Locations

Melissa holds the duo role of Outpatient Clinic Manager and Inpatient Rehab Manager at the Galesburg location.   She has been employed by Cottage Rehab and Sports Medicine since 2012.  Melissa graduated from University of Illinois-Chicago in 1992.  Her experience includes acute care, outpatient orthopedics, Women’s Health, home health, long term care and healthcare management.  She recently became Level 2 certified in Reiki, a Japanese energy work technique.  Melissa and her husband, Tim, live in Knoxville with their three children, Elise, Erik and Cal.  Melissa is very enthusiastic about the future of Rehab in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.  She feels honored to lead such a fun and experienced staff, with the goal of helping each patient become the best versions of themselves. 

Hello! My name is Ansley and I am a physical therapist at Cottage Rehab and Sports Medicine in Galesburg. I Graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I have been practicing physical therapy for almost a year and a half. While in undergrad, I ran on Samford’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams. Having this background, it is exciting for me to treat the competitive running athlete, however, I truly enjoy orthopedics and patients of all ages. I prefer a hands-on approach to treatment – utilizing manual therapy to accompany therapeutic strengthening. The Midwest is my new home, as I moved here to Illinois with my husband, Brandon, last Fall. In my free time I enjoy trying out new recipes in the kitchen, running, and spending time outside with my husband and our dogs.  

Hello, my name is Jacki. I have been a PTA at Cottage Rehab and Sports Medicine in Galesburg since June of 2017. I attended North Central College where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. I took a year off and became licensed by the American College of Sports Medicine to provide Personal Training services in home and at the gym.  I then went on to receive my Associate’s Degree in Applied Science where I completed the hours required to sit for the board’s exam. I enjoy helping people reach their personal goals and returning to hobbies and pain-free daily activities. In my spare time, I enjoy running, spending time with family, reading, creating wood projects, and training my dogs Winnie and Wylee.

I’m Erin and I have been working for Cottage Rehab in the Galesburg clinic for 10 years. I was also a rehab tech for 1 year prior in the Hospital during college. I graduated in 2010 from ICC with my PTA degree. In 2018 I completed the OPTA program where I specialized in orthopedics. I have a beautiful family, a daughter that is 1 year old and 2 dogs. My little family loves to travel and experience new cities, countries, and scenery.

Hello, my name is Tiffany. I am a Physical Therapist Assistant. I work in both our Advanced Rehab &Sports Medicine clinic in Canton and our Cottage Rehab & Sports Medicine clinic in Galesburg. I graduated from ICC in 2019. I have worked for Advanced Rehab for 14 years as a rehab tech, receptionist, and now a PTA. I enjoy spending my free time with my husband Christopher and our 2 beautiful little girls, Marleigh 9 and Parker 3. You can find us spending time with family, being outside, camping, and going on side by side rides.

Hi, my name is Brandon. I have been an athletic trainer since 2006, after graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. I have worked in various settings as an ATC, including clinics, high schools, colleges, and strength and conditioning environments. I have worked at Cottage Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine since 2016, and I work with Galesburg High School and other area high schools to fulfill athletic training needs, and work with athletic directors and coaches to reduce injury risk through proper lifting mechanics and speed/agility activities. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, playing volleyball, and helping her as I am able with her volleyball coaching.

My name is Amanda and I have been an OT for 8 years. I attended St. Ambrose University where I got my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I have worked in acute care, outpatient, home health, and skilled care facilities. I have been employed by Advanced Rehab for 1 year and love working in the hospital with the Cottage staff.

I graduated from Black Hawk College - PTA program in 2018. I have worked for CRSM as an Inpatient/Outpatient PTA since October of 2018. I enjoy working in the acute care setting with the geriatric population and those who are recovering from orthopedic surgery. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

I have been employed by ARSM for 7 years. I earned a MSPT from Washington University in St. Louis Program in Physical Therapy.  I've worked in MT, ND and IL primarily in acute care, SNF and home health settings. I love acute care, orthopedics and geriatrics.