Meet Our Staff
At Holistic Physical Therapy Services, Inc., our clinical team consists of highly specialized Physical Therapists, Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapist Assistants and Licensed Massage Therapists that practice collaboratively within the southern Maine medical community. We take great pride in the high level of clinical expertise that we can offer our clients and are passionate about our work!
Susan Ramsey, PT, MA
Susan Ramsey is the owner of Holistic Physical Therapy Services, Inc. She received her B.S. in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and her Masters of Arts Degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Susan has been teaching and practicing holistic physical therapy for over 25 years. Susan strongly believes that each client deserves to be seen and treated as a whole person, not just as an injured part.
Kate Bergeron, PT
Kate is a graduate of Quinnipiac University, and bring with her more than 13 years of physical therapy experience in a variety of settings. Her background includes outpatient orthopedics, inpatient/outpatient neuro-rehab, vestibular disorders, women's health and pediatrics.
Kate has taken extensive continuing education courses for advanced Integrative Manual Therapy techniques and joint rehabilitation. She believes in creating an individualized plan for each client that balances hands-on treatment with stabilization exercise.
Joanne Blanchard, PT, MSB
Joanne graduated from Simmons College with her BS in Physical Therapy. She went on to receive a Masters of Science in Business from Husson College. Joanne has more than 30 years of experience in physical therapy in various practice settings including: Rhode Island Hospital, the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine/Brighton Medical Center and the Visiting Nurse Association in South Portland.Joanne has specialized in the treatment of women's health physical therapy since 1998 when she joined InterMed/Generations as their first women's health physical therapist. Since joining Holistic Physical Therapy Services in 2004, Joanne continues to specialize in treating pelvic floor dysfunction, musculoskeletal problems and low back pain. Her treatment approach includes manual therapy techniques, core stability programs, and education. Joanne believes that this approach ensures that patients will successfully manage independently when treatment is complete.
Stacie Blier Fedorka, MPT
Originally from Fort Kent, Maine, Stacie has been practicing physical therapy in South Portland since 2000. Stacie received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Notre Dame College in 1998 and her Masters of Physical therapy degree from Notre Dame College in 2000. Since 2000 Stacie has worked in Maine and received advanced training in the McConnell approach, Rocabado approach, and evaluation and treatment of women's incontinence and pelvic pain.Stacie has a true dedication to ensure the wellness of her clients. She believes that the key to treatment is through manual techniques, postural and movement education and exercise using a Pilates-based approach to guide the body's intrinsic ability to heal and restore normal function. Stacie specializes in the treatment of general orthopedics, post-operative rehabilitation, spine rehab and women's health.
Jill Callahan-Hepburn, ATC, LAT, CSCS
Jill Graduated from Westfield State College in 1994 with a B.S. in Movement Science. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer and a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Jill joined our team in 2006 after moving from the Boston area. Jill uses a holistic approach to movement in her work with each individual. She utilizes each individual’s strengths and learning preferences to assist in the education of their body. She believes that we can all learn to create a better physical and emotional balance within ourselves. She strives to use the entire body to support itself in all aspects of rehabilitation and fitness. In her management role of our Rehab Studio, Jill strives to provide the ultimate environment for every individual to learn, practice and participate in their own journey toward better health.Jill is an active sailor and enjoys life with her husband and children.
Teryn Clark, ATC, LAT
Teryn Clark graduated from the University of Southern Maine in August of 2008 with a degree in Athletic Training and a minor in Holistic Health. She works in the Rehabilitation Studio assisting in building home exercise programs as well as teaching fitness pilates classes on the reformer in the Holistic Wellness Center. Recently she passed her certification exam for Athletic Training and is looking to continue working with athletes and training them to understand their bodies using Pilates principles.
Lesley Hoey, DPT, CYT
Lesley is a lifelong student of movement, fitness and health. Her interest in therapeutic movement began while learning to cope with chronic back and hip pain. Her training has been, and continues to be diverse, starting with classical ballet at 5 years of age. Over the years, her training expanded to include a variety of dance styles, exercise physiology, Somatics, Yoga and more recently Body Rolling. Lesley graduated from Springfield College with a B.A. in Health Fitness, more commonly known as Exercise Physiology, and received her doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of New England.Lesley is a certified yoga teacher through Integrative Yoga Therapy and has completed Introductory Iyengar teaching training with Patricia Walden, prenatal yoga training with Judith Lasater and has traveled to India to study with the Iyengars at their institute in Pune. She taught at Portland Yoga Studio before opening and running River Yoga and Movement Center until deciding to return to school to study physical therapy.
Kelly Jordan, MS, ATC, LAT
Kelly is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a B.S. in Sports Medicine in Athletic Training. She received her M.S. in Post-Professional Athletic Training and Sports Medicine from the Florida International University College of Nursing and Health Sciences. During her residency training, Kelly obtained extensive physical rehabilitation experience by providing athletic training services for middle school, high school, college, and professional athletes.Kelly is the manager of Holistic Wellness Center. In her roles at Holistic, Kelly feels it is important to create a safe environment which allows each client to heal, grow, and learn. Her continuing education focuses on the application of Pilates-based rehab for our practice specialties. Kelly is a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association and serves as an Approved Clinical Instructor for the University of Southern Maine.
Charlotte Leary, DPT
Charlotte is from Clearwater, Florida, and earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Florida. She has additional training in pelvic floor and oncology rehabilitation, and has a special interest in the application of yoga techniques to physical therapy problems.Charlotte believes that a whole-body approach to patient care means considering all biological, psychological, and social factors in a person’s life as they may relate to their functional concerns. A thorough discussion with her patients abouth their concerns means a strong collaboration between patient and practitioner when designing the individual plan of care. Charlotte’s goal is to empower the patient to manage their concerns both in and out of the clinic setting.
Lindsay Mayock, DPT
Lindsay received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Virginia in 2005. Lindsay then went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Simmons College in Boston in 2008. She has expertise and advanced training in orthopedic manual therapy and in the evaluation and treatment of the female pelvic floor.Lindsay's philosophy involves examining each client as a whole person to identify movement and postural dysfunctions. She believes in supporting the healing process by utilizing manual techniques to address musculoskeletal imbalances, while implementing functional movement re-education using a Pilates-based approach.
Lindsay is originally from New Hampshire and enjoys all outdoor activities, yoga, and travel.
Cailin O'Connor, LMT, CPP
Cailin attended the Polarity Realization Institute in Westbrook, Maine, in 2008 where she became a Licensed Massage Therapist. She continued on in Westbrook and completed the RPP training as a Certified Polarity Therapist in addition to attaining her certification as a Polarity Yoga Instructor. Since graduating she has worked steadily both as a massage and polarity therapist in private practice and as a member of a team. Cailin has designed and led workshops in creating body awareness and balance through the five elements of Ayurveda and is currently pursuing licensure as an Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor.Committed to empowering the individual to reach for their highest state of health and well-being, Cailin believes firmly that integrating a holistic view with the specific application of therapeutic bodywork is a powerful component in the healing process.
Liane O'Donnell, PT
Alison Ouellette, DPT
Alison received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2003 from Simmons College in Boston. She has been working in the Midcoast area of Maine for the last 7 years. Alison has continued education with advanced training in orthopedic manual therapy skills, pelvic floor rehabilitation, osteoporosis management and treatment of prenatal and postpartum musculoskeletal dysfunctions. She has also had the opportunity to enhance her skills with geriatrics, vestibular and neuromuscular rehabilitation.Alison strongly feels that the key to reducing a person's pain and improving their function is through retraining the musculoskeletal system, educating the client about their dysfunction and providing management skills with home exercise. She believes in a whole-body approach for addressing each client's musculoskeletal imbalances in order to restore normal movement patterns and improve postural awareness. Alison's treatment approach consists of manual therapy techniques, exercise and education in order to improve a person's pain and quality of life.
She feels very fortunate to be living and working in her native state of Maine. Alison enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Sallie Rich, LMT
Lynne Saucier, PTA
Lynne earned her degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Becker College in 1983. In a variety of settings, she has had the opportunity to enhance her skills in orthopedics, cardiology, geriatrics and neuromuscular rehabilitation. Lynne believes through quality treatment and education every person has the potential to live a pain-free and healthy life.
Marny Witas, PT
Marny received her B.S. in Physical Therapy from the University of New England in 1992. Marny is a Maine native and has lived and worked in the Portland vicinity for 15 years. Her continuing education focuses on advancing orthopedic manual therapy skills and enhancing her abilities to evaluate and treat pelvic floor function and dysfunction. Marny has specialized in this population since 1994. She enjoys working with prenatal/postpartum women on the musculoskeletal changes that occur during pregnancy.Marny uses a combination of manual therapy techniques to help balance and normalize the musculoskeletal system preparing the body's retraining process. She then utilizes an active Pilates-based exercise approach to restore normal movement patterns, as postural reeducation is a strong focus in all her clientele. She believes that guiding her patient's body to an improved postural state helps reduce pain to improve function and efficiency. She is a firm believer that knowledge is power and empowers her patients by educating them on their injury, as well as providing home exercise/management skills for an independent and healthier lifestyle.
Marny lives locally with her husband and son.
