Our Programs

Tyler is a licensed physical therapist who became the orthopedic program co-coordinator in 2019. He is a 2018 graduate of Saint Francis University, where he earned with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Ginger has been with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona since January 2004. She became the cardiac co-coordinator in March 2022. Ginger received her bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Mount Aloysius College in 2002.

Kelsey joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona in March 2022. She is an RNT lll, STOP 2 Champion and accepted the cardiac co-coordinator position in April 2024. She is a 2013 Bellwood-Antis High School graduate.

Melissa became the orthopedic program co-coordinator in 2018 after being a senior occupational therapist at the hospital for 16 years.  She obtained her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from Mount Aloysius in 2001.

Jane is a registered dietitian. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition from Penn State University and a Master of Science degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Jane has been employed at the hospital since 1995. She is a certified diabetic educator and is a member of the American Association of Diabetic Educators. Jane accepted the position of advanced diabetic team co-coordinator in May of 2016. She is an adjunct professor at Saint Francis University where she teaches classes in both the nursing and public health departments. Jane is also an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown in the nursing department.

Shelley has been the brain injury program co-coordinator since 2021. She has been a core member of the brain injury team since joining Encompass Health in 2013. She obtained her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Saint Francis University in 2013.

Kristen joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona as a pharmacist in February 2019. She accepted the position of advanced diabetic team co-coordinator in the spring of 2022. Kristen completed her undergraduate studies at University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and obtained her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018.

Matt has been the Spinal Cord Injury Program co-coordinator since November of 2015 after being an active member of the team since he accepted his position in 2013. Matt has his doctorate degree in physical therapy from Saint Francis University with a minor in exercise physiology.

Courtney has been the brain injury co-coordinator since April of 2019. She joined Encompass Health Altoona as a staff physical therapist in December of 2018. Courtney has been a licensed physical therapist since 2001 and has experience in the settings of outpatient, acute hospital care and home health. Courtney holds a master’s degree in physical therapy degree from Saint Francis University.