Pocono Summit

As an avid weightlifter and gym enthusiast, Joe knows first-hand the benefit of staying active has on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He works hard with all his patients to get them back to living life to the fullest. Joe received his Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science as well as his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Scranton. He believes in a hands-on approach in conjunction with optimizing movement through activity and exercise for treatment to facilitate patient’s achieving their goals. Joe is currently working towards receiving his Manual Therapy Certification to further provide the best care for his patients.

As a native of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Taylor is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive physical therapy care to her local community. Taylor received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a Medical Science Specialization from Misericordia University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Scranton. In February 2023, Taylor presented a research poster on the impact of service on social responsibility and cultural competency in DPT students at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego, CA. She is a Certified LSVT BIG Clinician and plans to pursue further orthopedic certifications. Taylor’s PT practice reflects her values of caring for the “whole person” and will tailor your physical therapy experience to your own individual goals. Taylor is a former collegiate softball pitcher and has a passion for working with athletes of all ages and skill levels, as well as advocating for using Movement as Medicine for her patients. She is an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoys spending her free time playing the guitar and participating in recreational sporting activities and staying active.

As a former athlete, Caitlin has a passion for helping athletes of all ages return to sports, and she has a specific interest in ACL rehabilitation and concussion management. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science and certificate in pathokinesiology. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Having gone through an ACL injury herself, Caitlin understands the patient experience and emphasizes treating “the whole person” in order to help all patients achieve their goals. She enjoys cheering on the Pittsburgh Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers and continues to stay active in the gym. She plans to pursue further orthopedic certifications to provide the best quality care to her patients.

As a former athlete and physical therapy patient himself, Mark has a passion for working with athletes and helping them return to their sport and achieve their goals. Mark received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a Nutrition Studies concentration, as well as his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Scranton. He believes in an individualized approach and cura personalis, or “caring for the whole person,” to help meet patients’ goals and needs. He was a member of the indoor/outdoor track & field teams in college and continues to enjoy running, lifting weights, and coaching track at the high school level. Mark co-authored and presented a slideshow on balance interventions for older adults at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in 2022. He is certified in the use of Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFR) to facilitate greater strength recovery of an injured arm or leg while lifting lighter weights.

Kirstin received her Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Lehigh Carbon Community College and graduated in 2017. She then started working for Good Shepherd Rehabilitation for 5 years before starting with Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s. Kirstin has an interest in continuing her education in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. She has experience treating various orthopedic and neurological conditions, ranging from chronic pain, post-surgical care, and sports injuries, to concussions, spinal cord injuries and strokes. Kirstin enjoys working with the diverse patient population in outpatient physical therapy.