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Speakers Bureau
The Midwest Rehab Network's Speakers Bureau provides speakers, free of charge, to help your civic, professional, or corporate group stay abreast of a wide range of health care issues and topics.
Our occupational, speech and physical therapists are available to talk about the latest advances in research and the prevention and treatment of a wide array of medical problems. We also can provide overviews on rehabilitation advances occurring nationwide, and on the changes that will occur in health care delivery over the next several years. Speakers are available for groups throughout southern and eastern Wisconsin.
To arrange a MRNI speaker for your next meeting, continuing education event or conference, complete the Speaker Request Form and fax to 414-529-2417.
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Our Speakers
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Patrick Baron, PT
Experience:
Mr. Baron practices physical therapy at Franklin Rehabilitation. Mr. Baron is a known expert, providing physical therapy interventions for the treatment of balance impairments, dizziness and vertigo impairments. He has helped over 120 patients; suffering from pathologies such as Neuritis and Labrynthitis.
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- Physical Therapy interventions for balance impairments, dizziness, and vertigo
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Sharon Cole, PT
Experience:
Ms. Cole has owned Franklin Rehabilitation for 15 years. Her clinic has two locations one at Franklin Medical Center and one located in Innovative Health and Fitness in Franklin. Ms. Cole has practiced physical therapy for over 20 years. She specializes in orthopedics, and movement patterns
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- Movement Patterns
- Topics in Orthopedics
- Functional Training
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Ann Dietrich, PT, MS
Experience:
Ms. Dietrich has specialized in the treatment of work-related injuries for over 16 years. She has extensive experience with on-site industrial rehab. Ms. Dietrich speaks frequently for employee groups and employers on the topics of injury prevention in the work-setting. Most often her presentations highlight the prevention of neck and back pain.
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- Preventing work-related injuries
- Physical Therapy interventions for neck and back pain
- Preventing neck and back pain on the job
- On-site work-injury prevention
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Rose Hebar, PT, MS
Experience:
Ms. Hebar is an owner of Mukwonago Family Rehab and has over 20 years of clinical experience. She specializes in fall prevention with the elderly, balance disorders and exercise interventions for arthritis. Ms. Hebar presents frequently to professional groups, educating them on the benefits of physical therapy.
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- “I Didn’t Know PT’s Could Do That”, presentation for case managers
- Exercise for Older Adults
- Fall Prevention
- Balance Disorders
- Physical Therapy Interventions for Arthritis
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Robert Kroll, PT
Experience:
Mr. Kroll has owned and operated Return to Work and Sport Center, Inc. 10 years. His areas of expertise include workers compensation, on-site industrial rehabilitation, and utilization review of rehab services. Clinically, he has over 20 years of experience in orthopedics, industrial rehab, and neuro-rehab.
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- Utilization Review of Physical Therapy The Physical Therapist’s Role in Worker’s
- Compensation Developing On-Site Industrial Rehab Programs Physical Therapy
- Management for Whiplash Injuries
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Raymond Mack, PT, MA
Experience:
Mr. Mack practices physical therapy at HealthReach Manitowoc clinic. He has over 28 years of experience in a variety of settings. Mr. Mack received a M.A. in Adult Education in 2000, and has expertise in using aquatic therapy for treating arthritis. He is also knowledgeable in a variety of treatment techniques used for treating orthopedic disorders, like knee and hip joint replacements; and foot and ankle injuries.
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- Arthritis Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Assuring Proper Footwear
- Internet use for Healthcare Professionals
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Donald Olsen, EDD, PT, OCS
Experience:
Mr. Olsen has owned Northshore Physical Therapy and Homestead Physical Therapy for over 20 years. He has practiced physical therapy for over 25 years and specializes in orthopedics. He received his Doctorial Degree in Education from United States Sports Academy, and enjoys presenting to physical therapy programs, employers and case managers.
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- Physical Therapy interventions for TMJ pain
- Topics in Orthopedics
- The Role of Posture in Reducing Injury
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Joann Richter, OTR
Experience:
Ms. Richter practices occupational therapy at HealthReach. She has over 25 years of clinical experience. Ms. Richter specializes in ergonomics, health and wellness programs, worker’s compensation, OSHA and injury prevention. Ms. Richter frequently presents for business owners, human resource personnel and insurance agents on these topics. She is a consultant for worker’s compensation insurance carriers.
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- Ergonomics
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Worker’s Compensation
- OSHA and Injury Prevention
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Melanie San Fillippoe, PT
Experience:
Ms. San Fillippoe has owned Thera-Dynamics Physical Therapy for 13 years, located in West Allis. Her clinic specializes in treating patients with neck and back pain, and orthopaedic conditions. Ms. San Fillippoe has practiced physical therapy for over 29 years.
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- Back and Neck Care
- Topics in Orthopaedics
- Ergonomic Office Set-up
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Lynn Steffes, PT
Experience:
Ms. Steffes is the Network Administrator of Midwest Rehab Network, Inc. She provides consulting services to rehab and other health professionals across the country. She works closely with payer representatives to negotiate contracts, advise them on case management and improve rehab billing functions. Ms. Steffes has over 20 years of clinical rehab experience. She routinely presents to case manager groups, payer relations personnel, rehab managers and physicians.
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- Pediatric Physical Therapy Interventions
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Case Management of Long-Term Rehab Clients
- Payer Relations for Medical Professionals
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Michael A. Tabor, MSPT, ATC, CSC, PES
Experience:
Mr. Tabor is an expert in sport medicine. He practices physical therapy at HealthReach, and has over 8 years experience treating sport injuries. He presents routinely to physicians, parents and athletes on topics of injury prevention, sport-specific performance enhancement and sports nutrition.
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- Sport Nutrition
- Sport-specific performance enhancement
- Sports Medicine rehab following injury
- Sport Medicine injury prevention
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Bridget Winiecki, MPT, MBA
Experience:
Ms. Winiecki’s areas of clinical expertise consist of pediatrics, sports medicine and orthopedics. In addition to her clinical practice, Ms. Winiecki serves as a business consultant to rehab professionals and assists in administering Midwest Rehab Network, Inc. Her areas of business expertise includes reimbursement, financial practice management, corporate compliance and payer relations.
Areas of Speaking Interest:
- Preventing Pediatric Sports Injuries
- Rehab Strategies for Female Athletes
- Choosing the Proper Shoe for Your Sport
- Reimbursement Policy for Rehab Professionals
- Payer Relations for Medical Professionals
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