Meet Our Team
Garrett Daharsh, M.A. CCC-SLP
Director of Rehabilitation
Welcome to Salina Regional Health Center Rehabilitation. Our department takes the Salina Regional Health Center mission to heart as we work to “Improve the health of those who entrust us with their lives – the patients and communities we serve.”
We view our involvement with you as a partnership or a relationship, where we have a responsibility to keep you, the patient, at the center of all we do.
Denice Justus, PT, DPT, Cert. DN
Clinic Manager
Education: Bachelors of Science degree, Kansas Wesleyan University, 1998; Master of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University, 2001; Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Montana 2021
Additional Training: Dry Needling Certified, APTA Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (CAPP) levels I, II and III, Essential Control Internal Examination of the Pelvic floor training certificate, Beyond Kegals II Advanced Techniques and Special Populations training certificate, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) training certificate, and Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Clinic Focus: Specializes in pelvic floor and vestibular dysfunction, but also treats general post-surgical and orthopedic patients
Other Passions: Enjoys traveling, golfing, and spending time with her family and dogs
Laura Sweeney, PT, DPT, Cert. ASTYM
Education: Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science, University of Kansas, 2010; Doctorate in Physical Therapy, University of Kansas Medical Center, 2014
Additional Training: Certified ASTYM provider and is trained in LSVT BIG for patients with Parkinson’s disease
Clinic Focus: Treats a variety of patients including post-surgical rehabilitation and general orthopedics
Other Passions: Enjoys traveling
Nicholas Johansen, PT, DPT, CSCS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Wichita State University, 2013; Doctor of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University, 2016
Additional Training: Certified in providing workplace analysis, pre-employment screening and functional capacity evaluations
Clinic Focus: Treats a wide variety of patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including sports injuries, concussions and repetitive injuries
Other Passions: Spending time with family, yard work/outdoor activity, beer brewing
Maggie Ginest, PT, DPT, Cert. ASTYM
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Bethany College, 2013; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University, 2016
Additional Training: Certified ASTYM provider
Clinic Focus: General orthopedic and sports related injuries
Other Passions: Enjoys spending time with her family and two black labs
Elissa Westbrook, PT, DPT, ATC/L, Cert. DN, Cert. ASTYM
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training, Bethany College, 2012; Doctor of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University, 2016
Additional Training: Certified in Astym, dry needling level one for cervical/lumbar and upper and lower extremities
Clinic Focus: Treats a variety of orthopedic and sports conditions and injuries; pediatric population, aquatic therapy
Other Passions: Enjoys spending time with her family and being outside and on the farm
Dan Sellers, PT, DPT
Education: Bachelors of Science in Community Health with a concentration in Physical Activity from Louisiana State University in Shreveport 2010; Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St Augustine in St Augustine, FL 2014
Additional Training: Completed courses in paris manual therapy, myopain dry needling level 1, myopain dry needling level 2, and hoffa massage
Clinic Focus: Enjoys treating post-surgical rehabilitation, general orthopedic conditions, and sports related injuries
Other Passions: Avid swimmer, martial arts, fitness, and adventuring outdoors
Miah Veach, DPT
Education: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Kansas State University, 2020; Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas, 2024
Clinic Focus: Treats post-surgical conditions and general orthopedic conditions
Other Passions: Enjoys spending time with her husband, family, dog Archie, traveling, and being outdoors
Thomas Meuli, PT, DPT
Education: Bachelor’s of Science degree in Athletic Training, Fort Hays State University, 2019; Doctor of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University, 2023
Additional Training: LSVT BIG for patient’s with Parkinson’s Disease
Clinic Focus: General orthopedic conditions and sports related injuries
Other Passions: Enjoys hunting and fishing along with other various outdoor activities
Brandon Magazine, PT, DPT, Cert. DN
Education: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a Business Minor, University of Kansas, 2020; Doctorate in Physical Therapy, University of Kansas Medical Center, 2023
Additional Training: Experience as a personal care assistant, Parkinson’s Exercise class aide, and Fitness Specialist at the University of Kansas while attending PT school
Clinic Focus: Treats post-surgical, general orthopedic conditions, and sports related injuries
Other Passions: Enjoys fitness, golf, outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends
Morgan Salem, PT, DPT
Education: Bachelors of Art in Exercise Science, Wichita State University, 2019; Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University, 2023
Clinic Focus: Enjoys treating a variety of patients including general orthopedics, post-surgical rehabilitation, and sports-related conditions.
Other Passions: Enjoys spending time with her husband/family/pets, working out, and being outdoors.
Kerry Schneweis, PTA, Cert. ASTYM
Education: Associates of Science degree in Physical Therapy, Wichita State University; Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science, Wichita State University, 1995
Additional Training: ASTYM certified, LSVT BIG for treatment of Parkinson’s patients
Clinic Focus: Acute Care, Skilled Care, Home Health, and Outpatient Physical Therapy
Other Passions: Enjoys family activities and sports
Rob Clouston, PTA, Cert. ASTYM
Education: US Army combat medic; Associates of Applied Science degree, Colby Community College; 1995
Additional Training: ASTYM certified
Clinic Focus: Acute Care, Outpatient, Home Health, and Skilled Care Rehab
Other Passions: Outdoor activities including golfing, camping, hunting and fishing; spending time with children and grandchildren
Amanda Hilzer, PTA, ATC/L
Education: Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapy, Hutchinson Community College, 2018, Bachelors in Athletic Training and Kinesiology, Kansas State University, 2015
Additional Training: Certified in Rockblades IASTM, completed courses in the treatment of concussions
Clinic Focus: Sports related injuries, Outpatient, Skilled Care Rehab
Other Passions: Working out, hunting, fishing and traveling
Gabbie Smith, PTA, Cert. ASTYM
Education: Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapy, Colby Community College, 2020
Additional Training: Aquatic Therapy
Clinic Focus: Treats patients with a wide variety of orthopedic issues
Other Passions: Working out, hanging with family/friends, being outdoors and traveling
Crystal Smelser, PTA
Education: Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapy, Washburn University, 2017
Additional Training: Completed courses on instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and cupping
Clinic Focus: Treats a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, sports related injuries, and balance deficits
Other Passions: Riding horses, helping her husband take care of their cattle
Amanda Nuss, PTA, Cert. ASTYM
Education: Associates of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapy, Colby Community College, 2012
Additional Training: Certified Rock Steady Boxing Coach for treatment of Parkinson’s patients; Completed courses in ACL injury/Surgery/Recovery, Rotator Cuff Injuries/Interventions, and Total Shoulder Arthroscopy and Reverse Total Arthroscopy
Clinic Focus: Sports Related Injuries, Outpatient, Acute Care, Skilled Care Rehab, General Orthopedic Conditions, and interest in aquatics and pediatrics
Other Passions: Enjoys spending time with family and traveling
Tara Heath, Cindy McDowell, Michele Wilkerson, Amanda Post