East Stroudsburg - Neuro Rehab Center

Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist

Having experience as a football student-athlete from University of Akron and his time in the United States Army Reserve, Joshua has experienced his share of sports injuries and concussion.  Joshua enjoys working with all individuals across their lifespan who suffer from neurological conditions, assisting them in meeting their most important and meaningful goals. His experience as a Division 1 athlete gives a perspective of the challenge’s athletes need to overcome to get back into their sport. While serving in the United States Army Reserve, Joshua was able to receive advance training in amputee and traumatic brain injury rehab at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Amputee Service: Military Advance Training Center (MATC). He had the pleasure of treating soldiers wounded from the War on Terror and assisting them in their care to get back to an active lifestyle. Joshua graduated from the University of Scranton with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. He continues to strive for excellence in his field through continued education such as Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist, LSVT Certified, Rock Steady Boxing Certified, PWR! certifications. Joshua enjoys and practices a hands-on approach to treatment as well as a personalized and collaborative treatment plan with each patient.

Elizabeth is passionate about working with patients with neurologic and vestibular conditions, throughout their lifespan, to achieve their personal goals. She believes in implementing evidence-based practice and her clinical decision-making process to create individualized, collaborative patient care for the people within her community to maximize their function and quality of life. Elizabeth graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a dual major in Biology and Exercise Science with a concentration in Rehabilitation Sciences. She then received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from DeSales University. In the future, Elizabeth plans to advance her career by becoming a Neurological Certified Specialist (NCS). Patients can expect a holistic approach and emphasis on education throughout each session. Outside of work, she enjoys playing pickleball and spending time with her family.

Darian graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology degree. She then went on to receive her Associates of Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant. Darian is dedicated in providing evidence-based practice to help enhance a patient’s quality of life. Darian has a passion for treating vestibular disorders as well as post stroke recovery patients. Outside of work Darian enjoys spending time doing home renovations with her husband, playing with her son and her two dogs, and reading on the beach.

Mary has clinical experience treating in a school, inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation settings. She graduated with her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and her Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree from East Stroudsburg University (ESU). She has a passion for enjoys working with adults who present with a variety of disorder types, including those with stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Parkinson’s disease, and many other diagnoses. She works closely alongside patients, caregivers, and families, to develop an individualized treatment plan that incorporates the patients’ goals to maximize their level of independence and improve their overall quality of life. Mary has a deep personal connection with the field of speech pathology, as she has an older brother living with TBI, an aunt who lived with severe aphasia due to a stroke, and a nephew who was born with Down syndrome. She profoundly recognizes and understands the experience of family members who support those with speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and/or swallowing impairments, and is dedicated to caregiver education and family involvement as an integral part to improved patient outcomes. Mary was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and currently resides in the Poconos with her six-year-old daughter. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter hiking, dancing, singing, and promoting an overall positive experience with everyone she meets.

Certified Vital Stim Practitioner
SPEAK OUT! Certified

Kerri received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Pre-Communication Disorders from Stockton University. She then graduated with her Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology degree from Moravian University. Kerri currently has her provisional speech-language pathology license in the state of Pennsylvania as she is currently in her clinical fellowship year. Kerri has worked with a variety of adults and strives for evidence-based practice for her patients. Kerri treats a variety of speech, language, swallowing, and voice differences. Kerri’s passion for neurological rehabilitation stems from her mother’s stroke (she made a full recovery!) when she was a teenager. Kerri is eager to continue her education as she is pursuing to achieve future certifications in speech-language pathology.

Certified Rehabilitation Stroke Specialist

Julia has a passion for working with a variety of patients with neurological conditions and holds clinical interest in upper extremity motor recovery, cognitive therapy, spatial neglect, and visual function. She graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science and received her Master’s of Occupational Therapy degree. Specifically, Julia enjoys working with stroke and traumatic brain injury diagnosis. She is a Certified Rehab Stroke Specialist and incorporates evidenced based research into her daily practice. She is also a DCAT Certified Clinician for return to driving and received a certification in LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s disease. Julia began her career in inpatient rehabilitation where she was the clinical therapy lead of the cancer program team, safe patient handling, and the student program before transitioning into outpatient to serve as a neurological Occupational Therapist at Physical Therapy at St Lukes. Julia is looking forward to future opportunities to lead and implement new programs initiatives within her role. Julia strives to apply fundamental principles of neurological rehab and incorporate patient specific goals into her daily practice in order to optimize rehabilitation gains and promote functional recovery.

LSVT BIG Certified

Being an avid skier, Jason has experienced injuries of different kinds, including concussions. Those injuries and other experiences have led to him developing an interest in the neurological population. His interest only grew after having spent several years as a physical therapist assistant in St. Luke’s Acute Rehabilitation Center. While working in acute rehab, he developed a strong interest in stroke recovery, especially evidence-based high intensity gait training. In 2018, he made the decision to return to school to pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy to better serve patients. He graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science before attending and graduating from DeSales University in Center Valley, PA with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. While at DeSales, he has also earned an LSVT BIG certification for treating patients who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Outside of work, Jason enjoys hiking with his wife and their dog, working on and driving sports cars, skiing, and riding his motorcycle on sunny days.

Ali played collegiate soccer at DeSales University and experienced her fair share of sports injuries and concussions, which introduced her passion for caring for patients with neurological conditions. She strives to utilize compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based care in order assist patients in regaining their functional abilities, in improving their overall quality of life, and in achieving their meaningful goals. Ali received her Bachelor of Health Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy degrees at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA. She believes in lifelong learning, with plans to advance her career with LSVT and Rock Steady Boxing certifications. Outside of work, Ali enjoys hiking and spending time with her family and friends.

Sarah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from West Chester University. She then graduated with her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from Moravian University. Sarah has a passion for working with a variety of neurological conditions with a special interest in cognitively complex patients as well as upper extremity motor recovery for stroke and brain injury diagnoses. She believes in implementing evidence-based practice to maximize functional outcomes for her patients. Sarah is looking forward to advancing her career by obtaining certifications specific to the evaluation and treatment of neurological conditions. Outside of the clinic, Sarah enjoys trying new foods, trail running, and spending time with her family and friends.