Apostolos Kerasiotis, DPT, is the owner/operator of Ortho Care Physical Therapy, Inc. He is a graduate of Boston University, Doctor of Physical Therapy with research emphasis on Low Light Laser Therapy. He has completed Masters work in Exercise Physiology at Oakland University and holds a Bachelors of Science Degree, from Wayne State University in Physical Therapy. He is a member of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and a member of the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce.

In private practice since 1985, his focus has always been to put the patient first and to create a warm and friendly environment. Kerasiotis, has extensive experience in acute care hospitals in combination with extensive care facilities and was director of rehab services for Redford Community Hospital, and, two extensive care facilities, Martha T. Berry in Macomb County, MI and Bon Secour Nursing Care in St. Clair Shores, MI.

Kerasiotis was born in Sparta, Greece and received training for his first career at Kymi Naval Academy. He has completed 16 marathons in Detroit, Boston, Chicago and Greece. He is a member of a competitive cycling team and participates annually in several cycling races, including the HellofaRide, and Multiple Sclerosis, MS 150 race, with the Ortho Care cycling team. Because of his commitment to sports, he has established an emphasis on sports medicine and is recognized in this field by patients and referring physicians alike.

Kimm Walleman, M.P.T
Physical Therapist

Mary Ellen Gough is a part time Physical Therapist at OCPT. She graduated from Wayne State University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science with high distinction in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has attended numerous continuing education courses throughout her 26+ years as a physical therapist.

Her career began at Providence Hospital in Southfield where she worked for 5 years as a staff PT with experience in orthopedic, neurological, amputee, and oncology patients. She took a year off to care for her parents when her mother suffered a stroke during surgery for ovarian cancer in September 1992 and her father was paralyzed after spinal surgery in January 1983.

She returned to work for Bon Secours Hospital at their out-patient clinic in St. Clair Shores where she worked as a staff therapist for 10 years. During the last 5 years she also worked as clinical education coordinator for staff education and student internships. She was active in the MPTA special interest group, Detroit Area Clinical Educator Forum, and served as Treasurer for 5 years.

She moved to Henry Ford Rehabilitation in Warren in 1996 and specialized in orthopedics until she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003.

She resumed her career with OCPT in 2006 after her successful battle with cancer. Having had the personal experience of loss of function, she is thankful that she is, once again, able to help her patients reach their goals!

Ellen was born in Detroit, Michigan and has lived in the area her entire life. She believes her greatest assets are faith, family, and a positive outlook on life.

Kathy Winkelman PTA Liscensed
Physical Therapy Assistant

Kathy has been a Physical Therapist Assistant for 15 years graduating from Macomb Community College with an associate degree. Kathy has also successfully obtained licensure through the state of Indiana. She has gained extensive knowledge and experience in various fields of physical therapy such as acute care in hospitals, nursing homes, neuro-rehab facilities, and outpatient settings.

Kathy has earned certificates in extended education classes in Dynamic Stabilization of the lumbar spine, as well as Biodex Isokinetic Testing and Rehabilitation.

Laura Fluke
Physical Therapy Assistant

Laura graduated from Macomb Community College in 2005. Since graduation, Laura has gained a wide variety of experience working in outpatient orthopedic clinics gathering many different skills that greatly benefit her patients. She has a passion for physical therapy and this shows in attention to detail that she offers her patients.

Her philosophy is to create an individualized exercise program that puts the ‘fun’ in functional so that each patient reaches their therapy goals as efficiently as possible.

Laura is well trained in manual therapy techniques that work toward increasing flexibility and maintaining proper musculoskeletal alignment.

Laura has had personal experience as a physical therapy patient as she underwent a Total Knee Replacement in 2005. She understands that many of her patients are not dealing simply with the physical issue that causes them to seek treatment, but also the emotional toll it takes on everything else in everyday life.

In her spare time Laura enjoys reading, as well as, writing with hopes of becoming a published author.

Demitri Kerasiotis
PT Tech

Physical Therapy Tech - Demitri Kerasiotis has been with OCPT for the last four years.  He is a graduate of Grosse Pointe North High School, and is presently attending Oakland University, where he is pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy.  In addition, to assisting with administering the different PT modalities, he transcribes progress notes for the physical therapy clinical staff.  He feels that the experience he has received at OCPT has uniquely positioned him for success in attaining his career goals and looks forward to advancing in the profession.

Demitri is proud of his Hellenic heritage, and was pleased to travel to Greece this summer, where he attended the University of Indianapolis’ study abroad program.  His courses included, Greek Language and Greek Mythology and Religion.  In addition, to the Greek language, he has studied Japanese, and Italian.  He is an avid movie buff and regularly shares lines from his favorite movie dialogues.  He can also be found biking throughout the Grosse Pointes as part of the Ortho Care cycling team.

Linda Cunningham, M.A.
Vocational Specialist

Besides her professional work experience, Linda is a long time member of the National Association of Social Workers and served as the Chair of the Board of Social Work Examiners for the State of Michigan for 10 years. Linda is also actively involved in the community and has been on the working board for Friends of Belle Isle, whose mission is to preserve and protect the island's natural environment, since 1990.

Linda is married and lives with her husband, three dogs and two turtles on the east side of Detroit.

Elena Kerasiotis
President, Administrator (Sterling Heights)

Elena Kerasiotis has been president of Ortho Care Physical Therapy, Inc. since its inception in December 1992.  In her capacity as president, she has been responsible for management and administration of payroll, promotion, and accounts payables.  She is further responsible for payment of tax, unemployment, and benefit management. She is also involved in purchasing and major acquisitions, and banking.  Most recently, she was instrumental in establishing the OCPT website, www.orthocarephysicaltherapy.com. 

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University, where she majored in Psychology.  She is a certified Web Designer, through Lawrence Institute of Technology, and Photographer, from Macomb Community College.  She is proficient in Microsoft Office software, and has completely reviewed the content of Ortho Care Physical Therapy, Inc.’s Policies and Procedures Manual.    She also has assumed full responsibility for yearly and quarterly Program Evaluations and Professional Committee Meeting record management.