Meet The Team
Dr. Mark Watson, DPT, GCS
Mark graduated from Messiah College in 2008 with a bachelor's in health and exercise science. He then earned a Doctorate degree in physical therapy from Sacred Heart University in 2011.
Mark started his career working at Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Hospital in Hummelstown, PA. After four years Mark began working in home health - a branch of physical therapy where services are rendered to individuals within their home.
In 2022 Mark achieved recognition through the Americal Physical Therapy Association as a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist- a certification held by relatively few physical therapists, and designates a higher level of competency working with this diverse population.
Mark has three daughters - making him a proud "girl dad." He grew up in a small town in upstate New York (Richfield Springs, population: 1,200, public school: 40 students in a graduating class). He has been married to his wife, Bonnie since 2012 and is convinced she is the best wife ever! Interests include: fishing, woodworking, food and documentaries. Mark attends church at West Shore Evangelical Free in Mechanicsburg PA.
Brittany Franze, OTR/L
Brittany Franze earned her Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2009 from West Virginia University and has dedicated her career to helping individuals achieve meaningful outcomes. Early in her professional journey, she lived in the Washington, D.C. area, where she worked with the U.S. Army providing consultation, developing wellness programs, and supporting Soldiers as they prepared for successful transitions from military service to civilian careers.
After spending 10 years in the D.C. area, Brittany and her husband relocated to Central Pennsylvania for career opportunities and to be closer to family. Since moving, Brittany has worked in the acute care setting, gaining experience with a wide variety of medical conditions while also enjoying the opportunity to focus on raising her two sons.
Brittany believes Occupational Therapy is most effective by providing compassionate and personalized care to help every individual achieve greater independence.
Outside of work, Brittany enjoys running, traveling, reading, and spending quality time with loved ones.
Ellie San, OTR/L
Ellie San earned her Master of Occupational Therapy in 2023 from Messiah University. She has two years of experience working in acute care, where she supported patients during critical stages of recovery with skill and compassion.
Ellie is passionate about helping individuals achieve greater independence and confidence in their daily lives through a client-centered and compassionate approach to therapy. She enjoys creating meaningful, personalized treatment plans that meet each client where they are and support them in reaching their unique goals. She values building strong, encouraging relationships with her clients and considers it a privilege to walk alongside them in their journey toward growth and recovery.
Outside of work, Ellie loves running, spending time with her husband and their one-year-old daughter, and being part of West Shore Free Church.
Bonnie Watson, MSW, LSW
Bonnie graduated from Cedarville University in 2009 with a degree in applied psychology. She obtained her Master of Social Work from Temple University in 2011.
Bonnie gathered a variety of clinical experience working with children in foster care and performing outpatient counseling and psychological evaluations at a private practice. Bonnie also spent time as a Program Development Specialist for the University of Pittsburgh Child Welfare Resource Center which works to facilitate Pennsylvania's compliance to federal regulations regarding child welfare.
Bonnie is a mother to three girls and has focused her time and energy over the past five years on nurturing and caring for them at home. In her free time she enjoys exercising, spending time outdoors, reading, and home decorating/improvement. She also enjoys eating good food, traveling, and is involved in various activities at her family's local church.
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