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Licensed physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and aides work together as a team to provide individualized treatment for each child. In order to ensure quality and consistency of care throughout the patient’s therapy, all Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapists are supervised and trained in the European tools and methods on-site at the Euro-Pēds facility. As the first and only hospital-based intensive PT clinic since 1999, Euro-Pēds now has some of the most experienced intensive pediatric therapists in North America. When appropriate, Euro-Pēds has a specially-trained volunteer therapy dog for further support and encouragement.
Director: Michelle Saunders Haney, PT, MSPT
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Michelle Saunders Haney, PT MSPT - Director: Michelle is the Director of Euro-Pēds and is also a Licensed Physical Therapist specializing in pediatrics. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Child Development and a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University. Prior to becoming the Director of the program, Michelle worked at Euro-Pēds as a physical therapist and a Physical Therapy Manager. In her free time, she enjoys photography, traveling, camping, gardening, volunteering for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and spending time with friends and family.
email: mhaney@nomc.org |
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Selena Courtney-Koro, PT, BSPT: Originally from Louisiana, Selena has 17 years of experience as a PT in several hospitals in Michigan. She is slated to earn a doctorate’s in PT from Oakland University by 2008 with a pediatric and a teaching certificate within the doctoral program. With a strong interest in medical research, Selena said she wanted to work for Euro-Pēds after researching how intensive therapy helps kids with neuromuscular disorders. Selena is married with two teenaged children.
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Carol Goubeaux, PT: With 25 years combined experience working with children with "everything from brain tumors, to chronic CP, to Muscular Dystrophy," Carol brings a wealth of knowledge to the Intensive Physical Therapy setting at Euro-Pēds. Ten years of her experience was gained as a P.T. in Children's Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio, and fifteen years was from the New York state school system in Early Intervention and School-aged programs. She earned her degree from The University of Kentucky's PT program. Describing what keeps her so committed to the challenging field of pediatric PT, she explains, "I just love to see the kids beaming with pride when they learn something new." She and her husband of 30 years have three grown children. When she's not working, she enjoys sewing, reading and traveling.
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Tara Hunter, PT Aide: Tara was a benefits administrator until her twin sister suffered a massive stroke and Tara became her caregiver. Tara said that watching the physical therapists rehabilitate her sister motivated her to go into the field of physical therapy and health, and she chose to work at Euro-Pēds so she could also work with children. She is currently a student at Macomb Community College and will likely be transferring to a University to earn her Physical Therapist degree. She is also scheduled to graduate in January '06 as a certified myomassologist. She has a 12-year-old son, Rashaad.
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Angela Jackson, PT, MPT/PT Supervisor: Angie has worked as an intensive Physical Therapist at Euro-Pēds since 2002. She has a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Oakland University with additional training in the European Intensive Physical Therapy tools used at Euro-Pēds such as Suit Therapy and the Universal Exercise Unit. In addition to working as an intensive PT, Angie is in charge of training new clinical staff, oversees the implementation of individualized therapy programs, and coordinates student PT and PTA rotations from various colleges and universities. She is also responsible for education and presentations about intensive physical therapy at various conferences and hospitals around the country.
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Angela Kraj, PTA: Angela has an Associates of Applied Science from Henry Ford Community College. Prior to joining Euro-Pēds in July, she has had previous experiences working at Penrickton Center for Blind Children in Taylor, Michigan, as a child care worker for multi-disabled children and interned at Detroit Institute for Children, an orthopedic out-patient center. Angela's work philosophy centers around "letting the children have as much of a normal and fun life as possible." She loves animals, nature, children, traveling, and joyful living.
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Anne Mancour, Communications Coordinator: Prior to joining Euro-Pēds, Anne's career had been in advertising sales, events marketing and journalism within broadcast and print media. She has a Bachelors degree in Communications from The University of Michigan, a graduate certificate from Oakland University in Complementary Medicine & Wellness, and is a certified yoga instructor. "I am honored to be able to communicate the extraordinary efforts that the Euro-Pēds' therapy staff and families do for kids on a daily basis."
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Melissa McGinnis, MPT: Melissa is a licensed Physical Therapist who received her Masters in Physical Therapy from Oakland University and has additional training and experience using European-inspired tools such as Suit Therapy and the Universal Exercise Unit. She has worked as a therapist at Euro-Peds since 2004. She is also responsible for education and presentations about intensive physical therapy at various conferences and hospitals around the country. Melissa and her husband, Craig, are expecting their first child in early 2008.
email: Mmcginnis@nomc.org |
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Christine Millis, Office Coordinator: If you've called Euro-Pēds, chances are good that you've already spoken with Chris and know of her willingness to help you answer questions ranging from scheduling, accommodations, and what activities to do while you are staying in the area. Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Michigan University. She has been involved administratively within the medical industry for most of her career. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, gardening, and trying to keep up with her son.
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Pam Montroy, Medical Receptionist: Pam is one of the first to greet you as you come into Euro-Pēds' reception area. She has an Associates Degree in Business Management and has 28 years of working within the healthcare field in management, personnel supervision, scheduling, and sales, among other responsibilities. When she's not helping patients at Euro-Pēds she is running around helping her two children ages 13 and 21 get to their various activities or spending time with her husband of 25 years. She loves her job, the children, and the interaction with their parents. "I've always wanted to work in a hospital. I love to help and I love to give."
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Tracy Rodenbo, PTA: Tracy’s PT Assistant certification is from Mott Community College, with additional training in Euro-Pēds intensive PT methods. Prior to working at Euro-Pēds, Tracy did her clinicals in the Genesee Intermediate School District in Michigan and worked with severely cognitively and physically impaired children. She says she chose to specialize in pediatric physical therapy because it is an area where she feels she can make a real difference in the quality of their lives.
E-Mail: trodenbo@nomc.org |
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Leah Senfftleben, PT Aide: Leah has been working in Physical Therapy while pursuing her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology, and will be applying to Oakland University’s PT Program and Medical School. She has worked for North Oakland Medical Centers’ Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation programs since 2006. |
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Kathy Stull, PT Aide: Kathy is a certified para-educator for Oxford Schools and is working with a child who has special needs. She's had over 12 years experience working with special needs children, and is excited to be working as a physical therapist aide. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children and three grandchildren.
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Kate Szawiela, PT/Associate Director: After working for Euromed in Poland as an intensive physical therapist for three years, Kate moved to the United States in 2005 to work for Euro-Pēds. She received her Masters degree in Poland from the University School of Physical Therapy in Poznan. She said she enjoys treating children in intensive physical therapy because "every child is different and it's really interesting to find a way to bring each child to their full potential." She and her husband Peter recently became new parents to their first son.
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Ross Turner & Dutchess: Ross Turner has been a teacher by day, and a volunteer at Euro-Peds at night, along with his Pet Assisted Therapy Dog, Dutchess. Ross is a teacher of Religion as well as Chairman of the Theology Department at De La Salle High School in Warren. He rescued Dutchess from a dog pound and nursed her back to health 5 years ago. Dutchess became a registered Therapy Dog with Therapy Dogs, Inc. out of Cheyene WY, through Dr. Paws Pet Assisted Therapy training. Dutchess began administering Pet Assisted Therapy to the children at Euro-Peds and other areas of the hospital in 2007. |
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Karla Wickerham, Aide Coordinator: Karla graduated from Mott Community College with an Associates Degree in general studies, and has pursued additional studies in Early Childhood Development at The University of Michigan. Prior to working at Euro-Pēds, she taught preschool and substituted in the public school system. Karla also has worked in a daycare center and special education. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, scrap booking, and being with her husband and two daughters.
E-Mail: kwickerham@nomc.org |
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Shelley Wolak, PTA: has a Physical Therapy Assistant certification from Macomb Community College, with additional training in Euro-Pēds intensive PT methods. Her career choice was strongly influenced by growing up with a younger sister who has Cerebral Palsy. “After seeing all she’s been through, I wanted to help kids like her,” Shelley explained. Her last clinical at Lamphere School District in pediatrics reinforced her decision to work with children.
E-Mail: swolak@nomc.org |
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