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Happy Physical Therapy Month! Get to know our team of PTs and PTAs!
Nicholas Interial, Physical Therapist I have always wanted to become a PT because I was treated for injuries while playing sports in high school and enjoyedmy experience and at that time realized their ability to help others. From that point on, I valued them in their ability to help people get better inmany ways. I valued themas a pillar in the community and I wanted to hold that same value. I have always had a
Jena Young, Physical Therapy Assistant I became a PTA withmy main thought being how I would be able to help people. I would help restore their function and getting back to doing things they enjoy. Little did I knowwhat a blessing it would be to me. I get to meet so many amazing people. I get to learn somuch about themand their
families throughout our treatment times. I love the feeling of earning my patients trust. For these and many other reasons, I am so thankful and blessed to have chosen a career I love and that fulfills me so much. Jon DeBord, Physical Therapist
desire to help people in any way I could. Watching someone go from a very diminished level of function to reaching their goals and getting back to their normal activities plus more has been a very rewarding experience and the reason I truly enjoy and love our profession. Hannah Bridgewater, Physical Therapy Assistant
I knew I wanted to be a PT after watching howmy grandmother’s PTs helped her recover after a stroke. I was also on the receiving-end of PT after several orthopedic surgeries during high school and college, which I think shapedmy approach to the way I treat my patients. I’ve been a PT for 24 years, so I’ve had a lot of memorable
My whole life I’ve had an interest in science classes, sports, and human anatomy and physiology. I chose physical therapy because of the wide range of settings you can practice in. I love outpatient therapy the most because of the relationships you get to build with your patients. There is great personal reward and joy in knowing that I had a role in seeing the patients quality of life and function restored.
experiences. I think the best part of what we do is having the time to develop relationships with our patients. We get to celebrate their victories and encourage them through their challenges. I truly believe that I have learned a lot of valuable life lessons from my patients’ words of wisdom throughout the years. Scott Salisbury, Physical Therapist I have been a PT for 13 years in the outpatient setting at Stark County Physical Therapy. My most memorable PT experience has been working with a 5 year-old girl with balance and gait issues following 2 years of treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. To witness the improvement in her balance and gait and her excitement to be able to run and play again was a very rewarding experience.
April Taylor, Physical Therapist I became a physical therapist because at a youngage I was interested inhealth science and working with people. As a physical therapist I amable toworkwith patients on a one-on-one basis to help themheal. I have theopportunity towork withmanypatient populations including orthopedics, neurology, and geriatrics. Being a physical therapist has been a
very rewarding career. I have been able to help patientsmeet their goals and help them get back to what’s most important to them, whether that is returning tosport,work, or playingwithgrandchildren. It’s a pleasure to wake up everyday and do something you love!
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