Rehabilitation Services Staff

Alice Magnuson
(Patient Processing Clerk)

Hometown: National Mine, MI

Education:
Northern Michigan University - Licensed Practical Nurse (74)

Started at Bell: 1974

Professional Experience:
Worked as an LPN for 25 years prior to becoming a patient processing clerk in the rehab department

Personal:
Lives in Champion with husband; has 2 children and 4 grandchildren; enjoys spending time with grandchildren, gardening, walking, swimming, reading and crocheting

Chris Hendrickson, MS, PT
(Physical Therapist)

Hometown: Negaunee, MI

Education:
Northern Michigan University Ð Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
University of Michigan Ð Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Started at Bell: 1991

Professional Experience:
Outpatient Rehab (Orthopedic & Neurological) with experience in Cardiac Rehab

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Treatment of the shoulders, neck and back

Professional Affiliations:
APTA (American Physical Therapy Association); previous member of the MI State Licensing Board for Physical Therapy

Christine Bertucci
(Patient Processing Clerk)

Hometown: Ishpeming, MI

Started at Bell: 1974

Professional Experience:
Worked as a nurseÕs aide, orderly in the surgery department, billing clerk, admissions clerk and transporter, before coming to the Rehab department in 1997.

Personal:
Lives in Ishpeming with her mother who she cares for; enjoys spending time doing different types of crafts.

Dawn Gregory, PT
(Physical Therapist)

Hometown: Marquette, MI

Education:
Chicago Medical School - Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Started at Bell: 2009

Professional Experience:
Outpatient Pediatric Rehab, Acute Care Rehab, Home Health Rehab, General Outpatient Rehab, Inpatient Rehab, Neurological Rehab

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Pediatrics, Home Health, Acute Care, Myofacial release, Adaptive Equipment, Toe Walking, Spasticity and Movement Disorders.

Personal:
Lives in Marquette with husband and two children.

Deb McCoy, OTRL
(Occupational Therapist)

Hometown: Allen Park, MI

Education:
Eastern Michigan University ÐBachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (94)

Started at Bell: 2007

Professional Experience:
Acute Care Rehab & General Outpatient Rehab with Inpatient Rehab, Skilled Nursing Rehab and School-based OT experience

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Return to work/FCA (Certified in DSI), Upper Extremity Orthopedics and NDT

Professional Affiliations:
AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association), MiOTA (Michigan Occupational Therapy Association)

Personal:
Lives in Marquette with husband and three children; enjoys running, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, watching her children play sports and spending time with her family

Doug Carter, PT
(Physical Therapist)

Hometown: State Center, Iowa

Education:
University of Iowa - Certificate in Physical Therapy (72)
Simpson College - Bachelor of Arts in Biology (70)

Started at Bell: 1988

Professional Experience:
General Outpatient Rehab with experience in Long Term Care Rehab

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Muscle Energy, Mulligan Concept, and Myofascial Release

Personal:
Lives in Ishpeming with wife; enjoys hunting, camping, photography, ATV riding and biking

Janell Niskanen, MS, OTRL
(Occupational Therapist)

Hometown: Minneapolis, MN

Education:
Western Michigan University – Masters in Occupational Therapy (91)
Gustavus Adolphus – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (89)

Started at Bell: 2007

Professional Experience:
Home Health, School Based OT, Mental Health OT, Acute Care, Long Term Care, with some Outpatient Orthopedics

Areas of Interest/Continuing Education:
Pediatrics, Dementia care, Hospice

Personal:
Lives in Negaunee with husband and children; enjoys spending time with her family, participating in church activities, gardening.

Janice Fleming, PTA, CMT
(Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Massage Therapist)

Hometown: Bruce Crossing, MI

Education:
Finlandia University (Suomi College) - Associate Degree (PTA)

Started at Bell: 1999

Professional Experience:
General Outpatient Rehab with emphasis on Manual Therapy

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Craniosacral Therapy, myofascial release and neuromuscular Therapy

Professional Affiliations:
ABMP (Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals)

Personal:
Lives in Negaunee Township with boyfriend and two dogs; enjoys hiking, camping, snowshoeing, cc skiing, jelly making, watching the Super Bowl Champion Packers, and spending time with family

Jayne Beall, MA, CCC-SLP
(Speech Language Pathologist)

Hometown: Marquette, MI

Education:
Montclair State University - Master of Art in Communication Sciences & Disorders (90)
Northern Michigan University - Bachelor of Art in Communication Disorders (85)

Started at Bell: 2009

Professional Experience:
Currently mainly Outpatient Pediatric, with experience in Home Health Rehab, Long Term Care Rehab and Acute Care/Inpatient/Outpatient Adult Rehab and Acute Care Pediatric Rehab

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Oral Placement and Oral Motor Planning, orofacial myofunctional disorders, social communication and fluency disorders.

Professional Affiliations:
AHSA (American Hearing and Speech Association)

Personal:
Enjoys running, biking and downhill skiing

Jenna Espinoza
(Rehab Aide)

Hometown: Grand Junction, Colorado

Started at Bell: 2010

Personal:
Lives in Negaunee; enjoys hiking, camping, swimming, snowshoeing and anything outdoors.

Joanna Nicholas, OTRL
(Occupational Therapist, USC/WPS Certified in Sensory Integration)

Hometown: Green Bay, WI

Education:
University of Wisconsin at Madison - Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (00)

Started at Bell: 2009

Professional Experience:
Currently Outpatient Pediatric and Outpatient Adult Rehab with experience in Home Health Pediatric Rehab, Long Term Care Rehab, and Rehab for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Certified in Sensory Integration, Pediatrics

Professional Affiliations: NBCOT

Personal:
Lives in Ishpeming with husband and two daughters; enjoys walking, gardening and cooking

Judith Mattila
(Rehab Aide)

Hometown: Battle Creek, MI

Started at Bell: 2004

Personal:
Lives in Champion with husband; enjoys gardening, quilting, walking biking, cross-country skiing and spending time with grandchildren

Julie Hintsala, PT
(Physical Therapist)

Hometown: Negaunee, MI

Education:
University of Minnesota - Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (83)

Started at Bell: 1999

Professional Experience:
General Outpatient Rehab with a concentration in orthopedics with experience in Home Health Rehab, Acute Care Rehab, Long Term Care Rehab

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Aquatic Therapy, Vestibular Rehab

Personal:
Lives in Negaunee Township with husband and daughter; also has two grown sons; enjoys walking, kayaking, camping and reading

Karin Heidelberger, PT
(Physical Therapist)

Hometown: Ishpeming, MI

Education:
Wayne State University - Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Started at Bell: 1994

Professional Experience:
General Outpatient/Acute Care Rehab with some Home Health Care experience

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Muscle Energy Technique, Strain/Counterstrain, Pilates for PT, Knee/Shoulder Rehab, Foot/Gait Evaluation and Orthotic Fabrication

Personal:
Lives in Ishpeming with husband and three children; enjoys hiking, biking, gardening, stained glass and home improvement projects.

Michelle Moraska, DPT
(Physical Therapist)

Hometown: Kingsford, MI

Education:
Central Michigan University Ð Doctorate of Physical Therapy (10)
Michigan State University Ð Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (07)

Started at Bell: 2011

Professional Experience:
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Acute Care, General Outpatient Rehab & Home Health Rehab

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy & Post Partum

Professional Organizations:
APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) Ð WomenÕs Health section, MPTA (Michigan Physical Therapy Association)

Personal:
Lives in Marquette with husband; enjoys running, traveling & spending time with her family.

Katherine Kenney, MA, CCC-SLP
(Speech Language Pathologist)

Hometown: Marquette, MI

Education:
Eastern Michigan University - Master of Art in Communication Sciences (83)
Eastern Michigan University - Bachelor of Science (81)

Started at Bell: 2010

Professional Experience:
Acute Care Rehab, Outpatient Pediatrics and Community Mental Health

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Swallowing Disorders, Modified Barium Swallow Studies, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, Picture Exchange Communication System, Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Professional Affiliations:
AHSA (American Hearing and Speech Association), MSHA (Michigan Speech and Hearing Association)

Personal:
Lives with husband and dog, Cooper; enjoys cooking, lifting weights and going to camp

Kirsten Matthews, MA, OTRL
(Occupational Therapist, USC/WPS Certified in Sensory Integration)

Hometown: Reeder, North Dakota

Education:
College of St. Scholastica - Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (01)
University of Mary/University of MN - Psychology Emphasis (98)
Concordia College - Bachelor of Arts in Biology & Studio Art (97)

Started at Bell: 2009

Professional Experience:
Pediatric Outpatient Rehab, General Outpatient Rehab, Neurological Rehab, Cognitive Rehab, Home Health Rehab, Subacute Rehab, School Based OT, Spinal Cord Injury Rehab

Areas of Interest/Continuing Education:
Pediatrics, USC/WPS Certified in Sensory Integration, Trained in the Wilbarger Therapressure Program for Sensory Defensiveness, Oral Motor Respiratory programs (Talk Tools & MORE ), Therapeutic Listening Systems

Professional Organizations:
AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association), MiOTA (Michigan Occupational Therapy Association)

Personal:
Lives in Marquette with her husband, son and dog, Disa; enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with her family, kayaking and oil painting.

Kristen Deprey, MS, PT
(Physical Therapist)

Hometown: Algoma, WI

Education:
Carroll University - Master of Science in Physical Therapy (05)
Carroll University - Bachelor of Science in Biology (04)

Started at Bell: 2011

Professional Experience:
Outpatient Rehab (orthopedics, sports medicine, geriatrics) with experience in Home Health Rehab

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, Osteoporosis, Cervical and Thoracic Spine Mobilization

Professional Affiliations:
APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) - Sports Medicine & Geriatric Section; APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor

Personal:
Lives in Harvey with husband; enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, scrapbooking and traveling

Kristin Wodzinski, MS, PT, CSCS
(Physical Therapist/Strength & Conditioning Specialist)

Hometown: Manistique, MI

Education:
Grand Valley State University - Master of Science in Physical Therapy (02)
Grand Valley State University - Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (00)

Started at Bell: 2009

Professional Experience:
Outpatient Orthopedic and Acute Care, with some experience in Home Health, Outpatient Neurological and Inpatient Rehab

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Manual Therapy, Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Orthotic Fabrication; also a Certified Clinical Instructor

Professional Affiliations:
APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) - Sports & Health, Policy & Administration Sections; NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)

Personal:
Lives in Marquette; enjoys running, mountain & road biking, hiking, cross country and downhill skiing

Kristy Kerkela, MS, PT
(Physical Therapist)

Hometown: Ishpeming, MI

Education:
Grand Valley State University - Master of Science in Physical Therapy (04)
Grand Valley State University - Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (02)

Started at Bell: 2009

Professional Experience:
Sports Medicine, Outpatient Orthopedic

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Sports Medicine; post-operative Orthopedics; lower extremity orthopedics; First Responder Certified

Professional Affiliations:
APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) - Sports Medicine Section

Personal:
Lives in Negaunee with husband and two children; enjoys sports (particularly hockey and football) and spending time with her family.

Matt Jaksetic, ATC, EMT-B
(Certified Athletic Trainer and Emergency Medical Technician)

Hometown: Toledo, OH

Education:
Ohio Northern University - Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (07)

Started at Bell: 2010

Professional Experience:
Clinic and Outreach Athletic Trainer, ImPACT Program Coordinator

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Concussion Awareness & Management, UP Sports Concussion Summit Presenter/Panelist, Summer Institute of Sports Medicine Symposium Presenter/Panelist, ImPACT Concussion Management Training

Professional Affiliations:
NATA (National Athletic TrainersÕ Association), GLATA (Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association), MATS (Michigan Athletic Trainers Society), NAEMT (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

Personal:
Lives in Ishpeming Township; member of the Ishpeming Township Volunteer Fire Department and Bell Ambulance; enjoys playing sports (including baseball) and outdoor activities (running, mountain biking, downhill skiing, fishing and bird hunting with his dog, Crash)

Nina Janofski, MS, PT
(Physical Therapist)

Hometown: Marquette, MI

Education:
Central Michigan University - Master of Science in Physical Therapy (01)
Central Michigan University - Bachelor of Science in Psychology (98)

Started at Bell: 2001

Professional Experience:
Acute Care Rehab with Home Health Rehab and General Outpatient Rehab experience

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Acute Care Rehab, Joint Replacements Rehab, Strokes, NDT

Personal:
Lives in Harvey with husband and three boys; enjoys snowshoeing, walking, running, watching hockey, reading, watching her childrenÕs activities and spending time with family

Richard K Matthews, OTRL, CLT, CHT
(Occupational Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist)

Hometown: Berrien Springs, MI

Education:
Saginaw Valley State University – Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (96)

Started at Bell: 2011

Professional Experience:
Outpatient Orthopedics with emphasis in hand therapy

Areas of Interest/Continuing Education:
Certified Hand Therapist since 2008, Lymphedema Certified in 2009

Professional Organizations:
MiOTA (Michigan Occupational Therapy Association), ASHT (American Society of Hand Therapy)

Personal:
Lives in Marquette with wife and son; enjoys spending time with his family, camping, fishing, hunting, rock climbing, mountain biking, downhill and cross country skiing, cooking, and hiking. Is a member of Trout Unlimited.

Sandra Flynn, OTAL
(Occupational Therapist Assistant)

Hometown: Ishpeming, MI

Education:
Northern Michigan University- LPN (71)

Started at Bell: 1987

Professional Experience:
Outpatient Orthopedics Rehab, Nursing

Areas of Interest/Continuing Ed:
Work Hardening, Certified Presenter for MSHA, Stroke Rehab, Neurological Rehab, NDT, and Shoulder Rehab

Personal:
Lives in Ishpeming with husband; has three grown children; enjoys anything to do with the outdoors

Scott Corkin, ATC
(Certified Athletic Trainer)

Hometown: Ishpeming, MI

Education:
Central Michigan University - Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine (94)
National Certified Athletic Training (95)

Started at Bell: 2005

Professional Experience:
Clinic and Outreach Athletic Trainer

Areas of Interest/Continuing Education:
Working with athletes with orthopedic injuries, ImPACT concussion management training, National and Great Lakes Athletic Training Conferences

Professional Organizations:
NATA (National Athletic TrainersÕ Association)

Personal:
Lives in Ishpeming with wife, two sons and one daughter; member of the Ishpeming Volunteer Fire Department; enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, skiing and watching his children play sports