Physicians and Staff

	Rajesh Pahwa, M.D. Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center Laverne and Joyce Rider Professor of Neurology More about Dr. Pahwa
	Kelly E. Lyons, Ph.D. Research Professor Director of Research for the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder More about Dr. Lyons
	Jules Nazzaro, M.D. Director, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Center Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Neurology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology More about Dr. Nazzaro
Clinical and Research Staff
	Jessica Cooper, BS, BGS Study Coordinator Jessica joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in March 2011. Jessica graduated from the University of Kansas with degrees in Biology and Psychology.
	Stephanie Ely Medical Secretary Stephanie joined the Parkinson's disease and Movement Disorder Center in October 2008. She previously worked in the Department of Pediatrics as a secretary.
	Theresa Isabell, R.N., B.S.N. Nurse Clinician, Deep Brain Stimulation Programmer Theresa joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in 2012. Theresa graduated from KU with a bachelor's degree in nursing and is currently working to become an Adult/Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist. She has held a variety of positions while working for 25 years at KUMC.
	Janet Kirk, R.N., B.S.N. Nurse Clinician, Deep Brain Stimulation Programmer Janet attended Graceland College and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She has worked at KUMC since 1987 with the majority of her experience in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. In November of 2003 she took a position working in the Movement Disorder Center as a Nurse Clinician, programming deep brain stimulators for movement disorder surgery patients.
	April Langhammer, B.A., C.C.R.P. Study Coordinator April joined the Parkinson's disease and Movement Disorder Center in July 2003. She started as a medical secretary for the Movement Disorder program. Since 2005, she has been working as a research study coordinator. She graduated in 2003 from Truman State University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. In August 2008 April became a Certified Clinical Research Professional.
	Rati Shirodkar, BS, BA Study Coordinator Rati joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in February 2013. She graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in Psychology and English.
Interdisciplinary Team Members
	David Burkett, LSCSW Clinical Social Worker Dave joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in 2004. Dave graduated from the University of Kansas with a Master's degree in Social Work. Dave is a licensed social worker in both Kansas and Missouri.
	Maria Davenport, PT, MS Physical Therapist LSVT-BIG certified Maria joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in 2012. Maria graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1994 with a B.S. in Biology, and pursued her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas in 1996. Maria currently practices in the Marc A. Asher Comprehensive Spine Center with clinical emphasis in neurological diseases, orthopedics, geriatrics and overall conditioning for the adult client.
	Lindsey Heidrick, MA, CCC Speech Language Pathologist LSVT certified Lindsey joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in 2010. Lindsey graduated from Kansas State University with bachelors' degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Gerontology and graduated from the University of Kansas with a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
	Claude Lamoureux, PT, DPT, NCS Physical Therapist LSVT-BIG certified Claude joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in 2012. Claude graduated from McGill University, Montreal, Canada in 1998. She received her doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of Kansas in 2011. Claude received her Board Certification in Neurology through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2012. She currently practices in the Marc A. Asher Comprehensive Spine Center. Claude’s area of expertise consists of adult neurological conditions.
	Ryan Lum, MOT Occupational Therapist Ryan joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in 2012. He is a new graduate Master of Occupational Therapy from Rockhurst University and provides outpatient occupational therapy services at the Marc A. Asher, MD, Comprehensive Spine Center. Ryans' undergraduate background is in Sports Science: Health and Wellness.
	Kelli Reiling, OTD, OTR/L Occupational Therapist Kelli joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in 2012. Kelli graduated from the University of Kansas in 1993. She received her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas in 2012. Kelli’s currently practices in the Marc A. Asher Comprehensive Spine Center with diagnostic emphasis for neurological diseases, trauma-related injuries, orthopedics, wheelchair seating, and work conditioning for the adult client.
	Dory Sabata, OTD, OTR/L, SCE Occupational Therapist Dory joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in 2012. Dory graduated from Missouri State University with a BS in Gerontology & Psychology and earned her Occupational Therapy Doctorate from Washington University. Her practice and research interests are focused upon home modifications for aging-in-place.
	Jeff Searl, Ph.D,, CCC Speech Language Pathologist LSVT certified Jeff joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in 2006. Jeff graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and from the University of Kansas with a Master's degree and Ph.D. in Speech Language Pathology.
	Gurpreet Singh Physical Therapy Graduate Research Assistant Gurpreet joined the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center in 2008. Gurpreet graduated from India in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. He is currently working on his Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science at KUMC. His dissertation work involves looking at the benefits of exercise in individuals with PD.
Interdisciplinary Care Partners
Kansas Rehabilition Hospital 1504 SW Eighth Ave., Topeka, KS 66606 785-232-8533 kansasrehabhospital.com
	Ellen Engel, MA,CCC,SLP Speech Therapist LSVT-LOUD certified Ellen graduated from Wichita State University with her Master's Degree in 1982. Ellen has 30 years experience in treating speech/language and swallowing disorders. She has worked for the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital for the past nine years in both Inpatient and Outpatient. Her certifications include LSVT LOUD for Voice Disorders associated with Parkinson's and Vital Stim for the treatment of dysphagia. She is certified in FEES which helps with diagnosing swallowing disorders. She is a vital part of the Parkinson's Team at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital.
	Karen Farron, OTR/L, MHS, MIMC, CBIS Senior Occupational Therapist, Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital Karen has worked as an Occupational Therapist for more than 28 years. She graduated from the University of Missouri with a BHS in Occupational Therapy in 1984, and then earned her Master’s Degree from Washington University in 1990. She is certified as a Master Interactive Metronome (IM) provider. Karen is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and is certified to use the DRIVEAble Cognitive Assessment Test (part of an “In Clinic” assessment of visual, perceptual, cognitive, and motor skills necessary for driving). Karen is dedicated to identifying creative ways (including the use of music and other rhythmic cues) to empower individuals dealing with the symptoms of a newly diagnosed or chronic neurological condition.
	Becky Foster, CPTA Physical Therapist Assistant, Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital LSVT-BIG certified Becky graduated from Washburn University with her Associate of Science from the school of Allied Health with emphasis in Physical Therapy Assistant. Becky has over 6 years of experience working with neurological and orthopedic conditions. Becky has been a part of the Outpatient team at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital for her entire career and is part of the Parkinson's Team at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital. She became LSVT-BIG certified in February of 2012.
	David Fredericks, DPT, CEEAA, LSVT-BIG Physical Therapist, Kansas Rehabiliation Hospital LSVT-BIG certified David graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. David works at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital in Topeka, KS. Working in both the Inpatient and Outpatient settings, he has worked with a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions with an emphasis in Parkinson's and the geriatric population. David is a Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adults, he is certified in LSVT-BIG and is part of the Parkinson's Team at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital.
	Jacque Henne, PT Physical Therapist, Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital LSVT-BIG certified Jacque graduated from the University of Kansas Medical Center with her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1977. Jacque has worked in a variety of settings around the country with experience in acute rehabilitation, sub-acute rehab, orthopedics and neurological disorders. Jacque has worked at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital since 1989 and is certified in LSVT-BIG and is a part of the Parkinson's Team at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital. Jacque also specializes in Neurological Development Techniques for ADL's.
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	Marissa Clark, MPT Physical Therapist, Quantum Shift Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, LLC For over a decade Marissa has practiced innovative and creative physical and motivational techniques to improve the quality of life of persons with neurological disease including Parkinson's disease.