"We specialize in helping people stay active, mobile and healthy to maximize their potential and enjoyment in life, activity and sport."
Meet Your DSMC Health and Wellness Team
The DSMC Physical Therapy staff is dedicated to the art and science of Physical Therapy. Our clinical staff regularly attends continuing education courses in order to learn new techniques, broaden their knowledge of the progression and evolution of current techniques, and to remain familiar with current research and data. This focus on continuing education allows us to provide the most effective treatments and favorable outcomes for our patients. The members of our staff train together, promoting a consistent and effective treatment approach.
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Blair
Food: French Fries, Shrimp and Grits, and any southern cuisine TV: Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Grace and Frankie, Handmaids Tale, The Office, Seinfeld, Game of Thrones Movie: The Italian Job, Crash, Forest Gump, Notting Hill, Jerry MaGuire, Cocktail, Back to the Future, Good Will Hunting, Caddyshack, Snatch, American Hustle Books: The Hate That You Give, Trevor Noah: Born a Crime, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, The Book of Joy, Yes Please Sports: Love watching The Kentucky Derby (my favorite day of the year) and The Masters Hobbies: Travel, yoga, running, cooking, hiking, trying new restaurants, distilleries and breweries, being with friends and family Animals: Dogs, I love my goofy lab Angus! I am, however, scared of birds of ALL kinds. |
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Diane
Food – Salmon or a rare Filet, a good salad, and a glass of Cabernet. TV Show – Big Bang Theory, This is Us, Good Girls, Stranger Things Movie – The Proposal, It’s a Wonderful Life, Mulan, Transformers, Harold & Maude, more! Book –The Middle Place, At Home in Mitford, One for the Money Sports – Enough exercise so I don’t feel the fraud as a long time certified Personal Trainer, but historically more the weekend warrior variety - with skiing and mountain biking as favorites. Hobbies – Gardening. And having grown up fun with our now grown up son and daughter! Animal – I love the cuddlier variety of critters. Have had cats (Luke and Laura) and dogs (Lucy and Linus, later Chester) but sadly critter-less right now. Domino, the guinea pig, was really not that cuddly. |
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Jessica Food: I’m a vegetarian who, ironically, loves a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. Thank goodness for Quorn Roasts! TV: Penny Dreadful, Tiny House Nation, Sherlock, Doctor Who, Frontier, not necessarily in that order Movie: Currently anything with Sam Rockwell in it. Books: Anything by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman and Christopher Moore. Narrowing it down anymore than that is like asking me to... Hobbies: Camping, yoga, rock climbing, reading, drinking tea, learning about something new, pretty much anything I do with my son. Animals: I have two dogs, both rescues, both love hiking and playing with each other in the yard, but mostly they like snuggling up to me or my son and sleeping their days away in comfort. |
Why do I work at DSMC? I believe in their vision. I’ve seen firsthand the amount of time, effort, and dedication every employee applies in helping our patients achieve their goals. We don’t take the easy way; we take the way we feel will best serve all our patients in achieving the best quality life has to offer. It is a family-oriented business that cares about every person who walks through their doors, patients and employees alike.
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Kim FAVORITES: Food: Pizza. TV Show: Blue Bloods, NCIS, Hawaii-Five O, The Simpsons Movie: Goonies, Stand by Me, Anchorman Book: Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver and Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy Sports: Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Figure skating Hobbies: Gardening or pretty much anything outside Animal: Dogs |
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Brian Ashton PT Brian received his Bachelors of Science degree in Community Health from Slippery Rock University in 1996 and his Masters of Physical Therapy from Temple University in 2000. He worked as a Facility Director in a variety of outpatient orthopedic clinics as well as several industrial contract sites prior to joining DSMC. Brian is a Certified CenterUp Body Training Specialist. He currently resides in Collegeville with his wife and son. |
FAVORITES:
Food: Italian especially chicken parmesan
TV Show: Battlestar Galactica (Both), MacGyver (Original), Flash Forward
Movie: Dead Poet's Society, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Stargate, Road House
Book: I'd rather wait for the movie
Sports: Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Sixers
Hobbies: DIY home projects, bike rides with my son
Animal: 1 dog and 1 cat
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DSMC:
"Brilliant staff and great cast of characters working together in a happy, healing environment that is much different from the private equity owned PT environments out there."
Food: Italian especially chicken parmesan
TV Show: Battlestar Galactica (Both), MacGyver (Original), Flash Forward
Movie: Dead Poet's Society, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Stargate, Road House
Book: I'd rather wait for the movie
Sports: Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Sixers
Hobbies: DIY home projects, bike rides with my son
Animal: 1 dog and 1 cat
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DSMC:
"Brilliant staff and great cast of characters working together in a happy, healing environment that is much different from the private equity owned PT environments out there."
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Scott Toale, PT, MPT, Cert. MDT Scott received his Bachelors of Science in Biology at The College of New Jersey in 1995 and a Master's in Physical Therapy at Temple University in 2000. He became credentialed as a spine specialist from the McKenzie Institute, USA in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in 2010. He served as a speaker at the 2013 PA-NJ IARP Conference titled "Evidence-based Shoulder Rehabilitation." He is a former clinical instructor for those graduate students seeking their doctoral-level degree in physical therapy. He also served as an instructor for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) techniques. Before joining DSMC, Scott had served as a physical therapy facility director and served as an operations director for a medical review company. He specializes in orthopedics, spine care, sports medicine and injury prevention. Scott is a Certified CenterUp Body Training Specialist. He currently resides in Horsham with his wife and daughter. |
FAVORITES:
Food: Cheeseburger, fries and a beer sitting at an island swim-up bar
TV Show: Friends, Seinfeld, Deadliest Catch
Movie: Red Dawn, The Breakfast Club, Star Wars, The Sixth Sense
Book: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, by Richard Carlson
Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Football
Hobbies: Soccer, Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking, Beach and Ocean Activities
Animal: Dogs...I like to walk, play or relax on the couch with man's best friend
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DSMC:
"I wanted to continue direct patient care with a team of professionals who knew how to deliver an exceptional patient experience, thereby exceeding the expectations to those in our community who decide to entrust their care to us."
Food: Cheeseburger, fries and a beer sitting at an island swim-up bar
TV Show: Friends, Seinfeld, Deadliest Catch
Movie: Red Dawn, The Breakfast Club, Star Wars, The Sixth Sense
Book: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, by Richard Carlson
Sports: Soccer, Baseball, Football
Hobbies: Soccer, Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking, Beach and Ocean Activities
Animal: Dogs...I like to walk, play or relax on the couch with man's best friend
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DSMC:
"I wanted to continue direct patient care with a team of professionals who knew how to deliver an exceptional patient experience, thereby exceeding the expectations to those in our community who decide to entrust their care to us."
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John Kerr, PTA, LMT John received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Rutgers University. He went on to graduate from Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program. John began his career at DSMC in 1997. His career has been focused on outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine and manual therapy.John specializes in the training of sport specific biomechanics. John is also a Pennsylvania Licensed Massage Therapist, who has been practicing massage and myofascial release since 2002. John is a Certified CenterUp Body Training Specialist who has been teaching the system for over 20 years. |
FAVORITES:
Food: Surf & Turf, Bacon!! seriously anything with bacon
TV Show: Walking Dead, Seinfeld, anything outdoors related
Movie: Braveheart, Unforgiven, Wedding Crashers, Meet the Fockers
Book: Call of the Wild, Picture Books
Sports: Football—Steelers Football
Hobbies: Hunting, trying a new Porter or Stout
Animal: Lions, Tigers and Bears—Hunting—Wild Turkeys
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DSMC:
"I started my career here after a brief employment at a location in NJ. I feel that as a PTA, DSMC has allowed me to grow more so professionally than most PTA’s I know. I have always enjoyed the patient population we get through our doors. I also have the opportunity to work with friends."
Food: Surf & Turf, Bacon!! seriously anything with bacon
TV Show: Walking Dead, Seinfeld, anything outdoors related
Movie: Braveheart, Unforgiven, Wedding Crashers, Meet the Fockers
Book: Call of the Wild, Picture Books
Sports: Football—Steelers Football
Hobbies: Hunting, trying a new Porter or Stout
Animal: Lions, Tigers and Bears—Hunting—Wild Turkeys
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DSMC:
"I started my career here after a brief employment at a location in NJ. I feel that as a PTA, DSMC has allowed me to grow more so professionally than most PTA’s I know. I have always enjoyed the patient population we get through our doors. I also have the opportunity to work with friends."
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Brian Cassel, PT, ATC, CSCS Brian earned his undergraduate degree in Human Sciences and Services at the University of Rhode Island and his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Temple University. He is also a Polestar Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Sportsmetrics Instructor, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and is Level I TPI Certified. Brian’s career in Physical Therapy has focused primarily on outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, manual therapy and biomechanics. Brian is a Certified CenterUp Body Training Specialist who has been teaching the system for over 20 years. |
FAVORITES:
Food: Bacon, Steak, Fries, Hot Peppers
TV Show: Family Guy, Simpsons
Movie: Shawshank Redemption, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars
Book: My Side of the Mountain
Sports: All
Hobbies: Playing with my boys, Hiking, Back Packing, Photography, Beekeeping, Gardening
Animal: Dogs
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DSMC:
"The people. It is extremely rewarding to have a positive impact on so many lives."
Food: Bacon, Steak, Fries, Hot Peppers
TV Show: Family Guy, Simpsons
Movie: Shawshank Redemption, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars
Book: My Side of the Mountain
Sports: All
Hobbies: Playing with my boys, Hiking, Back Packing, Photography, Beekeeping, Gardening
Animal: Dogs
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DSMC:
"The people. It is extremely rewarding to have a positive impact on so many lives."