 | Paul Tryninewski, Physical Therapist
Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Paul has 34 years of experience as a clinician and with department administration. He has served on faculties at several universities teaching physical therapy procedure, kinesiology and neurophysiology. Currently, he practices with special interests, including pain management, balance/vestibular therapy and orthopedic outpatient care.
Paul received his bachelor's degree in physical therapy from the University of Buffalo, and completed his master's degree in administration at Alfred University. He has special training in orthopedics, manual therapy and balance therapy.
To reach Paul, contact Altoona Regional's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Puritan Park, 943-2511.
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 | Linda Dunmire, Physical Therapist
Assistant Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Linda's focus for most of her career has been in geriatrics and rehabilitation in an inpatient setting. She has also worked with patients on an outpatient basis. Her special interests include balance, geriatrics, falls and amputees.
Linda received her bachelor's degree in physical therapy from the University of Pennsylvania. She has special training in amputees, wheelchairs, balance/vestibular, geriatrics and orthopedic issues.
To reach Linda, call Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Altoona Hospital Campus, 889-2356.
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 | Elena Caracciolo, Speech-Language Pathologist
Elena has more than 13 years of experience treating children with autism, apraxia, hearing loss, language disorders, speech disorders and fluency disorders. She has also treated adults with dysphagia, CVA, TBI and neurological disorders. Her special interests include apraxia, dysphagia, CVA and TBI.
Elena has her master's of science degree, as well as ASHA certification and a certificate of clinical competence. She is certified in vital stim therapy and videfluoroscopies.
To reach Elena, contact the Mallery Speech and Hearing Clinic at 889-3155.
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 | Dennis (Dino) Dombrosky, Physical Therapist
For 11 years, Dino has worked at Altoona Regional in the skilled nursing facility and with acute care patients. His special interests include working with neurological, orthopedic, general medical and oncology patients.
Dino received his master's in physical therapy from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. To reach Dino, call the inpatient physical therapy department at Altoona Hospital Campus at 889-2356.
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 | Joanne Dunmyer, Occupational Therapist
Joanne has 23 years experience working in occupational therapy in rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and acute care. Her primary interest is working with trauma and neurological patients in acute care.
She received her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from College Misericordia. To reach Joanne, call the inpatient physical therapy department at Altoona Hospital Campus at 889-2356.
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 | Nancy Forshey, Occupational Therapist
Nancy is a registered/licensed certified hand therapist, who is also trained to provide manual lymphatic drainage and ergonomic assessments. She treats patients who have sustained injuries to hands, wrists and elbows, including tendon and nerve injuries, fractures, dislocations, wounds, burns, cumulative trauma, nerve compressions, neurological conditions and arthritis, to name a few.
Nancy also provides programming for injured workers for return to full, regular employment duty. She focuses on enabling her patients to return to performance of daily life skills after an injury or illness. Her previous experience includes acute and long-term care, as well as behavioral health treatment.
Nancy received her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Mount Aloysius College. To reach Nancy, contact Altoona Regional's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Puritan Park, 943-2511.
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 | Roy G. "Geoff" Geesey, Chief of Therapeutic Recreation Services
Geoff is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist who works with patients in the inpatient behavioral health unit at Altoona Regional. He has previous experience as a therapeutic activity worker. He is a board member for the Pennsylvania Therapeutic Research Society and is active in planning the annual TR Institute in Harrisburg.
Geoff received his bachelor's degree in community recreation from Penn State. To reach Geoff, call 889-6737 at the Altoona Hospital Campus or 889-4268 at the Bon Secours Hospital Campus.
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 | Brenda Hazenstab, Physical Therapist
Brenda has 17 years experience with acute care, long-term care, inpatient rehab, and joint replacement patients. She completed her bachelor's degree in physical therapy at the University of Pittsburgh, and is F.I.M. certified.
To reach Brenda, call Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Bon Secours Hospital Campus, 889-4463.
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 | Rebecca Johnson, Physical Therapist
Clinical Coordinator
Rebecca has five years experience in outpatient, inpatient, and acute rehabilitation. Her patients include orthopedic, neurological and general medical.
She received her bachelor's in biology from Dickinson College and her doctorate in physical therapy from Temple University. Rebecca has continuing education in vestibular therapy, aquatic therapy and bone/joint health.
To reach Rebecca, call the Bon Secours Hospital Campus at 889-4463.
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 | Philip Kanar, Physical Therapist
Clinical Director
Philip has 30 years of experience, with special interests in myofascial pain, chronic pain, orthopedics and head aches.
He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, having completing multiple mobilization courses, including acupuncture, primal release, myofascial release and ergonomics.
To reach Philip, contact Altoona Regional's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Duncansville Clinic at 693-7684.
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 | Letitia Keefe, Occupational Therapist
Letitia works in the acute care setting and on the rehabilitation unit at Altoona Regional, treating patients for joint replacements, chronic illnesses, cardiac disease and geriatric mental health.
She received her master's and has a certificate in advanced study for occupational therapy. To reach Letitia, call the Bon Secours Hospital Campus at 889-4463.
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 | Christa Kozminski, Speech-Language Pathologist
Christa has five years of experience, treating patients in a skilled nursing facility and now treating adults and children at Altoona Regional with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders. Her main interest is in treating dysphagia.
Christa received her bachelor's in communications disorders from Penn State and her master's from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is certified in vital-stim therapy for dysphagia (swallowing disorder).
To reach Christa, call the Mallery Speech and Hearing Clinic at 889-3155.
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 | Kenneth J. Kozminski, Physical Therapist
Ken has served Altoona Regional for 13 years treating necks, headaches, shoulders — including therapy following rotator cuff surgery — backs, hips, knees, and ankles. He also treats patients who have suffered from a stroke, Bell's palsy and chronic pain. Ken also works with patients who need aquatic therapy.
Ken received his bachelor's degree from Daemen College in Amherst, New York, completing coursework in shoulders, knees, balance, necks and backs. To reach Ken, contact Altoona Regional's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Puritan Park, 943-2511.
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 | Paula Krepps, Occupational Therapist
Paula has been an occupational therapist for six years, working first in long-term care. Now, she works in a variety of settings such as inpatient rehabilitation, sub-acute care, and long-term acute care. Her special interests include working with the geriatric population and neurological disorders.
Paula received her bachelor's degree and her master's degree in occupational therapy from Saint Francis University. To reach Paula, call 889-2363.
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 | Breanna Layo, Speech-Language Pathologist
Since 2004, Breanna has worked at Altoona Regional with both children and adults dealing with communication, voice and swallowing disorders. She completed CFY at Donahoe Manor in Bedford, Pa., from 2003-2004.
Breanna received her bachelor's in education and master's of science in speech-language pathology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
To reach Breanna, call the Mallery Speech and Hearing Clinic at 889-3155.
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Sue LeCrone, Physical Therapist
Sue has 16 years experience with inpatient/acute care orthopedic and trauma patients, as well as outpatient orthopedic and aquatics patients.
She received her bachelor's in physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. To contact Sue, contact Altoona Regional's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Puritan Park, 943-2511.
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 | Lori Manners, Chief Speech Language Pathologist
Lori has been a speech-language pathologist for 16 years, having been with Altoona Regional for nearly 13 years. She has worked in a school and a skilled nursing facility. She has also done home health visits.
At Altoona Regional, Lori has been both an inpatient and outpatient therapist. She has evaluated and treated both children and adults. Treatment has been provided for articulation, language, cognition, swallowing, voice, fluency and accent reduction.
Lori has been performing video fluoroscopes for 12 years. She received her bachelor's and master's of science degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is certified in vital-stim for dysphasia management.
To reach Lori, contact the Mallery Speech and Hearing Clinic, 889-3155.
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Maggie McCloskey, Speech Language Pathologist
Maggie has been a licensed speech-language pathologist since 1997. She has worked in skilled nursing facilities, home health, special education preschool through sixth grade, high school and currently at Altoona Regional. Additionally, Maggie's sees outpatients for voice, dysphasic management, articulation and language disorders, and neurological disorders. Inpatient treatment includes a variety of these areas, with the addition of trauma and stroke.
Maggie received her bachelor's and master's of science from Western Illinois University. She has a certificate in vital-stim therapy for dysphasia management.
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 | Christine Miles, Chief Occupational Therapist
Christine has 23 years experience working as an occupational therapist at Altoona Regional. Her areas of work experience include acute care, sub acute care, rehab, outpatient and home health care. She treats a variety of patients, including orthopedic, neurological, cardio-pulmonary, chronic disease and geriatric mental health.
Christine is responsible for conducting the monthly wheelchair clinic for outpatients in the community. She received her bachelor's in occupational therapy from College Misericordia, and has rehab FIM certification.
To reach Christine, call the Bon Secours Hospital Campus at 889-4463. |
 | Carol Miller, Physical Therapist
Facility Supervisor - Tyrone Clinic
Carol has 16 years experience with orthopedic, neurological, women's health and wound care patients. For 14 years, she was a clinical
instructor.
She received her bachelor's degree in health science and her master's in physical therapy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. She has special training in women's health issues, including incontinence and pelvic pain. She also has training in wound care using light therapy.
To reach Carol, call Altoona Regional's Tyrone Physical Therapy Clinic at 684-9477. |
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Chris Nagle, Physical Therapist
Chris is a certified lymphedema therapist. With nearly 17 years of experience, Chris' special interests include lymphedema and amputees. To reach Chris, contact Altoona Regional's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Puritan Park, 943-2511.
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 | Jamie S. Smith, Physical Therapist
Jamie has worked for Altoona Regional for 12 years. The majority of her time has been spent in the acute care setting, which Jamie calls very diverse and challenging. She works with trauma, orthopedic, neurological, critically ill and geriatric patients.
Jamie received her bachelor's degree in biology and her master's degree in physical therapy from Slippery Rock University. To contact Jamie, call the inpatient physical therapy department at Altoona Hospital Campus at 889-2356.
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Dana Tomlinson, Occupational Therapist
Dana has worked in adult rehab, outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics (school based therapy) and adult acute care/orthopedics.
She received her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from the Medical College of Virginia. She received certifications in adult hemiplegic, stroke care and rehabilitation, ergonomic simulation, lymphedema, sensory processing and vision rehab for neurological deficits/populations.
To reach Dana, call the inpatient physical therapy department at Altoona Hospital Campus at 889-2356.
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 | Courtney Yogus, Physical Therapist
Courtney has 7 years experience treating patients in acute care, outpatient and home health. She has worked with trauma, orthopedics, cardiac, geriatrics, general surgery, worker's compensation and deconditoned patients.
Courtney received her master's degree in physical therapy from Saint Francis University. To reach her, call 889-2356.
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 | Judith Vaughn, Occupational Therapist
Judy works as an occupational therapist in acute care and behavioral health at Altoona Regional. She has previous experience working with physically/mentally challenged and long term care/skilled nursing facility patients.
Judy received her bachelor's in psychology and health science, and her master's in occupational therapy, from Saint Francis University. She has NBCOT certification.
To reach Judy, call 889-6737 or 889-2183.
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