Jim Thorpe Stroke Conference - An Interdisciplinary Approach to Stroke Rehabilitation
Speakers
Speaker Bio: Brent Tipton, M.D. has a pharmacy degree from Southwester Oklahoma Status University and a Medical Degree from the University of Oklahoma. He completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Ohio State University. He is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and holds subspecialty board certification in Neuromuscular Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine and Pain Medicine. He is currently the Medical Director of Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation and is the Medical Director of the Jim Thorpe Stroke Program.
Financial Disclosures: Dr. Tipton is employed by INTEGRIS Health and receives compensation for his position.
Non-financial Disclosures: Dr. Tipton has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose for this lecture.
Course: Medications in Commonly Used in Stroke Recovery
Speaker Bio: Ashish Masih, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist with INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Dr. Masih attended St. Christopher College of Medicine in Luton, England, and completed residency training at the University of Cincinnati. He furthered his education with fellowship training at the University of Oklahoma. He cares for adults with all types of neurologic diseases. His interests include epilepsy and stroke, but he also enjoys seeing patients with multiple sclerosis, headaches and movement disorders. Dr. Masih believes in preventive medicine and partners with his patients to improve their overall health. He works closely with primary care physicians and specialists to provide better patient care and applies evidence-based medicine to his practice. He believes that having a good sense of humor will make his patients feel at ease. Dr. Masih is excited to be back in his home state and practicing medicine at INTEGRIS Health. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He also enjoys traveling, automotive television, watching movies and college football.
Financial Disclosures: Dr. Masih is employed by INTEGRIS Health and receives compensation for his position.
Non-financial Disclosures: Dr. Masih has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose for this lecture.
Course: Stroke Rehabilitation: Medical Considerations for the Rehabilitation Professional
Speaker Bio: Rebecca Wayland, PT, DPT, NCS graduated from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2014 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. She achieved her board certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) in July 2017 and is credited as a Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS). Rebecca completed advanced training in the rehabilitation of individuals following neurological insult at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX. She currently treats patients with neurological deficits at Jim Thorpe Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital at Southwest Medical Center, specializing in patients recovering from spinal cord injury and stroke.
Financial Disclosures: Rebecca-Anne Wayland is employed by INTEGRIS Health and receives compensation for her position.
Non-financial Disclosures: Rebecca-Anne Wayland has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose for this lecture.
Courses: Physical Therapy Concepts in Stroke Recovery, Applied Neuroanatomy in Stroke Rehabilitation, How Do Our Patient’s Measure Up: Outcome Measures for the Stroke Population, An Interdisciplinary Approach to Stroke Rehabilitation
Speaker Bio: Ashley M. T. Faircloth PT, DPT, FSOAE earned her doctorate degree in 2013 from the University of Tennessee. She joined the INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe family in 2020, where she treats a plethora of conditions, including the sub specialty demographic of acute and subacute CVA and SCI patients. She is a native to Tennessee and has spent the entirety of her career in the inpatient rehabilitation sector. She has been married to her college sweetheart, Alan, for 9 years and has two beautiful and active children. In her spare time, she enjoys all things outdoors, but especially rock climbing, hiking, sight-seeing, and traveling with the whole family.
Courses: Pushing Back Against Pusher’s Syndrome: Contralateral Pushing and Post Stroke Rehabilitation, Inpatient Rehab Treatment Strategies for Maximizing Recovery in the Acute and Subacute Stroke Patient Population
Speaker Bio: Devan Clark, M.S. CCC-SLP, earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In addition to her role as the Clinical Speech Specialist for Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation, she works in the acute care setting at Integris Baptist Medical Center. Her specialty areas are NICU, pediatrics, and medically complex patient populations. She is a clinical consultant for Passy-Muir Speaking Valve.
Financial Disclosures: Devan Clark is employed by INTEGRIS Health and receives compensation for her position. She is also a clinical consultant for Passy-Muir and receives compensation for that role.
Non-financial Disclosures: Devan Clark has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose for this lecture.
Courses: A Hard Pill to Swallow: Dysphagia Management for the Post-Stroke Patient, Right Hemisphere Disorders and the Art of Looking Left
Speaker Bio: Kelly Clifton, MPT Graduated from Physical Therapy School at the University of Oklahoma in 2005. She has worked for Jim Thorpe Aquatic Physical Therapy since 2005. Kelly completed her Certification in Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation in 2006. She is also Certified in Ai Chi.
Course: Using Aquatic Physical Therapy to Improve Gait and Balance with Stroke Patients
Speaker Bio: Debbie Williams, PTA received her Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University in 1991 with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. She graduated with an Associates of Applied Sciences from Oklahoma City Community College PTA program in 2015. Debbie began working at Jim Thorpe Aquatics Department in 2018. Her additional certifications include: Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Certification in 1998; AquaStretch Certification, 2012. She completed Watsu training – 2009. Debbie has also been Certified Massage Therapist since 2003.
Course: Using Aquatic Physical Therapy to Improve Gait and Balance with Stroke Patients
Speaker Bio: Katherine “Kate” Byrne, OTR/L; Kate graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center with her master’s in occupational therapy in May 2020. Following graduation, Kate assisted in teaching courses at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in the occupational therapy department. The courses included Exploring Community Participation, Elective – Autism Level Up!, and Interdisciplinary Case Management. She has been working at INTEGRIS Edmond Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Outpatient since August 2020. Kate’s interests include vision associated with brain injury as well as pelvic floor rehabilitation. Kate recently completed the pediatric pelvic floor continuing education course through Herman and Wallace.
Course: Neglect following Acquired Brain Injury
Speaker Bio: Kylie Sterling, PT, DPT earned her doctor of physical therapy from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas in May 2021. She currently works at Jim Thorpe Outpatient Rehab in Edmond, OK and primarily sees neurological and vestibular patients.
Course: Outpatient Concepts in Stroke Recovery
Speaker Bio: Stacy Bockelman, OT/L, ATP began her career at INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in 1998 and then received her master’s degree in 2007 and became an OT/L. She worked at INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospital on the spinal cord injury floor from 2002 to 2016 and then transitioned her career to INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Outpatient South in 2016, where she currently works today. She received her ATP certification in 2005 from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology of North America (RESNA). Over the years, Stacy has treated patients with varying neurological deficits and is passionate about them returning to their lives at the most independent level possible.
Financial Disclosures: Stacy Bockelman is employed by INTEGRIS Health and receives compensation for her position.
Non-financial Disclosures: Stacy Bockelman has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose for this lecture.
Courses: Occupational Therapy Concepts in Stroke Recovery, How Do Our Patient’s Measure Up: Outcome Measures for the Stroke Population
Speaker Bio: Susan Dowell, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS, received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Central Oklahoma in 2014. She has been employed by INTEGRIS Health as a Speech-Language Pathologist for six years working at the Jim Thorpe Outpatient Southwest clinic. Prior to this position, Susan worked as a contract in various settings including acute care, inpatient rehab, skilled rehab, and outpatient rehab. In October of 2017 she completed intensive training at the Aphasia Institute in Toronto, Ontario, focused on Supportive Communication for Aphasia utilizing the Life Participation Approach.
Financial Disclosures: Susan Dowell is employed by INTEGRIS Health and receives compensation for her position.
Non-financial Disclosures: Susan Dowell has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose for this lecture.
Courses: Communication for the Patient with Aphasia, How Do Our Patient’s Measure Up: Outcome Measures for the Stroke Population
Speaker Bio: Julie Harrison, PT, ATP, SMS, graduated from Daemen College in Amherst, NY receiving her degree in Physical Therapy in 1992. She has worked as a Physical Therapist for INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehab for 29 years, in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Julie received her Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification in 2007. She began working in the INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Seating Clinic in 2010 where she evaluates individuals for custom wheelchairs and seating systems. She received her Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) certification in 2019. Julie is passionate about providing her patients the best possible seating to allow them to continue to live their lives as independently as possible.
Course: This is How We Roll: Wheelchair Selection for the Patient with a Stroke
Speaker Bio: Tara Turvey, OTR/L, CHT, CLT graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center’s Occupational Therapy program in 2000. She obtained lymphedema therapy certification in December 2004. Tara achieved hand therapy certification in November, 2009. She has over 20 years of experience in treatment of patients with complex upper extremity diagnoses, cancer-related dysfunction, and lymphedema. In her role as the Clinical Specialist for Hand Therapy at Integris Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation, she has presented multiple courses on topics including hand therapy, orthotic fabrication, kinesiotaping for edema management, and breast cancer related lymphedema rehabilitation. Tara has a particular interest in developing therapists’ skills and confidence in the field of hand therapy through mentorship and training. She is a current member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and NBCOT.
Course: Edema Management of the Neurological Hand
Speaker Bio: Kelsey Wyer, M.A. CCC-SLP, BCTS, received her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2017. In addition to being a Board Certified Telepractice Specialist, she also works in a variety of hospital settings throughout INTEGRIS Health. Kelsey’s specialty areas include telehealth and pediatrics.
Financial Disclosures: Kelsey Wyer is employed by INTEGRIS Health and receives compensation for her position.
Non-financial Disclosures: Kelsey Wyer has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose for this lecture.
Course: Using AAC in Post-Stroke Language Recovery
Speaker Bio: Karolina Estrada, LPN, received her certification in Practical Nursing from Francis Tuttle Technology Center in 2020. She has been a Licensed Practical Nurse for INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation Inpatient Rehab since August of 2020. Her passions include caring for spinal cord injuries and post stroke patients.
Financial Disclosures: Karolina Estrada is employed by INTEGRIS Health and receives compensation for her position.
Non-financial Disclosures: Karolina Estrada has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose for this lecture.
Courses: Bowel and Bladder Training following a CVA: Important Information for Rehabilitation Professionals, Maintaining Skin Integrity for Patients following a CVA, Why Are you Acting this Way? Personality Changes Post CVA
Speaker Bio: Lindsey Latham, BSN, RN, became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 2013, after attending Francis Tuttle. In 2022 she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma. Lindsey has worked in a variety of settings including Skilled Nursing, Infections Disease, Women’s Health, Family and Internal Medicine before transitioning to INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation. Lindsey is passionate about rehabilitation, as she can see the progress patients make and connect with patients and their family members. She is an advocate, making sure her patients know they never have to struggle alone. Lindsey is married to her wife, Morgan, and has 3 boys. She is passionate about autism and rehab services, as she has a son with Level 3 autism.
Financial Disclosures: Lindsey Latham is employed by INTEGRIS Health and receives compensation for her position.
Non-financial Disclosures: Lindsey Latham has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose for this lecture.
Courses: Bowel and Bladder Training following a CVA: Important Information for Rehabilitation Professionals, Maintaining Skin Integrity for Patients following a CVA, Why Are you Acting this Way? Personality Changes Post CVA
Speaker Bio: Nicole Card, MOTR/L, graduated from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2015 with a Master of Occupational Therapy. She has been an Occupational Therapist for 7 years and has experience across the continuum of care in acute, inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation settings at INTEGRIS Health and additional experience in the home health care setting.
Courses: Acute Care Concepts in Stroke Rehabilitation
Speaker Bio: Malinda Crowell, PT, DPT, GCS, has been a physical therapist for over 30 years. She was a graduate of Langston University in 1991 with Bachelor of Science in PT, and in 2014 with Doctorate of PT. Malinda earned Geriatric Certified Specialist from APTA in 2004. She is an active member the APTA Acute Care Practice Committee and is one of the co-authors of the 2014 Acute Care Lab Values.
Courses: Acute Care Concepts in Stroke Rehabilitation
Speaker Bio: Derick D. Deweber, PhD, CCC-SLP, received his Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Baylor University in 2003, and his PhD in Psycholinguistics from the University of Oklahoma in 2015. Dr. Deweber has over 18 years of clinical and research experience. Dr. Deweber has worked in a variety of health and education settings including acute care, inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, home health, university, and he has owned his own outpatient clinic. He is currently employed by INTEGRIS Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation as a Manger of Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Financial Disclosures: Dr. Deweber is employed by INTEGRIS Health and receives compensation for his position.
Non-financial Disclosures: Dr. Deweber has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose for this lecture.
Courses: Stroke Concepts for the Speech-Language Pathologist
Speaker Bio: Mark Pitambersingh, CPO, attended California State University: Dominguez Hills and completed his Bachelor of Science in 2005 where he also received his O&P education. He was a resident at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City. He has more than 15 years of experience in the O&P industry. Mark returned to his roots in Oklahoma and joined the Hanger Clinic team where he has been an invaluable resource to his team, patients and referral partners. He takes pride in the care he provides his patients and treats them as if they were his own family. Mark is the proud father of three beautiful kids with the youngest daughter joining their clan in 2022.
Courses: Ankle Foot Orthoses: Patient Evaluation and Design Criteria
