Our Staff
Karen Krzywda, PT, MS, OCS
President/Owner-Lewiston Clinic
Karen Krzywda is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist with over 12 years of experience in the outpatient physical therapy setting. She has her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Simmons College in Boston, MA.
Karen has taken several courses related to manual therapy, with a focus on spine-related conditions. Her treatment approach emphasizes hands-on techniques, aquatic therapy, and direct patient involvement. She enables her patients to take control and become active participants in their recovery.
Jill Partridge, MSGM
Business Manager/Owner-Topsham Clinic
Jill Partridge has over 8 years experience operating a physical therapy clinic. She has a Master's Degree in General Management from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA and an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance from Simmons College in Boston, MA.
Kathleen (Katie) Caron, MSPT
Physical Therapist-Lewiston Clinic
Katie maintained her Maine roots through attending the University of New England where she earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy. Born and raised in Lewiston, she spent a short time practicing in Fairbanks, Alaska in an outpatient facility. She has experience treating a variety of orthopedic injuries, vestibular dysfunction and dizziness, back and neck pain, and foot pain/gait disturbances. She has expanded her knowledge and manual skills with courses in continuing education.
Katie enjoys working with motivated individuals and receives satisfaction in helping folks reduce pain and achieve an active role in self-management of their condition.
Angela Hamel, MSPT
Lead Physical Therapist-Topsham Clinic
Angela comes to Head to Toe Physical Therapy from a private practice in Falmouth where she spent 10 years working in a manual therapy setting. She offers a hands-on approach to the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, chronic pain, motor vehicle accidents, and work-related injuries. She utilizes a variety of aggressive and gentle techniques to help patients reduce pain and improve function. Angela believes in a holistic approach when working with her patients and is dedicated to spending one on one time with individuals.
She received her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Simmons College in 1998.
Jessica LaPlante
Receptionist-Topsham Clinic
After spending over seven years as a graphic designer in the sign business, Jess decided to change careers. She has been the receptionist for Topsham since 2008.
Andrea Stevens
Receptionist-Lewiston Clinic
After spending eight years self-employed as a floral designer, Andrea has decided to change careers. She has been the receptionist for Lewiston since July of 2009.