Elaine Ritter Morrison, PT
Director and Physical Therapist
Elaine has been a practicing physical therapist for 26 years. A graduate of IU School of Medicine's Physical Therapy Program, her background includes acute care, home health, nursing home and outpatient rehabilitation.
Her specialties include manual therapy and women's health. She has advanced training in myofascial and joint mobilization techniques, surface EMG, pelvic pain and weakness and neurological conditions such as strokes. She enjoys working with patients of all ages---from children to seniors.
Joani Essenmacher,
DPT, PT, MS, OCS, SCS, ATC
Physical Therapist
Joani brings a wealth of specialty training and experience to ZPT. Beginning with a Northwestern Physical Therapy degree, she has a Purdue Master's in Health & Kinesiology plus a USC Post Professional Physical Therapy Doctorate. She is a Physical Therapist who has pursued othopedic and sports clinical specialties as well as athletic training. She teaches sports medicine, orthopedic topics and college courses in Physical Therapy. At present, she provides therapy and training in US Tennis Tournaments.
Debbie Ayers,
Certified Massage Therapist
Christi Johnson, Front Desk Coordinator
Robyn Meyer,
Accounts Manager
Physical Therapist
Angie is a physical therapist specializing in orthopedics and pediatric sports related injuries. She has extensive experience in rheumatology and adult rehab. Originally from North Manchester, Indiana, Angie graduated from DePauw University followed by graduate school at Boston University for her MS in Physical Therapy. Her 18 years in PT practice have taken her to California to work in rheumatology, with children and adults, and a special interest in sports related injuries in our young population.
Angie emphasizes patient and parent education in her approach, teaching about anatomy, types of injuries and what specifically can be done through training and exercises.
