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Sheffield Village

5052 Waterford Drive
Unit 102
Sheffield Village, OH 44035

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(440) 934-9952

Hours

Day of the Week Hours
Monday:8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

Featured Services

Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Return-to-Work Program
Work Conditioning
Ergonomic Programs
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About
At NovaCare Rehabilitation, 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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Front desk check-in
Therapy equipment
Our Team

Julie Renner, P.T., DPT

Julie is the center manager of the NovaCare Sheffield Village office. She earned a bachelor's degree in biology in 2009 from Wittenberg University and doctorate of physical therapy in 2012 from Washington University in St Louis, at which time she began working with NovaCare Rehabilitation. Julie is certified as a cancer rehabilitation specialist with Select Medical's ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation program. She is also certified in dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and functional capacity evaluations. She is well-versed in manual therapy techniques, including muscle energy techniques and joint mobilizations. She has professional interests in vestibular rehabilitation, performing arts, sports rehabilitation, orthopedics and cancer rehabilitation.

Jessica Brake, P.T., DPT

Jessica joined NovaCare Rehabilitation in 2021, but has practiced physical therapy since 2015 after earning a doctorate of physical therapy from the University of Findlay. For three years, Jessica practiced in Fort Wayne, IN. Then she practiced another three years in Jacksonville, FL, where she also served as a center manager prior to joining NovaCare. Jessica has experience in a wide variety of conditions, including orthopedic, neurological, sports medicine, post-operative, work injury, vestibular, gait-training and balance rehabilitation. Jessica is ASTYM and Graston certified. She is striving towards becoming a certified orthopedic manual therapist in order to further enhance her clinical assessment, reasoning and manual therapy skills. Jessica is passionate about helping patients achieve their prior level of functioning. Jessica believes in creating a positive, fun environment during rehabilitation.

Erin Akin, PTA

Erin is the assistant center manager of the NovaCare Sheffield Village office and she has worked for NovaCare Rehabilitation since 2012. Prior to NovaCare, she worked in the skilled rehabilitation setting for two years. Erin has experience with treating TMJ disorders, concussions, gait training, orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, and back/neck pain. She is well-versed in manual techniques. Erin earned a bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace University and associate degree from Lorain County Community College.

Nicole Nockowski, PTA

Nicole graduated with her associates degree in biology and physical therapist assistant from Lorain County Community College. Prior to working at NovaCare Rehabilitation, Nicole received her associates degree from Ohio College of Massotherapy in 2003 and worked as a massage therapist for 12 years. She is experienced in treating patients with TMJ disorders, vestibular rehabilitation, gait training and orthopedic rehabilitation with a specialty focus on the spine.
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Services

  • ACL Program
  • Arthritis / Osteoarthritis Program
  • Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Concussion Rehabilitation
  • Cupping Therapy
  • Dry Needling
  • Ergonomic Programs
  • Fall Prevention Program
  • Fibromyalgia Treatment
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Headache Treatment
  • Injury Prevention
  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Manual Therapy
  • Neurologic Rehabilitation
  • Onsite Rehabilitation
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Osteoporosis Management
  • Pain Management
  • Pelvic Health
  • Performing Arts / Dance Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy
  • Post-Offer Employment Testing
  • Pre-/Post-Operative Care
  • Recovery and Reconditioning
  • Return-to-Work Program
  • Spine Program
  • Sports Medicine
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic Services
  • Work Conditioning

Care Delivery

  • In-home Physical Therapy
  • Telerehab
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