"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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Christine FAVORITES: Food: Chicken Chimichanga and any Pasta with Scallops TV Show: Ray Donovan, American Horror Story Movie: Seven, Law Abiding Citizen Book: The Bridge to Terabithia, The Help, The Thesaurus, The Shack Sports: Football, Volleyball, Badminton Hobbies: Wine Tastings, visiting museums, investigating abandoned houses and traveling Animal: Lions, Tigers and Bears (OH MY) |
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DMSC:
"I previously worked as an elementary school teacher and a patient care technician. I love to teach others and love to learn about everything and anything. I believe anyone who works in the Education and Medical Professions have a “special touch”. There is a great sense of satisfaction for me to be able to help others. I have a great understanding of other people and what they have been through, what they feel, how they need for someone to listen or lend a shoulder. I get that satisfaction working at DSMC. I am able to connect with people on a daily basis, hear their stories, make them realize we are here to help and do it from my heart. The best part is at the end of the day, I made someone feel good by my words and actions."
"I previously worked as an elementary school teacher and a patient care technician. I love to teach others and love to learn about everything and anything. I believe anyone who works in the Education and Medical Professions have a “special touch”. There is a great sense of satisfaction for me to be able to help others. I have a great understanding of other people and what they have been through, what they feel, how they need for someone to listen or lend a shoulder. I get that satisfaction working at DSMC. I am able to connect with people on a daily basis, hear their stories, make them realize we are here to help and do it from my heart. The best part is at the end of the day, I made someone feel good by my words and actions."
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Kathy
FAVORITES: Food: Stuffed Peppers TV Show: NCIS Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life Book: The Outlander Series by Diana Galbadon. Sports: I am not a sports enthusiast Hobbies: I like to travel to historic sites, visit old cemeteries, collect Santa Clauses and Snowbabies, read, and spend time with Family Animal: Dogs |
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DMSC:
"I started to work here to supplement my income but have found I really enjoy working in a small office setting rather than the large corporation I worked for previously. It has been rewarding to interact with the patients and learn their names and stories. The work has been a challenge since it was new to me but everyone is friendly and helpful. I am excited to work at DSMC."
"I started to work here to supplement my income but have found I really enjoy working in a small office setting rather than the large corporation I worked for previously. It has been rewarding to interact with the patients and learn their names and stories. The work has been a challenge since it was new to me but everyone is friendly and helpful. I am excited to work at DSMC."
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Sharyn
FAVORITES: Food: Anything Italian, Corned Beef & Pastrami TV Show: Banshee, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead Movie: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Book: The Passage by Justin Cronin Sports: Ice Hockey, Skiing Hobbies: Crafting with daughters, photography, nature walks, watching movies Animal: My two dogs, wild animal would be Siberian tiger |
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DMSC:
"I was excited to join the team at DSMC because of their passion and dedication to restore the health and wellness of our patients. It is an infectious feeling and makes me feel good to help in any way possible to achieve the common goals of both DSMC and its patients. My co-workers are welcoming, encouraging and it feels like home."
"I was excited to join the team at DSMC because of their passion and dedication to restore the health and wellness of our patients. It is an infectious feeling and makes me feel good to help in any way possible to achieve the common goals of both DSMC and its patients. My co-workers are welcoming, encouraging and it feels like home."
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Kia FAVORITES: Food: Anything with chocolate and/or peanut butter, ice cream, spaghetti TV show: Living Single, The Flash and pretty much every DC and Marvel. Show: anything sci-fi. Movie: The Lion King, Remember the Titans Book: Magicians Nephew, Hunger Games: Catching Fire Hobbies: reading, writing, playing guitar, singing, acting Animal: Black Panther Why do I work at DSMC: I wanted a job that would challenge me in ways that I haven't been challenged before. |
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Felisa
FAVORITES: Food: I love any and all food! I’m willing to try almost anything. TV Show: I only watch Netflix…and binge watch different shows. Movie: My family and I love funny movies, like Blended or Grown Ups, Meet the Millers (which my youngest kids did NOT see). But I also like historical dramas movies like Hidden Figures, Hackshaw Ridge, Schindler’s List, etc. Book: I like to read but I have no favorite books…I like Dr. Seuss' “Oh the Places You’ll Go” and the lesson it teaches. I’ve given 2 of my kids a ring engraved with a line from the book after high school graduation. |
Sport: Is yoga a sport? I’m pretty uncoordinated and avoid balls coming at me...I do/did like going to the gym…but haven’t in a while. I’ve run a few road races, and 1 marathon. Possibly thinking of doing a race for my 50th or not…
Hobbies: I guess I am ADHD, so I have a few hobbies: knitting, crocheting, reading, cooking, travelling.
Animal: Dogs. My Coton de Tulear, Biscuit and my grand-dog, a soft-coated wheaten terrier, Koda.
Why do you work at DSMC? "I work at DSMC, because I wanted to work in a medical or therapy office or hospital, where the purpose is to help people and bring them to a better state of wellness. It is satisfying to work in that environment. And to be really honest, I needed to return to work and I have to admit I’m a little spoiled, having had my own business, and being a stay-at-home mom, so I’m used to having control of my schedule, that’s why I work part time. I also love my 4 minute commute..."
Hobbies: I guess I am ADHD, so I have a few hobbies: knitting, crocheting, reading, cooking, travelling.
Animal: Dogs. My Coton de Tulear, Biscuit and my grand-dog, a soft-coated wheaten terrier, Koda.
Why do you work at DSMC? "I work at DSMC, because I wanted to work in a medical or therapy office or hospital, where the purpose is to help people and bring them to a better state of wellness. It is satisfying to work in that environment. And to be really honest, I needed to return to work and I have to admit I’m a little spoiled, having had my own business, and being a stay-at-home mom, so I’m used to having control of my schedule, that’s why I work part time. I also love my 4 minute commute..."
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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 Bring Nature Home by Doug Tallamy Sports: Baseball, soccor, gymnastics, Hockey, Figure skating Hobbies: Gardening or pretty much anything outside Animal: Dogs |
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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. 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 DMSC:
"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 DMSC:
"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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Tim Tatkovsky, PTA
Prior to entering the field of Physical Therapy, Tim received his Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University. He also served in the United States Army as a paratrooper and a cook. Tim has been working in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine since graduating from Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program in 2003. Tim has been a member of DSMC’s team since 2010. Tim is a USA Track and Field Level I Coach, a Road Runners Club of America Coach and is a trained Medical Bike Fitter. Tim regularly participates in a variety of running events and started triathlons in 2014. |
FAVORITES:
Food: Pizza. A platform for creativity, you can put almost anything on a pizza
TV Show: Don’t watch TV
Movie: Clint Eastwood, The man with no name trilogy: A Fistful of Dollars,For a Few Dollars More and The Good,The Bad and the Ugly
Book: 1421 The Year China discovered America by Gavin Mencies.
Sports: I’ll watch any sport but don’t follow any teams. I run and cycle. I picked up swimming this year.
Hobbies: I hike and Kayak, I also collect music, attend cultural events like plays and concerts
Animal: I think Orcas are interesting. They live in tight matriarchal communities and are Apex predators. They are so smart we can teach them to play with beach balls.
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DMSC:
"I work here because the clinical staff is great. I have worked with many therapists in the past and these guys are very talented. It really gives you confidence during treatment to know the techniques you apply and the knowledge you impart is sound and effective."
Food: Pizza. A platform for creativity, you can put almost anything on a pizza
TV Show: Don’t watch TV
Movie: Clint Eastwood, The man with no name trilogy: A Fistful of Dollars,For a Few Dollars More and The Good,The Bad and the Ugly
Book: 1421 The Year China discovered America by Gavin Mencies.
Sports: I’ll watch any sport but don’t follow any teams. I run and cycle. I picked up swimming this year.
Hobbies: I hike and Kayak, I also collect music, attend cultural events like plays and concerts
Animal: I think Orcas are interesting. They live in tight matriarchal communities and are Apex predators. They are so smart we can teach them to play with beach balls.
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DMSC:
"I work here because the clinical staff is great. I have worked with many therapists in the past and these guys are very talented. It really gives you confidence during treatment to know the techniques you apply and the knowledge you impart is sound and effective."
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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 is a Pennsylvania Licensed Massage Therapist, who has been practicing massage and myofascial release since 2002. John specializes in the training of sport specific biomechanics. |
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 DMSC:
"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 DMSC:
"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 began in 2001 and has focused primarily on outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. He began his career at DSMC in 2001 as an athletic trainer and has been working as a physical therapist at DSMC since 2006. Brian has advanced training in manual therapy and biomechanics. |
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 boy, Hiking, Back Packing, Photography, Beekeeping, Gardening
Animal: Dogs
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DMSC:
"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 boy, Hiking, Back Packing, Photography, Beekeeping, Gardening
Animal: Dogs
WHY DO YOU WORK AT DMSC:
"The people. It is extremely rewarding to have a positive impact on so many lives."
