Euro-Pēds Staff

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 PT and the PT Manager. She has been with the Euro-Pēds clinic since 2001. When asked why she chose the field of pediatric physical therapy, Michelle explains that her sister who has severe mental & physical disabilities was her inspiration. In her free time, she enjoys photography, traveling, camping, gardening, and spending time with friends and family.

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Anne Mancour, B.A., Communications Coordinator Prior to joining Euro-Pēds in 2004, Anne’s career had been in broadcast advertising sales, events marketing and journalism. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from The University of Michigan, a graduate certificate from Oakland University in Complementary Medicine & Wellness, and is a certified yoga instructor. She came to Euro-Pēds to begin a new career path more closely aligned with her interests in health and children with special needs.  “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.”  In addition to working for the Euro-Pēds center, Anne also is acting Marketing & Public Relations Director for Doctors’ Hospital of Michigan.

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Mary Reynolds-Tharp, Office Coordinator Mary brings a background in insurance billing and medical office experience as well as a B.S. in Health Services Administration. Mary helps schedule patients, assists families with getting the right documentation from doctors' offices and generally accomodates our patients and their families. "They used to tell you in Girl Scouts to leave a place better than you found it, and I believe I can do that here because of the way we positively impact the lives of children," Mary stated about her role. She will be celebrating 24 years of marriage with her husband, Jerry, with whom she has 2 daughters, Michelle and Melissa.

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Pam Montroy, Office Assistant Pam is one of the first to greet you as you come into the Euro-Pēds reception area with a genuine smile and desire to help. She has an Associate’s Degree in Business Management and has been a veteran healthcare worker within 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 and spending time with her husband. 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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Mel McGinnis, MPT Mel 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-Pēds since 2004. Mel is also responsible for presentations about intensive physical therapy at various conferences and hospitals around the country. Melissa and her husband, Craig, have one daughter together.

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Ashley Porritt, PT, DPT Ashley is a graduate of Wayne State University’s Doctorate in Physical Therapy program. Ashley said that, since she had always worked with children in some capacity since she was a teen, she specifically pursued pediatric settings in which to treat children after she received her Doctorate. When she toured Euro-Peds she found her calling, she says. “When I came to tour Euro-Peds, the environment, the staff, and the camaraderie was so much better than any other clinic so I held out until there was an opening for me here,” Ashley recollected. “It’s a rare find.” She throws her considerable knowledge, energy and enthusiasm into every session, and enjoys having the time to use the intensive therapy equipment not found in traditional settings. We are grateful to have Ashley’s skills and expertise for our Euro-Kids!

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Carol Goubeaux, PT With nearly 30 years combined experience working with children with “everything from brain tumors, to CP, to Muscular Dystrophy,” Carol has brought a wealth of knowledge to the Intensive Physical Therapy setting at Euro-Pēds since 2005. Ten years of her experience was gained as a PT 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 have three grown children. When she’s not working, she enjoys sewing, reading and traveling.

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Shelley Wolak, PTA Shelley has worked at Euro-Pēds since 2005. She has a Physical Therapy Assistant degree 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 clinical at Lamphere School District in pediatrics reinforced her decision to work with children.

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Katherine Todd, PTA Katherine earned her PTA degree from Baker College in Flint, Michigan, in 1999. Her interest in working with children who have special needs started when she worked in group homes before attending college. She learned about Euro-Peds while working as a school-based PTA where she met children who had participated in Euro-Peds' intensive physical therapy program. Katherine also has worked in a traditional hospital-based pediatric therapy program and outpatient rehabilitation programs. In her spare time she likes crafting and golfing. Katherine is married with two daughters and a son.

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Stacy Myers, PTA Stacy is a graduate of Macomb Community College’s Physical Therapy Assistant program with additional on-site training in the European intensive PT methods and tools. She has a natural instinct for motivating children. “When I first entered the PTA program, I just knew I always wanted to work in pediatrics,” Stacy reflected. “I love working with kids.” She worked with special needs children during her clinical rotation at Macomb Intermediate School District prior to coming to Euro-Peds. She is married and has two kids of her own, both boys.

Angela Kraj, PTA Prior to joining Euro-Pēds in 2005, Angela worked at Pennrickton Center for Blind Children in Taylor, Michigan, as a child care worker for multi-disabled children and interned at Detroit Institute for Children. Angela focuses her therapy on making sure the children have fun while working toward their full potentials. She is a practitioner of meditation and yoga, and loves animals, nature, children, traveling, and joyful living. Angela has an Associates of Applied Science from Henry Ford Community College.

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Karla Wickerham, Aide Coordinator Karla has been an invaluable member of the Euro-Pēds staff since 2003. She graduated from Mott Community College with an Associate’s 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, scrapbooking, and being with her husband and two daughters.

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Kathy Stull, PT Aide Kathy is a certified para-educator for Oxford Schools and works with children with special needs. She’s had over 20 years of experience working with children with special needs, and is excited to be working as a physical therapy aide at Euro-Pēds since 2004. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren.

Erin Raupp, PT Aide Erin is currently attending Oakland University working towards a degree in physical therapy. She decided this was her interest when she was a nanny for a little girl having special needs. Erin enjoys swimming, spending time outside, and working with babies and young children.

Rachelle Snyder, PT Aide Rachelle comes to Euro-Peds as an aide from Michigan State University where she obtained a bachelor's degree in kinesiology. She is interested in the field of physical therapy after an initial interest in sports medicine and plans to attend PT school in the near future. Rachelle realized she liked pediatrics after she enjoyed working with a little girl with autism in her classroom last year. In her spare time, Rachelle enjoys being active outdoors, reading, doing craft projects and spending time with family and friends.

Jessica Oddi, PT AideJess earned a Kinesiology degree from Michigan State University and was accepted into Oakland University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program starting September 2011. Jessica is a wonderfully animated and charismatic Aide; her enthusiasm and care for the children carries through in every session, enhancing the therapeutic process for both the patient and the therapist.

Ross Turner & Dutchess Ross Turner has been a teacher by day, and a volunteer at Euro-Pēds 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-Pēds and other areas of the hospital in 2007.

Mary Crocker & Kobe Mary and Kobe are weekly volunteers at Euro-Pēds administering pet-assisted therapy to patients and their families. Kobe was certified as a pet-assisted therapy dog by Therapy Dogs International (TDI, Inc.). In addition to selfless hours of volunteering at Euro-Pēds and other areas of the hospital, Mary serves on the board of the Pontiac Boys & Girls Club, The Boy Scouts of America and other service organizations. Mary and her husband, Ralph, also own Nutech Graphics, a printing company in Pontiac, MI. They recently acquired three horses and an 8-acre horse farm where Kobe and 4 other Crocker canines are adjusting nicely to life in the country.