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The Team: Facts About the Staff

The Vestibular Rehabilitation team is composed of renowned and published clinicians, including Certified Vestibular Physical Therapists, Otolaryngologists, and Neurologists with specialized training in the evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders. We provide leading-edge therapy with positive and quantifiable outcomes. Physical therapists work in conjunction with psychologists to provide a holistic environment to effect recovery. This team approach provides services which include Education, Support, and Stress Management Groups, as well as coordinated individual Vestibular and Psychotherapy sessions.

Who's on staff? We have nine full-time physical therapists. Five rotate on a yearly basis. The permanent staff include:

Tara Denham
, MA/PT, Supervisor, Member of APTA, who has worked for the Medical Center for 17 years

Lea Mermelstein, Assistant Supervisor, who has worked for the Medical Center for eight years

David Malamut, MS/PT, who has worked for the Medical Center for nine years

Bryan Hujsak, a permanent Senior, who has worked for the Medical Center for four years.