Our Therapy Team
Ohio Sports & Spine Institute has developed an expert physical therapy team utilizing the approach to treating neuromusculoskeletal injury and disease by integrating the usually separate practices of physical therapy with physical medicine and rehabilitation, occupational medicine, sports medicine, evidence-based chiropractic care, acupuncture, speech therapy, and massage therapy.
This unique practice model allows for on-site physical therapy and rehabilitation directed by a physician and supervised by a rehabilitation staff of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and massage therapists.
Our Team Working for A Common Goal
Patients may see one of our expert physicians at our practice first or be directly referred to one of our physical therapists by their family physician, orthopedic, or other specialist. The physicians and therapists work side by side with the patient, who becomes an active team participant with the goal of quickly returning to optimum levels of function and physical performance.
Physical and Occupational Therapists
Kyle Banna
DPT
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Exercise Science from Youngstown State University, 2011
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University, 2014
- Certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT), and Integrative Dry Needling
- Joined the OSSI therapy team in 2019
- Hometown: Canfield, Ohio
- Former Youngstown State Football Scholar-Athlete from 2006-2010
- Kyle enjoys hunting, fishing, exercising, attending country music concerts and spending time with his family.
Anthony Craig
DPT
- Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from West Liberty University in West Virginia, 2018
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Mount Union, 2021
- Certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
- Joined the OSSI therapy team in 2021
- Hometown: Steubenville, Ohio
- Former West Liberty University Academic All-American Wrestler from 2014-2018
- Anthony enjoys snowboarding, kayaking, biking, hunting, fishing, tennis, ping-pong and chess. He loves spending time with his large family, eating his mom’s cooking and walking his dog, Prince.
Maggie Glaros
DPT
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Exercise Science from Youngstown State University, 2019
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University, 2022
- Specialized in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
- Joined the OSSI therapy team in 2022
- Hometown: Poland, Ohio
- Maggie enjoys exercising, hiking, paddleboarding, biking, snowboarding, and swimming. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, and with her two cats.
Edward Palestro
DPT
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Exercise Science from Youngstown State University, 2015
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University, 2018
- Proficient in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) and the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT)
- Joined the OSSI therapy team in 2018
- Hometown: Hubbard, Ohio
- Edward enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, exercising and watching the Cleveland Browns, The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Guardians.
Luke Peterson
DPT
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Exercise Science from Youngstown State University, 2018
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University, 2022
- Joined the OSSI therapy team in 2022
- Hometown: Austintown, Ohio
- Former Malone University Baseball Athlete, 2014-2016
- Luke enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, fishing, golfing, and cheering for THE Ohio State Buckeyes in the fall.
Stephanie Porter
PT
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from John Carroll University, 1996
- Post Baccalaureate Physical Therapy Degree from Cleveland State University, 1999
- Certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Movement Systems (FMS), Y Balance Test (YBT) and Champion Performance Specialist (C-PS); Proficient in the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT)
- Joined the OSSI therapy team in 2003
- Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio
- Former John Carroll University Cheerleader
- Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, running, biking, golfing, skiing, snowmobiling and attending her kids sporting events. She is also a photographer for Scouting Ohio.
Dan Shobel
DPT
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology from Kent State University, 2009
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University, 2013
- Proficient in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) and Vestibular Therapy
- Joined the OSSI therapy team in 2019
- Hometown: Boardman, Ohio
- Dan enjoys skiing, gardening, camping as well as biking and jogging in Mill Creek Park. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and taking yearly trips to the Outerbanks
Physical Therapy Assistants
All of OSSI’s Physical Therapy Assistants are proficient in active rehabilitation therapy, manual therapy techniques including Instrumented Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation/Mobilization (IASTM), cupping, soft tissue and myofascial release and trigger point work, joint mobilization, therapeutic passive modalities, McConnell taping and Kinesio Taping, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) and the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT).
Jeremy Alexee
PTA
Derek Brendlinger
PTA
Alaina Colella
PTA
Emily Corll
PTA
Megan Engster
PTA
Marisa Gorby
PTA
Stephanie Halfhill
PTA
Kevin Johnson
LMT
Samantha Kozbial
PTA
Lindsay McNamara
PTA
Jai'Lyn Mosley
PTA
Heather McSuley
PTA
Matthew Prejsnar
PTA
Kalah Ragan
PTA
Megan Reynolds
PTA
Jessica Rodriguez
PTA
Rory Sachire
PTA
Jennifer Sowards
PTA
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