Aaron W. Perlman Center
Meet the Team

Our Specialty Teams

The staff of the Perlman Center is one of the most experienced and skilled in providing therapy and developmental care for children with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities. Our specialty teams include occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, teachers and social workers. The Perlman team works closely with physicians and other therapists at Cincinnati Children’s to maximize coordination of your child’s care.

Hillary Prather, MSW, LISW-S
Clinical Program Manager
513-636-4601
hillary.prather@cchmc.org

Melissa Tally, PT, MPT, ATP
Physical Therapy Coordinator
513-636-4601
melissa.tally@cchmc.org

Claire Morress, PhD, MEd, OTR/L, ATP
Research Coordinator
513-636-4601
claire.morress@cchmc.org

Sharon Andersen
Business Manager
513-636-4601
sharon.andersen@cchmc.org

Susan Wiley, MD
Medical Director
513-636-4611
susan.wiley@cchmc.org

Elizabeth Willig-Kroner, MA, CCC-SLP
Coordinator, Speech Pathology
513-636-4601
elizabeth.willig-kroner@cchmc.org

Katherine Clark, MOT, OTR/L, ATP
513-636-4601
katherine.eingle@cchmc.org

Jacqueline Rapose, MSW, LISW
513-636-4601
jacqueline.rapose@cchmc.org

Alisa Nelson, MSW, LISW
513-636-4601
alisa.nelson@cchmc.org

Hillary Prather, MSW, LISW-S
513-636-4601
hillary.prather@cchmc.org

Lisa Zimmermann, BSW, LSW
Care Coordinator
513-636-4601
lisa.zimmermann@cchmc.org

Margaret (Maggie) Hoffman, MSW, LISW-S
513-636-4601
margaret.hoffman@cchmc.org

Carol (Bridget) Baker, OTR/L
513-636-4601
carol.baker2@cchmc.org 

Katherine Clark, MOT, OTR/L, ATP
513-636-4601
katherine.eingle@cchmc.org

Jessica McCoy, MOT, OTR/L
513-636-4601
jessica.mccoy@cchmc.org

Gabriella St. Clair, MOT, OTR/L
513-636-4601
gabriella.st.clair@cchmc.org

Claire Morress, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
513-636-4601
claire.morress@cchmc.org

Kihmberly Hymore, MOT, OTR/L, ATP
513-636-4601
kihmberly.hymore@cchmc.org

Matthew Elliot, COTA/L
513-636-4601
matthew.elliot@cchmc.org

William Danner, MOT, OTL
513-636-4601
william.danner@cchmc.org

Julie Linebach, OTR/L
513-636-4601
julie.linebach@cchmc.org

Carrie Barlage, PT, MPT, ATRIC
513-636-4601
carrie.barlage@cchmc.org

Connie Nieberding, PT, MPT, ATP, CKTP
513-636-4601
connie.nieberding@cchmc.org

Erin Pope, PT, MPT, ATP
513-636-4601
erin.pope@cchmc.org

Melissa Tally, PT, MPT, ATP
513-636-4601
melissa.tally@cchmc.org

Amanda Wizinsky, PT, DPT, PCS
513-636-4601
amanda.wizinsky@cchmc.org

Douglas Nunn, PT, DPT
513-636-4601
douglas.nunn@cchmc.org

Molly Donawerth, PT, DPT
513-636-4601
molly.donawerth@cchmc.org

Alexis Fannin, PT, DPT
513-636-4601
alexis.fannin@cchmc.org

Catherine Menne, PT, DPT
513-636-4601
catherine.menne@cchmc.org

Mitzi Hinton, MA, CCC-SLP
513-636-4601
mitzi.hinton@cchmc.org

Lindsay Stutz, MA, CCC-SLP
513-636-7691
lindsay.stutz@cchmc.org

Jennifer Tincher, MS, CCC-SLP
513-636-4601
jennifer.tincher@cchmc.org

Emily Rayburn, MA, CCC-SLP
513-636-4601
emily.rayburn@cchmc.org

Shelly Bowers, MA, CCC-SLP
513-636-4601
michele.bowers@cchmc.org

Kristen Meyer, MA, CCC-SLP
513-636-4601
kristen.meyer@cchmc.org

Elizabeth Willig-Kroner, MA, CCC-SLP
Coordinator, Speech Pathology
513-636-4601
elizabeth.willig-kroner@cchmc.org

Rene Saldanha, MS, CCC-SLP
rene.saldanha@cchmc.org

Paige Hignite, MEd, CF-SLP
paige.hignite@cchmc.org

Jennie Webbink, MEd, ECIS
513-636-4601
jennie.webbink@cchmc.org  

Jessica Hamilton, MEd
513-636-4601
jessica.hamilton@cchmc.org

Gregory Dooley
Administrative Assistant
513-636-4601
gregory.dooley@cchmc.org

Kelly Mapes
Rep II
513-636-4601
kelly.mapes@cchmc.org

Olivia Wessel
Clinical Assistant
olivia.wessel@cchmc.org

Stacie Willis
Clinical Assistant
513-636-4601
stacie.willis@cchmc.org

Lisa Woodruff
Administrative Assistant
lisa.woodruff@cchmc.org

Stephanie Woosley
Clinical Assistant
513-636-4601
stephanie.woosley@cchmc.org

We are a United Way agency partner.  

Who Was Aaron Perlman?

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One of the reasons children with cerebral palsy come to Cincinnati Children’s is the legacy left by one doctor: Aaron W. Perlman. An orthopaedic surgeon, he was a pioneering physician who dedicated his life to improving the care and quality of life for children with cerebral palsy. He founded the Cincinnati Children’s cerebral palsy clinic in 1973 and became an internationally recognized leader in the field. He also played important roles in treatment of muscular dystrophy, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis and other physical disabilities. Perlman passed away at age 96 in 2011. View Video