MOBILITY: SEATING AND POSITIONING
MOBILITY: SEATING AND POSITIONING
ACCESSIBILITY: LIFT CHAIRS
ACCESSIBILITY: LIFT CHAIRS
Having the proper seating and positioning products on your mobility device is critical to a comfortable and active lifestyle. Our team of Assistive Technology Professionals (ATPs) have decades of experience in the seating and positioning discipline and are up-to-date with all of the latest technology and practices. We'll work with you and your therapy team to come up with the best solution to ensure optimal posture, skin quality, and function.
Having the proper seating and positioning products on your mobility device is critical to a comfortable and active lifestyle. Our team of Assistive Technology Professionals (ATPs) have decades of experience in the seating and positioning discipline and are up-to-date with all of the latest technology and practices. We'll work with you and your therapy team to come up with the best solution to ensure optimal posture, skin quality, and function.
MOBILITY: SEATING AND POSITIONING
A lift chair can be an easy and simple solution to keeping your independence in your home. Designed to assist the user with
sit-to-stand transfers, it can also recline to a horizontal position for a comfortable rest. We offer a wide variety of designs and styles to match any living room decor.
Having the proper seating and positioning products on your mobility device is critical to a comfortable and active lifestyle. Our team of Assistive Technology Professionals (ATPs) have decades of experience in the seating and positioning discipline and are up-to-date with all of the latest technology and practices. We'll work with you and your therapy team to come up with the best solution to ensure optimal posture, skin quality, and function.
A lift chair can be an easy and simple solution to keeping your independence in your home. Designed to assist the user with
sit-to-stand transfers, it can also recline to a horizontal position for a comfortable rest. We offer a wide variety of designs and styles to match any living room decor.
MOBILITY
MOBILITY
John Letizia
President
Assistive Tech Professional
ATP, CAPS, CEAC
Clinical Staff
Certified Orthotic Fitter
COF
Anthony Bifano
Anthony Bifano graduated from Penn State University with a BA in Athletic Training and from Mount Aloysius College with an Associates degree in Science.​
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Prior to Laurel Medical Solutions, Anthony was a home health physical therapist assistant, where he participated in the care of 100+ clients. He visited the clients at their homes, improving their functional level with an emphasis on safety.
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Anthony obtained his Certified Orthotic Fitter certification in April of 2024.
Anthony Bifano
Director of CRT
Assistive Tech Professional
ATP
Lisa Buchta
Lisa Buchta is the new Director of Complex Rehab at Laurel Medical. She joined the team in May of 2023 upon her relocating back to the Pittsburgh area. Lisa started her career as a Occupational therapist in 1988 and has had her ATP since 1998.
Lisa has worked as an ATP in Western PA, OH and WV before moving to New England. She has come back to the dealer side after working as a Territory Sales Manager for Permobil for the last 8 years. Lisa brings with her strong therapy background, years of experience in adults, pediatrics and custom seating.
Lisa Buchta
Certified Prosthetist\Orthotist
CPO
Anthony Gunby
Tony Gunby, Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist, (CPO) graduated in 2002 from Northwestern University Medical School’s Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics.
He then completed his CPO residency in 2004 and was admitted to the American Board of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
Tony joined the Laurel Medical staff in 2018 as a CPO.
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He is certified in Ossur Rheo Knee, Proprio Foot, STARband Cranial Helmets, and the Otto Bock C-Leg and Harmony Systems.
Anthony Gunby
Assistive Tech Professional
ATP
Brian Martin
Brian is a 2023 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Master's in Rehabiltation Technology. He came to Laurel Medical Solutions as an intern working as a Mobility Tech and recently obtained his ATP Certification in November of 2023.
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Before joining Laurel Medical Solutions, Brian was previously employed working with individuals with complex disabilities. He provided driver evaluations and driver training as a CDRS with a specialty in high-tech driving for over 20 years.
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Brian Martin
Matthew obtained his Rehab Technology Supplier certification CRTS in 2008. He also received his CEAC or Certified Environmental Access Consultant in 2015.
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Matthew has been with Laurel Medical Solutions for over the past 12 years.
Matthew McQuay
Matthew McQuay
Assistive Tech Professional
ATP, CRTS, CEAC
Kimberly graduated from YTI Career Institute in May of 2015 with an assoiciates in specialized technology of Respiratory Therapy.
She then earned her CRT in May 2015 and RRT certification in April 2018.
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After graduating college, Kimberly worked in a hospital setting before joining the LMS team in September 2016.
Kimberly Penrod
Kimberly Penrod
Registered Respiratory Therapist
RRT
Ext. 1123
Certified Orthotic Assistant
COA
Jordyn Polke
Jordyn Polke is a 2012 graduate of Windber Area.
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After graduation, she attended the Oklahoma State Institute of Technology where she earned an Associate's Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2017. Following her graduation from OSUIT, Jordyn received a six-week internship at Laurel Medical Solutions as an Orthotics and Prosthetics technician.
Then in September of 2017, she became a full-time member of the LMS Team.
In 2017, Jordyn earned her Orthotic Fitter Certification through the American Board for Certification, ABC.
Jordyn Polke
Assistive Tech Professional
ATP
Courtney Sargent
Courtney graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her Master’s in Rehabilitation Technology. She previously worked in an intensive inpatient rehab facility for stroke and traumatic brain injury patients before coming to Laurel.
Courtney enjoys hiking, trying new things, and playing with her two cats. If she could be any animal in the world, it would be a cat, so she can sleep and eat all day!
Courtney Sargent
Mobility Team
Emile Billy
Mobility Equipment Tech
Jessica Farabaugh
Mobility Assistant
Ext. 1122
Stella Fedora
Mobility Manager
Ext. 1119
Morgan Fenchak
Case Manager
Nikole Newcomer
Mobility Assistant
Ext. 1103
Jesse Orosz
Mobility Tech
Misty Rito
Mobility Assistant
Ext. 1130
Rajiv Roberts
Mobility Tech
Cassidy Weymer
Ext. 1132
Mobility Assistant
Home Modification Team
Kurt Detwiler
Home Modification Coordinator
Ext. 1102
Danny McComb
Home Modification Specialist
Bill Miller
Home Modification Specialist
CAPS, CEAC
Bill Noel
Home Modification Specialist
Eric St. Clair
Home Modification Specialist
Glen Shockley
Home Modification Specialist
Ethan Smith
Home Modification Specialist
Orthotics & Prostethics Team
Jeremy Koenig
Orthotic Tech
Delivery & Repair Team
Robert Bier
HME Tech
Andy Dorchak
HME Tech
Damian Farabaugh
Lead HME Tech
Nathan Kaschalk
Repair Assistant
Donald Malloy
HME Tech
Jeanna Montgomery
Repair Coordinator
Ext. 1115
Alex Myatt
HME Tech
Ray Ronk
HME Tech
Danielle Roth
Repair Assistant
Ext. 1104
Warehouse Team
Rory Burnette
Warehouse Assistant
David Custer
Warehouse Specialist
Kenneth Findley
Warehouse Assistant
Customer Service Team
Lester Bennett
Patient Care Coordinator
Ext. 1128
Kathryn Finn
Customer Service Rep
Ext. 1116
Patricia Fleming
Ext. 1306
Customer Service Rep
Johnstown
Molly Hochrein
Customer Service Rep
Ext. 1307
Johnstown
Johnstown
Jessica McMullen
Customer Service Rep
Ext. 1108
Karen Sarlouis
Ext. 1114
Customer Service Rep
Billing Team
Susan Casanova
Billing Specialist
Ext. 1121
Krysten Sauro
Billing Specialist
Ext. 1127
Sales & Marketing Team
Tyler Love
Sales Representative
Marla Nesbella
Director of Marketing
Ext. 1112
Wendy Pierce
Sales Representative