Our Staff

At Oakmont Orthopaedic & Sports Therapy Center we have three highly educated and trained Licensed Physical Therapists and one Licensed Nutritionist. We specialize in the thorough evaluation of orthopedic problems and sports injuries in people of all ages. All therapists are members of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Physical Therapy

Heather Torris, DPT, ATC, OCS

Heather received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology/Athletic Training from The Pennsylvania State University in 2003. Heather has been a certified athletic trainer since 2003. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006. Since that time she has worked in outpatient clinics specializing in orthopedics and sports physical therapy. In 2011, Heather became Board Certified in Orthopaedic physical therapy.

Donna B. Scott, PT, MS

Donna received her bachelor of science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She proceeded to obtain an advanced masters degree in Orthopedics from the University of Pittsburgh where she performed research on the reliability of measuring joint motion. Donna also has had extensive experience in evaluating and casting for orthotics.

Mary Lee Beach, DPT, MS, OCS

Mary Lee is a graduate of Louisiana State University where she received her degree in Physical Therapy. She continued her education and received an advance masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh were she completed research and published on the swimmer’s shoulder. Mary Lee is Board Certified in Orthopaedic physical therapy and recently received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chatham University.

Wellness

Julie Hagan

I love food…purchasing, preparing, and eating! This passion led me to graduate from Columbia University’s Teachers College with a degree in Nutrition Education in order to learn how to help individuals eat delicious yet healthy food. After parenting three children, two of whom are young adults, I recently completed an associate degree in nursing to help me better understand complex health problems. Now as a registered dietitian and registered nurse; I am committed to helping individuals live healthier happier lives by making diet and activity related lifestyle changes. I strive to make consultations conversational and nonjudgmental in order to work with you to make healthy changes you can live with. With over 10 years of experience working with adults and children, I specialize in diabetes, weight management and high cholesterol.

I am licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.

Stephen Buczkowski

Stephen graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor degree in Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Recreation Administration. Stephen has been a part of the staff since January 2010, working as a Physical Therapist Aide. In August 2010, he received his Personal Training Certificate from the American Council of Exercise. Since then, he has been the Head of the Wellness Department where he creates and implements exercise programs for individuals.