Meet Our Staff

Executive Staff

Michele Warren PT, DPT, MHS

Owner

Michele graduated from Quinnipiac College in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. She received her MHS in orthopedic Physical Therapy in 1994 from the University of Indianapolis. Michele has worked in both pediatric and orthopedic settings prior to opening Rehab Connection in 1993. In 2010, she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Michele is committed and passionate about helping others in a warm, inviting and personal environment. She prides herself on helping the communities in South Jersey that have been so welcoming to Rehab Connection over the years.

Amy Knecht PT, DPT, MHS

Owner

Amy completed her professional education at University of Florida in 1986 and went on to receive a Master of Health Science degree in PT from the University of Indianapolis in 1995. In December 2010, she completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the EIM Institute. She has worked in a variety of settings, including acute care, hospital, private practice, home care, skilled nursing, and pediatrics. In 1993, she and Michele started Rehab Connection and together they have devoted their careers to creating a Physical Therapy practice that focuses on the community, the patients, and the employees.

Tom Bianco, DPT

Vice President of Operations and ClinicDirector of Cinnaminson Location

Tom Bianco, DPT is a physical therapist at Rehab Connection. A graduate of Cherry Hill High School West in 1992, Tom went on to play Division IA baseball at Temple University. There he earned Region 5 academic All-American honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology and Anthropology in 1996. Tom then went on to graduate from Temple University's department of Physical Therapy program in 1998 with a Master's degree and then returned to earn his doctorate in physical therapy in 2001. Tom is a loving father and husband and is dedicated to providing the highest level care to all patients.

Directors

Jeremy Sippel MSPT

Clinic Director, Lumberton

Jeremy has been a part of the Rehab Connection team since 2003. He graduated Cum Laude and received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Ithaca College in 1998, before attaining his Masters of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 2001 from Thomas Jefferson University. Jeremy possesses a wealth of knowledge in orthopedics, sports medicine, and neuromuscular rehabilitation.

Lisa Solovey, DPT

Clinic Director, Barrington

Lisa grew up in Cherry Hill, NJ and graduated from Cherry Hill East High School. She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Rutgers University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Columbia University. Lisa is passionate about orthopedics and delivers individualized care in a warm and friendly environment. Even though she has spent some years in New York City, Lisa considers Philadelphia her home and is a big Philadelphia sports fan. One of her life goals is to see the Phillies play in every stadium around the country. Lisa was also born in Lithuania and is fluent in Russian.

Lori Lombardo, PT

Director of Offsite Therapy Services

Lori Lombardo graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1988. She has experience in various settings, including acute care, workmen's compensation, orthopedics and rehab with specialty in spinal cord injury prior to coming to Rehab Connection in 1993. Lori started with the company shortly after the doors opened and has had the opportunity to work in all of Rehab Connection's settings. She is currently the Director of Off-site Therapy Services with a team of more than 15 Occupational and Physical Therapists providing School Based, Medical Day Care and Clinic based Therapy Services.

Physical Therapists and PT Assistants

Eileen Veit, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant, Barrington

Eileen graduated from Hahnemann University in 1994. Eileen has a special interest in Lymphedema and Breast Cancer Rehabilitation. She has worked in various settings throughout her career including Subacute and Skilled Nursing Facilities as well as Outpatient Orthopedics.

Roseann Clark, PT

Physical Therapist, Cherry Hill, Katz JCC

Roseann has been practicing Physical Therapy for just over 25 years. She was born and raised in Utica, NY and attended the State University at Buffalo, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1985. Roaseann's specialty is in Manual Therapy and Orthopedics. As an avid skier and cyclist, she brings her life experiences and competitive sports interests to the clinic.

Kara Gargiulo, DPT

Physical Therapist, Lumberton

Kara joined the Rehab Connection staff in 2011. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from LaSalle University in 2006 and went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2009. Her interests and experience are in the areas of orthopedics, pediatric rehabilitation and aquatic therapy.

Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapists

Debra Lischak, MSPT
Senior Therapist
'Debra graduated from Susquehanna University in 1997 and from Springfield College with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2001 and has been with Rehab Connection since 2001.

Jane Sippel MSPT
Physical Therapist, Manager
Jane graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2000 and has been with Rehab Connection since 2000.

Carolyn Eron MPT
Physical Therapist
Carolyn graduated from Richard Stockton College in 2000 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and has been with Rehab Connection since 2003.

Lisa Gosweiler, MSPT
Physical Therapist
Lisa graduated from Old Dominion University in 1995 and has been with Rehab Connection since 1995.

Kimberly Reis, PT, MS, PCS
Physical Therapist
Kimberly graduated from Richard Stockton College in 1997 and from University of Oklahoma in 2001 with a Master of Science in Pediatric Rehabilitation Services and has been with Rehab Connection since 2008.

Lisa Blankenship, MSOT
Occupational Therapist, Supervisor
Lisa graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2002 and has been with Rehab Connection since 2003.

Allison Langkopf, MPT
Physical Therapist
Allison graduated from Drexel University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 1998 and has been with Rehab Connection since 2010.

Erin Ingersoll, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Erin graduated from Keuka College in 2000 and has been with Rehab Connection since 2005.

Kelly Konrad, MSOT
Occupational Therapist, Supervisor
Kelly graduated from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2004 and has been with Rehab Connection since 2006.

Palak Bavalia Arora, MS, OTR
Occupational Therapist
Palak graduated from the University of the Sciences with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2002 and has been with Rehab Connection since 2005.

Kate Persinger, MS, OTR/L
SeniorTherapist
Kate graduated from Misericordia University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 1999 and has been with Rehab Connection since 2000.

Keara Shute, MSOTR
Senior Therapist
Keara graduated from Dominican College with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2001 and has been with Rehab Connection since 2001.

Julie Kim, MA OTR/L
Julie was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy in 2010. Her area of interest is sensory integration.

Kara Gargiulo, DPT
Physical Therapist
Kara joined the Rehab Connection staff in 2011. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from LaSalle University in 2006 and went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2009. Her interests and experience are in the areas of pediatric rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, and orthopedics.

Kara George, MS, OTR/L
Pediatrics
Kara graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 2006 with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She recently came on board with Rehab Connection in 2012.

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