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Our staff is a carefully selected blend of health care professionals who are chosen not only for their clinical skills, but also for their compassion. We are a values-driven organization that can respond quickly to changes in the health care environment or the needs of a single patient. We pride ourselves in being a user friendly facility and will be happy to assist patients in paperwork, insurance or any other issues that may arise during your visit. We always welcome suggestions and have a box available in each facility for patients to drop in comments anytime. If we end up using your suggestion for improvement, you will be awarded a QPT t-shirt. Our staff of therapists, assistants, technicians and administrative staff are available for you from the time you enter our facility as a new patient, until well after your discharge. Isn’t it time you became a part of the QPT family?
Take a look below to learn a little more about our family at Quantum PT:
Rachelle Borowicz, MSPT is a graduate from Grand Valley State University. She has 17 years experience treating orthopedic conditions and has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, out-patient, worker's comp, industrial and private clinics. Rachelle continues to study in the field of women’s health and is very close to completing a rigorous program of study that will make her one of a very few number of licensed PTs who work in this specialty area. Rachelle is already an expert Myofascial Release practitioner (MFR) and combines these two subspecialties for an unmatched therapeutic experience.
rachelle@qptherapy.com
Amy Cawrse, OTR, graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy. Amy has been in the field of OT for 30 years and specializes in Onsite Transitional Work Therapy. She received her certificate as a Work Capacity Evaluator (CWCE) in 1997. Amy is skilled at performing worksite job analysis, functional capacity assessments (FCE) pre-employment and post offer testing (PAT), as well as treating work-related orthopedic injuries. She also has additional clinical experience in pain management, work conditioning, work hardening, strength conditioning, and energy work through Reiki. Amy focuses on a safe and successful return to work for her injured workers. She also provides education to employers on safe work practices.
amy@qptherapy.com
Tina Marovino is the practice administrator for Quantum Physical Therapy Centers and is responsible for all human resource and office management functions. Her background is in finance/marketing and has been the regional director of marketing for Hooper-Holmes up until her position at Quantum. She has been the proprietor of a very successful durable medical company (DME) as well, in the past, servicing hospital and outpatient facilities in southeastern Michigan. Tina has been instrumental in developing the extraordinary service culture at our QPT centers and continues to be active in our program development initiatives.
tina@qptherapy.com
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Tiziano Marovino, PT, DPT, MPH, DAAPM who founded QPT Centers has several undergraduate degrees in the movement sciences and did his graduate work in kinesiology. He has a doctoral degree in physical therapy. He is the past director of Rehabilitation Services of Detroit Riverview Hospital and past program director of the Pain Therapy Center of Southeastern Michigan. He has taught high school physical education, been a director of a corporate wellness program and athletic director of a large private high school prior to entering the field of rehabilitation medicine. He is specialized in sports and orthopedic physical therapy and certified in pain management. He brings both specialties together combined with alternative therapies to create a unique balance between effectiveness and patient comfort. “At QPT we strive to provide a treatment experience unmatched anywhere else. I understand how bold this statement is…but I feel certain we achieve this goal in the majority of cases…I think our approach to integrating the many forms of manual and exercise therapies combined with our proprietary pain treatments, really set us apart from a treatment standpoint. From a diagnostic standpoint, there are only a few university based facilities in the country that could offer the entire range of diagnostic testing available at our centers including soft tissue imaging. We continue to be an organization that focuses not only on improving patient care, but also on research and education with the more global goal of promoting physical therapy as a profession”.
Tiziano has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Maybel Holten award and, most recently, the Richard Darnell award, both for outstanding scholarly achievement in clinical research and publications. He is on editorial advisory boards for medical journals and also involved in peer review of manuscript submissions. He is actively involved in clinical research with emphasis on product research and reliability testing. He has completed a research degree in epidemiology and biostatistics at the prestigious Johns-Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and involved in broader population based health research projects as part of that program. He has completed a certification program in design, measurement and evaluation from Harvard University in August 2010. Tiziano is involved at the university of Michigan Sports Medicine program as an outside clinical instructor and all QPT centers are clinical rotation sites for local university and college sports medicine, PT and PTA programs. He has been featured on radio, television and most recently on the Health Talk series broadcast from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Tiziano has been part of a medical mission team that provides clinical and public health services to people of third world countries. The focal point of the medical missions have been Togo West Africa but his journeys abroad have included Ethiopia, Ghana, Nepal, Japan, Korea, Qatar and China in the last few years.
Tiziano was invited to be a speaker at the 2011 MPTA annual conference and presented on “The use of ultrasonographic imaging in Physical Therapy”. The event held in Grand Rapids also recognized his on- going work in clinical investigations into design, measurement and evaluation issues as they apply to medical devices research. He is well recognized as a pioneer of MSK ultrasound applications in physical therapy where his research interests continue to be today.
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Monal Patel, OTR graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. She received her training and certification in the Neuro-Ifrah approach from the NDT Organization in 2003. Her experiences as an OT include working in a Level 1 Trauma center, skilled nursing unit, nursing home, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Most recently she has specialized in work recovery and hand rehabilitation offering corrective exercises and splint construction to help alleviate hand deformities and reduce pain.
monal@qptherapy.com
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Brad Pearsall, PTA graduated from the US Army Physical Therapist specialist program in 1982. Over the past 26 years he has worked in the VA medical system, hospital based acute care rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, skilled nursing and outpatient orthopedic sectors of health care. He has attended numerous courses in areas such as advanced wound care, golf rehabilitation and most recently certification in kinesiotaping.
brad@qptherapy.com |
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Jonathan Quinton, PT, DPT, CSCS, Jonathan is a graduate from the University of Michigan-Flint’s doctoral Physical Therapy program and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Jonathan earned his Sports Medicine Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University where he studied Exercise Science with a focus on cardiac rehabilitation. He currently treats various patient populations including those in the general orthopedic, athletic, neurological, vestibular, cardiac, and geriatric populations. Jonathan is in charge of the Information Technology needs of Quantum Physical Therapy and will also be a primary teaching assistant in the musculo-skeletal ultrasound imaging workshops created by Quantum Physical Therapy and sponsored by Biogenesis Group this fall.
jonny@qptherapy.com |
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Julie Sabo, ATC, CMT is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in sports medicine and a graduate of Irene's School of Myomassology in massage therapy. Julie has 17 years experience in outpatient and industrial rehabilitation and injury prevention programming. Her focus remains on preventing injuries and providing a safer work environment for employees, as well as assisting employers in reducing their health care costs.
julie@qptherapy.com |
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Letrisha Stallard, MSPT is a graduate of Andrews University in 1998 and has focused on general adult orthopedic rehabilitation having worked in nursing homes, home care and outpatient pain therapy clinics. Letrisha has developed her skills in soft tissue techniques, balance/vestibular treatments and corrective exercise for special populations.
letrisha@qptherapy.com |
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Peter Trifan DPT is a graduate of Wayne State University as a doctor of physical therapy. He utilizes his expertise in manual therapy and soft tissue techniques to treat orthpedic problems such as low back pain, neck pain and shoulder injuries. He treats the whole individual through manual therapy interventions including soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, myofascial release, therapeutic exercise and patient education.
He is a member of the MPTA, APTA, AAOMPT and has served on numerous Board of Directors for physical therapy associations at the national and state level. While a student he received the MPTA outstanding scholar award for outstanding academic and leadership achievements. He has also received the Wayne State University Physical Therapy Horizons award presented to individuals that will have the biggest impact on the physical therapy profession during their lifetime.
Peter is also building on his clinical skill set with recent study on advanced methods of shoulder rehabilitation that compliments his interest in manual therapies in general. Peter will be one of the teaching assistants in the upcoming first musculo-skeletal imaging workshops designed exclusively for physical therapists.
peter@qptherapy.com |
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Scott Sherry, MPT, ATC is the clinical site director of Quantum's Saline office. He graduated with a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. As an undergraduate, he completed his studies and graduated with high honor from the Michigan State University athletic training program in 1998. In addition to working with collegiate and professional athletes, Scott provides an extensive background in orthopedic rehabilitation and occupational medicine. His specialty interest areas include pre/post-operative knee and shoulder rehabilitation. He has also completed post graduate coursework in regard to manual therapy and manipulation of the spine through the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. A Michigan native, Scott enjoys spending time with his family, watersports, snowboarding, and home improvement projects.
scott@qptherapy.com |
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Dayna Ryan PT, DPT, Dayna graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint where she received the Outstanding Scholar Award for her academic performance through the rigorous doctoral Physical Therapy program. Dayna, a diehard Wolverine fan, also earned her undergraduate Bachelor’s degree from The University of Michigan where she studied Kinesiology. While Dayna treats various conditions in all patient populations including orthopedics, prosthetics, and vestibular rehab, she has a particular focus and desire to treat patients with neurological conditions. Her treatment method includes exercise based programs supplemented with manual therapy. Dayna also enjoys providing clinical education and is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association.
dayna@qptherapy.com |
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Mark McDaniel, PT, DPT, CSCS, Mark graduated with a doctoral degree in physical therapy from the University of Michigan—Flint. He also earned his bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from the University of Michigan, where he was one of ten in his graduating class to receive the Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award. Mark is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CI) through the American Physical Therapy Association. Mark has a deeply rooted background in athletics. He continues to be an advocate for healthy living as he is an avid runner and exercise enthusiast. He combines his knowledge in manual therapy techniques with therapeutic exercises for treatment of low back pain, neck pain, shoulder problems, neurological disorders, and for patients recovering from surgery.
mark@qptherapy.com |
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Barb Shannon PT, Barb received her degree in Physical Therapy at Wayne State University. She comes to QPT with over 25 years experience in evaluation and treatment of patient populations from adolescent to geriatric. This includes sports injuries, spinal and neuro0logical pathologies as well as orthopedic (pre-post surgical joint replacements, rotator cuff repairs, and ligament reconstructions). Ms. Shannon has developed and instructed programs in aquatic therapy, injury prevention at General Motors, and Functional Capacity testing.
Honors include special recognition by Gary Faja, CEO and President of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital for Outstanding Delivery of Service in 2003. Barbara was also recognized in the St. Joseph Mercy System website and newsletter for Excellence Service in both 2005 and 2007. Furthermore, Barbara received a Certificate of Appreciation from General Motors, Powertrain Division in Romulus, MI for organizing and facilitation a plant wide Healthfair for over 5,000 employees.
Prior to joining QPT, Barb was a Physical Therapist in the St. Joseph Mercy System, Michigan Orthopedic Center in Ann Arbor and Saline Hospital, Acute Care and Outpatient Center. Barbara has also worked in a variety of outpatient clinics in Metro Detroit area as well as General Motor’s on-site industrial clinic and fitness center.
Barbara pursues continuing education in manual therapy (muscle energy, myofascial release and joint mobilizations) and functional therapeutic exercise. Most recently, Barbara receive her certification in functional testing using the Evaltech equipment and software from BTE Technologies in Baltimore, MD. Her goal as a Physical Therapist is to improve the quality of people’s lives and motivate them to lead an active, healthy lifestyle.
barb@qptherapy.com |
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Kim Porter, is the Operations Manager for Quantum Physical Therapy Centers overseeing the daily operations of our facilities and ensuring seamless care for the patients as well as the staff, from the time they first enter our doors until they leave our facility. Kim joined the QPT family in 2009 after nearly 24 years in facility operations, executive administration, human resource management and medical billing.
kim@qptherapy.com |
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Crystal Diuble, Physical Therapist Assistant, graduated from Washtenaw Community College in May 2010. During her internship she worked in a variety of clinical settings including sub-acute care, inpatient care, and her main focus being in outpatient physical therapy care. At our QPT Centers Crystal is involved in the entire continuum of care including directing patients through their exercise program paying special attention to exercise detail and proper form, to hands on treatment using manual techniques designed to improve their function. Crystal has found her passion in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation and loves helping patients reach their goals in physical therapy.
crystal@qptherapy.com |
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