients: “I like to remind them of their own personal goals that they want to achieve. I’m also empathetic so they know I understand their situation.” Most […]
Sarah Sortisio, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Joined company: August 10, 2015. Graduated from: D’Youville College. Best part of the job: “Relationships formed between co-workers, patients and residents.” How she motivates patients: “You can do this!” Most important thing for patients to do: “Continue to participate and stay positive no matter what the situation is.”
Tacy, Therapy Clerk
Joined company: 2015