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Apple Therapy Services

29 Kosciuszko St.
Manchester, NH 03101

Tel: (603) 668-1106
Email: infomanch@appletherapy.com

Office hours: M - TH 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES

Suzanne G. Boiclair, OTR/L, CHT

Education: BS, Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire, 1984
Experience: Specializes in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation and has been a Certified Hand Therapist since 1991; is an active member of the New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association, the American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Society of Hand Therapists; has special interests in evaluation and treatment of the wrist; currently serves as coordinator of occupational therapy programs.

Karen Shields, OTR/L, CHT

Education: BS, Occupational Therapy, University of New Hampshire, 1977
Experience: Has worked in a variety of orthopedic practices, specializing in hand and elbow injuries; became a Certified Hand Therapist in 1991; is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists and the New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

Laura C. Decoster, ATC, NHLAT

Education: BS, University of New Hampshire, 1984
Experience: Has worked as an athletic trainer in high school and clinical settings; currently responsible for Apple Therapy Services' sports medicine outreach program; serves as the executive director of the New Hampshire Musculoskeletal Institute; active researcher with 18 peer-reviewed publications.

Elizabeth J. Mierendorf, ATC, NHLAT

Education: BS in Kinesiology – Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin, 2007
Experience: Worked with UW football, ice hockey, volleyball, basketball, crew, tennis, track & field and cross-country; certified athletic trainer licensed by the State of New Hampshire.

Keith Belmore, MEd, ATC, NHLAT

Education: BS in Athletic Training, Plymouth State University, 2005; Masters in Health Education and Promotion, University of Missouri, 2007
Experience: Worked with the University of Missouri Division 1 football team, participating in bowl games during his time there; current ATC for the Manchester Wolves Arena 2 football; considers athletic training his life's work.

Michael B. Hardy, MBA, ATC, NHLAT

Education: BS in Athletic Training Education, University of New England, 2005; Masters in Global Business Administration, Southern New Hampshire University, 2007
Experience: Served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for Southern New Hampshire University's volleyball, hockey and baseball teams; worked one season with the Manchester Millrats ABA team; also assists in coordinating the Safe Sports Network program.

Melissa R. Goundrey, ATC, NHLAT

Education: BS, University of New Hampshire, 2003
Experience: Spent two seasons as the head athletic trainer for the Manchester Wolves, Manchester's Arena 2 football

Staff

We are pleased to introduce you to our Apple Therapy Services/Manchester staff, and are confident that they will provide you with the most comprehensive, personal and professional care possible in physical and occupational therapy.

PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES

Carolann Altieri, PT

Director
Education: BS, Russell Sage College, New York, 1980
Experience: Experienced in working with orthopedic, neurological and developmental injuries and disabilities; worked as a full-time therapist and administrator at Amoskeag Physical Therapy and then Health South Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation; currently serves as director of Apple Therapy Services Manchester, with clinical expertise in orthopedics with a special focus in sports medicine and work-related injuries.

T.J. Chandonnet, PT

Education: BS in biology, Assumption College; MS in physical therapy, Notre Dame College, 2001
Experience: Has been a practicing therapist since 2004; interested in sports orthopedics.

Jennifer Cudzil, PT

Education: BS in physical therapy, Daemen College, 2001
Experience: Has worked in various settings including private practice, hospital, and rehabilitation center; interested in orthopedics.

Dawn Glynn, PTA

Education: Associate's degree in the Science of Physical Therapist Assisting, Manchester Community Technical College, 1999
Experience: Has practiced in an orthopedic setting since graduation.

Deborah Hammond, PTA

Education: BS, Physical Education, Keene State College, 1997; Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assisting, Hesser College, 2004
Experience: Has been practicing in an orthopedic setting since 2005; interested in orthopedics and geriatrics.

Heidi Vachon, PTA

Education: Associate's of Science degree in Physical Therapy, Hesser College
Experience: Has practiced in an orthopedic setting since receiving her license in July 2006; internship experience in a variety of settings including a rehabilitation hospital and skilled nursing facility; interested in orthopedics.

Jeffrey Davis, PTA,

Education: Associate's Degree in the Science of Physical Therapist Assisting, Hesser College, 2007.
Experience: Has been practicing in an orthopedic setting since 2007, interested in orthopedics.