About Us

Cardinal Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is locally owned and operated by Marie Szczyglowski.  Marie has been in the therapy field since 1996.  She graduated from Kent State University in 1999 with a Physical Therapy Assistant degree. 

After graduation, Marie continued to add to her clinical skills by earning certifications in the areas of Fall Prevention as well as being a Graston Certified Specialist.

After spending 12 years in the outpatient physical therapy arena with a strong emphasis in operational management, Marie made the decision to marry her clinical and operational knowledge to develop a new leader in outpatient therapy: Cardinal Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.

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In January 2012, Cardinal Physical Therapy opened its first patient care facility in Chesterland, Ohio.  Marie chose the Chesterland area so she could make a difference in this and the surrounding communities where her own family resides.

Dr. Avsec completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Walsh University. Dr. Avsec's clinical rotations had a heavy emphasis in manual therapy which she has transitioned into the clinic.

Dr. Avsec enjoys working with a variety of orthopedic Patients of all ranges, as well as specializing in a variety of pediatric conditions. She believes that Patient education, maintaining a healthy Patient/Therapist relationship, and treating the Patient as a whole is essential to the quality of care.

In addition to her PT degree, Jennie has earned certifications in the areas of Fall Prevention as well as being a Graston Certified Specialist.

Dr. Avsec’s goal for every Patient is independence, learning how to maintain optimal function, and to decrease the risk of future pain and injury.

Beth completed her Physical Therapy degree at Cleveland State University in 1997.

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In her time as a clinician, Beth has practiced in a variety of affiliations- Acute care, SNF, Home Health and Outpatient Physical Therapy facilities with an emphasis on Geriatric, neurological, balance and orthopedic therapy.

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Throughout her time as a Physical Therapist, Beth has been devoted to quality patient care and rehabilitation to return Patients to normal lifestyles.

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Beth has a passion for continuing education is a certified Sacroiliac Joint Specialist. 

Dr. Bradac completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Gannon University and her Bachelor of Science degree at Cleveland State University. Dr. Bradac’s clinical rotations had a heavy emphasis in
varying orthopedic conditions of all ages as well as manual therapy which she utilizes in her clinical practice.

Dr. Bradac enjoys working with all patients, however pediatrics is her passion helping them achieve their goals one step at a time. She specializes in a variety of pediatric conditions creating interventions and
treatment with goals of parents and kids in mind.

In addition to her degree, Dr. Bradac has taken multiple continuing education classes in pediatrics as well
as Dry Needling Level 1.

Sharin graduated from Marion Tech College and has been a PTA for 21 years.  From a very early age, she aspired to help others and learned about the PTA field from her Mentor. 

For the first 13 years of her career, Sharon practiced in a skilled nursing setting.  It was there that she learned a great deal about transfers, wheelchairs, dementia, and Parkinson’s.  Sharon later transitioned to Home Health, specializing in total knee, hip, and back surgeries.  Sharin is also certified in Vestibular care. 

As she now moves to outpatient care, Sharin is excited about growing her career with the great team of therapists at Cardinal.  Sharin is working toward getting certified in the Graston technique as she sees the therapeutic benefits that it provides many patients at Cardinal. 

Sarah is a 2024 graduate of Lakeland Community College.  She originally came to Cardinal as an Intern while in the PTA program in the Spring of 2024.

Sarah has experience with manual techniques and providing high-quality patient care.

Prior to transitioning into the field of Physical Therapy, Sarah worked as a Wellness and Youth Sports Program Director for the YMCA. She joins Cardinal with many years of fitness experience as a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor to various ages. She loves expanding her knowledge to help those who need to feel better and get stronger through exercise. 

Sarah has an interest in gaining experience in new manual techniques and pediatrics.  She is excited about growing her career with the great team of therapists at Cardinal and making a positive impact in the recovery programs of her patients.

J.P. joined Cardinal Physical Therapy in 2021 as the Company’s CEO. 

J.P. earned a Masters in Economics degree from Bowling Green State University in 1996.  From ’96 until 2021 he worked in the Banking and Mortgage industries in various high level operational leadership roles.

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As CEO, J.P., is responsible for providing strategic, financial and operational leadership for the Company.  He works closely with the Clinical Team to ensure compliance with healthcare documentation requirements and the provision of high level clinical care.

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J.P.’s favorite role at Cardinal is engaging with Patients on a daily basis to discuss the latest sports, news, or current event stories. 

Brianne has been a part of the Cardinal team for over 10 years. She began shadowing in high school and worked throughout her schooling. Brianne graduated from Hiram College with her bachelor’s degree in biomedical humanities, she continued to the University of Mount Union where she graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

As the office manager, Brianne is responsible for overseeing all daily operational tasks including billing, managing patient accounts, insurance verification, and scheduling.

Brianne most enjoys creating a patient-centered atmosphere at Cardinal by making each patient feel welcomed and heard.

Mary has been a member of Cardinal for over 5 years. She is responsible for gathering and processing new patient information, managing all daily operational tasks, and works diligently to investigate pending claims.

Mary is familiar with navigating call centers of insurance companies and physician’s offices to resolve discrepancies.

Mary most enjoys taking a break from the front desk to greet, engage and motivate patients during their exercises.

Marsha was previously a patient at Cardinal who enjoyed the atmosphere and values so much that she decided to volunteer her time in the clinic. Marsha’s responsibilities include laundry, sanitizing tables after every patient, maintaining storage supplies, and is always ready to perform other duties when called upon.

Marsha enjoys interacting with patients and making every patient feel welcomed.