Athletic Trainers

Henry Ford Health Athletic Trainers serve the community in various capacities with professional sport teams, universities, high schools, sport performance, physician clinics and rehab services.

Athletic trainers develop, implement and maintain comprehensive health care programs focused on risk reduction, wellness, and health literacy; assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis; critical incident management, therapeutic intervention, and healthcare administration.

For more information on athletic training at Henry Ford Health, contact the following:

Metro-Detroit:
Christina Chapski EdD, AT, ATC, Director of Athletic Training & Community Outreach
Phone: (313) 651-1915

Jackson:
Suzanne Harmon MA, AT, ATC, Manager of Athletic Training
Phone: (517) 205-1802

  • Leadership
    Chapski Christina 

    Christina Chapski Ed.D, AT, ATC
    Director of Athletic Training & Community Outreach, Henry Ford Health

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Movement Science, University of Michigan
      • Master of Arts, Health Studies, University of Alabama
      • Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, Central Michigan University
    • Honors & Awards:
      • National Athletic Trainers’ Association AT Service Award, 2022
      • Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society Hall of Fame, 2021
      • Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association Dedicated Service Award, 2009

    Harmon Suzanne 

    Suzanne Harmon MA, AT, ATC
    Manager of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Jackson

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University
      • Master of Arts, Educational Administration with a Higher Education Emphasis, University of Missouri at Kansas City

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    Nicole Schreiber MA, AT, ATC
    Manager of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Health

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, Eastern Michigan University
      • Master of Arts, Educational Leadership, Eastern Michigan University

     

    Andrew Andonian MS, AT, ATC
    Supervisor of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Jackson

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College

    Collier Kimberly 

    Kim Collier MS, AT, ATC
    Supervisor of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Health

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Slippery Rock University
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, University of Kentucky

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    Nick Parkinson MEd, AT, ATC, TSAC-F
    Supervisor of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Health

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University
      • Master of Education, Exercise Science, Auburn University
    • Honors & Awards:
      • Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society High School AT of the Year, 2018

    Rasky Kelsey 

    Kelsey Rasky AT, ATC
    Supervisor of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Health

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University

  • Sports Performance
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    Nick Parkinson MEd, AT, ATC, TSAC-F
    Supervisor of Athletic Training, Henry Ford Health

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University
      • Master of Education, Exercise Science, Auburn University
    • Honors & Awards:
      • Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society High School AT of the Year, 2018

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    Jenny Burnham MS, AT, ATC, CSCS

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Alma College
      • Master of Science, Exercise Science, Oakland University

     

    Shingo Matsubara MA, AT, ATC

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Oklahoma State University
      • Master of Arts, Exercise Science, Central Michigan University
  • Physician Clinic
    Alfonsi Michael 

    Mike Alfonsi MS, AT, ATC
    Dr. Ramsey Shehab MD

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University
      • Master of Science, Exercise Science, University of Toledo

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    Michelle Gambino-Gorney MA, AT, ATC, PES
    Henry Ford Kutcher Clinic for Sport Neurology

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University
      • Master of Arts, Sports Performance, Ball State University
    Hawes Marnie 

    Marnie Hawes MS, AT, ATC
    Henry Ford Kutcher Clinic for Sport Neurology

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Ohio State University
      • Master of Science, Movement Science, Barry University

     

    Heather Strong AT, ATC
    Dr. Joseph Medellin MD and Dr. Stephen Spadafore MD

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College

     

    Jill Williams AT, ATC
    Dr. Tyler Kupchick DO and Dr. John Walper MD

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Applied Science, Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University

  • Professional Sports
     

    Jason Hodges MS, AT, ATC
    Detroit Red Wings

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Movement Science, University of Michigan
      • Master of Education, Athletic Training, Indiana State University

     

    Billy Langston MEd, AT, ATC
    Detroit Pistons

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Mercyhurst University
      • Master of Education, Kinesiology/Athletic Training, University of Virginia

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    Dave Philbrick AT, ATC, CES
    Motor City Cruise

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Central Michigan University

     

    Amanda Pruden MSAL, AT, ATC
    Detroit Lions

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Canisius College
      • Masters in Sports Administration and Leadership, Seattle University

     

    Jim Scholler MS, AT, ATC
    Detroit Tigers

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Movement Science, University of Michigan
      • Master of Science, Healthcare Administration, University of North Florida
  • Universities

    Benedict Chris 

    Chris Benedict AT, ATC
    Spring Arbor University

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University

     

    Rachel Blonde MAT, AT, ATC
    Lawrence Technological University

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University
      • Master of Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University
     

    Jeff Bord MS, AT, ATC, CSCS
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Michigan State University
      • Master of Science, Exercise Science, Syracuse University

    Brock David 

    David Brock AT, ATC
    Spring Arbor University

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University
    • Honors & Awards:
      • Jackson Magazine Health Care Angel, 2024

    Canterbury Katelyn 

    Katelyn Canterbury AT, ATC
    Jackson College

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College

     

    Ally Drewyour MAT, AT, ATC
    Lawrence Technological University

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University
      • Master of Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University

     

    Evan Dunklee MBA, AT, ATC
    University of Detroit Mercy

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Aquinas College
      • Master of Business Administration, Lindenwood University

     

    Keegan Gawelek MAT, AT, ATC
    Wayne State University

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Health Science, University of Cincinatti
      • Master of Athletic Training, University of Toledo

     

    Ally Harry MS, AT, ATC, EMT
    Oakland University

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Adrian College
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College

     

    Hannah Kargol MS, AT, ATC, EMT
    Lawerence Technological University

    • Education
      • Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Adrian College
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College

     

    Lydia Lee MS, AT, ATC
    Wayne State University

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology – Exercise and Sports Medicine, Wayne State University
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, Wayne State University

     

    Sam Orr DAT, AT, ATC
    Lawrence Technological University

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Health Science, Oakland University
      • Master of Athletic Training, Manchester University
      • Doctor of Athletic Training, Indiana State University

     

    Lindsey Rush MS, AT, ATC
    Lawrence Technological University

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Concordia University
      • Master of Science in Athletic Training, Concordia University

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    Dawn Thrasher AT, ATC, PES, FMS
    University of Michigan-Dearborn

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, Central Michigan University

     

    Miranda Zimmerman MS, AT, ATC
    University of Detroit Mercy

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Central Michigan University
      • Master of Science, Exercise Science, Texas State University

  • High Schools — Metro Detroit
     

    Brian Cheney MA, AT, ATC
    Cranbrook Kingswood High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Arts, Athletic Training, Cedarville University
      • Master of Arts, Teaching and Physical Education, University of West Alabama

     

    Amanda Damm MS, AT, ATC
    Bloomfield Hills High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Western Michigan University
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, West Virginia University

    Groggins Alonzo 

    Alonzo Groggins AT, ATC
    Fordson High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University

    Hawes Marnie 

    Marnie Hawes MS, AT, ATC
    Mercy High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Ohio State University
      • Master of Science, Movement Science, Barry University

     

    Ja’lia Johnson MS, AT, ATC, CES
    Canton High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Central Michigan University
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, Western Michigan University

     

    Kristi Lewis-Keatts MHSA, AT, ATC, CFo
    Farmington High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine, Eastern Michigan University
      • Master of Health Service Administration, University of Detroit Mercy

     

    Allie McDonnell AT, ATC
    Plymouth High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Michigan State University

     

    Cameron Mills MA, AT, ATC
    Grosse Pointe South High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University
      • Master of Arts, Communications, Quincy University

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    Ibraheem Mutahr AT, ATC
    Salem High School

    • Education
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University

     

    Sarah Otte MS, AT, ATC
    North Farmington High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Michigan State University
      • Master of Science, Exercise Science, Oakland University

     

    Emma Paryaski MS, AT, ATC
    University of Detroit Jesuit High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Concordia University
      • Master of Science in Athletic Training, Concordia University

     

    Damien Quarles AT, ATC
    Lakeview High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Central Michigan University

     

    Monica Reiche AT, ATC, EMT
    Bloomfield Hills High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Central Michigan University

     

    Emma Reid MS, AT, ATC
    Edsel Ford High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, Wayne State University
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, Wayne State University

    Rourke Meaghan 

    Meaghan Rourke MA, AT, ATC, PES
    Allen Park High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University
      • Master of Arts, Health Professions Education, Michigan State University
    • Honors & Awards:
      • Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society High School AT of the Year, 2024

     

    Brigette Scarber MS, AT, ATC, CAT(C)
    Grosse Pointe North High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Adrian College
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College

     

    Bailey Thompson MS, AT, ATC
    Detroit Country Day School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Bowling Green State University
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, Ohio University
  • High Schools — Jackson
     

    Alyssa Austin MS, AT, ATC
    Grass Lake High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education, Edinboro University
      • Master of Science, Athletic Science, Grand View University

     

    John Babbitt AT, ATC
    Columbia Central High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Nothern Michigan University

    Benedict Jennifer 

    Jenn Benedict DAT, AT, ATC
    Western High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Health and Exercise Science, Spring Arbor University
      • Master of Athletic Training, Manchester University
      • Doctor of Athletic Training, Indiana State University

     

    Meagan Coleman MS, AT, ATC, EMT, CYT
    Concord High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, Adrian College

    Fleming Kevin 

    Kevin Fleming MA, MBA, AT, ATC
    Hanover-Horton High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education and Athletic Training, University of Iowa
      • Master of Arts, Curriculum Developoment and Exercise Science, University of Iowa
      • Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration and Marketing, St. Ambrose University

     

    Vanessa Leon MS, AT, ATC, CPT, CEP
    East Jackson High School

    • Education
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, University of Indianapolis
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, University of Indianapolis

     

    Brandon McNeil MS, AT, ATC
    Jackson Public Schools

    • Education
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Heidelberg University
      • Master of Science, Education, Elmira College
     

    Brianna Mulligan MS, AT, ATC
    Northwest High School

    • Education
      • Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University
      • Master of Science, Plymouth State University

    Nelson Erin 

    Erin Nelson AT, ATC
    Napoleon High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Central Michigan University

     

    Adrian Sanchez MS, AT, ATC
    Mason High School

    • Education
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Boise State University
      • Master of Science, Athletic Training, Western Michigan University

     

    Matt Walker MAT, AT, ATC
    East Jackson High School

    • Education
      • Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Central Michigan University
      • Master of Athletic Training, Texas Tech University

    Sarah Wilhelm, MS, AT, ATC 

    Sarah Wilhelm MS, AT, ATC
    Lumen Christi Catholic School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Arts, Athletic Training, Hope College
      • Master of Science, Exercise Science, University of Toledo
    • Honors & Awards:
      • Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society High School AT of the Year, 2021

     

    Michelle Winters AT, ATC
    Jackson High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Eastern Michigan University

    Sarah Goodwin MA, AT, ATC 

    Sarah Zaszczurynski MA, AT, ATC
    Michigan Center High School

    • Education:
      • Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, Grand Valley State University
      • Master of Arts, Higher Education Leadership, Siena Heights University

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