Staff
Mary Baker, PT
Title: Physical Therapist and Clinic Supervisor for the Valley Fair Location
School and Year of Graduation: Chicago Medical School/University 1979, B.S.
Began with Genesis: 2007
Specialization/Certification: Mary has treated in a variety of settings and has served as a supervisor for over 27 years of her career. She practices as a generalist. Her experience includes inpatient, outpatient, long term care, home health, hospital based rehabilitation, school based therapy, work hardening, and functional capacity testing with an emphasis in rural settings. Mary is a certified Brain Injury Specialist and has been trained in the use of BioNess for neuromuscular re-education of the ankle to address foot drop. She has a keen interest in documentation and coding for proper billing. Mary is currently pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy.
Community/Recreational Activities: Mary enjoys canoeing and downhill skiing in her free time. Mary is also active in her church and the local Girl Scouts.
Shelly Ott, PT, MPT
Title: Physical Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: Northern Illinois University 2007, MPT
Began with Genesis: 2007
Specialization/Certification: Shelley enjoys working with a variety of orthopedic patients.
Liz Arp, PT, DPT
Title: Physical Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: St. Ambrose University 2006, DPT
Began with Genesis: 2007
Specialization/Certification: Liz enjoys working with a variety of patients with diagnoses including: orthopedic, neurological, and vestibular pathologies.
Cara Hein, PT, DPT
Title: Physical Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: University of Iowa 2009, DPT
Specialization/Certification: Cara is trained in the use of BioNess for neuromuscular re-education of the ankle to address foot drop. Prior to being admitted to the PT program, Cara worked closely with patients and therapists for four years. The majority of her experience includes post-acute rehabilitation and in-patient rehabilitation. Cara is a generalist, but she especially enjoys treating patients with neurological impairments.
Diedra Wells, PTA
Title: Physical Therapy Assistant
School and Year of Graduation: Blackhawk College 1999, AAS
Began with Genesis: 1999
Specialization/Certification: Dee has experienced working at six Genesis locations and is skilled with both inpatient and outpatient diagnoses. She has been trained in the use of BioNess for neuromuscular re-education. Dee enjoys treating a variety of patients, but has a passion for orthopedic, prosthetics and orthotics, and working with amputees.
Community/Recreational Activities: Dee enjoys traveling, antiques, woodworking and refinishing, and enjoying family and friends.
Tammy Conner, OTR/L CLT CEAS
Title: Occupational Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: St. Ambrose University 1995, OT and B.S. in Psychology
Began with Genesis: 2001
Specialization/Certification: Tammy has completed graduate work in the area of Behavioral Science. During her career she has become a certified lymphedema specialist and trained as an Ergoscience FCR provider. Tammy has an interest in treating patients with upper extremity orthopedic injuries, splinting, burns, occupational health, and lymphedema. She is trained in the use of BioNess for neuromuscular re-education and has been certified as an Iserhagen provider for FCE's, work hardening, worksite evaluation, and job site analysis, Tammy has also gone through training to become a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS 1).
Community/Recreational Activities: Tammy enjoys swimming and is an advocate for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Betsy Wolin, MA, CCC-SLP
Title: Speech and Language Pathologist
School and Year of Graduation: Augustana College 2007, BA; Truman State University, MA
Began with Genesis: 2009
Specialization/Certification: Betsy received her Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association in August 2010. Betsy enjoys working with individuals of all ages with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive linguistic deficits.
Rebecca Rall, MA, CCC-SLP
Title: Speech and Language Pathologist
School and Year of Graduation: University of Northern Iowa 1987, MA
Began with Genesis: 1998
Specialization/Certification: Rebecca has experience in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, long term care, home health, pediatrics, pulmonary care, neonatal care, and consultant for group homes for the developmentally delayed. Rebecca currently specialized in stroke and brain injury recovery and oral myofunctional therapy.
Community/Recreational Activities: Rebecca enjoys quilting and walking.
Allison Thompson, MOTR/L, OT
Title: Occupational Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: St. Ambrose University 2005, MOTR/L, CLT
Began with Genesis: 2005
Specialization/Certification: Allison is trained in the use of BioNess H200 for upper extremity neurologic dysfunction. She enjoys working with a variety of patients with stroke, brain injury, and upper extremity orthopedic injuries. Allison also specializes in the treatment of patients with lymphedema.
Brooke Ketner, PTA
Title: Physical Therapy Assistant
School and Year of Graduation: St. Ambrose University 2004 and Blackhawk College 2006, AAS
Began with Genesis: 2006
Specialization/Certification: Brooke graduated from St. Ambrose University with a Fitness and Human Performance Degree in 2004. Since she enjoyed working with post surgical patients in an orthopedic realm she decided to pursue an AAS Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Brooke graduated in August 2006 with a PTA Degree from Black Hawk College and now enjoys working with a variety of patients. Orthopedic patients and sports performance athletes are two areas that interest Brooke the most.
Heather VanCamp, PT, DPT
Title: Physical Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: St. Ambrose University 2010, DPT
Began with Genesis: 2011
Specialization/Certification: Heather enjoys working with orthopedic patients of all ages.
Community/Recreational Activities: Heather enjoys spending time with family, boating, swimming, and volleyball. Heather also enjoys cheering on the Cubbies and Hawkeyes.
Jessica Chrisman, OTR/L
Title: Occupational Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: Western Michigan University 2010, OT
Began with Genesis: 2011
Specialization/Certification: Jessica currently practices occupational therapy at Genesis Outpatient Rehabilitation at Valley Fair and Maplecrest. Jessica enjoys working with individuals of all ages, with an interest in patients with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and upper extremity orthopedic injuries.
Kirsten Stein, PT, DPT
Title: Physical Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: Saint Louis University 2011, DPT
Began with Genesis: 2011
Specialization/Certification: Kirsten received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from SLU. She enjoy treating a variety of patients from neurological to sports/work related injuries.
Community/Recreational Activities: Kirsten loves to do any outdoor activity, especially in Colorado, her favorite vacation destination! She enjoys hiking, skiing, tennis, and running.
Ashley O'Dell, PT, MPT
Title: Physical Therapist
School and Year of Graduation: Northern Illinois University 2010, MPT
Began with Genesis: 2010
Specialization/Certification: Ashley graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2010. She specializes in orthopedics, but has a specific interest treating patients with total joint replacements and back pain.
Community/Recreational Activities: In her free time, Ashley likes to scrapbook, spend time with her family, and go for walks.
