Community Health Network Rehab & Sports Medicine Centers

Andy Smith, PT, MHS, OCS is a certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy.  He has advanced training in manual therapy for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including McKenzie MDT Techniques, as well as positional release and Graston Technique.  His areas of special interest include cervical and lumbar spine, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and shoulder and knee dysfunctions. 

Julie Beeman, PT, DPT is a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in general orthopedics.  She has a special interest in spine health through mobilization and functional movement.  Julie also has advanced training in joint mobilization of the spine, upper and lower extremities, as well as Mulligan training for orthopedic disorders.

Maureen Hays, MHS, OTR, CHT is a certified hand therapist with a special interest in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.  She is also skilled in the design and fabrication of orthoses/splints for the hand, wrist and elbow.  Maureen is currently serving as adjunct instructor in the Occupational Therapy Graduate Program at IUPUI.

Joel Novak, PT, DPT, CSCS is certified in strength and conditioning through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. He has advanced training in the Graston technique and Mulligan mobilization with movement, as well as in the diagnosis and treatment of movement and muscle imbalances with the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). His areas of special interest include orthopedics as well as the diagnosis and treatment of foot/ankle, knee and shoulder pathology.

Amy Matthews, MS, OTR is an occupational therapist with a special interest in pediatric patients with sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorders and children needing handwriting improvement skills. She also has advanced training in sequential oral sensory approach to feeding, sensory integration and the rehabilitation of a variety of disabilities including emotional behavioral disorders and developmental disabilities.

25 days of United Way
Monday, October 24th is the KICK OFF of our 2011 UNITED WAY campaign!!! Our campaign will last 25 days, ending on November 18th. As a network, we have enormous potential to make a difference in the lives of so many in our community. We are already off to a great start in our efforts! I am proud to announce that the Community Health Network leadership has already committed to $106,000 towards our campaign!!! Please consider making a gift at level that is right for you. Even a gift of $1/week can make a significant impact. All new donors who contribute a minimum of $1/week will have their contribution matched 100% by the Lilly Endowment.

Get in on the fun
There will be several events and activities over the next few weeks surrounding the United Way campaign. Every person that pledges $1/week or more will be entered into a weekly drawing for a fantastic gift basket. Additionally, I am excited to announce our UNDERCOVER BOSS experience. Each person that pledges a minimum of $1/week can vote to send one of our network leaders to a different Community job for a day. You will have the opportunity to vote for Bryan Mills, Barb Summers, Robin Ledyard, Tony Lennen, Kyle Fisher, Tony Jarvorka, Tom Malasto, Jessie Westlund, or Cindy Adams. The leaders with the top votes will have to work in various areas such as valet parking, concierge/guest relations, food services and much more. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to vote! Each Thursday, be on the lookout for the United Way table in the cafeteria of each hospital. We will have paper forms there, and you will have the opportunity to participate in our DUCK POND experience to win even more prizes.

Giving is easy
On Monday, you will receive an email link which will make it easy to participate. Your gift can be made via payroll deduct, and your contribution can be spread evenly over each pay period. All contributions made via payroll deduct will not start until January of 2012. You can even contribute PTO hours to the United Way Campaign (maximum of 40 hours of PTO). In order to donate PTO hours, you must use the traditional paper pledge forms vs. e-pledge. The paper pledge forms will be available in the employee service centers and concierge desks. Also look for the United Way cabinet members to visit your department gatherings and meetings to talk with you more about importance of United Way.

Finally, if you get a chance, please watch the next Online with Bryan webcast on Wednesday, October 26th at 2pm. There will be a special presentation related to United Way featuring Bryan Mills. You won’t want to miss it. Even more importantly, you don’t want to miss participating in this year’s campaign. Let’s continue in the giving spirit that Community Health Network is known for.

Here’s to a successful United Way Campaign.

Yours in service –

Nichole Wilson

Shane Steimel, MSPT is the manager of the north side Rehab & Sports Medicine Centers, including Carmel, Geist, Hillsdale, Noblesville and Saxony.  Shane is a licensed physical therapist with more than 10 years of experience as a rehab manager.  His clinical experience includes a specialization in orthopedics, sports medicine, spine and onsite industrial rehabilitation.  He continues to be involved in local business organizations including positions on the board of directors for the University of Indianapolis Alumni Association and for Western Boone Schools. 

Laura Pullen, OTR/L is the manager of the east side Rehab & Sports Medicine Centers, including Shadeland, Mitthoeffer and Greenfield.  Laura is an occupational therapist with over 7 years of clinical experience.  Her therapy expertise includes acute occupational therapy rehabilitation with a specialization in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation.  Laura’s extensive experience with inpatient therapy at Hook Rehabilitation also brings a unique understanding of the east market outpatient rehabilitation needs.   

Please join us for our next stroke support group meeting :

Monday, May 16, 2011

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Rehab & Sports Medicine Center – South Park

98 South Park Boulevard

Greenwood, IN  46143

(317) 887-7165

 TOPIC:  Grow Your Garden!

Plant & take home your choice of flower or vegetable while learning adaptive techniques to enjoy the outdoors!

***Spouses/Family Members welcome to accompany you***

***Light Refreshments Available***

***No Childcare Provided at Meeting*** 

Speech, language and hearing services are the building blocks of communication.  They express our emotions and communicate our needs.  Sometimes, a condition can affect a person’s ability to speak or prevent them from understanding.  Speech and hearing problems can affect individuals of all ages.  Their problems may have existed from birth or may have resulted from disease or accident.  Community Rehab & Sports Medicine Centers has a team of certified speech-language pathologists who are here to identify, evaluate and treat a wide range of speech, language and hearing disorders.  To celebrate Better Speech and Hearing month, Rehab & Sports Medicine Centers will be offering FREE speech and hearing screenings during the month of May.  Contact any one of the following locations to schedule your free screening (by appointment only)!

Rehab & Sports Medicine Hillsdale – 6922 Hillsdale Court.  (317) 621-7820

Rehab & Sports Medicine Shadeland – 2040 N. Shadeland, #100.  (317) 355-5905

Rehab & Sports Medicine South Park – 98 South Park Blvd.  (317) 887-7165

Each year in April, we celebrate Occupational Therapy (OT) month. Community Health Network – Rehab and Sports Medicine Centers salutes all occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students in practice, education and research.

Additionally, we are very proud to have many talented occupational therapists that work at our Rehab & Sports Medicine Centers throughout the Indianapolis area.

We would like to thank our occupational therapists who work hard to impact the lives of our patients. HAPPY OT MONTH!

Learn more about our occupational therapy services at http://www.ecommunity.com/rehab/index.aspx?pg=9928

Nichole Wilson, Community’s director of rehabilitation services, was recently honored among the IBJ’s “40 Under 40.” The program recognizes 40 central Indiana business and professional leaders who have achieved a level of success that is rare at a young age. She oversees the growth and operation of Community Health Network’s outpatient clinics providing physical, occupational, speech and massage therapy across central Indiana.

Read more and view a video about Nichole Wilson

Several physical therapists from our Rehab & Sports Medicine Centers took time out of their busy schedules to support Physical Therapy Day at the Indiana Statehouse.   Over 500 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapy students from around the entire state of Indiana attended this event on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.  The event provided an opportunity to educate legislators about the physical therapy profession, including our education level and all that we do to improve function and mobility for patients.  Additionally, legislators were educated on the need for improved access to physical therapy services in our state.