Henning & Cole Physical Therapy

Professional Staff List

Jen Blevins, PTA

Jen Blevins is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who has worked with Henning & Cole for 5years and has been a PTA since 1998. Along with her AA in Physical Therapy, she also holds a BS degree in Biology that she earned in 1996. Like all the staff at Henning & Cole she has a special interest and advanced training in Manual Therapy as well as a special interest in proprioceptive exercise techniques (PNF exercises). Jen gets compliments regularly from her patients on her professional manner, her sweet personality and ready smile.

On the personal side, Jen loves spending time with her son and scrapbooking family activities. Rumor has it that you want to pick her early when making up your softball team.

Rodger Henning, PT

Rodger Henning is a founding partner and Chief Executive Officer of Henning & Cole. He has both administrative and clinical duties in the practice. As a founder he and his partner established the high level of clinical expertise and the deep commitment to patient care that hallmarks Henning & Cole today. Rodger earned a BS in Psychology in 1971 and a BS in Physical Therapy in 1973. After 70,000 treatments and too many Continuing Education courses in Manual Therapy to list he is considered a master clinician and is a resource for other staff members. Rodger taught Physical Therapy techniques and principals in lectures, weekend courses and as part time faculty at Johns Hopkins Physicians Assistant Program in the 70's. He served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Rehabilitation Agencies, and 4 years as Government Affairs Liaison on the Board of Directors of the American Physical Therapy Association Private Practice Section. He was a founder, and President for 3 years, of the Mid-Atlantic Network for Physical Therapy. In that capacity he negotiated large contracts with major insurance carriers and had operational input with over 100 participating PT offices. Rodger currently sees patients at the Hunt Valley office.

On the personal side Rodger and his wife Connie love to travel and are very proud of their three children. He will be glad to show you pictures of his new grandson. He is an avid golfer, collects toy trains and loves to tinker with old clocks. He sings and plays bass in his church's choir and is active in the church administration.

Tom Cole, PT

Carlton S. (Tom) Cole is one of the founding partners and Chief Operating Officer of Henning & Cole. As Clinic Director of our Bel Air office, his primarily clinical duties are shared with administrative responsibilities in the practice. As a founder he and his partner established the high level of clinical expertise and the deep commitment to patient care that hallmarks Henning & Cole today. Immediately after his honorable discharge from the Unites States Navy Tom earned a BS in Physical Therapy in 1973. After over 100,000 treatments and too many Continuing Education courses in Manual Therapy to list he is considered a master clinician and is a resource for other staff members. Tom's clinical expertise is held in such high regard that many physicians and physical therapists from other organizations come to him for treatment. Tom is truly a 'Therapist's therapist'. Tom has taught Physical Therapy techniques through the years at weekend courses and in lectures. He has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Rehabilitation Agencies and on the Finance Committee of the American Physical Therapy Association Private Practice Section. He was also a founder of the Mid-Atlantic Network for Physical Therapy. Tom currently sees patients at our Bel Air office 3 long days a week and one day a week at Hunt Valley.

On the personal side Tom and his wife Mikie have recently relocated to Florida. Tom is a fly fisherman who will gladly regale you with fish tales and the falls in the stream he endured to get them. He is an excellent outdoor chef and is known to cook anything on the grille. Tom is currently no longer in the Baltimore area and is seeing patients in Florida.

Cindi Schrum, PT

Cindi Schrum has been with Henning & Cole for 20 years. She is the Director of Outpatient Services and supervises all of our licensed staff. Cindi earned a BS in Physical Therapy in 1985 graduating Cum Laude from UMAB. Cindi has experience in all areas of PT having worked in multiple settings for Henning & Cole. She is a highly skilled Manual Therapist with specialization in the treatment of TMJ disorders and Vestibular and Balance problems. A Certified Pilates Instructor designation rounds out her interest in fitness and wellness. She has served on the Quality Assurance Committee for the Mid-Atlantic Network and has defended many Henning & Cole treatments before the Medicare Administrative Law Judge where she is unbeaten. Cindi currently sees patients at the Hunt Valley office 5 days a week.

On the personal side her 2 children keep her very busy with their soccer, lacrosse and ballet activities. Cindi also loves to exercise and does so regularly in her step, pilates and body pump classes. Ask her about her cat, tropical fish and parrot and the predatory triangle they create in her busy household.

Sophia Farantos Hobbs, PT

Sophia Hobbs is a 'lifer' at Henning & Cole. She has spent her entire career caring for our patients in many different settings. She earned her B.S. degree in Physical Therapy in 1988 and has continued to grow through educational courses and 17 years of treatments into one of the mainstays of our staff. An accomplished Manual Therapist, she loves to treat knees, shoulders, TMJ's and has a particular warm spot for OB patients. Don't be fooled by Sophie's great sense of humor and infectious laugh, she is a tough taskmaster in the gym. Sophie currently treats patients at our Hunt Valley location 3 days a week.

On the personal side, her second language (Greek) facilitates her overseas travel as well as helping her communicate with her bi-lingual patients. She loves to spend her time with her husband and two children, loves to spend her energy walking and really loves to spend her money shopping.

Daniel Somers, DPT

Dr. Dan Somers is the newest member of our licensed staff, he is, however, not new to Henning & Cole, as he is a previous employee. Dan is the latest of our former Aides who after undergrad school went on to become PT's and returned to work with us. He earned his BS in History in 2002 and his DPT in 2005. We are particularly proud of Dan as he is the first Doctor of Physical Therapy on our staff. Dan has made an immediate impact with our patients. His sunny personality, compassionate nature and obvious expertise in exercise physiology have had many patients asking for him specifically as their therapist. He is especially interested in Manual Therapy, Orthopedic treatments and Knee Rehab. Dan sees patients 3 days a week at Stemmers Run and 1 day at Hunt Valley.

On the personal side Dan eagerly awaits snowboarding season and loves sports of any kind. He takes a lot of teasing about being a Redskins fan in a Raven town, but he had the last laugh for the 2005 season.

Sean Kinsman, DPT

Sean graduated in 2006 with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in his native Boston. He earned his DPT from the same instituion in 2008. Sean spent two years as a staff Physical Therapist at Johns Hopkins Hospital and has extensive experience with in-patient oncology, orthopeadics, neurology and pediatrics.

Patrick Schneider, DPT

Patrick Schneider got his undergraduate degree in Sports & Exercise Science from Messiah College in south central Pennsylvania. He then went on to get his DPT from the University of MD Baltimore in 2009. Patrick worked an internship at Henning & Cole Physical Therapy and was hired by H&C, once he passed the Physical Therapy Boards in July.

Patrick enjoys traveling when he gets the opportunity. He has lived for a while in Ecuador and speaks Spanish. This year he will be visiting Israel. Patrick is originally from the DC area and continues to be a dedicated Redskins fan.

While in college Patrick participated in cross country and continues to this day to run for enjoyment. One day he hopes to run a marathon. If you want to talk about something different with Patrick ask him about his juggling.

Jason Shifflet, PT

Jason Shifflet graduated in 2001 from the State University of NY @ Buffalo with a degree in Physical Therapy. A personal background in weight lifting drew Jason to a general interest in kinesiology and muscle function which led him to a major in physical therapy.

Since becoming a PT Jason has had experience in in-patient transitional care in a hospital setting as well as some nursing home and extensive out-patient private practice experience. Jason has found that his he really enjoys the opportunity to use his manual therapy skills in the 'hand-on' approach to PT practiced at Henning & Cole.

Jason's 2 cats keep him company at home and in his free time he enjoys skiing, biking and attending concerts.

Lorri Sheckells, PTA

Lorri has worked as a PTA since 1993 in hospital, transitional-to-acute care, home-health and out-patient settings. She organized an arthritis school and ran community awareness programs through Senior Centers in Baltimore County for Osteoporosis. Lorri has extensive experience in out-patient orthopaedics and hand therapy. Her patients love her easy going, friendly nature and she has fit easily in to our practice.

Lorri's husband and four sons keep her busy with motocross and soccer... guess that makes her a "soccer mom".

Alan Peoples, PT - Clinic Director

Alan is the Clinic Director of our Water's Edge office. He owned a PT practice in Wilmington, Delaware for 26 years. Alan's background in Exercise Physiology, prior to entering PT school, helped him develop his solid foundation in sport medicine, orthopaedics and rehabilitation.

With a strong interest in research into injury prevention in sports and the work place, Alan has published several articles in professional journals, served on the editorial staff of Sports Care and Fitness magazine, as well as taught at the University of Delaware.

Alan's favorite part of being a physical therapist has always been the opportunity to "help people help themselves". He strongly believes in educating patients in exercises that will help strengthen their ability to overcome injuries and return to doing the things they love.

Raising three grown sons helped to fill Alan's life with sailing, camping, scouting, coaching, and church youth group activities. Along the way he found time to build an interest in painting and playing the trumpet.

Jeremy Welch, PTA

Jeremy Welch, PTA has lived in the Baltimore area for 5 years and is originally from the Chicago area. He graduated from the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Baltimore City Collage. His previous work experience was providing patient care at a rehab hospital in a mainly exercise-based program. He is excited to have the opportunity to work in the manual therapy oriented practice of Henning & Cole. Jeremy knows the combination of manual therapy and exercise will really help his patients.

There isn't a sport Jeremy wouldn't love to discuss with you, but his favorite is football. And yes, because he hails from Chicago, you'll have to hear about the Chicago Bears.

Kristen Cronin, PT

Kristen Cronin has the distinction of being our oldest "alumnae" PT. She started with Henning and Cole in 1989 as an aide and returned to us as a PT in 2000. Kristen earned a BS in Health Science in 1996 and a Master's in Physical Therapy in 1997. Since then she has developed particular expertise in the treatment of TMJ, vestibular and cervical spine disorders while becoming an excellent Manual Therapist. Kristen has a ready smile, a reputation for having "soft hands" in the treatment room and a "hard work" philosophy in the gym. We are excited to have her back with us at Perry Hall. On the personal side Kristen is an avid reader and loves to exercise. Ask her about her new house and/or her old dog.

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