Amnie Assel, R.N., CBIS
Nursing
Amnie Assel is a Registered Nurse with an associates degree in Nursing from Washtenaw Community College. Through her education she has gained clinical experience in various health care settings including the hospital and community. Prior to becoming an RN Amnie worked as a rehabilitation associate for people who have traumatic brain injuries.
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Tom Burke, M.A.
Substance Abuse Specialist
Tom Burke, MA, LMSW (Licensed Masters Social Worker), is a Social Worker and partial retiree who provides contractual counseling services to individuals at Ann Arbor Rehabilitation Centers and in the community. He is a specialist in co-occurring disorders, most notable brain injury, substance abuse...
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Patricia Eddings, M.S., LLP
Clinical Psychology
Patt Eddings has Masters degrees in education and clinical psychology. Patt worked for Pinckney Public Schools before coming to Ann Arbor Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. While at Pickney Public Schools, she served as the Assistant Community Education Director and held positions on the Board of Directors for the Washtenaw-Livingston Education Association.
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Ginger Galardi, O.T.R\L
Occupational Therapy
Ginger Galardi has been working in the field of brain injury since 2000. Ginger graduated from Western Michigan University in 1999 with a BS in Occupational Therapy. She completed fieldwork in the hospital setting as well as assisting injured individuals at Hope Network in East Lansing.
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Marisa Gonzalez, M.A., CF-SLP
Speech Pathology
Marisa Gonzalez, M.A. is a graduate of the University of Toledo where she earned a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Previously, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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Saxon Govender, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology
Saxon Govender, Ph.D has been with AARC since 2002. He has extensive experience in various rehabilitation locations working with individuals that have sustained traumatic brain injury. His calm demeanor allows him access to individuals that may have behavioral concerns.
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Valerie Inwald, M.S., CF-SLP
Speech Pathology
Valerie received her Bachelors degree in communicative sciences and disorders from Michigan State University. She completed her Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Fawne Peterson, NCTMB
Massage Therapist
Fawne Peterson graduated from the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy in 2004. She has been working as a Massage Therapist, Chiropractic Assistant and Physical Therapy Technician. Fawne is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and Bodyworker.
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Lyn Peyton, M.A., LLP
Outcomes Information Management
Clinical Psychology
Lyn Peyton received her Masters Degree in Clinical and Humanistic Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology (formerly known as the Center for Humanistic Studies) in August of 1994.
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Scott Smith, M.S.
Clinical Psychology
Scott Smith, M.S. is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and maintains his licensure in the State of Michigan as a Limited Licensed Psychologist.
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