Laura Shafer-Kase, PT, t-DPT, CLT

Alicia earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at Trine University in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2017. Since that time, she has done travel work that has ranged from both outpatient and inpatient physical therapy. The different settings Alicia has worked in have given her a broad range of skills and viewpoints on therapy as a whole. Her goal is to provide excellent education to her patients, and she is a firm believer that if she can’t help fix a problem, she can point you in the direction of someone who can. Alicia is excited to be able to make a difference to the patients who live in Marshall. She believes that the care you receive in physical therapy can vastly improve the overall quality of your life.

Jackie started her physical therapy career as a Physical Therapist Assistance (PTA) graduating from Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, MI in 2001. While continuing to work as a PTA, she returned to school and received a Bachelor of Art in Business Management and Organizational Development from Spring Arbor University in 2007. She went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree in 2013 from the University of Findlay in Findlay, OH. Jackie specializes in Manual Therapy, Joint Replacement Rehabilitation, and Shoulder Rehabilitation. She has had the opportunity to practice her physical therapy skills in several different areas/settings including: aquatic therapy, home health care, community education, acute care, exercise conditioning, trauma / critical care, inpatient care, pediatric therapy, outpatient care, post-surgical therapy, presurgical conditioning, and school age physical therapy. She has worked with a multitude of patient diagnoses during her 18+ years in the physical therapy field. Jackie’s favorite area of expertise is in outpatient physical therapy care. Jackie is passionate about her job and strives to improve her patient’s quality of life.

People often seek rehabilitation services because they hurt or have a disability, not because they feel good. At Oaklawn Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy, we understand this — and we are here to put our patients first in their time of need. We have a dedicated, highly qualified staff of physical and occupational therapy professionals to serve you. Oaklawn has a broad spectrum of therapists who specialize in many areas including orthopedics, speech, pelvic health, oncology rehabilitation/lymphedema, sports injuries, pediatrics and neurological issues.