Wilkes-Barre

Physical Therapy • Direct Access • Functional Capacity Evaluation

Occupational Therapy • Aquatic Therapy • Vestibular Rehabilitation

 
 685 Carey Avenue
 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706
 570-829-0539
 Fax: 570-829-4036

We are conveniently located at Crossroads in Hanover Township on Carey Avenue - easily accessible from Route 81 via Blackman Street/Horton Street to Carey Avenue and from Route 29 via San Souci Parkway to Carey Avenue.

      Sean C. Foley, PT, MPT
      Alicia Orlowski, PT, DPT

      Jane Mizerak

      Lois Donato
      

Facility Director/Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist

Clinical Secretary/PT Aide
Facility Secretary

Sean C. Foley, PT, MPT

Facility Director/Physical Therapist

Sean joined the PHOENIX Rehabilitation and
Health Services, Inc. team in January 2005. He was
instrumental in the development leading to the
opening of his clinic located in the Wilkes-Barre area. Serving as Facility Director and Physical Therapist, Sean’s expertise lies in the treatment of orthopedic post-operative, spinal and chronic pain conditions as well as sport and work injuries. Outside of the office, his interests include coaching baseball from the junior high to collegiate level, spending time with his children and experimenting in the kitchen. Sean presently makes his home in the Mountain Top, PA area where he resides with his wife, Lisa and children, Sean and Madison.

EDUCATION
  Hahnemann University
    Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, 1996
  Pennsylvania State University
    Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1992
 

CERTIFICATION

  Direct Access

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
  Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association
  American Physical Therapy Association

CONTINUING EDUCATION
  American Back Pain Center part A (Lumbar Spine)
    and part B (Cervical/Thoracic Spine)
  McKenzie parts A and B
  Orthopedic Therapy of the Shoulder
     - Martina Kelly, PT, OCS
  Orthopedic Therapy of Various Knee Diagnosis
     - James Irragang, PhD, PT, OCS
  Aquatic Rehabilitation
     -Ann Charness, PT, NCS

“I am committed to providing the highest quality of care for each patient in an effort to return each individual to his or her maximum functional capacity, whether at work, home, or during recreational and sporting activities. I intend to maintain the pursuit of clinical excellence through continuing education course work, participating in professional organizations and obtaining advanced clinical certification in an effort to provide sound treatment rationale in a patient-oriented framework. I pledge to each patient to create a rehabilitation environment that will empower each individual to take an active role in his or her care in order to ultimately obtain set goals.”

PATIENT CARE PHILOSOPHY...

“I firmly believe the best way to return each patient to his or her prior level of function is by developing a sound treatment rationale, understood by each patient, that will allow the patient to take an active role in his or her care. Implementing manual techniques in the early phase of rehabilitation and progressing to patient-centered treatment programs that can easily be continued at home once a patient’s goals have been achieved will provide a continuum of care after discharge as well as prevent recurrence. Providing patient education throughout the rehab experience and staying in tune with each individual’s needs will allow me to maximize each patient’s rehabilitation potential.”

Alicia Orlowski, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Alicia joined the PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services team in August 2007 and following patient treatment at the Kingston location, now sees patients in the Wilkes-Barre facility. Her clinical expertise lies in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic post-operative, spinal and chronic pain conditions, sports and work-related injuries, as well as various neurological conditions. Outside of her office duties, Alicia is also the Head Coach of the Women’s Volleyball team at Wilkes University. In addition to coaching, she enjoys golf, hiking, running and other outdoor activities. She currently resides in Shickshinny with her husband Andy.
 

EDUCATION
  Duke University
   Doctorate in Physical Therapy, 2004

 Coastal Carolina University
   Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2000
  

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
  American Physical Therapy Association

    Sports Section Member

    Neurology Section Member
  Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association
 

CERTIFICATIONS
  Direct Access

  Certificate of Competency:  Vestibular Rehabilitation, 2005

CONTINUING EDUCATION
  Vestibular Rehabilitation:

     A Competency Based Course

  Evaluation and Treatment of Vestibular Disorders

  APTA Combined Section Meetings

“I am committed to the pursuit of the most effective and efficient treatment options that I can provide to each individual patient. Remaining up to date with current treatment techniques available through review of current literature, continuing education courses, membership in professional organizations, and consultation with experts, is essential in the ever evolving field of physical therapy.”
 

PATIENT CARE PHILOSOPHY...

 

 “I believe that each patient is entitled to individualized, hands-on treatment provided in a caring and compassionate manner. Each session offers the opportunity to reassess and modify treatment progression in order to maximize functional outcomes. Coupled with personalized care, is the ongoing education the patient receives about the specific injury or condition. It is the understanding of the causes or contributing factors behind the injury that allows the patient to assume an active role in the recovery process and is key to the prevention and management of future recurrences."