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LINDEN DAISS Hi, my name is Linden Daiss, and I am the newest physical therapist at APT’s Pinehurst location. I have been here for almost two months now and can confidently say that I love where I am. I completed my doctorate degree back in May of 2018 at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia, and have
DAVID BREWSTER I am David Brewster, the newest physical therapist in theBroadway office. Many years ago as a college student I was involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Duringmy extensive physical and occupational therapy, I began to realize if I healed well enough, I could see myself becoming a
KAREN STINSON I am physical therapist Karen Stinson, and I came to Appalachian Physical Therapy, Harrisonburg, VA in August 2019. I have been practicing physical therapy for over 30 years. During this time, I have worked in a wide variety of physical therapy practices, such as hospitals, in-patient rehabilitation, home care
physical therapist and helping others thewaymy therapists were helping me. I began volunteering at one of the facilities where I was treated, and then changedmymajor to physical education frommath and physics and started working in the athletic training room at Frostburg State University in Maryland. After graduation, I worked in a PT clinic and became the head athletic trainer atWestminster High. In the effort to become a more attractive candidate for PT school, I applied for and had a full scholarship and assistantship at Indiana State University studying exercise physiology. Before completing thismaster’s degree, Mercy Hospital-Anderson inCincinnati Ohio offeredme a position as an exercise specialist which I accepted. Later that year, I started PTschool at Shenandoah University. I graduated from SU in May of 1999 and in December of that year, graduated from ISU. In 2006, I completed a doctorate in physical therapy from Shenandoah University. I have been part of Valley Health, West Virginia Medicine, worked in private practice primarily in the outpatient setting, and cover on occasion for a home health agency. As a PT student, I spent eight weeks with APT learning from Bill and Colleen and have stayed in touch with themprimarily through our state PTassociation and continuing education courses. For over 30 years, the folks at APT have been demonstrating the same philosophy I have of providing physical therapy and offering the absolute best and highest quality care. This is one reason why I decided to join their team. Tomeet this ideal, every provider at APTcontinues to actively participate in advanced level continuing education, the best offeredworld-wide.This is another reason I wanted to join APT. The camaraderie and willingness to help one other are more reasons why APT is a fantastic place to work. It does not matter who you are nor what your position is, every member of APT is an appreciated and highly valuedmember of the organization –we are family and don’t mind working hard – together! The atmosphere is cheerful, encouraging, and quite positive – it is hard to have a “bad day at work” at APT. Getting to help others is extremely rewarding and it is an honor to perform this service in our community with APT!
since worked in one other outpatient clinical setting. I chose to leave that setting, despite loving my coworkers and patients, because the atmosphere did not back up the company’s expressed values andwas a toxic environment for the employees. I found myself not even a year out of school, losing interest inmy job and experiencing burn out. What drew me to APT initially was the fact that I had friendswhoworked there (and the dogswere a big bonus). What ultimatelymademe choose tomake the switch and move was the company and clinic’s environment. I truly believe APT creates an environment that is favorable and hospitable for both the patients and employees. I had not even finished a month of work here at APT and we had already hosted a Patient Appreciation Day and a Patient Christmas Party. I honestly foundmyself in a state of shock, knowing that was something that would have never happened at my last job because it took time, cost money, and did not sowbillable units. We also hosted two seminarswithin that samemonth about different topics (ie. shoulder pain, low back pain), educating the community on potential reasons for their pain and then giving them different ways to deal with said pain. Appalachian Physical Therapy gives back to the community and their patients in tangible ways which means a lot to me. I have already enjoyed my short time at APT. I chose to be a PT because I enjoy working with people and love nothing more than the opportunity to walk alongside an individual, learning how I can assist in helping themmeet their goals and return to their highest level of function. At APT, I have the ability to do just that, as well as the freedom to ask questions when I need to and receive the mentorship I was promised. In just four short months, I have gone from severe burnout and under appreciation to excitement for my job again. I enjoy how I am both challenged and instructed here at APT, and am so glad I made the decision to join their team.
services, and out-patient clinics. About 16 years ago, I began working in the out-patient clinic and have enjoyed that setting since then. Being hired by Appalachian Physical Therapy (APT) was a case of my being in the right place at the right time. I came on board late August 2019 and have known since I was hired it was the right decision. I had been working in a one PT clinic, and had found myself in the situation where I felt I needed a new environment. I wanted to feel more passionate about my work, and to work with other therapists that were dynamic and driven. I contacted APT and soonmet with President and owner, Bill Whiteford. Bill was friendly, forthright, and made me feel comfortable. Just walking into the clinic brought forth an atmosphere of friendliness. After meeting the staff, I was convinced I wanted towork here.The therapists are knowledgeable and passionate, and put forth their absolute best all day every day. I wasmade to feel welcomed, and the staff has been very helpful as I made this transition. I was intrigued by the fascial manipulation technique and yearned to learnmore about it. My years of experience in soft tissuemobilization fit well with this, and I have foundmyself increasingly using fascial techniques. Also, APToffers regular seminars and informational brochures for the community. This goes to show how the practitioners go outside the basic physical therapy care and share their expertise tobetter helppatients and the community. I look forward to coming to work and know I amproviding the best care I can in a setting that is always happy, supportive, friendly, and intelligent.
Harrisonburg Artist: Mary Jane Lawhorne Rouse .Oil painting, mixedmedia collage, photography and jewelry are art forms explored by Mary Rouse. Through the use of an eclecticmix ofmaterials, she explores both representational and abstract ideas. Flowers from her garden and the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley have provided inspiration for many of her pieces. Harrisonburg Artist: Trish Bowman, Floral Artist . Since retiring her commercial design studio, Graphic Design, Trish has kept busy with endeavors such as landscape painting, jewelry making, and silk flower arranging. She has assembled a variety of colors and sizes of floral decor suited for any indoor environment.
Shenandoah Valley Native, Rouse, was born in Lexington, VA, grew up in Shenandoah and has lived in Harrisonburg all her adult life. As an active educator and advocate for the arts she has served the Arts Council of the Valley and its predecessors for more than 40 years. Mary Jane’s alluring floral creationswill be displayed at APT this February/March. Some of Trish’s favorites include the realistic succulents, and the mixed orchid arrangements. She says one of the best features of her potted silk flowers is, “You never have towater them!” Trish’s alluring floral creations will be displayed at APT this February/ March.
ARTWORK AT THE OFFICE
P i n e h u r s t Artist: Paula Montgomery I love art. I love to look at it and to create it. Santa brought me my first set of oil
paper or board using colors that are complementary to the dominant color in my scheme. I loosely sketch in the design and then apply paint and/or paper using brushes and palette knives to develop the composition. I paint and scrape until shapes emerge that are pleasing tomy eye. My goal is to create images that aremy unique creation. For me, a rose is not a rose but merely an inspiration for something yet to come. I feel I do my best work when I make it up as I go along. Paula’s alluring floral creations will be displayed at APT this February/March.
paints when I was nine and a couple of years later, I won first place in an art show in my hometown. The painting was an abstract with flowers. Ever since, I’ve had a love affair with painting flowers. My artistic process beginswith a design concept and a color scheme. From there, I smear paint on canvas,
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