Providing High-Quality Therapy Services for the Greater Cleveland Area
Strongsville Medical Center Staff
Bethany Reed, PTA
Joe Graham, PTA
Joseph Graham is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with a special interest in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
Educational Degree
- Remington College, Associate of Applied Sciences, PTA Program
Special Interests
Orthopedic, Vestibular, Sports Medicine, LSVT-Parkinson, Strength and ConditioningCertifications
- LSVT
- Myofascial and Muscle Energy Techniques
Carrie Hoffman, PT
Carrie is a licensed physical therapist. She has her Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Human Performance, and was a licensed Athletic Trainer for 23 years. Carrie specializes in manual treatment including visceral, vascular and neural manipulation. She treats the body as a whole system, considering the interrelationship of the muscles, skeletal system, organs, blood vessels and craniosacral system. Because of this holistic approach, she has had much success with chronic pain patients who have not been able to get relief with traditional treatment. In addition to her hands-on manual skills, Carrie also utilizes Smart Tools (Similar to Graston Tools) and Dry Needling. Her focus is on improving mobility while relieving pain.
Educational Degree
- Pennsylvania State University BS 1982 HPE(Athletic Training and Kinsesiology emphasis)
- Cleveland State University Med 1988 HPER (Human Performance Emphasis)
- Cleveland State University 1990 Certificate in Physical Therapy
Special Interests
Chronic Pain, Orthopedics, Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy, Neuromuscular ManipulationCertifications
- Barral Institute: Visceral Manipulation 1-5, Visceral Manipulation Dissection, Neuromuscular Manipulation 1-4, Craniosacral 1-3, and Visceral Vascular Mobilization of the upper and lower extremities.
Reneé Hicks, PT
Reneé is a doctor of physical therapy with 22 years of experience. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University and spent most of her career at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. She has experience in outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy, home health, pelvic floor therapy, inpatient therapy, and rehab management. Reneé is happy to join the team at Southwest General in 2023
Educational Degree
- Bachelor of Science and Allied Medical Professions from The Ohio State University
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The University of Montana
Affiliates/Professional Organizations
- APTA
- OPTA
Special Interests
Reading, family, animals, YogaCertifications
- Dry Needling
- Pelvic Floor Therapy
Tricia Carpenter, PTA
Tricia received her training in the U.S. Army Reserves. She has three decades of experience in acute care and outpatient settings. She is passionate about increasing functional mobility and balance with corrective exercises, improving quality of life. She also has a special interest in neurological conditions. Tricia brought the LSVT BIG program, which assists patients with Parkinson’s Disease, to Southwest General Health Center.
Educational Degree
- Associates of Applied Science from St. Phillips Community College
Affiliates/Professional Organizations
- Certified Clinical Instructor, LSVT BIG, LSVT BIG for Life
Special Interests
Arts and Crafts, Outdoor Activity, Swimming, Reading
Abigail Copa, PT
Abigail is a licensed physical therapist with certification in LSVT Big therapy for Parkinson’s Disease, as well as American Institute of Balance Vestibular and Concussion. She enjoys making individualized therapy plans for patients of all diagnoses so that they can meet all of their goals and return to full function.
Educational Degree
- Bachelors Biology and Health Science
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Affiliates/Professional Organizations
- American Institute of Balance
Special Interests
Parkinson's Disease, vestibular therapy, Balance, OrthopedicsCertifications
- LSVT
- AIB-VRC
Theresa Saunders, PT
Theresa is a licensed physical therapist with three decades of experience in outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine. She has a special interest in treating conditions of the knee, hip and shoulder. Theresa uses a wide variety of manual techniques and therapeutic exercise to return her patients to their previous level of function. She educates, encourages and empowers her patients to reach all of their rehabilitation goals.
Educational Degree
- Akron University BS 1990 in Education/Athletic Training
- Cleveland State University 1993 Certificate in Physical Therapy
Special Interests
Orthopedics, Sports MedicineCertifications
- Smart Tool Certification 2019
Zachary Poreda, PT
Zachary is experienced with adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, treating a variety of post operative and conservative care diagnoses in the outpatient orthopedic setting. He focuses on combined manual and exercise based approaches to optimize patient functional performance, attending to the total body influence of dysfunction.
Educational Degree
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Gannon University. Erie, PA.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Gannon University. Erie, PA.
Affiliates/Professional Organizations
- Member of American Physical Therapy Association
Special Interests
Orthopedics, Sports medicineCertifications
- Dry Needling
Services & Programs
Techniques