As a leader in cancer treatment for patients in the surrounding region, Norton Healthcare sees a wide variety of cancers and countless patients who are in need of treatment and care. Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital’s rehabilitation clinic, Norton Specialty Rehabilitation, is the primary clinic within the Norton system to provide rehabilitation services to patients with an oncology diagnosis

The Norton Specialty Rehab team is currently working towards certification through the Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute (PORi).  PORi is a leader in oncology rehabilitation for all disciplines; physical, occupational, and speech therapies. They provide educational resources and certification courses to therapists that cover “the latest evidence-based research and thorough scientific understanding of the physiological impact of cancer.” Currently our therapists have undergone the Foundation in Oncology Rehabilitation coursework which educates the therapist in the “unique clinical profile of oncology patients that will be both applicable and necessary for effective practice.”

Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation

Melanie Hoehn, P.T., MHA, is the director of Norton Brownsboro Hospital inpatient rehabilitation services and Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation. She also is the mentor facilitator for the Norton Healthcare and Bellarmine University Physical Therapy Neurologic Residency Program. Melanie earned her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Indiana University, Indianapolis, and her master’s degree in health administration at Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri. She has served as a therapist and leader at Norton Healthcare for more than 18 years.

Anne Blandford, SLPD, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist at Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation and a clinical assistant professor at University of Louisville School of Medicine. She also serves on the surgical team for deep brain stimulation and as a consulting therapist at the Brain Tumor Center, a collaboration of Norton Neuroscience Institute and Norton Cancer Institute. She earned her bachelor’s degree in health science at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, her master’s degree at the University of Louisville, and her doctor of speech pathology degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her clinical and scholarship focus is neurogenic communication disorders.

Adrienne Humphrey, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist at Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation and also a Parkinson Wellness Recovery PWR! certified therapist. Adrienne has experience working with patients with a variety of conditions, including neurological disorders. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in occupational therapy from the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville.

Brittany McAndrew, M.A., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CBIS is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation. Brittany earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from Western Kentucky University and master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Indiana University and has more than 10 years of experience serving adults with a variety of communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders and Certified Brain Injury Specialist and has specialized training in SPEAK OUT!^® and Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT) for individuals with Parkinson’s and related neurological disorders, Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP), and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) treatment for dysphagia.

Elizabeth Ulanowski, P.T., DPT, NCS, is a board-certified physical therapist and neurological specialist at Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation. She is the director of the Neurological Physical Therapy Residency Program, a collaboration of Norton Neuroscience Institute and Bellarmine University, and serves as an assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Bellarmine University. Liz earned her doctorate in physical therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Liz’s scholarship interests include physical activity for individuals with neurological disorders and community engagement.

Morgan Robertson, P.T., DPT, NCS, is a physical therapist at Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation and a Parkinson Wellness Recovery PWR! certified therapist. She also works at University of Louisville Hospital providing therapy to patients following trauma, stroke and other neurological injuries. In addition, Morgan is an adjunct faculty member for Bellarmine University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, where she assists with service learning opportunities, neurological rehabilitation labs and student mentoring. Morgan earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, and her doctorate in physical therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville. She has a special interest in the treatment and management of patients with neurological disorders across the spectrum of care.

Alana Towns, ABT, is an activity-based technologist at Cressman Neurological Rehabilitation. She provides specialized exercise training through the community fitness program, primarily for clients with neurological disorders. Alana earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green and has continued her education in specialized exercise training. She has completed the Parkinson Wellness Recovery PWR! training and is a certified Matter of Balance coach, providing strategies to manage falls and increase activity levels. She also is a mentor for student interns in the exercise science program at Bellarmine University in Louisville. Alana’s goal and focus are to provide continued care for patients thorough a specialized workout space for individuals with neurological disorders.

Norton Neurosciences & Spine Rehabilitation Center

Ron Lasley, P.T., DPT, is a physical therapist at Norton Neurosciences & Spine Rehabilitation Center. He has worked in outpatient physical therapy with an emphasis on developing strong manual therapy skills for the past 22 years and has more than 12 years of experience in the acute care inpatient setting. Ron earned his bachelor’s degree in health care leadership from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, and his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Findlay in Ohio. He has C1 and C2 certifications in scoliosis therapy from the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School in Spain, and is Level I certified in Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) from the Italian Scientific Spine Institute in Milan.

Ron’s emphasis is on treating adolescent and adult scoliosis patients.

Louis E. Peters, M.S., OTR/L, is an Occupational Therapist at Norton Neurosciences & Spine Rehabilitation. Louis has experience treating adults and children of all ages and diagnoses. For the past 5 years, Louis has worked with a variety of geriatric patients as well as many different neurologic and orthopedic diagnoses. He earned his master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Spalding University’s Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisville. Louis plans on continuing his professional development as an occupational therapist through specialty courses while also working toward multiple specialist certifications.​

Colleen Nalley, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Norton Neurosciences & Spine Rehabilitation. She has experience working with individuals with various neurological diagnoses and is Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery PWR! certified, specializing in treating individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Colleen earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science and her doctorate in physical therapy from Bellarmine University in Louisville. She has special interests in providing care for patients who have had spinal cord injuries and strokes. She plans to continue to attend specialty courses and work toward obtaining her specialist certification.

Norton Specialty Rehabilitation Center – St. Matthews

Kaitlyn Drummond, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Norton Specialty Rehabilitation Center- St. Matthews. She has a strong background in treating adult patients with neurological conditions, as well as experience in acute and subacute rehabilitation settings. Kaitlyn earned her Bachelors in Human Health Sciences from the University of Kentucky, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Cincinnati. During her academic work, Kaitlyn was involved in research with stroke survivors and the benefits of outdoor activity which confirmed her passion for working with the neurological population. Kaitlyn is also a member of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy and looks forward to pursuing her Neurologic Clinical Specialist Certification in the future. Other areas of interest include Vestibular Rehabilitation which she plans to pursue further education in to provide exceptional care to her patients.