Wise Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine


	Scott Wise, PT, DPT Scott is the owner and director of the Grove City Wise Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. His primary responsibility and focus is patient care, although he oversees all facets of the operation. Scott earned his B.S. and D.P.T. degrees from Slippery Rock University. Scott worked at United Community Hospital and Grove City Physical Therapy before establishing Wise Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in October 1995. Scott is a life long Grove City resident. He and his wife, Janet, have three children: Brandon, Megan, and Nancy. Email: swise@zoominternet.net
	Janet Wise Janet and her husband, Scott, opened Wise Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in 1995. Janet is the Office Manager of both the Grove City and Slippery Rock offices. Janet also handles all of the billing for both locations. Janet is a graduate of Grove City College, where she majored in Communication Arts. She also received her teaching certification in secondary English from Thiel College. Janet is a native of the Mercer/Grove City area. She is active in the American Cancer Society where she participates in Relay For Life. Her primary focus is doing all she can to fight cancer. In her spare time, Janet enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, Brandon, Megan and Nancy. Email: wisept@aol.com
	Trent Harris, MPT Trent earned his B.S. degree in Allied Health from Slippery Rock University and M.P.T. degree from the University of Findlay. He was awarded the "Academic Excellence Achievement Award" from the University of Findlay. Trent's primary responsibility and focus in the clinic is patient care. He has been an employee of Wise Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine since 1996. Trent currently resides in Grove City, PA. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children: Katelyn and Hunter.
	Casey Unverzagt, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS Dr. Casey Unverzagt is the director of the Slippery Rock office of Wise Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. He received his B.S. from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. He is currently working towards his Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) at Andrews University in Michigan, in Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapy. Dr. Unverzagt completed a post-doctoral sports residency in White Salmon, Washington, after which he became a board certified sports physical therapy specialist. Dr. Unverzagt also is board certified in orthopaedics. He currently teaches for the APTA's Sports Section, Scorebuilders, and is a faculty member for Evidence in Motion's sports physical therapy residency. Dr. Unverzagt is a site- reviewer for APTA's residency and fellowship accreditation committee. He lives in Grove City with his wife, Emily, and three boys: Josiah, Bereket, and Tamagn. With any free time, you'll find him running, cycling, or hiking. Email caseyu@wise-pt.com
	Dave Conway Dave has been a Wise Physical Therapy employee since 2004 and has spent 10 years in the fitness business. A graduate from Wilmington Area High School. Dave went on to play baseball at North Carolina State. In 1996 he earned a BS in Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University. Dave has four daughters: Nicole, Danielle, Carissa and Cassandra.
	Caryn Gehrke, PT, DPT Caryn earned her BA in neuroscience from Columbia University. She also competed in cross country and track and won multiple Ivy League titles. Caryn then coached cross country and track at Columbia before continuing on to earn her DPT from Columbia as well. After graduation, she worked in NYC and ran track for the Central Park TC before moving to the Pittsburgh area. Caryn still enjoys running competitively. She and her husband, Marty, now live in Slippery Rock with their son, Martin.
	Kristen L. Fischer, ATC Kristen received her Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training from Slippery Rock University in 2010. She then went on to complete an athletic training internship with Westminster College. She is currently working for Wise Physical Therapy as an athletic trainer at Slippery Rock area high school. She is originally from Pittsburgh, but I am currently living in Slippery Rock.
	Andrew Hay Andy graduated from Grove City High School in 2005. He earned his BS in Exercise Science from Gannon University where he also played soccer for the Gannon Knights. Andy is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is currently in the DPT program at Slippery Rock University.
	Megan M. Lowry, MS, ATC, PES Megan is the athletic trainer for the Grove City School District. She earned her BS in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology from Ohio Northern University in 2004 and her MS in Athletic Training from West Virginia University in 2006. Prior to working at Wise, Megan spent four years as an athletic trainer and assistant professor at Bethany College and two years at Fairmont State University as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. In addition to being a Certified Athletic Trainer, she is also a Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Megan is originally from Pittsburgh, and currently resides in Lisbon, OH with her husband, Kyle. megan@wise-pt.com
	Michele Smith, PTA Michele works at both the Grove City and Slippery Rock offices of Wise Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. She received her B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Pennsylvania State University in 1995, and her A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA, in 2000. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Amercian College of Sports Medicine. She is also a certified Health Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine. Michele lives in Slippery Rock with her husband Bill.
	Jeff Walker, PTA Jeff started working at Wise Physical Therapy in July 2011 between the Grove City and Slippery Rock offices. He earned his A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant from the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville in 2008. By 2010, Jeff became certified as a PTA with Indirect Supervision. Jeff is originally from the Centerville area (north of Titusville if your wondering), but now resides in Slippery Rock. In his free time you will find Jeff spending time with his girlfriend Miranda and enjoying anything related to football or boxing.
	Linda Wampler Linda began working at Wise Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in 2011. She works at the Slippery Rock office. Linda is a graduate of Grove City High School and Duff's Business Institute in Pittsburgh. She earned her associate degree in Specialized Secretarial Science in 1984. She has over 25 years experience in the business aspect of the medical field. Linda resides in Grove City with her husband, Fred.
	Sandy Wilson Sandy has been at the Grove City office since 2006 and has been a medical secretary for 18 years. She lives in Volant with her husband Bob, and has three children Hallie, Adam, and Jake.