Therapists

Gina Baumgartner, PT, DPT, GCS, CLT-LANA

Doctor of Physical Therapy

PT and Massage Manager

Springdale location

Gina received her B.A. in Biology from the University of North Texas in 1994, B.S. in Physical Therapy from U.T. Southwestern Allied Health Professions in 1997, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana, Missoula in 2016. Gina became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) from Klose Training in 2018 and is Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) certified. She is also a board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association. Gina is the supervisor of Physical Therapy and Massage. Other areas of competency include pelvic health, vestibular disorders, generalized deconditioning and weakness, gait and balance deficits, neuromuscular conditions, fall prevention, and orthopedic problems. She enjoys hiking, cycling, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Tenley Williams, PT, DPT, CLT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Springdale location

Tenley received her B.S in Exercise Science from Harding University in 2017 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in 2020. Tenley served on the Board of Directors for the North Street Clinic at UAMS, providing free interprofessional healthcare services to the Marshallese population living in Northwest Arkansas and was awarded the Excellence in Orthopedic Rehabilitation Award. She also was awarded the Ethan Van Camp Memorial Award for community service through physical therapy. Tenley became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy in 2019. Tenley has a passion for serving oncology patients affected by lymphedema. She enjoys crafting, reading, running, and spending time with her family and her dog.

Leslie Klashman, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Springdale location

Leslie received her B.S. in Health and Exercise Science from Wake Forest University in 2014 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 2017. She will become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through Klose training in February 2022. Leslie previously worked in the acute care setting at a Level I trauma center in Chicago and has recently relocated to Northwest Arkansas. She has experience in treating lymphedema and hematology/oncology patients in the inpatient setting and is excited to continue to grow at Highlands Oncology. She enjoys being outdoors, traveling, food, and spending time with her dog and family.

Anne Cope, PT, DPT, OCS

Ann is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is an APTA board-certified Orthopedic Specialist. Anne will be attending CLT training with Klose Training in September. She completed her DPT at Maryville University in St. Louis, MO in 2014, Her BS in 2012, and her orthopedic residency through Evidence in Motion in 2016. She is also certified in dry trigger point dry needling. Anne was the clinic manager for ApexNetwork Physical Therapy in Centerton since 2018 and the Clinic Director of Texas Physical Therapy Specialists in Leander, TX. She will be working at the PW location. Anne lives in Bentonville with her husband and two young daughters.

Aileen Wolf Johnson, OTD, OTR/L, CLT

Aileen is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy who is coming to us from Kansas City, Missouri. She has worked with adult patients at North Kansas City Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation and pediatrics in school and outpatient settings. She has been a CLT since March 2022. She received her OTD from Mary Baldwin University in 2017 and her BS in Psychology in 2014 from Virginia Commonwealth University. She received her CLT from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies. She is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Aileen will be working at both the BCC and PW clinics. She will be partnering with PT to develop peripheral neuropathy, cancer-related fatigue, and chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment programs in addition to treating patients with impaired fine motor skills and lymphedema. She worked and lived in NWA in the past and is returning to settle in Fayetteville with her husband.