Your First Choice For Hands-On Care
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Mount Pleasant:
Manish Bondale, PT, COMT
Manish is the owner of Central Michigan Rehabilitation and Ascend Physical Therapy and Rehab. Manish completed his education in Calcutta India at the NILD (formerly known as National Institute of Orthopedically Handicapped) where he received his Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy. Since coming to the United States, Manish has worked in various settings including long-term care, home health, and outpatient orthopedic clinics in the Central Michigan area. Manish has over 23 years of experience in physical therapy and is certified in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, Florida. Manish also has special training in Myofascial Release, Kinesiotaping, and Neuro-Developmental Techniques. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Michigan Physical Therapy Association, and the Indian Association of Physiotherapists. Manish very much enjoys working with individuals to achieve their physical goals and enabling them to return to normal activities. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, traveling, exercising, and being outdoors. He also enjoys golfing, fishing, boating, and hiking.
Victoria Smith, Office Coordinator
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Victoria graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Organization. She loves getting to know the patients on a personal level and see them succeed through their time here at CMR. In her free time she enjoys concerts, road trips, attending concerts and spending time with family and friends.
Joe Donovan, PT, DPT
Joe graduated from Central Michigan University with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2002. From 2003-2006, he attended Slippery Rock University and graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2006. Joseph got his start in physical therapy as a graduate of Davenport College PTA program in 1997.
Over the last 20+ years, he has worked with patients throughout many settings, including outpatient, acute and subacute inpatient, aqua, and home care.
As a lifelong learner, he appreciates the great opportunity to work with a diverse population of patients here at CMR. Beyond helping patients improve their strength and mobility, he enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time camping and traveling with his wife, Karen, and their dogs.
Jeff Govitz, LPTA
Jeff is a graduate of Mid Michigan Community College, class of 2015. He became a PTA because he likes working with people and seeing their progression through his skilled therapeutic interventions. Jeff likes to spend time with family and friends and is an avid football fan.
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Sam Smith, Marketing
Sam is currently attending CMU for marketing. He enjoys being able to represent CMR outside of the clinic and inform people on how we can help!
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Alana Kelty, Physical Therapy Technician
Alana is a current Mid Michigan College student and one of the smiling faces you will see in the clinic almost everyday! She enjoys working with the patients and helping them achieve their goals. Alana enjoys traveling, animals, and being with friends and family!
Amy Heath, Medical Biller
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Amy attended Mid Michigan Community College and Central Michigan University. She has a teenage son with whom she loves going golfing, hunting, and fishing with. Her son is now a senior and she enjoys watching him play his last season of soccer and golf. In Amy's free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family. Amy is also our on staff dessert maker! She often will bring in treats for the staff to enjoy.
Lilly Lopez, Patient Care Coordinator​
Lilly started with us in March of 2024 and is the friendly face you will see at the front desk or voice you hear when you call!
Taylor Durham, Physical Therapy Technician
Taylor is one of the techs in our Mount Pleasant location, she is most likely the one helping you get started on your exercises after your warm-up. Her friendly personality and smile brings joy to the clinic!
Saint Louis:
Alexandra Turmell, LPTA
Alex graduated from Delta College in 2015 and immediately began working at CMR as a PTA. She enjoys working one on one with her clients and encouraging them to reach their full potential. Alex strives to provide a fun experience with all of her clients and believes that a positive environment is a key component to recovery. Outside of work, Alex enjoys being outdoors, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Kristi Caszatt, Patient Care Coordinator/Physical Therapy Technician
Kristi attended Central Michigan University and enjoys working with the public. She likes talking with the patients and helping them feel comfortable while they are in the clinic. She said it is very rewarding seeing the progress of the clients while in the care of CMR. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys being outside, photography, watching movies, music and she also keeps busy watching her daughter in her school and extracurricular activities.
Kate Hewitt, PT, DPT
Prior to starting graduate school, Kate started at CMR as a physical therapy technician for 3 years. Kate graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness in Preventative and Rehabilitative Programs and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She prefers hands-on manual therapy to help speed up recovery time and improve the overall effectiveness of treatment. She has additional training in treating low back pain, sciatica, and vestibular disorders. Kate enjoys playing roller derby for Central Michigan Mayhem, making and trying new recipes, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Devon Herren, Physical Therapy Technician
Devon is currently a student at Central Michigan University, he is in the Pre-Physical Therapy program and plans to become a DPT! He is the one who will be helping you get started at your appointment in the Saint Louis clinic.
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Midland:
Joseph Liberati, PT, DPT
Joey graduated from Marshall University in 2018 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Exercise Science and a Psychology Degree from Adrian College in 2012. Prior to achieving his DPT, Joey worked as a PT Tech for 3 years. There he developed a passion for treating clients while utilizing exercise as medicine. Joey has taken continuing education courses in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine. He is Functional Movement Technique certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Myofascial Release Techniques through Rock Tape. Dr. Joey takes a neuro-orthopedic based approach in his treatment of clients in which he uses manual techniques in conjunction with exercise to promote functional movement patterns and pain relief. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids, traveling, exercising and being outdoors.
Susan Conn, MHA, ABA, Patient Care Coordinator
Susan is the smiling face of our Midland clinic! She is from North Carolina and you can hear it when she talks! She has an Applied Behavioral Analysis and Masters in Healthcare Administration. She is also a Navy Veteran. She loves baking, playing with flowers and being a GG to her grandson!