Meet Our Wellness Center Staff

Amy Coneset - Wellness Center Director / Physical Therapist

I attended Grand Valley State University graduating with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. I have experience in sub acute rehab, outpatient orthopedics, ergonomic work site assessment, home care, and am trained in The Graston Technique. I have special interest in manual therapy and treating those with neurological diagnoses.

Carrie Baldwin - Physical Therapist

I attended Miami University in Ohio for a Bachelors of Science in Zoology and then received my Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Mayo School of Health-Related Sciences in Rochester Minnesota. I have been practicing Physical Therapy since 1997, and have worked at the Grand Traverse Pavilions since 2003. I am certified in Aquatic Physical Therapy, LSVT BIG® for treatment of Parkinson's disease, and also enjoy working with Geriatrics.

Chris Hinze - Doctor of Physical Therapy

I graduated with a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Oakland University. I have experience working with patients with a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic injuries, back & neck pain, vestibular, and neurologic conditions. I am a certified expert in exercise in the aging adult and enjoy using a combination of manual therapy, exercise and education to help my patients achieve their goals.

Erica Nesvig-Paddock - Physical Therapist

I graduated with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy in 1997 from Saint Scholastica in Duluth Minnesota and have over 20 years experience. I am trained in The Graston Technique, and have special interests in orthopedics, balance dysfunction, and vestibular rehabilitation.

Ann Parker - Physical Therapist

I graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor's degree in Science. I have over 30 years of clinical experience in a wide variety of settings with extensive orthopedic, neurological, vestibular, neuromuscular rehab and manual therapy. I am APTA Accredited and a Credentialed Clinical Instructor, LSVT BIG® certified for treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. I have been a Tai Chi instructor since 2000.

Kim Rosso - Physical Therapist

I attended University of Michigan for my undergraduate, and received my Master’s degree from University of Miami. I have 17 years of experience at the University of Michigan acute care and rehab. I specialize in cardiopulmonary, general medicine post-op surgeries, oncology, otolaryngology/surgical maxillary surgeries. I am also knowledgeable in vascular and trauma burn. My love is for the geriatric patient population.

Kristen Semeyn - Physical Therapist

I graduated with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University in 2003. I have experience in many settings including; home healthcare, hospital, outpatient, and sub-acute. I enjoy manual therapy, balance training, Kineseotaping, The Graston Technique, and neurological rehabilitation.

Kristi Clark - Physical Therapy Assistant

I am a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, and have been working with individuals of all ages for over 20 years. I am certified in Aquatic Physical Therapy, HawGrips, and LSVT BIG®, a treatment approach tailored toward individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. I enjoy treating diverse diagnoses and brainstorming the best approach to helping my clients achieve their goals.

Colleen Tomczak - Physical Therapy Assistant

I have been practicing physical therapy for over 20 years, with an Associate's degree in physical therapy from Mott College in Flint. The majority of my experience has been in the sub-acute setting. My passion is the geriatric population. My hope and goal is to assist my patients to reach their goals of returning to their highest level of function possible.

Jessica Cobb - Occupational Therapist

I attended Western Michigan University where I received my Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Health Services in 2007 and my Master's degree in Occupational Therapy in 2008. My clinical experience includes the hospital/acute care setting, inpatient rehabilitation, sub-acute rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and long term care.

Ashley Tarras - Occupational Therapist

I attended Michigan State University graduating in 2007 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a Specialization in Health Promotion, followed by receiving Masters in Science in Occupational Therapy in 2011 from Western Michigan University. I am certified in the fitting and ordering of Saebo dynamic orthoses to maximize upper extremity functioning post stroke, trained in the Graston Technique, as well as an Aging in Place specialist.  I have special interest in low vision, neurological disorders and home modifications.

Renee Dowswell - Aquatic Instructor

I am a Certified Aquatic Instructor who was previously a long time Aftercare and Ai Chi participant. I am dedicated to the Grand Traverse Pavilions Wellness Center and believe that there are benefits to being in the warm water that allows for us to do things that we would never be able to do on land. It is my goal to get you fit while having fun!

Jessica Newberry - Speech-Language Pathologist 

I am a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, originally from Oregon. My studies took me to the University of Iowa for my Master's in SLP, after which I returned home to the west coast and worked in a multitude of settings: hospitals, home health, outpatient adult and pediatric clinics, schools and skilled nursing. I chose to settle in northern Michigan with the goal to provide person-centered therapy for the adult population. I am certified in LVST LOUD for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, and specialize in swallow, voice and cognitive therapy, particularly for those after motor vehicle accidents, stroke, and neurological disorders.