Rehabilitation & Therapy at Cedar Haven

Kelly Gehman, COTA/L, is the Therapy Program Manager at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center.

She has been a Licensed, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant since 2002 with a degree from Penn State University. Kelly has continued to grow and expand her knowledge with continuing education in areas such as Fall Prevention strategies, Fall Related Brain Injury in older adults, Dementia Staging, Continence Management, Independence and Mobility as it relates to ADLS, CMI and Medicare Changes, and Documentation in Long Term Care

Prior to joining the team at Cedar Haven in 2005 Kelly’s experience included long term care and post-acute rehab at Reading Hospital. Since joining the Cedar Haven Therapy team, she has moved from Staff Therapist, to Assistant Manager, to Program Manager. Kelly has now been the Program Manager for almost 9 years, managing a large and diverse staff, organizing all therapy services, ensuring open lines of communication between therapists/family/staff/physicians, providing therapy education in-services within the facility to residents, families and staff, and serving in the community with admissions as a liaison for Cedar Haven at Health Fairs, Sr. Centers and community events. Kelly also provides supervision of students from Penn State and Central Penn College Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs, and has assisted in data collection for Elizabethtown College Occupational Therapy program research projects.

In Kelly’s down time, she spends time with her teenage sons, including many hours at the ball field, making memories and many laughs with friends and family, at the gym, or trying new restaurants and experiences.

As a dedicated member of Cedar Haven’s Therapy Team, Trace Rohrer is committed to helping residents regain strength, mobility, and independence. With a passion for patient care and rehabilitation, Trace works closely with residents to support their therapy goals and improve their quality of life.

Jenna Schuster is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with an associate degree in occupational therapy and a bachelor’s degree in applied health science from Penn College. Her passion for helping others and understanding their unique life experiences led her to the field of occupational therapy. She finds deep meaning in her work, knowing that she is making a lasting impact on the lives of those she serves.

Janelle Skundrich is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Elizabethtown College. She pursued a career in therapy driven by her passion for helping others, finding fulfillment in guiding patients toward their goals and improving their daily lives. Janelle loves creating personalized care plans and witnessing the success of her patients as they regain their independence. She finds great reward in hearing their life stories and assisting them in returning to the activities they love and value.

Colleen Pstrak is a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant who joined Cedar Haven in June 2024 after spending a decade in outpatient physical therapy. Inspired by witnessing a loved one’s rehabilitation journey, she pursued a career in PT to help others regain strength, mobility, and independence. Colleen has embraced the transition to skilled nursing and loves bringing smiles to residents’ faces. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping and spending time with her husband, family, and pets.

Kathey Bowers is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and a graduate of Penn State University, where she completed her OT coursework at the Berks campus. After spending 17 years working in a factory, she sought a more fulfilling career and discovered her passion for occupational therapy while shadowing a friend in a hospital setting. For the past 28 years, Kathey has worked in the geriatric setting, finding deep satisfaction in helping individuals regain independence in daily activities. She loves witnessing the transformation of patients as they regain the ability to care for themselves and improve their quality of life.

Shelly Federspiel is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) with over 12 years of experience in skilled nursing. A graduate of Kent State University’s OTA program, Shelly has a diverse background in healthcare, having previously worked in Activities, Housekeeping, and as a Therapy Tech in various skilled nursing facilities. Her passion for helping others led her to the field of Occupational Therapy, where she finds fulfillment in making a difference in the lives of her patients. Shelly is a devoted Christian, wife, and proud mother of six, as well as a loving Nana to 13 grandchildren.