Biographies for Outreach Athletic Trainers

Name:

Heather Benjamin

Title:

Director of Marketing, Outreach, and Education

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Indiana University, 1992
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Technology
Central Ohio Technical College, 1998

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:

New Albany Office

Work Background:

Worked at two Columbus area Sports Medicine Facilities as Head Athletic Trainer to several area high schools from 1993-98. Worked as PTA/ATC since 1998 in physical therapy clinics.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Clinic based at Olentangy River Road Office PTA/ATC from July 2000 - October 2004. Outreach Coordinator/ ATC Manager October 2004 to 2006. Director of Marketing, Outreach, and Education January 2007 - present. Office located at the New Albany Office.

Interests and Hobbies:

Family, friends, music, dancing, and movies

Name:

Barb Dougherty

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
University of Dayton, 1985
Master of Art
Ohio State University, 1987

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:

St. Francis DeSales High School and Westerville PT Clinic

Work Background:

Assistant Athletic Trainer @ Thomas Worthington High School. Head Athletic Trainer @ St. Francis DeSales High School for 11 years. Assisted PT in physical therapy clinic.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Head Athletic Trainer @ St. Francis DeSales High School and Westerville PT clinic 2000 - present.

Interests and Hobbies:

Photography, videography and sports

Name:

Melissa French

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences
University of Florida, 1995
Master of Science in Physical Education
Illinois State University, 1997

Professional Memberships:

NATA, OATA, GLATA, GCATS

School and/or Clinic Location:

Olentangy River Rd. Physical Therapy Clinic

Work Background:

Worked at various physical therapy clinics in Columbus. Head Athletic Trainer @ Hamilton Twp High School and Whitehall Yearling High School.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Olentangy River Rd. PT Clinic 2000 to present. Head Athletic Trainer @ St. Charles Preparatory School 2000-2006

Interests and Hobbies:

Family, friends, hiking, sporting events and music concerts

Name:

Nicole Cochran

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine
Otterbein College, 1993

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA, GCATS

School and/or Clinic Location:

Ohio Dominican University and Westerville PT Clinic

Work Background:

Assistant Athletic Trainer @ Otterbein College, 1995-96. Head Athletic Trainer @ Big Walnut High School 1996-99.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Fifth year as Head Athletic Trainer @ Big Walnut High School and PT clinics.

Interests and Hobbies:

Family, friends, reading, traveling, dancing, running, being involved with church activities, watching movies, attending sporting events, and skiing.

Name:

Jay Holdgreve

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer/ Advanced Training Programs Coordinator
Titleist Golf Fitness Instructor

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Science in Education: Exercise Science
Ohio State University, 1999
Master of Education: Sports Management
Cleveland State University, 2001

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:

New Albany Physical Therapy Clinic

Work Background:

Intern Athletic Trainer for Cleveland Browns and Intern Athletic Trainer for San Francisco 49ers.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Advanced Training Program Coordinator and New Albany PT office 2007 – present. Head Athletic Trainer @ Bishop Hartley High School and East Physical Therapy Clinic 2000-2007.

Interests and Hobbies:

Sports, family, friends, and weight lifting

Name:

Michelle Wareham

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Art in Sports Medicine and Secondary Education
Otterbein College, 1990

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA, GCATS

School and/or Clinic Location:

Grandview Heights High School and Olentangy River Road Physical Therapy Clinic.

Work Background:

Worked in Columbus area as an Athletic Trainer for last thirteen years. Head Athletic Trainer @ St. Charles Preparatory School and Olentangy High School, and Assistant Athletic Trainer @ Worthington Kilbourne.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Head Athletic Trainer @ Grandview Heights High School and Olentangy River Rd. PT Clinic 2003-present.

Interests and Hobbies:

Family, friends, church, NASCAR, and the Ohio State Buckeyes

Name:

Amanda Brentlinger

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer/ Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Wilmington College, 2003

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA, NSCA

School and/or Clinic Location:

St. Charles Preparatory School and Olentangy River Rd. PT Clinic

Work Background:

Worked at a Cincinnati area Physical Therapy Clinic and Head Athletic Trainer at Western Brown High School for two years.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Head Athletic Trainer @ St. Charles Preparatory School and Olentangy River Rd. PT Clinic 2005-present.

Interests and Hobbies:

Walking, movies, music, watching football, family, and friends

Name:

Michelle Kramer

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Science in Athletic TrainingMinor in Business Administration
College of Mount St. Joseph, 2001
Master of Education: Health Promotion and Education
University of Cincinnati, 2004

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:

Ohio Dominican University and Westerville PT Clinic

Work Background:

Worked as Head Athletic Trainer at Ursuline Academy and in a physical therapy clinic in Cincinnati for three years.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

First year as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Ohio Dominican University and Westerville PT Clinic

Interests and Hobbies:

Soccer, and family

Name:

Cari Edwards

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist Assistant

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Art in Health and Physical Education
Muskingum College, 2003
Associate of Applied Sciences in Physical Therapist Assistant
Zane State College, 2005

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:

Westerville Physical Therapy Clinic

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

OrthoNeuro Westerville PT Clinic 2005- present

Interests and Hobbies:

Sports, especially OSU, and entertaining friends and family

Name:

Tiffany Yoss

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Science in Allied Medical Professions with a Certificate in Athletic Training
Ohio State University, 2003

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:

Amanda Clearcreek High School and East Physical Therapy Clinic

Work Background:

Assistant Athletic Trainer at Walsh University working primarily with Men’s and Women’s Soccer. Worked in Gahanna area physical therapy clinic for one year.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Head Athletic Trainer @ Amanda Clearcreek High School 2005-present.

Interests and Hobbies:

Reading, Buckeye Football, NASCAR, movies, and dancing

Name:

Derek Eggers

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Degrees and School:

Bachelors of Arts in Athletic Training
Anderson University, 2005

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:

Johnstown Monroe High School and New Albany Physical Therapy Clinic

Work Background:

Head Athletic Trainer @ Johnstown Monroe High School 2006- present.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Head Athletic Trainer @ Amanda Clearcreek High School 2005-present.

Interests and Hobbies:

Sports, outdoor activities (fishing), video games, movies

Name:

Jennifer Berry

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Wilmington College, 2005

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:

Whitehall Yearling High School and East Physical Therapy Clinic

Work Background:

Customer Service Coordinator for Patient Transportation Department at Doctors West Hospital.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Head Athletic Trainer @ Whitehall Yearling High School and the East PT clinic 2007- present.

Interests and Hobbies:

Family, friends, reading, movies, music, and sports, especially WNBA and OSU

Name:

Jim Peters

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Athletic Training
Teacher Certification, Physical Education K-12
Minor: Social Science, Certification 7-12
University of Michigan, 1990
Master of Education: Secondary Guidance & Counseling
Clemson University, 1993

Professional Memberships:

NATA, GLATA, OATA, GCATS

School and/or Clinic Location:

Bishop Hartley High School and East Physical Therapy Clinic

Work Background:

1995-2007 Assistant Athletic Trainer/Clinical Instructor at Otterbein College
1993-1995 Worked at Sports Medicine Facility in Marietta, Georgia as Head Athletic Trainer for an area high school.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Head Athletic Trainer @ Bishop Hartley High School and East PT clinic 2007 - present.

Interests and Hobbies:

Family, playing golf, and watching sports

Name:

Jeff Sczpanski

Title:

Certified Athletic Trainer; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Degrees and School:

Bachelor of Science in Allied Medical Professions
Ohio State University, 2003
Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration
Auburn University, 2005

Professional Memberships:

NATA, NSCA, GLATA, OATA

School and/or Clinic Location:

Hamilton Twp. High School and East Physical Therapy Clinic

Work Background:

Head Athletic Trainer; Ohio Wesleyan University 2005-2006. Assistant Athletic Trainer @ OWU.

Work History @ OrthoNeuro:

Head Athletic Trainer @ Hamilton Twp. High School and East PT clinic 2007 - present.

Interests and Hobbies:

Family, friends, sports, and working out