Mallers & Swoverland

Clinic Staff

Trenton Swoverland PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT

Trenton attended Indiana University, graduating from the Physical Therapy program in 1992. Seven years later, he obtained his Board Certification in Orthopaedics when tested by the American Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. He continued his education by becoming a Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist in 2002 from North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists.

As of 2005, he has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is a Clinical Fellowship Instructor with the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapist instructing physical therapists in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.

When Trenton is not at work, he is usually found with his wife and four children, at a sporting event, at the gym, or involved with church. He enjoys assisting or watching his children's extra-curricular activities.

Doug Mallers PT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Doug attended Indiana University's Physical Therapy Program where he graduated in 1992. Six years later, he received a post grad Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy from the Gulf Coast Graduate School of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy in Gulfport, MS.

Currently, he is a member of the American Academy Examination Board. He is also a faculty member for the Manual Therapy Institute where he instructs physical therapists in the practice of orthopaedic physical therapy. In his off hours, Doug enjoys sports and spending time with his wife and two boys.

Valerie Coolman PT, DScPT, CMPT

Valerie joined the practice in September of 2004. She completed her Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy and also her certification in orthopaedic manual therapy through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. She conducted her research on the effects of platelet gel in post operative rotator cuff surgeries for her doctorate degree.

Valerie passed the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy's Level 3 & 4 Oral Practical Exams with distinction. She also passed her Orthopaedic Certification Specialist exam and is now a board certified specialist. Valerie will complete her 440+ residency hours in Sept. '08 for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists distinguished fellowship program.

Valerie is currently conducting research for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists distinguished fellowship program. In Valerie's spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, son, and husband, who is a basketball coach and special education teacher.

John Ware PT, MS, FAAOMPT

John joined the practice in November 2005. John graduated with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 1994. He completed his Fellowship with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists through the Gulf Coast Residency program in 1998.

John is studying for his Doctor of Health Science with an emphasis in clinical research and education at the University of Indianapolis.

John is married to Kristen and they have two children. In his free time, John is a dedicated coach for his children's soccer and flag football teams.

Paula Noll PT, MHS, DPT, FAAOMPT

Paula joined the practice in January of 2007. She graduated from The Chicago Medical School in 1988. She has been practicing orthopaedic physical therapy since that time. She completed her post-professional master's degree from the University of Indianapolis in 1997. She completed her manual therapy residency and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007 and completed her fellowship with the Ola Grimsby Institute in late 2008. In her free time, Paula enjoys knitting, silversmithing, running and spending time with her husband.

Lisa Saxe, PT, MTC

Lisa joined the practice in June of 2007. She graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. She earned her manual therapy certification (MTC) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2004. She is currently working toward her doctor of physical therapy degree through the University of St. Augustine. Outside the clinic, Lisa loves running and spending time with her husband and two children. Lisa is an avid Packers fan.

Rebecca Merritt PT, DPT, MTC

Rebecca, a Fort Wayne native, joined the practice in Feb. 2009. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Coastal Carolina University in May 1999. She attended graduate school at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in December 2002. Rebecca also obtained her Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) from the University of St. Augustine in January 2004. She has had additional training in Oncology and Lymphedema and enjoys treating people in this patient population in addition to her orthopaedic patients.

In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband and 3-year-old daughter, running, playing volleyball, working outside in the warmer months and traveling.

Support Staff

Sue Zigler

Sue Zigler has been the office manager at Mallers & Swoverland since they opened their doors in 2002. She brought with her 15 years experience as a Billing Analyst/Coordinator and Human Resource Representative. A Fort Wayne native, Sue treasures her free time with her husband, 5 children and 8 grandchildren. She also loves to exercise, rollerblade, dance and take long walks.

Jackie Morris

Jackie started with the Mallers & Swoverland team in September of 2004 and is the Administrative Assistant for the South clinic. She graduated from Ball State University with a BS in Exercise Science. Jackie is a devoted mother to her daughter and enjoys attending all of her sporting events. In her free time, Jackie runs and competes yearly in the Indianapolis mini-marathon.

Adrienne Zimmerman

Adrienne started with Mallers & Swoverland in 2005 as a tech and is now the Administrative Assistant for the north clinic. This past year, she graduated with an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting. Adrienne's passions include sports (diehard Cubs fan), her church and spending time with her friends and family, especially her nephew.

Angie Miller

Angie joined the staff of Mallers & Swoverland in Aug. 2006 and is the Patient/Marketing Representative for both clinics. She is studying Sociology and Psychology at IPFW. In her spare time, Angie loves watching her children's sporting events, Packer football games, camping, and just hanging out with her husband and 4 children.

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	Clinic Staff Trenton Swoverland PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT Trenton attended Indiana University, graduating from the Physical Therapy program in 1992. Seven years later, he obtained his Board Certification in Orthopaedics when tested by the American Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. He continued his education by becoming a Certified Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapist in 2002 from North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapists. As of 2005, he has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is a Clinical Fellowship Instructor with the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapist instructing physical therapists in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. When Trenton is not at work, he is usually found with his wife and four children, at a sporting event, at the gym, or involved with church. He enjoys assisting or watching his children's extra-curricular activities. Doug Mallers PT, OCS, FAAOMPT Doug attended Indiana University's Physical Therapy Program where he graduated in 1992. Six years later, he received a post grad Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy from the Gulf Coast Graduate School of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy in Gulfport, MS. Currently, he is a member of the American Academy Examination Board. He is also a faculty member for the Manual Therapy Institute where he instructs physical therapists in the practice of orthopaedic physical therapy. In his off hours, Doug enjoys sports and spending time with his wife and two boys. Valerie Coolman PT, DScPT, CMPT Valerie joined the practice in September of 2004. She completed her Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy and also her certification in orthopaedic manual therapy through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. She conducted her research on the effects of platelet gel in post operative rotator cuff surgeries for her doctorate degree. Valerie passed the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy's Level 3 & 4 Oral Practical Exams with distinction. She also passed her Orthopaedic Certification Specialist exam and is now a board certified specialist. Valerie will complete her 440+ residency hours in Sept. '08 for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists distinguished fellowship program. Valerie is currently conducting research for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists distinguished fellowship program. In Valerie's spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, son, and husband, who is a basketball coach and special education teacher. John Ware PT, MS, FAAOMPT John joined the practice in November 2005. John graduated with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 1994. He completed his Fellowship with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists through the Gulf Coast Residency program in 1998. John is studying for his Doctor of Health Science with an emphasis in clinical research and education at the University of Indianapolis. John is married to Kristen and they have two children. In his free time, John is a dedicated coach for his children's soccer and flag football teams. Paula Noll PT, MHS, DPT, FAAOMPT Paula joined the practice in January of 2007. She graduated from The Chicago Medical School in 1988. She has been practicing orthopaedic physical therapy since that time. She completed her post-professional master's degree from the University of Indianapolis in 1997. She completed her manual therapy residency and Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007 and completed her fellowship with the Ola Grimsby Institute in late 2008. In her free time, Paula enjoys knitting, silversmithing, running and spending time with her husband. Lisa Saxe, PT, MTC Lisa joined the practice in June of 2007. She graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. She earned her manual therapy certification (MTC) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2004. She is currently working toward her doctor of physical therapy degree through the University of St. Augustine. Outside the clinic, Lisa loves running and spending time with her husband and two children. Lisa is an avid Packers fan. Rebecca Merritt PT, DPT, MTC Rebecca, a Fort Wayne native, joined the practice in Feb. 2009. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Coastal Carolina University in May 1999. She attended graduate school at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in December 2002. Rebecca also obtained her Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) from the University of St. Augustine in January 2004. She has had additional training in Oncology and Lymphedema and enjoys treating people in this patient population in addition to her orthopaedic patients. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband and 3-year-old daughter, running, playing volleyball, working outside in the warmer months and traveling. Support Staff Sue Zigler Sue Zigler has been the office manager at Mallers & Swoverland since they opened their doors in 2002. She brought with her 15 years experience as a Billing Analyst/Coordinator and Human Resource Representative. A Fort Wayne native, Sue treasures her free time with her husband, 5 children and 8 grandchildren. She also loves to exercise, rollerblade, dance and take long walks. Jackie Morris Jackie started with the Mallers & Swoverland team in September of 2004 and is the Administrative Assistant for the South clinic. She graduated from Ball State University with a BS in Exercise Science. Jackie is a devoted mother to her daughter and enjoys attending all of her sporting events. In her free time, Jackie runs and competes yearly in the Indianapolis mini-marathon. Adrienne Zimmerman Adrienne started with Mallers & Swoverland in 2005 as a tech and is now the Administrative Assistant for the north clinic. This past year, she graduated with an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting. Adrienne's passions include sports (diehard Cubs fan), her church and spending time with her friends and family, especially her nephew. Angie Miller Angie joined the staff of Mallers & Swoverland in Aug. 2006 and is the Patient/Marketing Representative for both clinics. She is studying Sociology and Psychology at IPFW. In her spare time, Angie loves watching her children's sporting events, Packer football games, camping, and just hanging out with her husband and 4 children. [Printable Version]
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