Staff

Meet Our Staff

Chautauqua Physical & Occupational Therapy Staff

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Dr. Patrick E. Green
PT, DPT, MS, Cert. MDT
Founder
Director of Rehab

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy from Utica College
  • Master's in Physical Therapy & Bachelor's in Rehabilitation from D'Youville College
  • Bachelor of Science in Economics from University of Buffalo
  • Certified by the McKenzie Institute in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Disorders

Ms. Susan Green
OTR/L
Pediatrics, Founder
OT Supervisor

  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from University of Buffalo

Dr. Eugenie M. Poignard
PT, DPT
PT Supervisor

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy from Gannon University
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Cell Biology from Bucknell University

Ms. Julie Luce
MS, CCC-SLP/L
Pediatric Speech Therapist, Partner

  • Master of Science in Speech Pathology & Graduate Studies from Fredonia State University
  • Bachelor of Science in Speech & Hearing Disorders from Edinboro University

Ms. Kimberly Brown
Site Manager

  • Business Administration from Jamestown Community College

Mr. Jacob McBride
MPT
Clinic Director - Mayville

  • Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Gannon University
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Gannon University

Dr. Tara Darling
PT, DPT
Senior Therapist

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy from D'Youville College
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from SUNY Fredonia

Dr. Christopher Saxton
PT, DPT
Clinic Director - Dunkirk

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University
  • Bachelor of Science from Slippery Rock University

Dr. Alyssa Settelmaier
PT, DPT, CLT
Ladies only - Bladder Leakage & Pelvic Pain Specialist

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy from Gannon University
  • Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy: Certified Lymphedema

Dr. William Lucas
PT, DPT

  • West Virginia University – Doctor of Physical Therapy, Bachelor of Sciences
  • Biology Major – University of Charleston
  • Associates of Science – Jamestown Community College

Dr. Leigha Schimmoeller
PT, DPT

Bio Coming Soon...

Ms. Kandice Butcher
PT, Cert MDT

  • Associates of Math and Science from Jamestown Community College
  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Daemen College

Ms. Karolee Hutchinson
PTA - Mayville

  • Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Mercyhurst College

Mr. Zach Waite
PTA - Dunkirk

  • Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Bryant & Stratton College
  • Bachelor's in Psychology from SUNY Fredonia
  • Associate of Science in Sociology from Jamestown Community College
  • Associate of Science in Medical Assisting from Bryant & Stratton College

Ms. Mackenzie Carlstrom
PTA

  • Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Mercyhurst Northeast

Mr. Andrew Hudson
PTA, ATC, NSCA-PT

  • Associates of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from Mercyhurst Northeast University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training/Exercise Science from Baldwin Wallace University
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer

Ms. Kayla Lukasiewicz-O’Brien
MS, COTA/L

  • Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapist Assistant from Jamestown Community College
  • Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from University of Pittsburgh
  • Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Science from Gannon University

Lauren Hitchcock
COTA

Bio Coming Soon...

Laura Price
Medical Assistant

Bio Coming Soon...

Ms. Taylor Fellows
Patient Representative Specialist Supervisor

  • Associates in Human Services from Jamestown Community College

Ms. Amanda Gleason
Patient Representative Specialists
Mayville Office

  • Associates Degree in Business Administration and Hospitality from Jamestown Business College

Ms. Ashley Filegar
Patient Representative Specialists

  • Jamestown Business College - Medical Office Administrative Assistant and Business Administration

Mr. Jose Sanchez
Patient Representative Specialists

  • Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky

Ms. Ericka Mangabang
Patient Representative Specialists

  • Associates In Medical Administration from Jamestown Business College

Ms. Kellie Sharp
Patient Representative Specialists

  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science in History w/minor in Asian Studies

Ms. Elizabeth Brunecz
Billing Specialist

  • Jamestown Community College – Associates of Science
  • Attending Jamestown Business College working towards her Associates in Business Management with a focus in Medical Administration

Ms. Amy Baker
Therapy Aide

  • Frewsburg High School - Boces Program: Certified Nurse's Aide Program

Ms. Heidi Johnson
Therapy Aide - Jamestown

  • Southwestern High School – CNA program @ BOCES

Ms. Ariel Gollnitz
Patient Representative Specialists - Dunkirk

  • Currently attending Jamestown Community College

In Loving Memory of Jan Fera, PT
January 1951 - June 2012

  • A talented Physical Therapist and an extraordinary woman.