UM Shore Regional Health Welcomes New Therapists to Rehabilitation Services

Team-StrengthUniversity of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services recently welcomed occupational therapist Jenny Perrin and physical therapist Lopa Chitalia to the outpatient rehab team. Both Perrin and Chitalia will be working at Shore Rehabilitation Center at Cambridge and The Balance Center.

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Jenny Perrin, occupational therapist

Perrin holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has experience in several areas of examination and treatment, and is pursuing certification as a lymphedema therapist. Her areas of experience include acute management in stroke, cardiac care and oncology. Prior to her OT experience, Perrin practiced massage therapy. Perrin will split her time providing acute care therapy services at UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester as well as the outpatient rehab center in Cambridge.
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Lopa Chitalia, physical therapist

A graduate of University of Pittsburgh with a master’s in physical therapy, Chitalia is well versed in a broad range of examination, evaluation and management for restoring function. Her areas of experience include cardio-pulmonary, pediatric, orthopedic, neurologic and bariatric therapy. She was previously employed by Baltimore Orthopedics and Rehabilitation where she conducted monthly staff trainings for fall prevention and safe transfers
UM Shore Regional Health offers diverse outpatient rehabilitation services in Cambridge, Denton, Easton and Queenstown. For more information, contact Frank Rath, 410-822-1000, ext. 7641or visit http://umshoreregional.org/programs/rehab.