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Kathy Salik, PT, DPT, Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
LSVT BIG Faculty, Center Manger of Banner Physical Therapy Thunderbird in Glendale Arizona
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Short description of what you do:
I am the Center Manager for Banner Physical Therapy in partnership with Select Medical. I manage a large multi-disciplinary outpatient clinic in Arizona. I have worked for Banner for over 20 years in various Physical Therapy roles. I work with my company’s Education division helping to develop course content for Neurology and in preparation for a Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency. I host the Parkinson’s Special Interest group for Select Medical, a monthly journal club to help therapists provide the best evidenced based care to our Parkinson’s patients. I am also the Vestibular and Concussion Champion for the Arizona market for Select Medical.
My love is treating patients with neurologic impairments especially Parkinson’s disease and other Movement Disorders.
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How long have you been with LSVT Global?
I was certified in LSVT BIG in 2010. I have been faculty with LSVT Global since 2011 and I am honored and blessed to be a part fo this amazing organization.
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What is your favorite part of the job/what do you enjoy most?
I truly love making a difference in the lives of my patients. I have been a Physical Therapist for a long time and I love what I do and I cannot imagine doing anything else. When I can help my patients improve their function or return them to something that they love to do, that is an amazing reward for me. I have the best patients and co-workers that I learn from and enjoy being with each day!
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Tell us a little about yourself!
I have been married for 38 years, I have 2 wonderful children and 3 dogs that keep me busy. I have been in Arizona since we got married but I am originally from New York. I love to exercise in my spare time and I love doing genealogy. My family means everything to me and I love traveling with them, seeing new places and meeting long lost relatives.
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My favorite quote or favorite food or favorite past time:
My favorie movie is: “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Jimmy Stewart; and for me it really is a wonderful life!
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Kathy joined LSVT Global as an LSVT BIG faculty at a critical time for our growth of the training program. She brought competence, insight, and her vast clinical knowledge to the table – enhancing our LSVT BIG training course. Kathy is deeply caring and dedicated to serving people with Parkinson’s and her peers. She has a quiet confidence and is incredibly kind. Our entire team has been enhanced by Kathy’s contributions. We are exceedingly blessed to have her on the team.
– Cynthia Fox, CEO and Co-Founder LSVT Global