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

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.

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

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.

Madison Rothenbuhler

DPT

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Bachelor of Science in Strength and Conditioning from University of Findlay, 2017
Associate Degree in Personal Training from University of Findlay, 2017
Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University, 2023
Joined the OSSI therapy team in 2024
Hometown: Bowling Green, Ohio
Maddy enjoys going to football games, spending time with her family and friends, exercising, traveling, and reading.

Elizabeth Rozzi

DPT

Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Exercise Science from Youngstown State University, 2020
Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University, 2022
Certified Exercise Physiologist
Specialized in Pediatrics and Pelvic Health
Joined the OSSI team in 2023
Hometown: Boardman, OH
Elizabeth enjoys spending time outdoors, especially on walks with her golden retriever, Jaycie. She also enjoys swimming, pilates, yoga and spending time with family and friends.

Mark Schuler

DPT

Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Exercise Science from Youngstown State University, 2019
Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University, 2022
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Former YSU football player and punted for the 2016 National Championship Runner-up Team
Joined the OSSI therapy team in 2024
Hometown: New Middletown, Ohio
Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, golfing, cooking, traveling and rooting for YSU Athletics

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

Mariah Welsh

DPT

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Youngstown State University, 2017
Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University, 2021
Joined the OSSI therapy team in 2024
Hometown: Austintown, Ohio
Mariah enjoys spending time with her husband, family, friends and two dogs as well as baking, crocheting and going to concerts

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).

Nicolas Adkins

PTA

Jeremy Alexee

PTA

Emily Brendlinger

PTA

Alaina Colella

PTA

Linda Cristall

PTA

Heather Ferfolia

PTA

Marisa Gorby

PTA

Stephanie Halfhill

PTA

Kevin Johnson

LMT

Alexis Kaleda

PTA

Lauren McCarty

PTA

Jai'Lyn Mosley

PTA

Matthew Prejsnar

PTA

Megan Reynolds

PTA

Jessica Rodriguez

PTA

Tiffany Ruks

PTA

Rory Sachire

PTA

Ashley Serrano

PTA

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