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Director of Wellness

Shandi James, MOT, OTR/L, Rehab Coordinator
Director Of Wellness and Rehabilitation Services
Shandi James is a 2009 graduate of Murray State and a 2011 graduate from Saint Louis University Occupational Therapy program.
She moved to Murray in 2014 when she met her husband. They have two children. She enjoys traveling, snow skiing, and the St. Louis Cardinals.
She has worked for MCCH since 2014 and has been the Rehab Coordinator since 2015. Her primary focus being acute care, inpatient rehab and outpatient lymphedema.
She enjoys treating a wide range of diagnosis but has a specific passion for neurological conditions.
Speech Language Pathologists

Crisann Chandler, M.S., CCC-SLP
Crisann graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Disorders from Murray State University in 2007 and Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Murray State University in 2009. She has experience in Long-term care, Inpatient Rehab, and Modified Barium Swallow Studies. She also has certifications in VitalStim Therapy and Music and Memory Therapy Application.
She is married to Chris, whom she met at Murray State, and they have two daughters.

Beth McCuiston M.S., CCC-SLP
Beth is an alumna of Murray State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Disorders and Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and has provided speech therapy in Murray since 1997. She has extensive experience in Long-term care Rehab, and also Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Speech and Swallowing Therapy along with Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
She is married to Bobby McCuiston and they enjoy all lake activities on Kentucky Lake and traveling in their spare time. Beth strives to provide person centered care, individualized to her client’s needs in order to promote independence and wellbeing.
Physical Therapists

Sarah Martin, DPT
Sarah Martin is a 2000 graduate of the University of Kentucky Physical Therapy Program. She completed the transitional DPT program in 2009 to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Kentucky. Sarah met her husband Jarrod at Murray State University, and they were married in 1998. They have three children.
Sarah has been a resident of Murray, KY, for over 40 years and loves living and working in this community. Being a part of a person’s recovery and being able to see him or her return to an independent life is a wonderful reward! In her free time, Sarah can be found reading a good book and knitting a new project.
Cindy McArtor, PT, DPT
Cindy McArtor grew up in Marshall County, KY. After high school she attended the University of Kentucky and graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physical Therapy. She worked almost exclusively with the geriatric population, in nursing homes and home health with a few years’ experience with pediatric clients as well as in outpatient physical therapy until broadening her experiences at MCCH. After coming to work at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in 2009, Cindy started working on her transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in an effort to provide ever-improving quality of care. She earned that degree from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2015.
Cindy has been married to Jerry since 1979 and in her free time enjoys quilting, kayaking, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

Clay Callahan, DPT
Clay is a native of Kansas City, Mo but has lived in Nashville, TN for the last 17 years. Clay graduated from Tennessee State University with his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy in 2009. Since that time his experience has been in outpatient, inpatient, home health and most recently owned his own business doing mobile outpatient for 3 years. Currently, Clay is working in Outpatient Rehab with many years of experience in joint rehab, general orthopedics, geriatrics, sports and has a certification in dry needling.
Clay enjoys spending time with his wife of 25 years and their 3 children ranging in age from 12 – 19 and his 3 dogs. Clay likes to do woodworking and general house renovations in his spare time.
The rewarding part of being a Physical Therapist is watching a patient go from not a lot of hope to doing the things that the patient wants to do and doing them better than the patient ever thought possible.

Emily Corcoran, DPT
Emily Corcoran is originally from Wisconsin. She moved to Murray with her husband and their dog in the spring of 2023. Emily has worked in the outpatient setting since graduating with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2021. She works in outpatient rehab and within the hospital providing inpatient services.
Emily spends time with her family on walks through town, hiking, swimming, and cooking. She loves helping others learn how to move their own body to restore and optimize health and wellness.

Kodee Miller, DPT
Kodee is a graduate of Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama, where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. She is passionate about working with patients who have experienced neurological injuries, including those recovering from stroke, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.
Kodee is committed to serving others with compassion and faith, striving to be the hands and feet of Christ in her work. She believes strongly in the power of rehabilitation and works closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to create supportive, empowering care environments. Her goal is to help each patient regain independence and improve their quality of life through personalized, meaningful progress.
Outside of the clinic, Kodee enjoys spending time with her husband, whether it’s skiing at the lake, playing pickleball, or relaxing with a good book. She is excited to be part of the team at Murray-Calloway County Hospital and looks forward to helping patients live life to the fullest.

Jonathan O'Neal, DPT
Jonathan, originally from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in 2015 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2018, both from Harding University. His career has taken him across Arkansas, Tennessee, and Missouri, including two years as a travel therapist before settling in Murray.
Jonathan has pursued advanced training in manual therapy techniques for the cervical and lumbar spine, blood flow restriction therapy, and holds four certifications from the Titleist Performance Institute. His clinical approach emphasizes neuromuscular function and regional interdependency, aiming to restore movement and performance across the body.
Outside of the clinic, Jonathan enjoys outdoor activities, playing golf, lifting weights, and spending time with his dogs.
Fun Fact: Jonathan has personally rehabbed nearly all of his own injuries—including seven ligament or tendon tears and two spinal fractures—with only one doctor visit and no surgeries.

Terri Summers, PT
Terri brings over three decades of experience in physical therapy to her role at Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Originally from Northeast Tennessee, Terri now resides in Paris, TN. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis in 1991.
Throughout her career, Terri has provided care across a wide range of settings in West Tennessee, including acute inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient orthopedics and neurology, sports medicine, acute care, and home health. She currently serves in a PRN capacity at Murray-Calloway County Hospital, where she continues to share her expertise and dedication to patient care.
After 34 years of full-time practice, Terri has transitioned into semi-retirement to spend more time with her husband and to support her aging father.
Ashley Walker, DPT
Ashley graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Exercise Science in 2009 and then went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2012 from Bellarmine University. Most of her career has centered around the practice of orthopedic Physical therapy. She has been a PT with the Center and Health and Wellness since 2014.

Leah Patton, PT
Leah is a Murray native who graduated from Calloway County High School and received her undergraduate degree at MSU. She went on to receive a Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Kentucky and she has been practicing physical therapy in Murray and the surrounding communities for 20 years.
She and her husband have 3 children and stay busy attending soccer games, track meets, and chauffeuring their children around town. She enjoys reading, hiking, kayaking, painting, running, and traveling.
Leah is dedicated to providing individualized care and quality time to her clients in order to promote overall health and wellness and to help them reach their goals.
Physical Therapy Assistants

Allison Holzapfel, PTA
Allison graduated from Southern Illinois University with Associates in Applied Science in 2014. She has worked in Outpatient, Inpatient, and Acute care settings. Allison is certified in LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s disease.

Robyn McCarty, PTA
Robyn McCarty is a native of Murray, KY. She has been a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for 12 years with experience in outpatient, inpatient, long term care, and home health. Currently, Robyn is working in the Inpatient Rehab Facility of MCCH.
Robyn enjoys spending time with family and friends and everything outdoors including gardening, camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Robyn has one child who enjoys helping others as much as her mother does.
The most rewarding part of working in Physical therapy is developing treatments that help a patient to reach their goals of independence.

Renee Miller, PTA
Renee has an Associate Degree in Applied Science from West Kentucky Community and Technical College in 1994. She has been working with Murray Calloway County Hospital since 1995. Renee has experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant in all areas of rehab (outpatient, inpatient, IRF, long term care and home health). She has worked permanently in the outpatient setting since 2006.

Carlos Ransey, PTA
Carlos is a former Murray State football 2-time OVC champion. Graduated MSU with BS in exercise science 2006 and from WKCTC with Associate in Applied Sciences degree/PTA in 2008. Began his career at MCCH in the Inpatient Rehab Facility and in patient physical therapy in March 2009 until 2011 and has been at the Center for Rehab and Sports Medicine since 2011.

Pam Smith, PTA
Pam is a 1992 graduate from Paducah Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program. She has been employed with MCCH in Rehabilitation since 1995. She has experience in Acute Care, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Home Health, Long Term Care and Wound Care. Pam is also a Certified Clinical Instructor.
She is married to Curtis and enjoys hiking and traveling.

Tyler Watson, PTA
Tyler graduated from Murray State University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. After spending five years as a personal trainer, he pursued his passion for rehabilitation and earned his Physical Therapist Assistant certification from West Kentucky Community and Technical College. He brings over seven years of experience in skilled nursing facilities and now provides care in an outpatient therapy setting.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife, Anna, an RN at MCCH, and their two sons. Together, they enjoy the outdoors, swimming, and bonding over video games.
Occupational Therapists
Kim Clark, MOT/L, CHT
Kim has been working in the field of Occupational Therapy since 1997, starting as an OT Assistance then graduating from University of North Dakota School of Medicine with a Masters in Occupational Therapy in 2004.
She was born and raised in Wyoming and moved with her husband, Nathan and son, Jesse, to KY in 2010. She started working at MCCH at that time and earned the National credential as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in 2021. She also carries certifications in Deep Physical Agent Modalities (DPAM) and in Kinesiotaping (CKTP). She has experience in acute and long term care, inpatient rehab, home health, and outpatient settings. She is passionate about caring for people, working at the outpatient clinic specializing in upper extremity conditions, and expanding knowledge and training in her field.

Trevor Hawk, MSOT, OTR/L, LMT
Trevor joined the MCCH rehabilitation team after earning his Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Murray State University in 2024. He provides care across Acute, Inpatient, and Outpatient Rehab settings, helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life.
With a background as a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2008, Trevor brings a unique perspective to occupational therapy. He specializes in reducing pain and tension while enhancing mobility through a variety of therapeutic techniques.
Outside of work, Trevor enjoys playing guitar, practicing martial arts, weight training, hiking, and spending quality time with his wife, their three dogs, and their extended family and friends.

Kayla Wathen, MOT, OTR/L
Kayla Wathen is a Murray native where she attended Murray State University then transitioned to Eastern Kentucky University graduating with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. She has experience in acute care, inpatient rehab and long term care. She is certified in deep physical agent modality.
Kayla enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Occupational Therapy Assistants

Samantha Burnett, COTA
Sam graduated from Madisonville Community College 2015 with a degree for Certified Occupational Therapy. She has also studied Kinesiology at Murray State University. Sam has worked for MCCH since 2016 within all areas of Acute, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab.
She enjoys neuro rehab, along with her most recent accomplishment of obtaining her certification for Lymphedema Therapy. The certification allows professionals to successfully treat and manage lymphedema affecting different parts of the body, as well as other related conditions. Sam is available to provide Lymphedema Therapy at the Center for Rehab and Sports Medicine at the Wellness Center.

Sheila Travis, COTA
With over 18 years of experience in occupational therapy, Sheila brings skill, compassion, and dedication to every patient interaction. A 2007 graduate of Shawnee Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy, Sheila has worked across a wide range of care settings—from pediatric development to adult rehabilitation in outpatient clinics, inpatient rehab units, and home health environments.
Sheila holds advanced certifications in Deep Physical Agent Modalities (DPAM), LSVT BIG (specialized treatment for individuals with Parkinson’s disease), and is a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Professional (CSRP). Her clinical approach is rooted in innovation and evidence-based practices, and she is passionate about restoring function and independence for patients of all ages.
Sheila is a valued member of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) team, where she enjoys collaborating with colleagues to develop creative treatment strategies that help patients overcome daily challenges. For Sheila, it’s all about helping people reclaim the meaningful moments in life—one step, task, and milestone at a time.

Deborah Kobler, COTA/L, CLT
Debbie is originally from Illinois and earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Shawnee Community College and S.I.C.C.M. of Southern Illinois in 2003. She brings over two decades of experience in hospital rehabilitation, having worked extensively in Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient Rehab, Skilled Nursing, and Home Health settings.
In 2022, Debbie and her husband relocated to Murray, and she joined the team at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in 2024. She currently provides therapy services across Outpatient, Inpatient Rehab (IRF), and Acute Rehab settings. In Spring 2025, Debbie expanded her clinical expertise by becoming a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies. She now offers specialized Lymphedema Therapy services at MCCH and the Center for Rehab and Sports Medicine located within the Wellness Center.
Outside of work, Debbie enjoys traveling with her husband and their dog, Bella. She also loves spending time with family and friends, fishing or boating on the lake, golfing, gardening, and relaxing outdoors.