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Welcome to physical therapy at Dundalk
At our Dundalk clinic, you’ll find the convenience of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy—all in one location. We pride ourselves in providing excellent customer service that begins with convenient access, a comfortable environment of care, and a compassionate team of therapists who care for a wide range of injuries and illnesses. Our therapists are experts in treating orthopedic and neurological conditions, and we also offer intensive sports medicine programs, certified hand therapy, and specialized lymphedema treatment, among others.
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Our services
Visiting physical therapy at Dundalk
Hours of operation:
Monday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Insurance
We proudly accept most major health plans. The list below serves as a guide and is subject to change. If you are unsure about your coverage, please call your insurance provider. Insurance is collected prior to scheduling services.
Our providers
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Kyle Mellinger, PT, DPT, Clinic Director
Kyle Mellinger attended The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, earning his bachelor’s degree in exercise science. He also completed his doctoral degree in physical therapy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Kyle specializes in the following rehabilitation programs:
- Dry Needling
- Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain
- Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
- Sports Injuries
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) Treatment
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Stacey Davis, PTA
Stacey received her Bachelor's in Communications from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland in 1997 and her Associates in Applied Science as Physical Therapy Assistant from Chesapeake Area Consortium for Higher Education at Anne Arundel Community College in 2006. Stacey has been a certified lymphedema therapist thru Klose training since 2016. Stacey's rehab specialties include:
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Arthritis Treatment
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Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
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Shoulder rehabilitation
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Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
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Pain Management
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Lymphedema of the upper and lower extremity
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Cancer rehabilitation
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Fall Prevention
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Neck and Back Therapy
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Pre & Post joint replacement care
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Katie Parmentier, MOT, OTR/L
Katie received her bachelor's in kinesiology from the University of Maryland at College Park and her master's in occupational therapy from Bay Path University. She is a certified occupational therapist and is licensed by the National Board of Occupational Therapy. Katie's specialties are:
- Neurological disorders and injuries
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Starrla Donavanik, PTA
Starrla Donavanik received her bachelor's degree in kinesiology from the University of Maryland, College Park. Starrla continued to earn her associate’s degree as a physical therapist assistant from Montgomery College. She is also a trained yoga teacher, with a background in power vinyasa and Yoga for Arthritis. Her rehabilitation specialties include:
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Arthritis Treatment
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Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
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Shoulder rehabilitation
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Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain
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Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
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Pain Management
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Barbra Koczan, PT, DPT
Barbra is a certified hand therapist (CHT) and specializes in the following:
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Shoulder, Hand, and Wrist Therapy
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Orthotic Fabrication
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Sports Injuries of the Upper Extremity
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Karen Martinchek, PT, MPT
Karen Martinchek earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the State University of New York College at Oneonta. In addition, she earned her master’s degree in dance/movement therapy from Adelphi University, and later went on to complete her master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Karen completed her postgraduate training in LSVT BIG™ movement technique for Parkinson’s disease and neurodevelopmental treatment for adults with hemiplegia. Her rehabilitation specialties include:
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Chronic Pain Management
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Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain
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Neurorehabilitation
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Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
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Parkinson's Disease
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Vestibular/Balance Rehabilitation
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Kimberly Morrison, PT, DPT
Kim Morrison attended University of Maryland, Baltimore, where she earned both her master’s degree and doctoral degree in physical therapy. Kim is a certified lymphedema specialist (CLT) and she participates with the MedStar Health Running Group, helping to provide medical coverage for area races. Her rehabilitation specialties include:
- Chronic Pain Management
- Lymphedema Management
- Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
- Post-Operative Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
- Running Injury Care
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Tori Palmer, PT, DPT
Tori Palmer received her bachelor's degree in rehabilitation science from the University of Pittsburgh. She also completed her doctoral degree in physical therapy at the University of Delaware. Tori’s rehabilitation specialties include:
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Brain Injury Recovery
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Concussion Management and Care
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Multiple Sclerosis Services
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Neurorehabilitation
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Parkinson's Disease (LSVT™)
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Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
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Stroke Recovery
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Vestibular/Balance Rehabilitation
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Allison Schlessinger, MS, CCC-SLP
Allison Schlessinger earned her bachelor’s and master's degrees in communication sciences and disorders from Marywood University. Allison is certified in Lee Silverman Movement Training (LSVTTM) and specializes in the following rehabilitation areas:
- Aphasia Services
- Brain Injury Recovery
- Concussion Management and Care
- Dysarthria (Slurred or Slow Speech) Therapy
- Dysphagia (Swallowing) Therapy
- Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation
- Neurorehabilitation
- Parkinson's Disease (LSVTTM)
- Stroke Recovery
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Rosemary Schorm, PTA
Rose Schorm received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Rose also earned her associate’s degree in physical therapy assistance from Chesapeake Area Consortium for Higher Education at Chesapeake College. Her rehabilitation specialties include:
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Arthritis Treatment
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Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
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Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain
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Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
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Pain Management
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Finesse Wilkins, OT
Finesse Wilkins received her Master's degree in occupational therapy from Howard University in May of 2013. In addition she earned her certification in lymphedema from the Brennan School of Innovative Lymphatic Studies the summer of 2017. Finesse is a certified lymphedema therapist and a neurological occupational therapist and specializes in the following:
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Concussion/Post-Concussion Syndrome
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Lymphedema of Upper and Lower Extremities
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Stroke
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Parkinson's Disease
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Garrett Gischel, PTA
Garrett Gischel received his bachelor's degree in exercise science from Towson University. He has also earned an associate's degree as a physical therapist assistant from Carroll Community College. Garrett is one of the orthopedic PTAs at Dundalk and specializes in the following:
Haana's rehab specialties include:
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Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
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Shoulder rehabilitation
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Neck and Back Therapy
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Sports Injuries
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Pain Management
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Pre & Post joint replacement care
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Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
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Haana Nelson, PT, DPT
Haana received her bachelor's degree in exercise science and her doctoral degree in physical therapy at Saint Louis University in Missouri.
Haana's rehab specialties include:
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Brain Injury Recovery
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Fall Prevention
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Knee, Foot, and Ankle Therapy
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Long Covid Rehabilitation
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Multiple Sclerosis Services
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Neck and Back Therapy
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Neurorehabilitation
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Pain Management
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Pre and Post Joint Replacement Care
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Shoulder Rehabilitation
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Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
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Stroke Recovery
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Vestibular/Balance Rehabilitation
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