Staff

Tom Swaldi MPT/DPT/ATC/CSCS is an experienced Physical Therapist who has served the local community for several years, building a strong rapport with area physicians.  In addition to earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Temple University, he is also a Certified Athletic Trainer, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and former Staff Certified Athletic Trainer for Drexel University.  Tom has provided his services and has been an Athletic Trainer in this area for the past 6 years.  His areas of expertise are:

	Orthopedics
	Sports Medicine
	Performance Training
	Strength & Conditioning
	Industrial Work Recovery

Lori Swaldi MPT/DPT/VCS has been practicing Physical Therapy for several years, completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Temple University.  Her focus has been treatment of individuals with dizziness (vertigo), imbalance, various neurologic disorders, wound management, and pediatrics.  She is a Certified Vestibular Specialist whose articles have been published in prestigious magazines such as "On Balance" published by NeuroCom International, Inc.  Lori is one of less than 200 vestibular clinical specialists in the country and has over nine years of experience.  Her areas of expertise are:  

Krista Petruskevich, DPT joined the Star family in September of this year. She is a 2011 graduate of the Lebanon Valley Colleges' doctoral of physical therapy program. Krista brings a fresh base of knowledge and a solid understanding of manual therapy to the clinic. She credits much of her success to her time spent at Southeast Georgia Health System. Krista is no stranger to STAR or the local area. She graduated from Mt. Carmel Area and has worked in many different capacities here at STAR for the past five years while earning her DPT.  

Brandyn S. Charlton MA/ATC is a graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Sciences with a concentration in Exercise Physiology and earned his Masters of Arts in Counseling from Edinboro University.  Brandyn has provided Athletic Training services in the area since 1997.  His areas of expertise are: