MEET OUR THERAPISTS
 |
Chris Reynolds PT MHS Certified Hand Therapist - Phoenix/Gateway Director |
| Chris Reynolds is the Owner and Director of Desert Hand Therapy. He has been in hand therapy since 1981, and continues to see a full caseload of patients each day. Chris is a graduate of the University of Michigan and has spoken locally and nationally on a variety of hand rehabilitation topics. He has published text book chapters in several hand therapy / hand surgery publications, and has been an item writer for the Hand Therapy Certification Examination. Chris is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Arizona PT Association, and has been a board member of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT). CHT accomplished in 1991. Chris and his staff of Therapists have a passion for hand therapy and strive for optimal success for their patients recovery. | |
 |
Kelly Coleman OTR/L Certified Hand Therapist - Central Phoenix Senior Therapist |
| Kelli has a diverse background in outpatient orthopedic/hand injuries. For 8 years, she worked closely and in conjunction with orthopedic and plastic hand surgeons as a clinic director in Pittsburgh, PA. Kelli graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1987 and was a frequent guest lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh O.T. program. She Moved to Phoenix in 2003. CHT accomplished 1993. | |
 |
Richard Standage MPT Certified Hand Therapist - Chandler Manager |
| Richard is an Arizona native who graduated from Arizona State University with a BS Degree in Exercise Science. He earned his Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University in 2000. Richard has dedicated his career exclusively to hand therapy and primarily works with work related-injured patients. | |
 |
Ann Ostrom, PT Certified Hand Therapist - Central Phoenix Manager |
| Ann has over 25 years of work experience in orthopedics and rehabilitation, six of those years specializing in hand therapy. She has done extensive continuing education in manual therapy, and has worked with many complex pain patients requiring a team approach in treatment. Her general orthopedic experience complements her goal to treat the whole patient in preparation for a successful recovery. Ann received her BS Degree in Physical Therapy from Indiana University in 1973. | |
 |
Francisco Fabian Baltodano OTR/L Hand Specialist – Scottsdale Manager |
| Fabian brings a fresh new face to DHT's dynamic team. He has worked for several years as a rehabilitation technician and ambitiously completed his Bachelor's Degree-Magna Kum Laude, in Occupational Therapy at Midwestern University Glendale, AZ in 2004. Fabian is currently working toward his certification as a hand therapy specialist. He has been a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association since 2002 and is bilingual in English and Spanish. | |
 |
Donna Gilbert OTR/L Certified Hand Therapist - Maryvale Manager |
| Donna has specialized in upper extremity and hand rehabilitation since 1993. Her experience includes six years of service for a successful hand surgeon and served as Clinical Administrator for seven offices of a private therapy clinic. Donna received her BS Degree in OT from Loma Linda University in 1992. CHT accomplished in 2001. | |
 |
Annette Berka OTR/L Certified Hand Therapist - Glendale Sr. Therapist |
| Annette received her BS Degree in OT from the University of Florida 1985. Her experience include working in a busy, hand surgeon owned practice, and has specialized in hand rehabilitation for the past 18 years. She started with Desert Hand Therapy in 1998 in the Glendale Clinic, and is currently Sr. Therapist for that location. Annette has also presented at the ASHT annual meeting 1990. CHT accomplished in 1991. | |
