Meet Our Therapist
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial prides itself on having one of the best rehab departments in the region.
Physical Therapy
Meet our therapists that specialize in physical therapy.
Nichole Cruzan, PT, DPT
nichole.cruzan@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Central Michigan University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Specialty: Neurology, Orthopedics and Vestibular/Post-Concussion
Certifications: LSVT BIG
Location: Tamarac
Allison DeHaan, PT, DPT
allison.warsinske@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Central Michigan University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Specialty: Neurology, Pediatrics and Chronic Pain
Certifications: LSVT BIG® and Neuro-Developmental Treatment
Location: Tamarac
Amie Delantar, PT, DPT
herminigilda.delantar@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Des Moines University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Specialty: Neurology, McKenzie Method, Orthopedics and Cancer Rehabilitation
Certifications: LSVT BIG and McKenzie Method
Location: Newaygo
Chris Ford, PTA
christina.ford@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Baker College
Specialty: Orthopedics and Neurology
Certification: LSVT BIG
Location: Newaygo
Amy Gardner, PTA
amy.gardner@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Baker College
Specialty: Acute Care
Location: Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
Ryan Gailey, PT, DPT
ryan.gailey@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Grand Valley State University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Specialty: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Location: Tamarac
Mary Ethel Lobrigas, PT, DPT
mary.lobrigas@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Boston University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Specialty: Vestibular, Pelvic Health (men, women and children) and Orthopedics
Location: Tamarac
Katie Looy, PTA
katie.looy@spectrumhealth.org
Specialty: Aquatics, Neurology, Geriatrics, Orthopedics
Location: Tamarac
Douglas Sjoerdsma, PT, DPT
douglas.sjoerdsmajr@spectrumhealth.org
Specialty: Spine, Orthopedics
Location: Tamarac
Emily Start, PT, DPT
emily.start@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Grand Valley State University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Specialty: Orthopedics
Location: Tamarac
Cassie Stewart, PTA
cassie.stewart@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Baker College
Specialty: Orthopedics, Sports and Neurology
Location: Tamarac
Ashley Tomlinson, PT, DPT
ashley.tomlinson@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Central Michigan University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Specialty: Cancer Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopedics, Torticollis and Vestibular
Certification: LSVT BIG
Location: Tamarac
Elyse Vanderkamp, PT, DPT
elyse.lundell@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Specialty: Orthopedics
Location: Tamarac
Jeanne Weiden, PTA
jeanne.weiden@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Baker College
Specialty: Neurology, Vestibular and Cancer Rehabilitation
Certification: LSVT BIG
Location: Tamarac
Matt Zahl, PT, DPT, FAFS
matthew.zahl@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Wayne State University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Specialty: Orthopedics and Sports
Certification: Applied Functional Science
Location: Tamarac
Speech Therapy
Meet the therapists that specialize in speech therapy.
Ashley Klinger, CCC-SLP
ashley.klinger@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Central Michigan University, Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Location: Tamarac
Elizabeth Turner, MA-CCC-SLP
elizabeth.turner@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Central Michigan University, Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Specialty: Voice, Neurological Disorders, Adults
Certification: LSVT LOUD
Location: Tamarac
Occupational Therapy
Meet the therapists that specialize in Occupational Therapy.
Julie Chilson, OTR
julie.chilson@spectrumhealth.org
Education: Eastern Michigan University
Specialty: Neurology, Pediatrics and Upper Extremity/Shoulder Orthopedics
Location: Tamarac
Christine DeKryger, OTR/L, LSVT
christine.dekryger@spectrumhealth.org
Specialty: Orthopedics, Neurology, Visual Deficits
Certification: LSVT BIG®
Location: Tamarac