Our Staff
Jessica Bowman, PTA - jessica@thphysicaltherapy.com
Jessica has been employed at Terre Haute Physical Therapy since October 2005 as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
She graduated from Vincennes University with an Associate's Degree for Physical Therapy Assistant. She also graduated from Indiana State University in 2002 with a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science.
Jessica has attended several continuing education courses over the years with special focus on shoulder rehabilitation, core stabilization training, and the most recent, dynamic taping.
Ashley Matchett, PT, OCS, Cert. MDT - Owner of Terre Haute Physical Therapy
ashley@thphysicaltherapy.com
Born and raised in Australia, Ashley received his Bachelor of Physiotherapy and graduated with first class honors from The University of Queensland in 1993. Ashley moved to the United States in 1995 and established Terre Haute Physical Therapy in 2002 on the basis that patient care should come first and foremost. In Ashley's twenty years of experience, this core value has always remained of utmost importance to him. It is this core value that has given Terre Haute Physical Therapy an outstanding reputation for quality patient care.
Ashley has attended numerous continuing education courses and seminars over the the years; however, his career took another step forward in 2009 when he successfully achieved the designation "Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy." He successfully completed re-certification in June 2019.
In March 2019 Ashley earned MDT Certification from The McKenzie Institute® USA Center for Postgraduate Study in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT).
Physical therapists must complete a series of advanced postgraduate courses to become certified practitioners of the McKenzie Method® of MDT, an evidence-based patient management system proven to eliminate back, neck and extremity pain in fewer visits compared to traditional treatment.
The key distinction is its initial assessment component — a safe and reliable means to accurately reach a diagnosis that will guide an appropriate treatment plan. Rarely are expensive tests required, as Certified MDT clinicians have a valid indicator to know right away whether — and how — the direction-specific exercise treatment will work for each patient.
Renee' Bishop, PT - Renee@thphysicaltherapy.com
Renee' Bishop has over 25 years experience working as a physical therapist. Her skills and knowledge have advanced with emphasis in orthopedics. She is kind, ethical, and professional. Each patient is educated and treated as an individual with quality and compassionate care. Renee' strives to help the patients meet their goals with optimal outcomes. It is evident that she loves being a physical therapist.
Kim Switzer - Front Office Manager - Kim@thphysicaltherapy.com
Kim has over 35 years experience in the medical field. She joined our team in 2015 and is ready to settle in and make Terre Haute Physical Therapy her permanent home while providing quality assistance and care to the patients and therapists. She enjoys music, especially the 80's "hair bands". Although she will not set the radio to this channel too often (we hope) ;) When Kim is not keeping all the therapist in line she enjoys cooking, reading and riding motorcycles. Above all else she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her three awesome grand kids.
Kim Freeman, PT, DPT, ATC/L kfreeman@thphysicaltherapy.com
Kim graduated from the University of Evansville with a bachelor's degree in athletic training and a doctorate degree in physical therapy. She has experience working with patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions, as well as helping athletes return to their sport.
She is committed to providing the best care to each patient in order to help them achieve their goals. It is her goal to help patients understand their diagnosis and how they can play an active role in management and treatment of the injury. She is always looking for ways to learn and improve her clinical skills and knowledge. Kim enjoys every minute she gets to spend with her family and loves being a new mom. She is excited to be an effective team member at THPT.
Teresa Matchett - Billing/Owner - teresa@thphysicaltherapy.com
Teresa was born and raised in the Terre Haute Community. She handles all of the billing for the office and whatever odds and ends are needed. She works in the office part time Mon/Wed/Frid. Teresa joined Ashley and the team in 2010 to "help out" and has never left.
Jennifer Miller - Jennifer@thphysicaltherapy.com
Jennifer has worked in a front office setting for over 10 years, which is something she has always enjoyed! She graduated from Ivy Tech in 2012 with an Associate's Degree of World History and an Associate's Degree of Horticulture/Landscape Design.
Her passions in life includes plants, animals, reading, traveling, and camping (basically an outdoor activities)!! She has two dogs and two cats, Goldilocks, Leo, Herbert and Willow. She lovingly refers to them as her furry children.
Tom Freeman, PTA, ATC - Tom@thphysicaltherapy.com
Tom graduated from the University of Evansville with a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and an Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. Tom enjoys helping people improve their quality of life through physical therapy. When Tom is not at work he enjoys participating in Cross Fit and spending time with his wife and daughter.
The staff have nicknamed him "the coffee man" as he is always bringing new coffees to work for our enjoyment.
Grace Connel Finzel - grace@thphysicaltherapy.com
Grace is the newest member of the THPT family. She has been here since June 2019 and is thrilled to be treating a variety of patients and gaining valuable experience and knowledge from the rest of the team!
Grace graduated from the University of Indianapolis in May 2019 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, and from Purdue University in 2016 with her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and remains a certified Athletic Trainer. She looks forward to taking continuing education courses to further her practical skills and knowledge in orthopedic pain and neurological conditions.
When not at work Grace enjoys spending time with her new husband and pets, any and all Boilermaker and Sycamore sporting events, camping, hiking, and good food!