Our Team

Our multidisciplinary team includes physical and occupational therapists that specialize in neurologic recovery, and kinesiologists with advanced training in neurorecovery principles. We are devoted to bettering the lives of people living with paralysis through individualized activity-based therapy and exercise.

ELLIOT COHEE, PT, DPT, NCS
Clinical Director

Elliot is a Neurological Certified Specialist (NCS), earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Bradley University, and his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Indianapolis…

BRITTANIE HELGESON, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Brittanie started her career aspirations with a Bachelor‘s degree in Biology and then moved on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Trine University…

ALI PETERS, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Ali is a graduate of Valparaiso University, and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Indiana University. She previously worked at Community Rehabilitation Hospital South, evaluating and treating a variety of neurological…

WILL ROARK, PT, DPT, NCS
Physical Therapist

Will is a Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Gannon University, and a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Indianapolis. Prior to joining NeuroHope…

LYDIA MINER, PTA

Lydia received her Exercise Science Bachelor’s degree and Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s degree concurrently from the University of Indianapolis…

MARSHALL SPARENBERG, PTA

Marshall is a PTA and ASCM certified exercise physiologist with a passion for helping individuals recover from any injury. During an undergraduate internship at NeuroHope in 2017…

ELIZABETH MAHAY, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Elizabeth joined NeuroHope after spending two years on the inpatient / outpatient units at the University of Chicago Medical Center and two years as an outpatient therapist at Saint Francis Hospital of Evanston…

KRISTA KAUFMAN, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Krista began her career in occupational therapy at Community Rehabilitation Hospital South. As a Saebo certified clinician, she specializes in the treatment of patients with upper extremity paralysis…

LAUREN COLLINS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Lauren earned her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from Southeast Missouri State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Southern Illinois…

STEVEN BOWSER, MS
Neuro Exercise Specialist

Steven is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through ACSM with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Master of Science in Kinesiology …

TIA KEMPSON
Neuro Exercise Specialist

Tia received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology / Pre-Physical Therapy studying at the University of Indianapolis, and her Personal Training Certification with National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). She is a certified nutrition coach…

HAMILTON SPIDLE
Neuro Exercise Specialist

Hamilton is a graduate of Ball State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. He completed an internship at NeuroHope during his studies…

COLE COOPER
Neuro Exercise Specialist

Cole is a graduate from Purdue University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology. He has always had a passion for helping others and used his own personal experiences with health and fitness…

CAITLIN GAICH, MS
Exercise Specialist

Caitlin is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and International Sports Science Association, earned her undergraduate degree from Butler University and her Master’s in Exercise Science from Concordia University…

MELISSA SPENCER, MS
Wellness Coordinator

Mel is a certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of Indianapolis and her Master’s degree in Exercise Science …

ALEXIS COLEMAN
Front Office Coordinator

Alexis Coleman brings 11+ years of customer service and 5+ years of medical office experience to NeuroHope. A graduate of Pike High school and Austin Community…

NATALIE ROBISON
Practice Manager

Natalie Robison joined NeuroHope in 2017, and has more than 10 years of medical office management and billing / coding expertise. A 2008 Graduate…

CHRIS LEEUW, MBA
Executive Director

Chris Leeuw is the Founder and Executive Director of NeuroHope, a 501(c)3 outpatient physical therapy clinic that specializes in recovery from neurologic injury. In August of 2010, Chris…