Physical Therapy Team
At The CORE Institute, our team of physical therapy practitioners provides the highest standard of care to our patients. They come from top programs throughout the country and have received extensive training in their field. Our Physical Therapy team uses physician-developed protocols to ensure that recovery is timely and in line with the treatment plan of our CORE physicians.
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Krystle Alexander, PT, DPT
Krystle Alexander is a physical therapist specializing in the treatment of orthopedic musculoskeletal injuries.
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Pamela Dillenbeck, PTA
Pamela Dillenbeck, PTA, received her Associate of Science degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant at St. Petersburg Junior College in Florida, graduating with honors. Prior to receiving her associates, she completed a certified nursing assistant program.
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Jamie Hartzell, PT, DPT
Jamie Hartzell has received special training in treatment of orthopedic injuries for the neck, back, hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, hands/wrists, and ankles in an outpatient clinical setting.
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Christina McKay, PT, DPT, CSCS
Christina McKay is a licensed physical therapist, specializing in orthopedic and chronic pain rehabilitation. Christina received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University and bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico, where she graduated magna cum laude.
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Haley Meyer, PTA
Haley Meyer, PTA, received her Associate of Occupational Science in the Physical Therapy Assist program at PIMA Medical Institute.
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Leonor Moncloa, PT, MPT, COMT
Leonor Moncloa is a physical therapist in the treatment of orthopedic injuries and surgical rehabilitation, with specialization in Lymphedema.
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Dan A. Neal, PT, MSPT
Danial A. Neal has training in sports medicine and treatment of orthopedic injuries, specifically for the shoulders, knees, spine, hip, and the foot and ankle.
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Lavon Schaffner, PTA
Lavon Schaffner, PTA, received her Associate of Applied Science degree in the Physical Therapy Assist program followed by a Bachelor's degree in Health & Exercise Science from Missouri Western State University.
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Sylvia Spillett, PTA
Sylvia Spillett received her Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from Gateway Community College and became a Board Certified Physical Therapy Assistant in 2000. After graduation she worked in care centers in Northern Arizona before moving back to back to Phoenix in 2003. Back in the Valley, Sylvia began working in orthopedic out-patients facilities.
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Mark Suchsland, PTA
Mark graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Olympic College in Bremerton, WA.
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Stephanie Williams, PT, MPT
Stephanie enjoys treating variety of musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
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Michael Zwanziger, PT, DPT, CSCS
Since joinging The CORE Institute Michael's career has been spent in outpatient orthopedics honing his skills every day to improve every patient's outcome. Michael enjoys watching the patients progress and reach for their optimal performance.
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