Occupational Therapists

Ann Aiken is an Occupational Therapist, who graduated in 1992, Magna Cum Laude, from The University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Her work experience includes inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, long term care, home health care, and outpatient/hand therapy. Ann has attended courses in Pediatric Evaluation and Treatment, Treatment of Sensory Integration Disorders and Handwriting Skills. Ann has worked in the school setting for Camco since 2007. Email Ann

Lori Buynack, Registered Occupational Therapist, has been in the field of Occupational Therapy, since graduation from Mount Aloysius Junior College in 1986. She began her career as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She then continued her education and graduated Magna Cum Laude, from Mount Aloysius College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy in 1998. Current duties include: Team Leader, Partner. She currently practices in the areas of Home Health, School-Based Practice and Early Intervention. Lori was the recipient of the COTA Award of Recognition, from the PA Occupational Therapy Association, in 1998, for “Outstanding Work in Occupational Therapy”. She was a presenter at the state conference in 1989, 1990, 1992, 2006 and 2007. She served POTA as District Delegate, District Secretary, and Commission on Practice Chair. Email Lori or call 814.266.6651 ext. 4002

Jennifer Conrad, Registered Occupational Therapist, graduated Summa Cum Laude, from Saint Francis University, and holds a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. She has been a Camco staff member since 2004. Recipient of the Practice Builder Award, in January of 2006, recognizing her as an employee who “has applied professional and personal talents to improve the quality of services to the Camco Customers.” Jennifer is designated as a “team leader” providing support and expertise to staff members working in both Somerset and Cambria Counties. Her primary clinical focus has been providing therapeutic services within the school system and home health. She was a developing member of the Fine Motor Skill Groups, which focuses on assisting students, in the early development, of necessary skills of writing, scissor skills and independence with self-care skills, that are essential for them to be successful in their role as a student. Jennifer has attended numerous continuing education courses to enhance her knowledge base in the areas of: Autism Spectrum Disorders, sensory integration, visual impairments as related to occupational therapy, sign language, addressing handwriting and fine motor needs with training on the Handwriting Without Tears program, Handy Learning and other related in-services. She has also attended educational trainings in the areas of Dysphagia Intervention, wound care, wheelchair positioning, and treatment of common hand injuries. As presented by CERMUSA, she completed training in June and August, of 2009, titled “Introduction to Rhythm as a Complimentary Therapy for Children with Autism” and was a participant who provided intervention using percussion, therapeutically, with students who have a diagnosis of Autism and collected data which was utilized to determine the benefit of drumming, as a modality to increase time on task. Email Jennifer or call 814.266.6651 ext. 4006

Hannah Cheers, Registered Occupational Therapist, graduated Magna Cum Laude, from Saint Francis University in 2017, with a Bachelor of Health Science and Psychology. In 2018, she earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Saint Francis University. Hannah completed a Level II Fieldwork experience with Camco in the fall of 2017. She currently provides occupational therapy in the Southern Fulton School District. Hannah is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Email Hannah

Christine Farabaugh, Registered Occupational Therapist, is a 1998 graduate of Boston University, with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. She is experienced in the evaluation and treatment of children in both outpatient and school settings. Chrissy is certified in the administration of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test and has attended numerous continuing education courses focused on the remediation of children’s handwriting. Email Christine

Jenna Dodson, Occupational Therapist, is a 2010 graduate from Mount Aloysius College, obtaining her Bachelor of Health Science. She then received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2011 from Saint Francis University. Jenna has worked in the skilled nursing and home health settings. She has been employed with Camco since February 2019 and works in the home health setting. Email Jenna

Marilee M. Fetkovich, Registered Occupational Therapist, received her Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University and her Master of Occupational Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to working as a school-based occupational therapist, Marilee provided occupational therapy services in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and community re-entry programs. She has experience with a variety of diagnoses including traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke rehabilitation. Marilee has presented at both the state and national levels on adult rehabilitation topics. She has also presented at local workshops and school in-services on pediatric topics including sensory processing and fine motor skills. Marilee has been providing occupational therapy services in the school setting since 1995. Email Marilee

Sarah Gall is an Occupational Therapist who graduated in 2002 from Mount Aloysius College with Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.  Her past work experience includes inpatient rehabilitation, community re-entry for those who suffered traumatic brain injury, and home health.  She was a presenter at the local chapter of the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association in 2009.  Sarah has been employed with Camco since 2019 and works in the school-based and early intervention settings. Email Sarah

Sherie Grumbling, Registered Occupational Therapist, graduated from Saint Francis University in 2001, where she earned a Master of Occupational Therapy. She also earned a Bachelor of Health Science and a minor in Psychology from Saint Francis College, in 2000. She published her Master’s Thesis in a national publication, “Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners,” on the effects of pediatric lead poisoning on a child’s development and how prevalent it is today. Sherie has completed numerous continuing education courses in the areas of Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and ADHD. She provides occupational therapy services to schools in Cambria and Indiana Counties. Email Sherie

Faye Izzo, Registered Occupational Therapist, has been in the field of Occupational Therapy since graduation from Penn State Mont Alto College, in 1996. She began her career as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She then continued her education and graduated from St. Francis University, with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, in 2009. Faye’s experience as an Occupational Therapist includes school-based pediatrics, inpatient rehabilitation, and long term care. Email Faye

Cheri Ionadi, Registered Occupational Therapist, graduated in 2011 from Carlow University with a Bachelor of Elementary and Special Education degree. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Chatham University in 2016. Cheri began working for Camco as a school-based therapist in August 2016. She has previous experience in Early Intervention. Her continuing education has focused on pediatric therapy, primarily in the areas of handwriting, fine motor skills, sensory integration and regulation, and assessment and treatment. Email Cheri

Lori Lansberry, Registered Occupational Therapist, graduated from Duquesne University in 1995, with a Master of Occupational Therapy. Lori currently provides school-based pediatric occupational therapy services in several Cambria County school districts. In addition to school-based occupational therapy, Lori has experience with inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, and home health care. Lori has attended continuing education courses focusing on handwriting skills, sensory disorders, and pediatric evaluation and treatment. Lori has been employed by Camco Physical and Occupational Therapy since 2009. Email Lori

Jennifer Lightner, Occupational Therapist, is a 2004 Magna Cum Laude graduate from Mount Aloysius College, with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Jennifer has attended various continuing education courses in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, and other school-based treatment strategies for numerous diagnoses. Jennifer is currently a member of the Camco Physical and Occupational Therapy Sensory Team, providing sensory evaluations and consultation to school staff, parents, and co-workers. She currently provides therapy services in the Hollidaysburg Area School District and Merakey-Education and Autism Schools in East Freedom and Altoona. Email Jennifer

Teresa Lonesky, Occupational Therapist, graduated from Saint Francis University in 2003, with a Master of Occupational Therapy. Terri is the Clinical Fieldwork Coordinator at Camco and is responsible for assigning occupational therapy students with Camco occupational therapists. Terri has experience working in long term care and pediatrics. Terri currently provides therapy in several school districts in Somerset and Cambria Counties. She has experience evaluating and treating children with Sensory Integrative Disorders. Terri has treated patients in the home health setting and worked with the geriatric population as well. Terri has attended trainings in the areas of pediatric developmental disorders, developing classroom fine motor skills, handwriting techniques and evaluation tools, and Sensory Integration Disorders. Terri has participated in Fieldwork and AOTA Educator Workshops. Email Teresa or call 814.266.6651 ext. 4042

Amy Mackanick, registered Occupational Therapist, has been in the field of Occupational Therapy since graduating Cum Laude from Mount Aloysius College in 1998. She began her career as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. She then continued her education and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2003. In her 20 years of experience, Amy has practiced in the areas of home health, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, and early intervention. Her continuing education has focused on wheelchair seating and positioning, the shoulder complex, stroke rehabilitation, and splinting and orthotics. Amy has been employed by Camco since March 2017. Email Amy or call 814-266-6651, ext. 4021

Linda Mason, is a Registered Occupational Therapist, licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Linda received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia, formerly Philadelphia University), in 2009. Linda has extensive experience delivering skilled occupational therapy with children and adolescents in multiple settings. She has provided school-based services for Camco Physical and Occupational Therapy since 2017. Email Linda

Dawn Mehall, Occupational Therapist, graduated Magna Cum Laude, from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2000. Dawn had previously earned an Associate Degree from the Community College of Allegheny County and worked for four years as an Occupational Therapy Assistant before pursuing her bachelor’s degree. Her work experience includes inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, long term care, home health, outpatient, and pediatrics. Dawn has attended numerous courses on topics such as Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, handwriting development, executive functioning, and vision. Dawn has worked in the school-based setting for the past 10 years. Email Dawn or call 814.266.6651 ext. 4090

Emily Parisi, Occupational Therapist, is a 2010 graduate from Saint Francis University, obtaining her Bachelor of Health Science. She then received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2011. Emily has worked in a variety of settings including school-based therapy, inpatient and outpatient therapy, skilled nursing, and was a rehab manager at an assisted living facility. Emily is now working as a home health therapist. Her continuing education includes urinary incontinence, home adaptations, compensatory techniques, stroke rehabilitation, and low vision within the geriatric population. Email Emily

Greta Rabatin, Registered Occupational Therapist, is a 2004 graduate of Saint Francis University, with a Master of Occupational Therapy. She received the First Annual Anne Sloan Borland Outstanding Library Research Award and the Margaret M. Tobin Outstanding Library Research Award, in regard to her thesis subject of anti-bullying programs in schools. Greta serves as a Team Leader and Task Force member within the company, providing ongoing consultation and guidance for staff, with regard to school-based practice, quality improvement, and continuing education. She works to promote the field of occupational therapy by serving as a fieldwork advisor for Level I and Level II college students. Greta currently provides therapy services within schools in Blair County. Email Greta

Ann Scheeler, Registered Occupational Therapist, is a 1980 graduate of the University of Buffalo with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy degree. She received the 1980 University of Buffalo Community Service Award for her work with the University of Buffalo Crisis Center-Sunshine House, where she was project head. In 1989, Ann graduated from Misericordia University with an Advanced Master of Occupational Therapy Leadership. The topic of her thesis was Patient Satisfaction. Ann began her love of home health care as a Level I student in inner-city Buffalo under a grant program. She began her career in Pennsylvania in acute care serving inpatients and outpatients of all ages and disease processes. She transitioned to home health after five years and has enjoyed many years of practice in this setting. Ann is a member of the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Email Ann or call 814.266.6651 ext. 4011

Brooke Corrente graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Francis University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree with a double major of Psychology & Health Science in 2018, and Master of Occupational Therapy Degree in 2019. Brooke was the recipient of the Master of Occupational Therapy Class of 2019 Fieldwork Excellence Award. While at Saint Francis, she was a member of the honor societies of Delta Epsilon Sigma, Phi Eta Sigma, Psi Chi Psychology, and is also currently a member of Pi Theta Epsilon and AOTA. Brooke completed her master’s thesis on “Measuring the Effectiveness of Two Educational Programs on Snow Sport Safety.” She completed fieldworks in multiple settings including a skilled nursing facility, acute care, Summer’s Exceptional Camp in Pittsburgh, and Camco Physical and Occupational Therapy. Brooke also has experience as an OTR/L in the rehabilitation and acute care hospital setting of Indiana Regional Medical Center. Brooke has a passion for pediatric school-based occupational therapy and is eager to help students reach their full potential. Email Brooke

Shalonne Sipes is a Registered Occupational Therapist in both Pennsylvania and Maryland. She graduated Cum Laude from Saint Francis College with a Bachelor of Health Science in 2000, and from Saint Francis University in 2001, with a Master of Occupational Therapy. She has attended continuing education courses in fine motor skills, visual perceptual/motor skills, handwriting skills, and Sensory Processing/Sensory Integration. Shalonne has been working for Camco in the Bedford County School Districts since 2006. Email Shalonne

Stephanie Strittmatter, Occupational Therapist, graduated from Penn State University, in 2004, with a Bachelor Degree of General Science. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy Degree from Saint Francis University in 2007. Stephanie served as the treasurer of the Saint Francis Chapter of The National Occupational Therapy Honor Society, Pi Theta Epsilon. Stephanie currently provides therapy services in school districts throughout Cambria and Blair Counties. Stephanie has attended continuing education courses to enhance her knowledge in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders, fine motor skills and other school-based diagnoses and treatment strategies. Stephanie enjoys working with students ranging from 3 years to 21 years old, with a variety of diagnoses to include, but not limited to, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, and fine motor delays. She has been employed by Camco since 2007. Email Stephanie

Katie Deliman, Registered Occupational Therapist, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology in 2015. Katie then went on to obtain her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Findlay and graduated in May 2018. Katie served as the Vice President of the Student Occupational Therapy Association during her last year at Findlay. Katie was employed by Camco Physical and Occupational Therapy in August 2018. She is an Occupational Therapist in the school setting, specifically serving Southmoreland, Mount Pleasant, and Monessen school districts. Katie has experience with inpatient rehabilitation, early intervention, and community mental health/substance abuse. Her interests in the field of occupational therapy include, but are not limited to, pediatric therapy, early intervention, sensory processing and integration, mental health, and school-based intervention and evaluation. Email Katie

 Megan Tessari is an occupational therapist, who graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006 from the University of Pittsburgh with a Master of Occupational Therapy Degree. She received her Bachelor of Health Science Degree from Lock Haven University. Her experience includes long term care, long term acute care, lymphedema treatment, rehabilitation management, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Megan has been a speaker at the University of Pittsburgh regarding traumatic brain injury. She has attended courses in handwriting, visual skills, traumatic brain injury, and autism. Megan currently provides occupational therapy services in the school setting in Cambria County. Email Megan

Emily Porter, Registered Occupational Therapist, graduated from Mount Aloysius College in 2017, with a Bachelor of Health Science and minor in Psychology. In 2018, she earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Saint Francis University. She currently provides school-based occupational therapy in Somerset County and Cambria County. Emily is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Email Emily

 Megan Toman, Registered Occupational Therapist, graduated in 2008 from Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Biology and Bachelor of Health Sciences. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Duquesne University in 2010. Megan began her career as a school-based OTR after being hired by Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, following her Level II Fieldwork experience with them. She worked in Norwin School District, focusing on handwriting, sensory integration and fine motor refinement. She also worked as an Early Intervention therapist for AccessAbilities, Inc., working with children ages birth-three years old. She then spent 8 years with the students at Clairview School on Donohue Road, where she focused on life skills, improving quality of life, maintaining independence skills and wheelchair fittings and repairs. Megan began working for Camco Physical and Occupational Therapy as a school-based therapist in December 2018. She is currently working in Hempfield School District and Monessen City School District. Her continuing education is focused on pediatric therapy, primarily in the areas of school-based treatment including handwriting, sensory integration and fine motor refinement. Email Megan

Emily Weinhold, Registered Occupational Therapist, received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern University in 2011. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Saint Francis University in 2019. She has previous experience working with children and adults with development disabilities and with behavioral health services. She currently provides school-based occupational therapy in Bedford County. Email Emily

Amy O’Hearn, Registered Occupational Therapist, was a Magna Cum Laude graduate from Saint Francis University in 2019, earning a Bachelor of Health Science with a minor in Psychology. She then obtained her Master of Occupational Therapy in 2020 from Saint Francis University. Amy completed her master’s thesis on the perception of screen time on the childhood occupations of social participation and play, which received the Anne Sloan Borland Outstanding Library Research Award. Amy completed a Level II Fieldwork experience with Camco in the spring of 2020. She is passionate about working with children and helping them reach their fullest potential. Amy is a member of the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association and American Occupational Therapy Association. Email Amy

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Kayla Henry, Registered Occupational Therapist, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Francis University in 2015, earning a Bachelor of Health Science and Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience. She then obtained her Master of Occupational Therapy in 2016 from Saint Francis University. Kayla completed clinical rotations in multiple settings including skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient and acute care. She began her career in the skilled nursing setting where she took pride in helping short-term residents regain the skills needed to return home to enhancing the lives of long-term residents. Kayla currently enjoys working in the home health setting for Camco. Email Kayla

Holly Magill, Registered Occupational Therapist, graduated in 1996 from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Chatham College in 1999. Her work experiences include inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient therapy, and early intervention services for the birth to three population. Prior to becoming employed by CAMCO Physical and Occupational Therapy in August 2021, she worked for the Easterseals of Western and Central Pennsylvania preschool program that serves students from the ages of 3-8 with a wide variety of diagnoses and abilities. She currently provides services in the school setting in Westmoreland County for CAMCO. Her interests in the field of occupational therapy include, but are not limited to assistive technology, visual processing, and sensory processing and integration. Email Kayla

Taylor Sherry, Occupational Therapist, graduated from Saint FrancisUniversity in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and a minor in Psychology. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy Degree from Saint Francis University in 2021. Taylor currently provides school-based and early intervention therapy services in Cambria and Blair counties. She completed fieldworks in multiple settings including pediatric outpatient, early intervention, outpatient/hand therapy, acute care, and at Camp Emerge. Taylor enjoys working with children and is passionate about helping them reach their full potential. Email Taylor

Lauren Vasas is an occupational therapist, who graduated from Saint Francis University with a Master of Occupational Therapy Degree as well as minors in neuroscience and psychology. She has attended courses in handwriting, and sensory and behavior strategies. Lauren currently provides occupational therapy services in the school setting. Email Lauren

Alexa Brown, registered occupational therapist, graduated from Saint Francis University, Magna Cum Laude receiving a Bachelor of Science in Health Science in 2015. She received her Master of Occupational Therapy Degree in 2016. There she was a member of the Psi Chi Psychology and Saint Francis University Honor Societies. Alexa’s fieldwork experience includes acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient, and inpatient rehabilitation. Alexa has several years of experience in the outpatient pediatric and acute care settings treating a wide variety of diagnoses. She previously served as an adjunct at Saint Francis University in the occupational therapy department. Alexa is trained in therapeutic listening, Size Matters, and Handwriting Without Tears programs. Alexa is a Certified Autism Specialist and a Board Certified Telepractice Specialist. She continues to expand on her knowledge base in all aspects of pediatric therapy. Special interests include vision, sensory integration, and handwriting. Email Lauren