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Columbus - Downtown

323 East Town Street
Suite 1040
Columbus, OH 43215

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(614) 556-4345

Hours

Day of the Week Hours
Monday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

Featured Services

Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy Certified
Occupational Therapy
Sports Medicine
Upper Extremity Orthotics
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About
At NovaCare Rehabilitation in partnership with OhioHealth, our experienced clinical team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through experience, advanced clinical training and clear communication with our patients, our therapy team will give you the advantage in recovery. We are proud to be part of the community and are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment. Call or request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.
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Therapy equipment
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Our Team

Luke Dinan, P.T., DPT, OCS

Luke has been the center manager of the NovaCare Rehabilitation team in the Grant Bone and Joint Center for five years, with seven years of total clinical experience. He continues to treat patients and specializes in post-operative rehabilitation and conservative management of spine, shoulder and knee pain. He is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist with advanced training in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Luke completed his undergraduate education at the University of Kentucky and received a doctorate of physical therapy from The Ohio State University.

Jim Wilgus, P.T., DPT, OCS

Jim has been a member of the NovaCare Rehabilitation team for 24 years and is located at our Downtown center inside Grant Bone and Joint. He has 27 years of clinical experience, having worked in an orthopedic outpatient setting over the course of his career. Jim specializes in treating patients who have foot and ankle and lower extremity dysfunction, custom foot orthotics, sports medicine, blood flow restriction, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, hands on therapy and functional taping. He is also an American physical therapy association board certified orthopedic specialist. Jim completed his education at Ohio University in 1995 and received a doctorate of physical therapy degree in 2007 from Chatham University.

Laura Livingston, PTA

Laura has been a member of the NovaCare Rehabilitation team at the Downtown location in the Grant Bone and Joint Center since January of 2013. She has worked in outpatient orthopedics over the course of her career. Laura specializes in sports medicine rehabilitation and post-operative therapy. She has earned a specialty in orthopedics through the American physical therapy association advance proficiency pathway for physical therapy assistants. She has earned her bachelor's degree through the Ohio State University and associate degree as a physical therapist assistant at Clark State Community College.

Lisa Gaier, P.T.

Lisa is a veteran therapist with nearly 20 years of experience, all in orthopedic outpatient physical therapy. She loves treating a variety of patients and diagnoses and is dedicated to modifying treatment plans to be a perfect fit for each patient and their goals. Lisa is certified for dry needling and has taken an extensive amount of continuing education courses over the years, many of which focused on hands-on therapy.

Stephanie McElfresh, P.T., DPT

Stephanie has been a member of the team at Grant Bone and Joint Center since 2018. Stephanie specializes in treating patients with orthopedic and vestibular conditions including post-operative conditions, conservative management of back, neck, knee, hip and ankle pain, balance disorders and dizziness. Stephanie completed her undergraduate education at the University of Dayton and received a doctorate of physical therapy in 2015 from Ohio University. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, hiking, camping, cycling, traveling and reading.

Jacqueline Chislom, Patient Service Specialist

Jacqueline joined our team in 2023, driven by a passion for helping people achieve their recovery goals. As a patient service specialist, she draws on over 20 years of customer service experience, ensuring patients feel welcomed, informed and supported throughout their rehabilitation journey. Prior to joining our team, Jacqueline thrived in diverse fields, developing strong communication and problem-solving skills that benefit patients today. When not helping patients, Jacqueline enjoys family time and travel, finding inspiration for building meaningful connections in all aspects of her life.

Kim Rice, Patient Service Specialist

Kim has five years of experience in health care. She is a mother of four children and two granddaughters. She enjoys spending time with family, especially when the weather is nice. Some of her favorite activities include going out to eat, shopping or simply sitting on the porch and relaxing. Kim is a dedicated and hardworking individual who is passionate about helping others. She is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that patients are satisfied.

Chad Janszen, P.T., DPT, OCS

Chad has been a member of the NovaCare Rehabilitation team since 2021. Chad completed his undergraduate education at Ohio University and doctorate of physical therapy at Mount St. Joseph University. He completed orthopedic residency with Select Medical and is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist. Chad has an interest in research and a passion for treating patients who benefit from orthopedic rehabilitation. He enjoys paddle boarding and spending time outdoors.
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Services

  • ACL Program
  • Arthritis / Osteoarthritis Program
  • Blood Flow Restriction
  • Dry Needling
  • Fall Prevention Program
  • Fibromyalgia Treatment
  • Foot Orthotics
  • Hand Therapy
  • Hand Therapy Certified
  • Headache Treatment
  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Manual Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Orthotics Upper Extremity - Hand/Arm
  • Osteoporosis Management
  • Pain Management
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pre-/Post-Operative Care
  • Recovery and Reconditioning
  • ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Spinal
  • Spine Program
  • Sports Medicine
  • Upper Extremity Orthotics
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
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Community Involvement

Programs

Specialized programs vary by location. Contact us today for more information.

CoreVia Pelvic Health

CoreVia Pelvic Health is a specialized program providing care — and relief — to men, women and children. Our patients have access to specially trained pelvic health physical therapists.

CoreVia’s hallmark is advanced clinical expertise and timely access that enables our team to assess and treat symptoms related to pelvic health conditions.

For more information about CoreVia Pelvic Health, click here.

Hand Therapy

Select Physical Therapy’s certified hand therapists (CHT) provide comprehensive and industry-leading treatment for hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries or conditions. Our team will work with you to create an individualized program to return you to work, life and athletics as soon as possible.

For more information about hand therapy services, click here. 

Select Sports Center of Excellence

When you need dedicated, sports-specific care, look to our Select Sports Centers of Excellence (COE). Our COE designation conveys the highest quality in sports medicine delivery. It's an endorsement of expertise in sports as a clinical practice.

In these centers, you'll work with specially trained sports medicine physical therapists. Their advanced clinical skills and sports experience can help all levels of athletes.

For more information about Select Sports Centers of Excellence, click here.