Therapists

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

Doctor of Physical Therapy Rehab and Massage Manager

Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health

Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Therapist

Gina Baumgartner, PT, DPT, 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 through the American Physical Therapy Association. Gina is the manager of Rehabilitation and Massage. Other areas of competency include pelvic and bowel health, vestibular disorders, generalized deconditioning 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-LANA

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Rehab and Massage Supervisor – Pinnacle Hills

Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health
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 and various pelvic health conditions. She enjoys crafting, reading, and spending time with her family and her dog.

Anne Cope, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Anne is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is an APTA board-certified Orthopedic Specialist. Anne received her CLT training with Klose Training in September 2023. 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 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 is working in the Rogers location. Anne lives in Bentonville with her husband and two young children.

Aileen Wolf Johnson, OTD, OTR/L, CLT

Occupational Therapist Certified

Lymphedema Therapist

Aileen is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy 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 is working at the Springdale location. She has partnered 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. Aileen lives in Fayetteville with her husband and son.

Ali Guthrie, PT, DPT, CLT

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Ali received her B.S in Kinesiology from the University of Arkansas in 2016 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas in 2020. She went on to complete a Residency in Acute Care from Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine Residency Program in Chicago, IL and graduated from this program in 2023. She has a special interest in treating patients with traumatic injuries, neurologic pathologies, and cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. She is Lymphedema Certified through Klose Training in 2023. Ali has a a passion for learning and growing in the field of Oncologic Physical Therapy. She is working at the Springdale location. Additionally, she is a certified Yoga instructor and enjoys incorporating the breath and movement principles of yoga into her treatment plans. She enjoys climbing, traveling and spending time with her family and dog.

Kristen Davidson, DPT, PT

Doctor of Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Specialist

Kristen received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Arkansas Tech University in 2008 and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas in 2011. A native of Gentry, Arkansas, Kristen has been practicing pelvic health in Northwest Arkansas for the past decade. With a deep commitment to improving pelvic health, Kristen actively supports her patients both in the clinic and through community education, empowering them to take control of their well- being. Kristen has undergone specialized training in pelvic physical therapy and pregnancy/postpartum rehab through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Her extensive training enables her to treat a wide range of abdominopelvic conditions in men, women, and pediatric patients, delivering compassionate care tailored to each individual’s needs. Kristen is working with patients in the Springdale office.

Theresa Brooks, MS, OTR/L,CLT-LANA

Occupational Therapist
Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Theresa received her Bachelor of Science degree (2012) and Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Saint Louis University (2013). She began her career working in acute care at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL which is where she developed her passion for working with the hematology and oncology patient population. While there, she also enjoyed both working and volunteering at the rare neuromuscular disease clinic. In 2016, she moved to St. Louis, MO to work in an outpatient lymphedema clinic, where she underwent training to become a KLOSE Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) certified practitioner. In 2022, she moved to NWA and underwent training in clinical research where she obtained her Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate. In addition to lymphedema, Theresa is experienced in providing rehabilitation services in diverse treatment settings with neurological, cardiac, and cognitive conditions. When not at work, she enjoys the outdoors and family time with her husband and two young daughters.

Demi Armstrong, MOT, OTR/L, CLT

Occupational Therapist Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Demi received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science with a Psychology minor from Missouri Baptist University(2018) and Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Missouri State University(2020). She began her career in Kansas, working within a skilled nursing setting, then transitioning into a acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She has over three years of experience with treatment of a variety of diagnoses. In 2023, she underwent her Klose training and became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. In the beginning of 2024, she moved to Rogers, Arkansas and began at Highlands Oncology in the Rogers location. She is excited to pursue a new passion of learning and growing within the oncology setting. When not at work, she enjoys movies, music, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Jennifer Deming, OTR/L, OTD

Occupational Therapist

Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and International Development from the University of Sussex (2012), Master’s in Broadcast Journalism from City University London (2014), and Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Arkansas (2022). She began her career in NWA working in an outpatient orthopedic clinic focusing on hand and upper extremity patients. She transitioned to working in hospital settings such as long-term acute care(LTAC), acute care, and inpatient rehab; allowing her to gain experience with a variety of diagnoses. Jennifer is working in the Springdale office. In 2024, she embarked on Klose training and earned her certification as a Lymphedema Therapist. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and roaming the hills, rivers, and lakes that can be found across the area.

Jackie Saravane , PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Specialist

Jackie received her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Arkansas in 2010 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from U.S. Army-Baylor in 2013. She served as an Army Officer and Physical Therapist with experience in orthopedics, manual therapy, sports rehab and pelvic therapy. Jackie has been practicing pelvic health for ten years and is passionate about improving quality of life with bowel, bladder and pelvic pain dysfunctions. She feels strongly about providing compassionate, holistic, and trauma-informed care while meeting patients where they are with function and goals. Jackie is working with patients in the Springdale office. She enjoys crafting, reading, and spending time with her family.