+ LISA DeBORD PT, MPT

Clinic Manager

Physical Therapist

“Anything worth doing, is worth doing well.” - Kathy Debord (My mother)

Work Location:

• Oxford
• Hamilton

Education:

• Masters, Physical Therapy, Mount Saint Joseph
• Bachelor of Science, Mount Saint Joeseph

Continuing Education:

• Integrative Dry Needling
• Postural Restoration
• Graston

Additional Certifications:

• Orthopedic Certified Specialist

Memberships:

• APTA
• Ohio Chapter
• Orthopedic Chapter

Prior to OPTC:

• Colorado State University
• Fort Collins Functional Movement Institute
• Point Sports Medicine
• Ran and Operated my own PT Practice
• Climbed Fourteeners in Colorado

Personal Interests:

• Hiking/ Backpacking
• Knitting
• Traveling

What is your favorite vacation you have ever taken? Why?: Recently went to Athens and Santorini Greece. It was a great opportunity to visit the ruins and relax on the beach!

My bucket list (three things I want to do before I die):

• Backpack Patagonia
• Sea Kayak in Spain
• Hike the Dolomites in Italy

+ SHELBY YAHL PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

“Never measure your progress using someone else’s ruler.”

Work Location:

• Hamilton

Education:

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy – University of Findlay
• Bachelor of Science – University of Findlay

Previous Experience:

• Completed a clinical with OPT in the Hamilton and Oxford locations during summer of 2021

Memberhsips:

• APTA
• Ohio Physical Therapy Association Continuing Education
• Dry needling course coming soon! (Sept. 2022)

Personal Interests:

• My adorable cat, Topaz (aka T)
• Puzzles and board games
• Music Answer the 3 questions below:

What is your favorite vacation you have ever taken and why? My husband and I spent a week in California for our honeymoon and had a blast. We got to visit Huntington Beach, the San Diego Zoo, the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, and a ton of amazing local restaurants!

My bucket list (three things I want to do before I die):

• Travel outside of the country
• Visit the Lake of the Ozarks
• Become a mom

If you could trade places for a day with someone, who would it be and why? Taylor Swift. I absolutely adore her and would love to see what it would be like to be famous for a day.

+ STEVE FINK PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

"I have worked in sports medicine and outpatient orthopaedics since 1996, with the last five years as a PTA. It is very rewarding to make a positive difference in a patient's life and get them back to their prior activity levels."

Work Location:

• Hamilton
• West Chester

Education:

• Associates of Applied Science, Physical Therapy Assisting,Gateway Community College
• BS, Physical Education, Northern Arizona University

Experience/Background:

• Physiotherapy Associations – Peoria, AZ
• Head Athletic Trainer – Centennial HS
• Head Athletic Trainer – Westview High School
• John C. Lincoln Health Network

Continuing Education:

• Clinical Examination & Manual Therapy of the Upper Cervical Spine
• Mechanics of the Lower Kinetic Chain
• Foot & Ankle Biomechanics: Clinical Applications & Problem Solving

Memberships:

• National Athletic Trainers Association

Personal Interests:

• Spending time with family & friends
• Football
• Traveling
• Outdoor Activities

What is your favorite vacation you have ever taken? Why?: Hawaii beacuse my wife and I were married on Maui and the islands are truly amazing!