About us
Get to know our team better! Read about our fantastic staff below.
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AUDREY KENNEDY, M.ED., P.T.
With a Bachelors in Physical Therapy from Ohio University and a Masters in Exercise Physiology at Cleveland State, Audrey has worked as a Physical Therapist for over 20 years with a focus in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. She is highly involved in youth athletics and promotes health and fitness through creating 5K races and triathlons. She has certifications in Vestibular Rehabiliation, ASTYM, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and LSVT-Parkinsons Disease. She also volunteers time to train Hospice volunteers in transfer skills.
Jaiden Harvey, PT, DPT
Jaiden is a 2015 graduate of Southern High School. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 2019. Jaiden received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Delaware in 2021. Her interests are in Orthopedics and Pelvic Health Physical therapy. Jaiden is currently treating patients with a Pelvic Floor diagnosis and is working on her continuing education certifications related to the Pelvic Floor. She has clinical experience working in outpatient orthopedic, neurological, and acute inpatient rehabilitation settings.
SUSIE ALT, A.S., P.T.A.
A graduate from Allegany College of Maryland in 1997 with an Associates degree in Science, Susie has 15 years of experience and has been employed in the local area at an outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic from December 1997 to October 2012. She assisted Audrey with the opening of First Choice Physical Therapy and began working there in November 2013. Susie has experience primarily in orthopedics along with Industrial Rehab, Acute and long term care and is certified in LSVT Parkinsons Disease and ASTYM. Susie is involved in the community with fitness awareness in the youth and adult population – organizing 5K run/walks and youth triathlons!
Mandi Hetrick, A.S, PTA
Mandi Hetrick A.S, PTA is a 2008 graduate from Allegany College of Maryland with an Associates degree of Applied Science. Mandi has 12 years experience with various areas of Physical Therapy in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
SARAH GREEN, A.S., P.T.A.
Sarah is a graduate of Garrett College with an Associates in Mathematics & Science and a 2009 graduate of Allegany College of Maryland with an Associates in Applied Science. Sarah has 11 years of experience in various settings within the are that include acute care, short & long term care, and outpatient.
TONYA FRIEND, OFFICE MANAGER
A Southern High School graduate, Tonya has been a Rehab Technician from August 2004 to October 2012. She is involved with Patient Scheduling, Insurance Verification and Management of Office. Also involved in organizing 5K races and Kids In Action triathlons and Color Run.
DIXIE ASHBY, BILLING COORDINATOR
Dixie graduated from Northern High School and attended Allegany College of Maryland and has 14 years of experience in insurance billing.