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Meet Our Physical Therapy Team

Dr Joseph Eshman — Dr. Joseph Eschman in Warren, OH

Joseph Eschman, PT, DPT, Board Certified Geriatric Specialist

I began my career as a physical therapist over 30 years ago, after graduating from the Ohio State University in 1987. I began working primarily in nursing homes. A hospital in Columbus offered me an opportunity, as a manager of extended care rehab services, which I eagerly accepted. I had grown up blessed with the presence of three grandparents. I enjoy being around older people and was thrilled to have a job where I could help them recover from a general surgical or medical condition or other acute misfortune such as a stroke or hip fracture. I quickly noticed that many times people would recover from their temporary setback, although it would generally take 2 to 3 months. Once they were rehabilitated though, they would return home. I found myself wishing that I could have seen these people prior to their need for a short term stay in the nursing home. I began to think that if I had seen them I could have had the opportunity to help them avoid the need for institutionalization.

I now have that opportunity! I opened the first office of Eschman Physical Therapy, LLC in 2005 at the corner of North Road and North River Road in Warren, Ohio. We are most proud at Eschman Physical Therapy, LLC of our philosophy and one to one professional model of care. 
Doctor Melissa Ker  — Dr. Melissa Kerr in Warren, OH

Melissa Kerr, PT, DPT ERYT, YACEP, & AOL Instructor- Integrative Physical Therapist

Melissa is a doctor of physical therapy, integrative physical therapist, experienced registered yoga teacher (ERYT), Yoga Alliance certified education provider (YACEP), and Art of Longevity (AOL) certified instructor with the Dayan Arts Organization Wild Goose Tai Chi & Qigong. Additionally, she is certified in Tai Chi for Balance Levels I and II with The Ohio State University & Lucy Bartimole. She is also a Flex program instructor for Silver Sneakers. Melissa is an active student in the Dayan Arts and has a consistent, personal yoga practice. Melissa is experienced in teaching a variety of styles of yoga, but through her work as a physical therapist she regularly blends eastern and western practices. Dr. Kerr’s therapy training allows particular expertise in attention to modifications, accommodations, and alternative postures for individuals who have underlying health concerns or injury. Dr. Kerr practices her work as an integrative physical therapist inside the Hubbard 
Centre One building, which is a satellite clinic with Eschman Physical Therapy, LLC. She teaches and works in the community with various healthcare professionals and academic institutions in addition to local non-profit groups that share the vision of improving health and empowering wellness.
Hubbard Physical Therapy — Marsha Phipps in Warren, OH

Scott Brown, LPTA 

Scott Brown graduated in 2016 with an Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Penn State Shenango. Born and raised in Warren, OH, Scott has worked at several therapy clinics and has learned a variety of therapeutic techniques in order to provide patients with varying paths to recovery. Besides physical therapy, Scott’s passions include sports, outdoors, and spending time with family. 
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