Faculty and Staff

Dacko Stan M. Dacko, Chair and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.A., Rutgers University; M.S.P.T., Boston University; Ph.D., Hahnemann University

Dr. Dacko teaches cardiovascular/pulmonary and neuroscience. His research interests are related to motor control and interventions for neurodegenerative diseases.

Telephone: 717-867-6843
Address: Heilman 114-C
Email: dacko@lvc.edu


Epler Marcia E. Epler, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Ithaca College; M.Ed., Temple University; Ph.D., Temple University

Dr. Epler teaches biomechanics & kinesiology, musculoskeletal I & II. Her research interests include orthopedic dysfunctions and functional outcomes. Clinical practice areas include orthopedics and sports medicine.

Telephone: 717-867-6844
Address: Heilman 114-D
Email: epler@lvc.edu


Fink Michael L. Fink, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Thomas Jefferson University; M.S., Thomas Jefferson University; D.Sc., Baylor University; Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties; Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Dr. Fink teaches human anatomy, pharmacology, differential diagnosis, and selected physical therapy practice topics: high velocity low amplitude thrust grade V mobilizations module and musculoskeletal ultrasound module. His research interests include factors impacting physical therapists predominating using manual therapy techniques, scapular mobility, knee injury prevention programs, and the diagnostic utility of musculoskeletal ultrasound & electromyography. Clinical practice areas include orthopedics and sports medicine.

Telephone: 717-867-6847
Address: Heilman 115-C
Email: fink@lvc.edu


Gazsi Claudia C. Gazsi, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
B.S., West Virginia University; M.H.A., The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

Prof. Gazsi teaches professional issues of physical therapy I & II and oversees the clinical education courses I-IV. Her research interests include clinical education and student learning/outcomes.

Telephone: 717-867-6846
Address: Heilman 114-F
Email: gazsi@lvc.edu


Lehr Michael Lehr, Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Lock Haven University; M.P.T., University of the Sciences in Philadelphia; D.P.T., Temple University; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association; Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Dr. Lehr teaches clinical examination, clinical interventions I & II, and selected physical therapy practice topics: high velocity low amplitude thrust grade V mobilizations module. His research interests include skilled Interventions in terms of manual therapy and functional/corrective exercise, and clinical decision making within musculoskeletal management. Clinical practice area is orthopedics.

Telephone: 717-867-6853
Address: Heilman 114
Email: mlehr@lvc.edu


Marchese Victoria Marchese, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., MCP Hahnemann.

Dr. Marchese teaches Pathophysiology, Evidenced Based Critical Inquiry (EBCI) I, and EBCI II. Her research interests include pediatric oncology with an emphasis in functional outcomes and outcome measurement for children with leukemia and sarcoma. Clinical practice area is pediatrics.

Telephone: 717-867-6841
Address: Heilman 114-G
Email: marchese@lvc.edu


Metzler-Wilson Kristen Metzler-Wilson, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.A., Goshen College; M.S.P.T., Texas Woman’s University; Ph.D., Thomas Jefferson University

Dr. Metzler-Wilson teaches Cardiopulmonary PT and Exercise Science. Her research interests relate to the autonomic nervous system and peripheral neuropharmacology.

Telephone: 717-867-6854
Address: Heilman 114-C
Email: metzler@lvc.edu


Myers Robin Myers, Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Florida; D.P.T., MGH Institute of Health Professions; Board Certified in Neurology, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Dr. Myers teaches neuromuscular physical therapy I & II. Her research interests include clinical decision making related to neurologic physical therapy practice and the treatment of individuals with disorders of consciousness. Clinical practice areas is neurology, with a subspecialty of brain injury.

Telephone: 717-867-6851
Address: Heilman 115-A
Email: rmyers@lvc.edu


Oriel Kathryn N. Oriel, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of the Sciences in Philadelphia; M.P.T., University of the Sciences in Philadelphia; Ed.D., Idaho State University

Dr. Oriel teaches pediatric physical therapy, motor development, motor control, and health promotion for self and society. Her research interests include the impact of community-based fitness programs on children with disabilities, exercise in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and health promotion across the lifespan. Clinical practice area is pediatrics, specifically an inclusive preschool setting.

Telephone: 717-867-6852
Address: Heilman Center 115B
Email: oriel@lvc.edu


Kevin Fratis, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: fratis@lvc.edu


Jane Iantosca, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Professor Iantosca teaches medical Spanish. Consulting translator and interpreter (English to Spanish and Spanish to English).

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: iantosca@lvc.edu


Donald Keenan, Adjunct Instructor in Physical Therapy

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 114
Email: keenan@lvc.edu


Stephen Koch, Adjunct Instructor

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: koch@lvc.edu


Franco Madaffari, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: madaffar@lvc.edu


Sue Maurer, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: maurer@lvc.edu


Justin Mierzwicki, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: mierzwic@lvc.edu


Andrew Milosz, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy
M. Biomech. Eng., Technical University of Warsaw, Poland; M.Ph.Ed., Physical and Health Education College, Warsaw, Poland; B.S. in Physical Therapy, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. Manual Therapy Certification, University of St. Augustine, (in-progress); Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, McKenzie Institute International; Certified Massage Therapist, Canadian Massage Therapists Alliance-.

Prof. Milosz teaches fundamentals of human anatomy and assists with clinical interventions I & II labs. His research interests include headache prevalence and post lumbar fusion rehabilitation interventions. Clinical practice areas include neuroscience rehabilitation and home health physical therapy.

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 114
Email: milosz@lvc.edu


Borko Rodic, Adjunct Instructor, Physical Therapy

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: rodic@lvc.edu


Joan Vance, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Therapy

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 114
Email: vance@lvc.edu


Matthew Walko, Adjunct Instructor, Physical Therapy

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: walko@lvc.edu


Matthew David Ditzler, Lab Assistant in Physical Therapy

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: ditzler@lvc.edu


Cindy Feryo, Adjunct Instructor, Physical Therapy

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: feryo@lvc.edu


Jessica A. Fry, Adjunct Instructor, Physical Therapy

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: jaf002@lvc.edu


Nelson Roger M. Nelson, Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy
B.S. and Certificate in Physical Therapy, New York University; M.S., Boston University; Ph.D., The University of Iowa. Catherine Worthingham Fellow, American Physical Therapy Association.

Dr. Nelson teaches geriatrics and the evidence based/critical inquiry physical therapy series. His research interests include outcome modeling using activity based methodology and patient satisfaction.

Email: nelson@lvc.edu


Support Staff

Brashear Carol L. Brashear, Administrative Assistant for Physical Therapy
A.A., Allegany College; B.S. in Health Care Management, Lebanon Valley College, (in-progress). Certified CPR Instructor, American Red Cross.

Carol’s responsible for all routine telephone and e-mail communication; typing, word-processing, and preparation of instructional materials; equipment and supply purchasing; tracking expenses; maintenance of student records, comprehensive student databases, and clinical site databases; coordinating clinical affiliation evaluations; scheduling prospective student visits; management of student employee assignments; manages all electronic surveys/evaluations (e.g. guest lecturer evaluations, associated faculty self-assessments, clinical education evaluations, graduate & employer surveys).

Telephone: 717-867-6840
Address: Heilman 115
Email: brashear@lvc.edu


Konan Lynne S. Konan, Administrative Assistant for Physical Therapy
A.A.in Human Services, Westchester Community College.

Lynne’s primarily responsible for administrative tasks associated with the Clinical Education portion of the PT program.

Telephone: 717-867-6842
Address: Heilman 115
Email: konan@lvc.edu