Athletic Trainers
Henry Ford Health Athletic Trainers serve the community in various capacities with professional sport teams, universities, high schools, sport performance, physician clinics and rehab services.
Athletic trainers develop, implement and maintain comprehensive health care programs focused on risk reduction, wellness, and health literacy; assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis; critical incident management, therapeutic intervention, and healthcare administration.
For more information on athletic training at Henry Ford Health, contact the following:
Metro-Detroit:
Christina Chapski EdD, AT, ATC, Director of Athletic Training & Community Outreach
Phone: (313) 651-1915
Jackson:
Suzanne Harmon MA, AT, ATC, Manager of Athletic Training
Phone: (517) 205-1802
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Leadership
Christina Chapski Ed.D, AT, ATC
Director of Athletic Training & Community Outreach, Henry Ford Health- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Movement Science, University of Michigan
- Master of Arts, Health Studies, University of Alabama
- Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, Central Michigan University
- Honors & Awards:
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association AT Service Award, 2022
- Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame, 2021
- Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Dedicated Service Award, 2009
Suzanne Harmon MA, AT, ATC
Manager of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Jackson- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University
- Master of Arts, Educational Administration with a Higher Education Emphasis, University of Missouri at Kansas City
Nicole Schreiber MA, AT, ATC
Manager of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Health- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, Eastern Michigan University
- Master of Arts, Educational Leadership, Eastern Michigan University
Andrew Andonian MS, AT, ATC
Supervisor of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Jackson- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College
Kim Collier MS, AT, ATC
Supervisor of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Health- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Slippery Rock University
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, University of Kentucky
Nick Parkinson MEd, AT, ATC, TSAC-F
Supervisor of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Health- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University
- Master of Education, Exercise Science, Auburn University
- Honors & Awards:
- Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society High School AT of the Year, 2018
Kelsey Rasky AT, ATC
Supervisor of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Health- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University
- Education:
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Sports Performance
Nick Parkinson MEd, AT, ATC, TSAC-F
Supervisor of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Health- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University
- Master of Education, Exercise Science, Auburn University
- Honors & Awards:
- Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society High School AT of the Year, 2018
Jenny Burnham MS, AT, ATC, CSCS
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Alma College
- Master of Science, Exercise Science, Oakland University
Shingo Matsubara MA, AT, ATC
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Oklahoma State University
- Master of Arts, Exercise Science, Central Michigan University
- Education:
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Physician Clinic
Mike Alfonsi MS, AT, ATC
Dr. Ramsey Shehab MD- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University
- Master of Science, Exercise Science, University of Toledo
Michelle Gambino-Gorney MA, AT, ATC, PES
Henry Ford Kutcher Clinic for Sport Neurology- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University
- Master of Arts, Sports Performance, Ball State University
Marnie Hawes MS, AT, ATC
Henry Ford Kutcher Clinic for Sport Neurology- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Ohio State University
- Master of Science, Movement Science, Barry University
Heather Strong AT, ATC
Dr. Joseph Medellin MD and Dr. Stephen Spadafore MD- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College
Jill Williams AT, ATC
Dr. Tyler Kupchick DO and Dr. John Walper MD
- Education:
- Bachelor of Applied Science, Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University
- Education:
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Professional Sports
Jason Hodges MS, AT, ATC
Detroit Red Wings- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Movement Science, University of Michigan
- Master of Education, Athletic Training, Indiana State University
Billy Langston MEd, AT, ATC
Detroit Pistons- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Mercyhurst University
- Master of Education, Kinesiology/Athletic Training, University of Virginia
Dave Philbrick AT, ATC, CES
Motor City Cruise- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Central Michigan University
Amanda Pruden MSAL, AT, ATC
Detroit Lions- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Canisius College
- Masters in Sports Administration and Leadership, Seattle University
Jim Scholler MS, AT, ATC
Detroit Tigers- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Movement Science, University of Michigan
- Master of Science, Healthcare Administration, University of North Florida
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Universities
Chris Benedict AT, ATC
Spring Arbor University- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University
Rachel Blonde MAT, AT, ATC
Lawrence Technological University- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University
- Master of Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University
Jeff Bord MS, AT, ATC, CSCS
University of Michigan-Dearborn- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Michigan State University
- Master of Science, Exercise Science, Syracuse University
David Brock AT, ATC
Spring Arbor University- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University
- Honors & Awards:
- Jackson Magazine Health Care Angel, 2024
Katelyn Canterbury AT, ATC
Jackson College- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College
Ally Drewyour MAT, AT, ATC
Lawrence Technological University- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University
- Master of Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University
Evan Dunklee MBA, AT, ATC
University of Detroit Mercy- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Aquinas College
- Master of Business Administration, Lindenwood University
Keegan Gawelek MAT, AT, ATC
Wayne State University- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Health Science, University of Cincinatti
- Master of Athletic Training, University of Toledo
Ally Harry MS, AT, ATC, EMT
Oakland University- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Adrian College
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College
Hannah Kargol MS, AT, ATC, EMT
Lawerence Technological University- Education
- Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Adrian College
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College
Lydia Lee MS, AT, ATC
Wayne State University- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology – Exercise and Sports Medicine, Wayne State University
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, Wayne State University
Sam Orr DAT, AT, ATC
Lawrence Technological University- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Health Science, Oakland University
- Master of Athletic Training, Manchester University
- Doctor of Athletic Training, Indiana State University
Lindsey Rush MS, AT, ATC
Lawrence Technological University- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Concordia University
- Master of Science in Athletic Training, Concordia University
Dawn Thrasher AT, ATC, PES, FMS
University of Michigan-Dearborn- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University
Miranda Zimmerman MS, AT, ATC
University of Detroit Mercy- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Central Michigan University
- Master of Science, Exercise Science, Texas State University
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High Schools — Metro Detroit
Brian Cheney MA, AT, ATC
Cranbrook Kingswood High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Athletic Training, Cedarville University
- Master of Arts, Teaching and Physical Education, University of West Alabama
Amanda Damm MS, AT, ATC
Bloomfield Hills High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Western Michigan University
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, West Virginia University
Alonzo Groggins AT, ATC
Fordson High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University
Marnie Hawes MS, AT, ATC
Mercy High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Ohio State University
- Master of Science, Movement Science, Barry University
Ja’lia Johnson MS, AT, ATC, CES
Canton High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Central Michigan University
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, Western Michigan University
Kristi Lewis-Keatts MHSA, AT, ATC, CFo
Farmington High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, Eastern Michigan University
- Master of Health Service Administration, University of Detroit Mercy
Allie McDonnell AT, ATC
Plymouth High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Michigan State University
Cameron Mills MA, AT, ATC
Grosse Pointe South High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University
- Master of Arts, Communications, Quincy University
Ibraheem Mutahr AT, ATC
Salem High School- Education
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University
Sarah Otte MS, AT, ATC
North Farmington High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Michigan State University
- Master of Science, Exercise Science, Oakland University
Emma Paryaski MS, AT, ATC
University of Detroit Jesuit High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Concordia University
- Master of Science in Athletic Training, Concordia University
Damien Quarles AT, ATC
Lakeview High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Central Michigan University
Monica Reiche AT, ATC, EMT
Bloomfield Hills High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Central Michigan University
Emma Reid MS, AT, ATC
Edsel Ford High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, Wayne State University
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, Wayne State University
Meaghan Rourke MA, AT, ATC, PES
Allen Park High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University
- Master of Arts, Health Professions Education, Michigan State University
- Honors & Awards:
- Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society High School AT of the Year, 2024
Brigette Scarber MS, AT, ATC, CAT(C)
Grosse Pointe North High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Adrian College
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College
Bailey Thompson MS, AT, ATC
Detroit Country Day School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Bowling Green State University
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, Ohio University
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High Schools — Jackson
Alyssa Austin MS, AT, ATC
Grass Lake High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education, Edinboro University
- Master of Science, Athletic Science, Grand View University
John Babbitt AT, ATC
Columbia Central High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Nothern Michigan University
Jenn Benedict DAT, AT, ATC
Western High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Health and Exercise Science, Spring Arbor University
- Master of Athletic Training, Manchester University
- Doctor of Athletic Training, Indiana State University
Meagan Coleman MS, AT, ATC, EMT, CYT
Concord High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College
Kevin Fleming MA, MBA, AT, ATC
Hanover-Horton High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education and Athletic Training, University of Iowa
- Master of Arts, Curriculum Developoment and Exercise Science, University of Iowa
- Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration and Marketing, St. Ambrose University
Vanessa Leon MS, AT, ATC, CPT, CEP
East Jackson High School- Education
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, University of Indianapolis
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, University of Indianapolis
Brandon McNeil MS, AT, ATC
Jackson Public Schools- Education
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Heidelberg University
- Master of Science, Education, Elmira College
Brianna Mulligan MS, AT, ATC
Northwest High School- Education
- Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University
- Master of Science, Plymouth State University
Erin Nelson AT, ATC
Napoleon High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Central Michigan University
Adrian Sanchez MS, AT, ATC
Mason High School- Education
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Boise State University
- Master of Science, Athletic Training, Western Michigan University
Matt Walker MAT, AT, ATC
East Jackson High School- Education
- Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Central Michigan University
- Master of Athletic Training, Texas Tech University
Sarah Wilhelm MS, AT, ATC
Lumen Christi Catholic School- Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Athletic Training, Hope College
- Master of Science, Exercise Science, University of Toledo
- Honors & Awards:
- Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society High School AT of the Year, 2021
Michelle Winters AT, ATC
Jackson High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University
Sarah Zaszczurynski MA, AT, ATC
Michigan Center High School- Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University
- Master of Arts, Higher Education Leadership, Siena Heights University
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