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Gianna brings more than two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. Gianna started as a rehab tech in 2015. A Toms River native, she graduated from Stockton University with a bachelor’s degree in health science and a minor in holistic health. Gianna also holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Stockton University.

Jessica joined the Encompass Health Toms River team in 2009 and has been a senior physical therapist since 2011. She is a board-certified specialist in neurologic physical therapy and takes great pride in helping patients with stroke and other neurologic disorders return to their household and community roles. Jessica also serves as the physical therapy department’s center coordinator of clinical education and enjoys clinical teaching and mentorship. She holds a master’s degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University 

Jess began her career at Encompass Health in 2013 after obtaining her clinical doctorate at Drexel University in Philadelphia. In June 2014, Jess became the physical therapy representative of the Brain Injury Program and took on the role of co-champion in February 2015.

Patricia Henk is a senior occupational therapist who has been with Encompass Health Toms River since 2006. She graduated from Stockton University in 2009 with a Master’s of Science degree in occupational therapy. Patti has been a co-champion of the Diabetes Program since 2012 and helped the hospital achieve the distinction of Advanced Certification for Inpatient Diabetes in 2014 from the Joint Commission. Her interest is in education, and she has developed a diabetes education group for our patients to attend.

Denise joined the Encompass Health Toms River team in 2012 and has been the wound care coordinator since 2015. She became a certified wound care clinician in 2014 and a certified Lymphedema therapist in 2016. Denise holds a bachelor’s degree from Susquehanna University and a doctorate in physical therapy from Arcadia University.

Kristen has been a speech pathologist with Encompass Health Toms River since 2007. She received her bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders from The University of Connecticut and her master's degree from Montclair State University. Kristen has been an active member of the Stroke Program since 2008.