Meet the Team at Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation
Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation brings together licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and patient support staff who share one purpose: to help adults with neurological conditions move, speak, and live with greater confidence. Clinicians use evidence-based care, plain language, and measurable goals so every visit moves you forward.
Clinic Directors & Leads
Kylie Smith, MSOT, OTR/L
Clinic Director,
Occupational Therapist
Lani Dumas, PT, DPT
Clinic Director,
Physical Therapist
Maddy Dunn, PT, DPT
Lead Physical Therapist
Aaron Davenny, CCC-SLP
Lead Speech Therapist
Ericka Boeger, PT, DPT
Lead Physical Therapist
Emily Kiffens, OTR/L
Lead Occupational Therapist
Samantha Steele, MSOT, OTR/L, CSRS
Lead Occupational Therapist
Bethany Eddy
Clinic Director
Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants
Lani Dumas, PT, DPT
Clinic Director,
Physical Therapist
Maddy Dunn, PT, DPT
Lead Physical Therapist
Annabelle Nania, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Bri Berceau, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Kristin Marshall, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Tori Colassaco, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Ericka Boeger, PT, DPT
Lead Physical Therapist
Analeigh Chamser, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Jenna McKee, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Dr. Hemali Patel PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapists
Kylie Smith, MSOT, OTR/L
Clinic Director,
Occupational Therapist
Tori Wickham, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Emily Kiffens, OTR/L
Lead Occupational Therapist
Emily Moran, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Jennifer Nielsen, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Samantha Steele, MSOT, OTR/L, CSRS
Lead Occupational Therapist
Speech Therapists
Chelsea Hedderman, CCC-SLP
Lead Speech Therapist
Olivia Craig, CF-SLP
Speech Therapist
Aaron Davenny, CCC-SLP
Lead Speech Therapist
Dylan Edgar, CF-SLP
Speech Therapist
Administration
Claire Eggiman
Patient Care Coordinator
Hailey Hunter
Patient Care Manager
Sabrina Nemi
Practice Liaison
Jennifer Whaley
Practice Manager
Sonora Bartley
Patient Care Coordinator
Noah Widmer
Patient Care Coordinator
Logan VanConant
Patient Care Coordinator
Jenna Werner
Patient Care Coordinator
What Guides Our Team
Service Above Self leads our decisions. Excellence With Every Visit sets our standard. Restoring Hope shapes how clinicians coach and how teams celebrate progress.
Our therapists reflect these values by listening first, setting clear goals, and matching care to what matters most at home and in the community.
Physical Therapists
- On day one, physical therapists evaluate strength, balance, gait, and endurance. They identify movement limits and build a step-by-step plan that fits your goals.
- Our therapists use progressive loading to build capacity, task-specific practice to improve walking and other daily activities, and balance retraining to reduce falls. Our team will also provide a simple home routine so progress continues between visits.
Occupational Therapists
- Our occupational therapists focus on independence with daily tasks. We assess upper limb function, coordination, vision-related skills, and cognition that affect dressing, bathing, cooking, and work roles.
- Our therapists teach energy management so daily routines feel safer and more predictable. The team writes home activities in plain language and checks carryover at each visit.
Speech-Language Pathologists
- Our team of speech-language pathologists evaluates speech, language, voice, memory, attention, and swallowing. We design exercises that target word-finding, voice strength, and cognitive-communication so conversations feel easier and safer.
- The team performs or coordinates fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) when needed to visualize swallowing and tailor strategies, and integrates the results into therapy so that practice targets the right systems. Your therapist explains the findings in clear terms and updates your home program accordingly.
How Our Team Works Together
Our clinicians huddle, share notes, and align goals across PT, OT, and SLP so care feels seamless.
Teams avoid duplicate tasks and focus on the next meaningful step, and we provide detailed, easily digestible handouts so information stays easy to follow at home. We avoid jargon and keep our instructions short and direct.
What Makes Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation Different
Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation treats adults with neurological conditions in Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale using a multidisciplinary model that places PT, OT, and SLP in one coordinated plan. The team blends hands-on care with active exercise, emphasizes early movement, and uses progressive loading to build durable strength.
Our clinicians select specialized programs only when a condition calls for them, such as LSVT BIG and PWR! for Parkinson’s, LSVT LOUD for voice, vestibular therapy and VNG for vertigo, vision therapy for oculomotor needs, and FEES for swallowing. This approach supports real-world goals and keeps care practical, measurable, and encouraging.
Our Commitment to Quality and Communication
Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation trains clinicians to use evidence-informed progressions and plain-language education at every stage.
Teams track outcomes, limit passive modalities, and pair manual therapy with exercise when joint or soft tissue mobility limits progress.
Start With Our Team
Call us today or request an appointment to meet the team at Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation in [all-and-town-link]. Our team will answer questions, schedule your evaluation, and help you get started!
Your Next Steps…
- Request An Appointment
- Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
- Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
- Recover & Enjoy a Functionally Independent Life!
