Mahanoy City

Mark enjoys treating a wide variety of patient types from orthopedic and basic neurology diagnoses. He has experience in treatment of different patient ages and types from young athletes to geriatric population. Mark graduated from Misericordia University in 2011 with his Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy degree. He has been working for St. Luke’s since June of 2011. Mark is also involved with the athletic community in the area, coaching Basketball at local schools of Shenandoah valley and Mahanoy Area leading to good relationships with athletes and athletic trainers. Mark enjoys seeing patients reach their goals whether it be athletes returning to play or patient’s wanting to improve their functional independence.

Brandon received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Alvernia University. He enjoys rehabilitating individuals of all ages and populations. He received his Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Certification (LSVT BIG) to evaluate and treat the neurological population diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Additionally, he has plans of specializing in vestibular and lymphatic systems to better serve the community. Lastly, he is married to his wife, Kayla, who is a Speech Pathologist.

Katie is a Physical Therapy Assistant who has worked for St. Luke’s since 2014. She has a background in and passion for dance and gymnastics, which she shares with her daughter. She consistently utilizes this experience with her pediatric population, however, incorporates this with the adult and geriatric populations as well. Katie graduated from Pennsylvania State University with an Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree. She then continued her studies with Pennsylvania State University to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in Psychology. She is Certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) which is a program that helps dancers to improve overall technique through muscle memory training. She enjoys helping patient’s meet their maximum potential through the joy of movement.