Brunswick Medical Center

Southwest General Therapy Services

4065 Center Rd
Brunswick, OH 44212

Phone: (440) 816-5607

Hours:

  • Monday 8:00am - 7:00pm
  • Tuesday 7:30am – 7:00pm
  • Wednesday 7:00am – 7:00pm
  • Thursday 7:30am – 7:00pm
  • Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm

Providing High-Quality Therapy Services for the Greater Cleveland Area

Brunswick Medical Center Staff

Erica Fink, PT

Erica Fink, PT

Erica is a licensed physical therapist, and has been practicing outpatient physical therapy since 2010. She treats patients prior to and after orthopedic surgeries, non-operative orthopedic conditions, and balance training for fall prevention. She focuses her treatments on function, strengthening and mobility exercises to work towards a goal of independence at home and a return to prior level of function. She has been trained in dry needling and uses this technique to assist with pain management for both acute and chronic conditions. Along with drying needling, Erica has been trained by the McKenzie instate for mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the lumbar spine, cervical spine, thoracic spine, and advanced lumbar spine and extremities.

Educational Degree

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy through Duquesne University
  • Bachelor of Science at University of Mount Union

Affiliates/Professional Organizations

  • Member of Mount Union Physical Therapy Advisory Board 2014-2022

Special Interests

Dry Needling, Post-Operative Joint Replacements, Acute Low Back Pain, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

Certifications

  • Dry needling

Laurie Clark-Roath, PTA

Laurie Clark-Roath, PTA

Laurie is a licensed physical therapist assistant who has been practicing in outpatient physical therapy since 2014. She is skilled in manual therapy techniques with clinical special interests which include the treatment of lymphedema, spine SI dysfunction, and pre and post-op orthopedics. In addition, Laurie is a part time adjunct faculty instructor at Lorain County Community college teaching clinical lab skills to PTA student since 2015.

Educational Degree

  • Associate of Applied Science – Physical Therapist Assistant – Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH

Special Interests

Lymphedema – CDT, Spine – SI dysfunction, Muscle Energy Techniques, Manual Therapies, Sports Medicine

Certifications

  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist – Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
  • Muscle Energy Techniques
  • Certified Personal Trainer – American Council on Exercise

Lisa Swboni, PT

Lisa Swboni, PT

Lisa has 20 years of clinical experience treating patients from teens to geriatrics for various orthopedic conditions including sports related injuries, total joint replacements, low back pain, SI (sacroiliac joint) dysfunction, and balance deficits. Lisa has specialized training in muscle energy techniques for the spine and sacroiliac joint to correct alignment and reduce pain. She combines manual therapy techniques, modalities, and therapeutic exercise in order to reduce pain and correct muscle imbalances. Lisa is focused on patient education so that patients may learn how to self-manage their symptoms once treatment is completed.

Educational Degree

  • 2000 Bachelor’s of Health Science Duquesne University
  • 2001 Master’s of Physical Therapy Duquesne University

Special Interests

Specialties: Muscle Energy techniques of the spine and pelvis. Interests: total joint replacements, low back pain, SI joint (sacroiliac joint) dysfunction, rotator cuff repairs, sports medicine, balance

Certifications

  • Muscle Energy Techniques for spine and SI Joint

Bob Shumar, PTA

Bob Shumar, PTA

After completing my education, in 2003 I relocated to the Cleveland area from Southwestern Pennsylvania. I enjoy treating issues of the spine, as well as post operative orthopedic patients. I enjoy doing soft tissue manual work with patients to help alleviate their pain and dysfunction. I am married and have three wonderful children.

Educational Degree

  • Associate degree in Applied Science for Physical Therapy Assistant program from California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA

Jonathan Paine, PT

Jonathan Paine, PT

Jonathan is a licensed physical therapist with over 20 years experience treating patients with orthopedic and spine injuries. He has special interests in post-surgical knee rehabilitation as well as ACL injury prevention, and returning athletes back to sports.

Educational Degree

  • Cleveland State University Bachelors of Science 2001 cum laude with Certificate of Physical Therapy Education

Certifications

  • Sportsmetrics Certified Trainer from Cincinnati Sports Medicine ACL Injury Prevention Program

Kristen Kistner, PT

Kristen Kistner, PT

Kristen is a licensed physical therapist specializing in the treatment of various diagnoses including orthopedic conditions, joint replacements, sports medicine and pelvic floor dysfunction. Kristen utilizes manual therapy techniques and education to facilitate in the treatment of these patients. Kristen has been trained through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Educational Degree

  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Slippery Rock University
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy - University of Mount Union

Affiliates/Professional Organizations

  • Member of Physical Therapy Association
  • Member of Academy of Pelvic Health through APTA

Special Interests

Orthopedics, Total Joints, Sports Medicine, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pregnancy and Postpartum Care

Alec Kiplinger, PTA

Alec Kiplinger, PTA

Alec is a Physical Therapist Assistant, and graduated from Cuyahoga Community College. Through his employment at Southwest, he has worked in multiple settings such as Acute Rehabilitation, Inpatient Rehabilitation and Cardiac Rehabilitation with his main focus in Outpatient Rehabilitation. Alec strives to challenge his patients with tailored therapeutic exercises to promote function and independence appropriate for each individual’s plan of care and personal goals.

Educational Degree

  • Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assisting, Cuyahoga Community College 2021

Special Interests

Sports Medicine, Spine, Total Joint Replacements, Stroke Rehabilitation