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134 East Market Street
Blairsville, PA 15717

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(724) 459-5102

Hours

Day of the Week Hours
Monday:7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

Featured Services

Physical Therapy
Aquatic Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy Certified
Occupational Therapy
Athletic Training Services
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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. Request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.

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Therapy equipment
Our Team

Rebecca Vadala, MPT, Center Manager

Becky received her masters degree in physical therapy in 2000 from Duquesne University. Since 2003, Becky has had the privilege of providing physical therapy services in her hometown of Blairsville where she serves as center manager. She has experience with orthopedic, pediatric, aquatic and vestibular therapy. Becky loves staying active in the community, especially with sports related fitness classes for kids of all ages. Becky's goal is to provide excellent quality of care in a professional and personable environment while utilizing a hands-on approach to improve the quality of life for her patients.

Kristy Shannon, MPT

Kristy has been a physical therapist since 2002. She holds a master's degree of physical therapy, bachelor's of health sciences and a minor in psychology. She is a certified LSVT BIG clinician for treatment of Parkinson's, as well as other neurological conditions. She is a Herman and Wallace trained clinician and treats conditions such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, diastasis recti and pre/post-partum education/treatment. She also treats a wide variety of orthopedic and post-operative conditions, pediatric orthopedic conditions, chronic pain, balance and vestibular therapy, as well as TMJ and Bell's Palsy. She takes great satisfaction encountering her patients out in the community who have regained their function at home, on the field of play or at their place of employment.

Amanda Kinter, PTA

Amanda received her associate degree in physical therapist assistant in 2004 from CCAC. She started as a PTA in our Blairsville office in 2005. Since then, she has mainly worked in an outpatient setting. She has experience working in a local brain balance and concussion program. Her interests are in orthopedic and pediatric physical therapy. She enjoys helping people return to their full potential.

Marissa Allmendinger, M.S., ATC

Marissa attended Indiana University of PA where she earned her bachelor's degree in athletic training and master's degree in sports science. She joined the NovaCare team in 2016 and is the athletic trainer at River Valley High School
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Services

  • ACL Program
  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Arthritis / Osteoarthritis Program
  • Athletic Training Services
  • Blood Flow Restriction
  • Concussion Rehabilitation
  • CoreVia Pelvic Health
  • Ergonomic Programs
  • Fall Prevention Program
  • Fibromyalgia Treatment
  • Foot Orthotics
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Functional Movement Screen
  • Hand Therapy
  • Hand Therapy Certified
  • Headache Treatment
  • Injury Prevention
  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Joint Mobilization
  • Manual Therapy
  • Neurologic Rehabilitation
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Onsite Rehabilitation
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Orthotics Upper Extremity - Hand/Arm
  • Osteoporosis Management
  • Pain Management
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Pelvic Health
  • Physical Therapy
  • Post-Offer Employment Testing
  • Pre-/Post-Operative Care
  • Recovery and Reconditioning
  • Return-to-Work Program
  • Safe Patient Handling
  • Spine Program
  • Sports Medicine
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • TMJ/TMD Rehabilitation
  • Upper Extremity Orthotics
  • Utilization Management System
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic Services
  • Work Conditioning
  • Work Hardening
  • Wound and Scar Care

Care Delivery

  • Telerehab
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Community

NovaCare offers same day appointments. Call in the morning and be seen that day! For more information about same day appointments, please contact your local NovaCare Rehabilitation center today.

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