North East - West Main Road
10680 West Main Street
North East, PA 16428
Hours
| Monday: | 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Friday: | 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Saturday: | Closed |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Christine Russell, P.T., DPT
Christine is the physical therapist and center manager at NovaCare Rehabilitation's North East location and has worked for NovaCare since June 2003. Christine graduated from Daemen College with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy in 2001 and a doctorate in physical therapy in 2005. She has attended numerous continuing education courses and is certified to conduct functional capacity evaluations. She enjoys working with the variety of patients seen in the outpatient setting and developing individualized treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals. She enjoys spending her free time outside kayaking or hiking with her husband and dogs.
Jeremy Thomas, P.T., DPT
Jeremy is a physical therapist at NovaCare Rehabilitation's North East office. Jeremy graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor's degree in athletic training and from Gannon University with a doctorate in physical therapy in 2019. After spending a few years working in the nursing home setting, he started working for NovaCare Rehabilitation in 2022. He enjoys working with all populations and helping patients achieve their functional goals.
Kristine Mazur, DPT
Kristine is a staff physical therapist who began her career with NovaCare Rehabilitation in 2016. Kristine earned a bachelor's degree in exercise and rehabilitative sciences from Slippery Rock University in 2011 and a doctorate in physical therapy from Gannon University in 2014.
Kristine is fondly nicknamed "Zumba" as she also instructs local Zumba classes and hosts choreography workshops for Zumba instructors from all over the world.
Bradley Pence, PTA
Bradley is a physical therapist assistant who started his career with NovaCare Rehabilitation in 2022. Bradley graduated from Mercyhurst's physical therapist assistant program with an associate degree in 2022.
Bradley enjoys working with all populations and helping patients achieve their goals.
Laurie Manning, PTA
Laurie is a physical therapist assistant who has been with NovaCare Rehabilitation since 2021. She graduated from Mercyhurst North East from the physical therapist assistant program with an associate degree in 2018. Laurie loves getting to know the variety of people she works with every day and getting them back to the activities they enjoy. She enjoys reading, crocheting and playing with her cats.
Kathy Blakeslee, Patient Service Specialist
Kathy has worked at the North East center as a patient service specialist since 2016. She enjoys the challenge of working with various insurances and helping patients fully understand all of their insurance benefits. She enjoys being with her grandchildren.
Services
- Physical Therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Hand Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Return-to-Work Program
- Work Conditioning
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Ergonomic Programs
- Post-Offer Employment Testing
- Recovery and Reconditioning
- ACL Program
- Arthritis / Osteoarthritis Program
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Concussion Rehabilitation
- Fall Prevention Program
- Injury Prevention
- Joint Mobilization
- Manual Therapy
- Neurologic Rehabilitation
- Pain Management
- Pre-/Post-Operative Care
- Spine Program
- TMJ/TMD Rehabilitation
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Work Hardening
- Cupping Therapy
- Fibromyalgia Treatment
- Functional Movement Screen
- Headache Treatment
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Metabolic Rehabilitation
- Safe Patient Handling
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Clinic Services
- Wound and Scar Care
Care Delivery
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.
Community Involvement
Programs
Specialized programs vary by location. Contact us today for more information.
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