THE PRACTICE
Our History ​
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Berks Hand Therapy Center has been providing quality treatment to people of Berks and surrounding counties for over 30 years. Mark Dreibelbis founded the company in 1987. Hand therapy provides interventions to help people engage in meaningful activities, from holding their dog to playing the piano. In addition to hand therapy, services are available for post-operative breast cancer patients to regain function. Berks Hand Therapy Center also provides work conditioning programs, which allow patients to safely return to work.
On October 14th 2024, Berks Hand Therapy merged with Philo Physical Therapy under the management of Thomas Crassas. We are looking forward to expanding our business to collaborate with other therapists! Thank you Mark Dreibelbis for years of your expertise and compassionate care for your patients!
Our Staff
Anne Kienle, Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist
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​Anne graduated from Penn State Berks in 2006 with an Associate degree in occupational therapy and Misericordia in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in occupational science and a Masters degree in occupational therapy. She continued to take courses, focusing on specializing in hand to shoulder therapy. In 2021, she became a certified hand therapist. In addition to helping individuals heal from industrial accidents and recover from surgeries/injuries, she also enjoys helping people with arthritis, chronic pain, and hypermobility. Anne is also certified in manual lymphatic drainage. Common interventions include activity modification, adaptive equipment training, splint fabrication, heat modalities, meaningful activities, and exercises that relate back to each individual’s daily life. In Anne’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She enjoys hiking, cooking, tennis, and playing the piano.
Hannah Kocur, Occupational Therapist
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Hannah is a graduate from Gwynedd Mercy University with her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. She also has an Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from West Chester University. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family and is passionate about fitness and wellness.
Patty Rizzi, Office Manager
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Patty has worked in the medical field since 2002 and is a specialist with billing and accounts receivable. In her free time she enjoys cooking, spending time with her family and walks with her dog.