Staff

DENNIS ENGERER, PT

Dennis is a graduate of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. His experiences include Director of Physical Therapy at Wayne County General Hospital, Director of Physical Therapy at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, and he has been Director of Northville Physical Rehabilitation since 1985. Clinical strength is with emphasis on Orthopaedic Rehabilitation utilizing a wide variety of manual techniques, neuromuscular stimulation and biofeedback. Dennis resides in Northville with his wife and three sons.

DEREK ORNEKIAN, DPT
(CLINICAL MANAGER)

Derek received his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology from Michigan State University in 2003 and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State University in 2007. He has worked exclusively in an orthopedic outpatient setting, seeing a wide variety of diagnoses, and has a special interest in return to sport rehabilitation. Derek has taken several continuing education courses, including manual therapy and Pilates. He lives in Northville with his wife and two daughters.

SHWETA GIRDHAR, PT
(PELVIC FLOOR THERAPIST)

Shweta Girdhar is a licensed Physical Therapist in Michigan since 2004, with a degree from Kurukshetra University, India (2001). Passionate about women’s health, she pursued advanced training in pelvic floor therapy through the Herman and Wallace Institute, BCIA, and the Upledger Institute. Shweta specializes in treating pelvic floor dysfunctions in men, women, and children, integrating techniques like Muscle Energy Work, Craniosacral Therapy, Feldenkrais, MBSR, and energy work. She collaborates with midwives, doulas, and trauma healers to support holistic healing. Based in Northville with her husband and two children, she enjoys reading, hiking, and writing.

MARISA LASKOWSKI, DPT

Marisa graduated from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008. She has worked exclusively in outpatient orthopedic facilities since her graduation. Marisa has taken several continuing education courses in Kinesio taping and muscle energy. She is very experienced in treating a variety of patients with spinal dysfunctions, sports-related injuries, balance impairments, and post-surgical limitations. Marisa resides in Northville with her husband and spoiled canine, Hemi.

CHRISTINE M. YE, PTA

Christine graduated with an Applied Science degree from the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Henry Ford College. She obtained her licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant and has worked mainly in outpatient clinics with experience in orthopedic conditions and soft-tissue bodywork, including massage.

SUMMER CIOPPA
OFFICE MANAGER/ MEDICAL BILLER

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