Richland Township

Physical Therapy • Direct Access • Functional Capacity Evaluation •

 Aquatic Therapy • Occupational Therapy

 184 Donald Lane, Suite 10
 Johnstown, PA 15904
 814-266-1974
 Fax: 814-266-3407

      Wendy J. Kudlawiec, PT
      Melissa E. Ribblett, PT
      Patricia Byers
      Mary Nagy
      Anne O'Leary

Co-Facility Director/Physical Therapist
Co-Facility Director/Physical Therapist
Facility Secretary
Clinical Secretary

Physical Therapist Assistant

Wendy J. Kudlawiec, PT

Co-Facility Director /

Physical Therapist

     Wendy joined the PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services Team in July 2004 as Co-Facility Director of the Richland Township office. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings in the Johnstown area including Acute care, Rehab, Home Health and Outpatient care. She also worked as a traveling therapist in North Carolina and Louisiana. Wendy, her husband Mark and their children Maggie, Kate and Mitchell enjoy spending time together as a family. Some of their favorite activities include skiing, golfing and biking.

EDUCATION
  University of Pittsburgh
  Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy

Certification
  CPR/First Aid

CONTINUING EDUCATION
  Maintaining Healthy Bones
  Moms in Motion Home Study Course
  Aquatic Therapy Specialty Institute 2000
  Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitative Techniques
  Differential Diagnosis of Neuropathies of

    the Upper Extremity
  The Applied Ergonomics Professional

    Residency Program
  PACE-People with Arthritis Can Exercise
  John Barnes-Myofascial Release I

Specialties
  Aquatic Therapy Instructor

Professional Organizations
  American Physical Therapy Association
  Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association

Professional Development
  Osteoporosis Exercise Instructor/Speaker
  Director/Instructor of "Aqua Moms"
  Back School Instructor

"I don't know what else I would be doing if I was not a Physical Therapist. I believe that everyday is a learning experience for myself and for my patients. I feel that educating myself through continuing education programs and the latest literature allows me to provide quality care to my patients. Learning new techniques and treatments allows me to inform my patients of their condition and the plan the best course of treatment."

"I believe in a "hands on" approach that is personalized to each individual patient. I believe that educating a patient and many times a patient's family is the number one goal starting with the very first treatment. Not only do I want my patients to recover from their injury, but I want them to have the knowledge and tools to prevent injury. I treat my patients the way I would want to be treated. This includes being treated with respect, care and individualized attention. This also means truly listening to my patients' needs and goals that they would like to attain through their recovery process."

Melissa E. Ribblett, PT

Co-Facility Director /

Physical Therapist

"I feel that as a Physical Therapist in this wonderful community, I strive to provide the highest quality care to each and every patient. I am dedicated to evaluating, assessing and developing a treatment plan designed to fit the individual needs of each person. To maximize their recovery process, I incorporate a significant amount of education related to their specific injury so as they are a part of their own recovery process. I believe in good communication between myself and each person's physician and provide timely documentation to keep their physician informed regarding their overall status. I myself feel that I can also serve my patients best by staying up to date regarding current techniques and procedures related to treatment care. I've learned that being a Physical Therapist is about serving people and I truly believe in doing this to the best of my professional ability."

"I believe quite simply, that patients should be treated as a whole, not just as a medical diagnosis or body part. In doing so, I take into account each person's unique problem/medical diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan based on their physical, work related and emotional needs. I try to incorporate "that personal touch" so as to put my patients at ease throughout their rehabilitation process. I take great pride in saying that my patients receive the exact same quality care that I would want to receive if the tables were turned. In that sense I feel that I develop an appropriate personal rapport with my patients throughout their care that helps foster a positive outcome-returning them to their pre-injury lifestyle."