+ MARIE GRAVES PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Clinic Manager and Dry Needling Specialist

“We, as physical therapists, have one of the coolest jobs. Every day we come to work to help people. Not by talking to them on the phone or helping them from behind a desk but by using our own hands. We use our professional knowledge and our fine-tuned skills to develop treatment plans to allow the patient to reach their goals, to reach their maximum functional potential.”

Work Location:

• Florence

Education:

• Doctorate, Physical Therapy, College of Mount St. Joseph
• BS, Athletic Training, College of Mount St. Joseph

Experience/Background:

• Good Samaritan Outpatient Center
• Jewish Hospital
• Emeritus at Southpark
• Atria Merrywood
• St. Elizabeth Sports Medicine Center

Memberships:

• Kentucky Physical Therapy Association Member
• APTA Member

Personal Interests:

• Sports
• Traveling
• Hanging out with family and friends

What is your favorite vacation you have ever taken? Why?: My favorite vacation spot is Lake Cumberland. I enjoy going to Cumberland because it is the one place I can actually relax. I love going boating, the lake is gorgeous, and there is always something fun to do.

• My bucket list (three things I want to do before I die):
• Skydiving
• Traveling to Gallo, Italy
• Become friends with someone famous

If you could trade places for a day with someone, who would it be and why?: I would love to trade places with Jennifer Aniston!

+ ROBERT LYNCH PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

“Your body is like day-old rice. If it ain’t warmed up properly, something real bad could happen.” – Ted Lasso.

Work Location:

• Florence
• West Chester

Education:

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Mount St. Joseph University B.S.
• Exercise and Movement Science, University of Cincinnati

Personal Interests:

• Soccer
• Weightlifting
• Spending quality time with my wife

What is your favorite vacation you have ever taken? Why?: Going to Disney World during the holidays.

• My bucket list (three things I want to do before I die):
• Watch my favorite soccer team play in Spain
• Vacation in the Cayman Islands
• See the northern lights

If you could trade places for a day with someone, who would it be and why?: My favorite soccer player, Sergio Ramos!

+ MIKE BARKER PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

“I am a people person at heart. I love being around my patients and co-workers in the clinic and making a difference in my patients lives. I really enjoy making them feel better.”

Work Location:

• Florence

Education:

• AS, Physical Therapy, University of Cincinnati, Clermont College
• Holmes High School ‘93

Experience/Background: Recent graduate of UC Clermont College in the PTA program after working 16 years for Comair Airlines.

Personal Interests:

• Distance running
• Weight training
• Spending time with my family

What is your favorite vacation you have ever taken? Why?: Skiing at Switzer Mountain in Sandpoint, Idaho.

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

• African Safari
• Skydiving
• Bungee jumping from the world's tallest bridge in New Zealand

If you could trade places for a day with someone, who would it be and why?: Peyton Manning. He is a classy, respectful athlete and I have been a big fan of him for years.

+ DILLON BESSLER PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see” -Mark Twain

Work Location:

• Florence
• Independence

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Western Kentucky University, 2022
• Associates Degree of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant, University of Cincinnati, 2024

Experience/Background:

• · Rotations:
  • The Christ Hospital Joint and Spine Center, Cincinnati
  • Mercy West Acute Care Hospital, Monfort Heights
  • Oxford Physical Therapy, Florence

Personal Interests:

• Disc Golf
• Video games
• Social Gatherings

What is your favorite vacation you have ever taken and why?: I went to Cancun with the UC DPT’s, Medlab, and Audiology students to provide therapy and care to those in need in Mexico. Though busy, there was still time to have some fun and it was one of the most rewarding vacations I have been on.

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

• Go to Oktoberfest in Germany
• Go Tuna Fishing
• Go to a Super Bowl

If you could trade places for a day with someone, who would it be and why? Christopher Nolan, I love his movies and want to see what kind of mind it takes to create a movie like he does.