Our staff is comprised of physical therapists with diverse educational and professional backgrounds, all sharing a common goal of providing patients with the best possible treatment. We continue to broaden our experience base by attending seminars and continuing education classes.

	Stuart S. Basom, PT - Stu is a practice owner. He is a Temple University graduate and has extensive post-graduate training in manual and orthopedic physical therapy. He is currently trained in the Isernhagen Functional Capacity Evaluation method. In addition to orthopedic and sports physical therapy, his special interests include Vestibular Rehabilitation and treatment for balance problems.
	Dale Hilbolt, PT - Dale is a practice owner. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where he received his Physical Therapy training. He has completed post-graduate studies in manual therapy techniques and exercise training as related to orthopedic and sports related injuries. He currently is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Specialty interests include TMJ Dysfunction and also treating spinal and extremity disorders that often occur during pregnancy.
	Gary W. Karkuff, PT, CSCS - Gary is a practice owner. He is a graduate of Gettysburg College and received his physical therapy degree from Columbia University. He has completed postgraduate studies in manual therapy and specializes in the care of acute and chronic spinal and extremity joint dysfunction and pain. He is also a practicing strength and conditioning specialist with extensive experience training high school and professional athletes.
	Kenneth R. Lennington, PT - Ken is a practice owner. He graduated from Gettysburg College and received his physical therapy training at the Mayo Clinic. His areas of postgraduate training are in manual therapy techniques as applied to orthopedic and sports related injuries, spinal rehabilitation and surface EMG. He recently received recognition as one of Pennsylvania's only certified Mulligan Technique practitioners.
	Mark R. McDonald, MPT, c.Ped.- Mark is a practice owner.  He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in exercise physiology. He received his master's degree of physical therapy from Hahnemann University and has completed advanced training in manual therapy for the spine and extremities. He specializes in computerized gait analysis, gait training, orthopedics and rehabilitation of the lower quarter.  He is also a Certified Pedorthist, trained to evaluate gait, construct and fit orthotics and therapeutic shoes.
	Rick Baer, PT - Rick received his degree in physical therapy from Old Dominion University.  Since 1988, he has practiced physical therapy in the West Shore area and has a special interest in the treatment of dancers and performing artists.  He is a Certified Pilates Instructor and finds the use of Pilates techniques helpful in the treatment of pain and osteoporosis.
	Steve Broker, PT   Steve is a graduate from the Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Biology.  He received his Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University.  He specialized in evaluation and treatment of orthopedic shoulder and back injuries.
	Joseph Buletza, PT, ATC is a graduate of the physical therapy program at the Mayo Clinic.  He specializes in the treatment of athletic injuries and has an interest in orthopedics.  Joe is a Certified Athletic Trainer and he provides services to the PIAA at regional and state championship competitions of Cross Country, Track and Field and Wrestling.
	Douglas Fickes, DPT - Doug is a graduate of Temple University and received his physical therapy training at College Misericordia. He recently received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at St. Augustine University for Health Sciences.  He has extensive experience in orthopedic manual therapy techniques and sports rehabilitation. Doug has earned recognition for the treatment of neck-related headaches. He has additional expertise in fitness training, treatment of TMJ and is an exercise consultant for Post Vertical Banded Gastroplasty patients.
	Robert Gorinski, D.P.T., C.S.C.S. - Bob graduated from Slippery Rock University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, and he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Bob's primary interest is orthopedic physical therapy and he also specialized in Vestibular rehabilitation. He is certified in the McKenzie method of evaluation and treatment of injuries to the spine.
	Lisa Janson, PT - Lisa graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook physical therapy program. She has worked in inpatient acute care, outpatient and rehab hospital care settings and as an educator at Central Penn College's Physical Therapist Assistant program. Her current clinical focus is in the evaluation and treatment of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and general women's health issues.
	Franco Madaffari, DPT, ATC - Franco received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Chatham College and he graduated with a BA in Athletic Training from Dusquene University.  Dr. Madaffari has worked in outpatient clinics, specializing in orthopedic problems and sports related injuries.  He has the Maitland certification and has completed training in manual therapy.
	Eric F. McCuen, PT -  After graduating from Slippery Rock University, he received his physical therapy training at the University of Pennsylvania. He has acquired extensive postgraduate training and experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy and industrial medicine.
	Danielle Mellinger, MSPT - Danielle received her graduate and undergraduate training at College Misericordia in Dallas, PA.  Her clinical experience includes inpatient acute care, neurological rehab and outpatient physical therapy.  She had a particular interest in orthopedics, neurological rehab and working with prostheses.
	George "Chip" O'Malley, PT, OCS -Chip O'Malley is a graduate of Northeastern University and he has accumulated over twenty years of experience in orthopedic care in Central Pennsylvania.  Chip has extensive experience in work injury management and sports medicine, gaining the national credential of Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2002.
	Karen S. Red, PT - Karen graduated from the physical program at the University of Vermont. Her specialty clinic interests are women's health (including incontinence, pelvic pain and lymphedema), pediatrics and TMJ dysfunction.
	Michael Schrim, MPT - Mick received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from Slippery Rock University and has worked in the Central Pennsylvania area for over 15 years.  He has enjoyed providing PT in hospital and home health settings and he has extensive experience in treating the geriatric population.  He currently has an interest in geriatric PT and workplace evaluation and ergonomic training.
	Mark Smith, PT   Since receiving his degree in physical therapy from the University of Scranton, Mark has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics and an aquatic physical therapy clinic.  While Mark provides physical therapy care to a wide range of diagnosis and patient populations, his main interests are in orthopedics and providing physical therapy care to performing artists.
	Alan Weismantel, PT, OMT, FAAOMPT Alan provides physical therapy services in the Hanover Office.  He has been working the the Hanover area for over 30 years and has helped many patients there.  He is now active in developing a system for the treatment of muscle fascia and joint pain and for the past five years he has been teaching this system to other physical therapists throughout the country.
	Chuck Wolfe, DPT – Dr. Chuck Wolfe is the Clinic Director at First Choice in Halifax. He is a graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Chatham College in Pittsburgh, PA. Chuck is also a graduate of California University of PA, where he completed a BA and an internship curriculum in Athletic Training. He gained first hand experience providing care and rehab to collegiate student-athletes and coaching staff. Dr. Wolfe’s interest is in sports medicine as well as the functional approach to treatment and he is currently working toward a certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.