One of the many ways Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH) serves the people of the Monadnock Region is through our rehabilitation services. MCH offers programs for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, and speech rehabilitation.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders with the primary goal of improving movement and function; expanding movement potential; and relieving pain. Physical therapy is offered through the MCH Rehabilitation Department which provides outpatient and inpatient services to patients of all ages from infants to geriatrics.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy includes the evaluation, treatment and client/caregiver consultation regarding life tasks that are meaningful to the individual. Environmental factors are assessed and modified as needed including adaptation of the home or living environment; training in the use of adaptive equipment; and the fabrication and skilled application of orthotic devices.
Speech and Language Pathology
The speech-language pathology department at MCH treats a broad range of disorders. We work with people who have difficulty talking or understanding language, difficulty swallowing, and with people who have cognitive, reading or writing disorders. Evaluation services include the full range of speech and language disorders, clinical swallowing assessment and modified barium swallow. Our patients’ diagnoses include stroke, head injury, concussion, head and neck cancer, laryngectomy, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, MS, developmental disorders, and related disorders of communication and swallowing. Home program is usually an integral part of the treatment plan.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is a medically prescribed and supervised rehabilitation program for those individuals with a cardiac condition or who may be prone to heart disease due to risk factors. The 12-week outpatient program combines behavioral modification, health education classes, and monitored exercise to reduce cardiac risk factors. Cardiac rehabilitation has three main features: education, exercise and support.
Pulmonary Fitness
Pulmonary Fitness at MCH is a comprehensive outpatient exercise and educational program specifically designed for patients with chronic lung disease. The goal of the program is to help patients with lung disease and breathing problems achieve a better and more enjoyable quality of life through exercise, education, and support.
Rehabilitation Staff Members
Maria Bemont, PT, Wound Healing Center Coordinator
Specialties: Physical Therapy, Wound Care
Departments: Wound Care Center, Rehabilitation
Education: University of New England
Phone: (603) 924-1735
Locations: Medical Arts Building, 452 Old Street Rd Suite 201 Peterborough NH 03458
About: Maria Bemont is a physical therapist with more than 25 years of experience, specializing in wound care. She received her Bachelors Degree from the University of New England in 1994. She has experience with inpatient and outpatient orthopedics. She managed the Rehabilitation Department for 10 years before moving on to start up the Wound Healing Center in May of 2007. Maria has worked at MCH her entire professional career and was also born at this hospital.
Erin Chamberlain, PT, MS
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Erin received her bachelors’ degree in Exercise Physiology (1997) and her masters degree in physical therapy (1999) from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. She has worked at MCH as a physical therapist since graduating in 1999. Erin is a clinical specialist in Cardiac, Pulmonary and Diabetes Rehabilitation directs the Medical Rehab Programs at the Bond Wellness Center. Other areas of specialty are pediatrics, vestibular and women’s health. Erin enjoys practicing across a spectrum of populations is interested in new challenges.
Alison Cody, PT
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
Eric Dacey, PT, DPT, GCS, Outpatient Rehab Coordinator
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: Boston University
Board Certification: Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Eric has been a physical therapist since 1996. Eric received his master’s degree in PT from Boston University in 1995, and his post-professional doctorate from Temple University in 2007. Eric has been a board certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist since 2002. Eric has practiced in a variety of settings during his career, including outpatient, inpatient, and skilled nursing facilities. Eric has also volunteered as an item writer for the Geriatric Clinical Specialist examination, served on the APTA Geriatric Academy Finance Committee, provided continuing education seminars for therapists, and served as an adjunct professor for a local PTA program during his career. Eric and his wife currently live in Peterborough.
June den Hartog, PT
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
Ryan Griffiths PT, DPT
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: Shenandoah University
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Ryan is a combat veteran who served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg, NC. He served from 2000 to 2004 and completed tours in Afghanistan and Colombia. While in the Army he attended many specialty schools, to include becoming Airborne and Air assault qualified.
Ryan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science in 2008 from Armstrong Atlantic State University. He graduated with his Doctorate degree of Physical Therapy in 2012 from Shenandoah University, in Winchester, VA. He is interested in manual therapy, orthopedics and sport specific therapy, as well as spinal cord injury rehabilitation. He enjoys working with the spine and understanding its influence on other systems of the human body. Ryan is pursuing his certification in manual therapy. He lives in Peterborough and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, working on carpentry and home renovations, mechanic projects, and outdoor activities.
Jamie Hummel, OTR/L, MS, CLT
Specialty: Occupational Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: Bay Path University
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Jamie Hummel has been a practitioner of Occupational Therapy for five years receiving her associates degree in 2014 and her master’s degree in 2018 from Bay Path University. In 2015, Jamie receiver her certification in Lymphedema Therapy. Jamie works with patients to achieve health and quality of life through treatment that addressees dysfunction in the lymphatic system. This treatment includes complete decongestive therapy, exercise, education, and compression garments. Jamie’s other area of focus is rehabilitation for patients hospitalized due to acute illness. This includes training in activities of daily living, safety awareness, functional mobility and energy conservation for a safe and healthy return to home
Chris Jensen, PT, ATC, MA, CSCS
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: Long Beach State
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Chris has over 35 years’ experience as a Physical Therapist, as well as a Certified Athletic Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He graduated from Long Beach State with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and a Master’s degree in Exercise Science.
Most of Chris’s clinical experience has been with patients and athletes in an outpatient setting, who have had a variety of injuries or surgeries involving the spine, and upper and lower extremities. He specializes in joint mobilization, deep tissue massage, kinesio-taping and developing strength and conditioning programs to assist patient with their full recovery.
Chris is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, mountain biking and skiing, as well as gardening and bee keeping.
Kathleen Keuroghlian, PT, DPT
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: Quinnipiac University
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Kathleen received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2016. She previously worked in acute care and currently works in MCH’s inpatient and outpatient rehab. She is certified in LSVT BIG a treatment approach to help people with Parkinson’s disease. In her free time she enjoys traveling
Lynne Maloney, PT, Director of Physical and Medical Rehabilitation
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: Simmons College
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Lynne is a graduate from Simmons College in 1984, with her degree in Physical Therapy. She has completed extensive studies in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Wound Care which supports her work with the adult and geriatric population. During her career, she has enjoyed her work in acute hospital and acute rehabilitation settings.
Lynne has spent over 20 years of her career here at MCH, and at this time is currently the Director of the Rehabilitation team including Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology on site and at our off site clinics. Lynne is committed to supporting her department to serve the Monadnock Region with superlative clinical care, as well as maintaining cutting edge training for her staff.
Corryn Nelson, PT, DPT
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: Husson University in Bangor, ME
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Corryn received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology 2018 and Doctorate of Physical therapy in 2020 from Husson University in Bangor, ME. Prior to joining MCH’s Peterborough location she worked in an outpatient clinic in Manchester, NH. Special interests include orthopedics, post-surgical recovery, and pelvic health rehabilitation. When not at work she enjoys hiking, fishing, playing the violin and spending time with family and friends.
Theodore Nelson, PT, DPT
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: Husson University in Bangor, ME
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Teddy has a 10+ year history as a personal trainer and strength/conditioning coach, ultimately leading him to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020 from Husson University in Bangor, ME. Additionally, he has a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Science – immunology from Midwestern University in Downer’s Grover, IL. He has several years of experience in both in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation, orthopedics, and advanced experience/interest in fitness and conditioning for all populations, returning people to sport and recreational activity, as well as injury prevention. In his free time, he enjoys weightlifting, woodworking, sports, and being and avid outdoorsman.
Greg Nerz, PT, MEd, Jaffrey Physical Therapy Coordinator
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Jaffrey Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Education: University of Delaware, Temple University
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Greg Nerz has more than 30 years experience in physical therapy. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Delaware, and he earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology from Temple University. He worked in the Philadelphia area before joining MCH’s Jaffrey office in 1996.
Sasha Paquin, PT, DPT
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: Franklin Pierce University
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Sasha received her bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in 2018. She has experience in the inpatient and home health settings prior to her current practice of outpatient physical therapy. She enjoys treating patients of many different backgrounds and physical abilities.
Josh Paradis, PT, DPT
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: University of New England
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Josh received his bachelors degree in Applied Exercise Science in 2007 and his Doctorate of Physical therapy in 2014 from the University of New England. He has experience in acute care and outpatient orthopedic clinics. Areas of clinical interest include sports medicine, post-surgical rehabilitation, and manual therapy. In his free time Josh enjoys spending time outdoors.
Elizabeth Robitaille, PT, DPT
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: Springfield College
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Liz received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at Springfield College in Massachusetts. She has a background in treating neurologic disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, vestibular dysfunction, and gait and balance disorders; she holds a certification in PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery). She also enjoys treating individuals with limb loss. Liz is passionate about wellness, and focuses on treating the whole patient. When not at work, Liz enjoys exercising and any outdoor activities.
Kim Taylor, OT/L, CHT, ICLM, COMT, Senior Therapist
Specialty: Occupational Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: BS 1996, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Kim Taylor is a Certified Hand Therapist who specializes in injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, helping clients with a wide range of diagnoses to regain function. She has been an Occupational Therapist at MCH since 2000. She has 15 years of experience serving both outpatient and inpatient populations. In addition, Kim has an International Certification in Lymphedema Management, working with clients who have undergone cancer treatments or have chronic swelling conditions such as venous insufficiency. She pioneered the implementation of a Cancer Survivorship Rehabilitation Program at MCH. She received her Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1996.
Kate Treshinsky, PTA, CLT
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: River Valley Community College
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Kate graduated from River Valley Community College in 2012 as a PT Assistant, and has been a deep tissue massage therapist since 2008. She has worked with the geriatric population in nursing homes in the area and is now in outpatient rehabilitation. Kate has training in kinesiology taping, cupping, manual therapies and pain management. She received her certificate as a Lymphedema Therapist in 2017, and neuro-lymphatic drainage in 2021. In her free time Kate enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, crafting with macramé and crocheting, as well as training for obstacle course races.
Christine Walsh, M.A., CCC-SLP
Specialty: Speech Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from UMASS Amherst
Fellowship Credentials: Clinical Fellowship in Keene Public Schools
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Over a decade of experience working with pediatric and adult populations between the Keene Public School system and Monadnock Community Hospital (per-diem). Pediatric experience includes: working with children with Autism Spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and apraxia of speech. Adult experience includes: working with stroke, swallowing disorders, traumatic brain injury, cognitive-linguistic impairments and voice. Experience setting up and using augmentative alternative communication (AAC) systems for communication. Christine is LSVT LOUD and eLOUD certified, the gold standard in Parkinson Disease voice therapy. She also holds MBSImP certification, the standardized assessment for modified barium swallow studies.
I feel fortunate to bring my skills and experience to the Monadnock community!
Elizabeth Warner, PTA
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: BS 1996, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
Erin Zotto, OTR/L, MS, Inpatient Rehab Coordinator
Specialty: Occupational Therapy
Department: Rehabilitation
Education: University of New England
Phone: (603) 924-4635
Locations: 458 Old Street Road Peterborough NH 03458
About: Erin Zotto has been an Occupational Therapist at MCH since 2006, when she received her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of New England. Erin’s focus is on inpatient rehabilitation and areas of intervention include: activities of daily living (ADLs), home management and community reintegration, neuromuscular reeducation, safety awareness, functional mobility and positioning. Erin is also the Fieldwork Coordinator for OT students who complete clinical rotations at MCH, and participates in staff and community education classes throughout the calendar year.