Meet Our Team
Physical Therapists
David Potena, PT, M.Ed.
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Peter Potena, PT, DPT, OCS
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Physical Therapist Assistants
Ben
Ben is local to Lebanon PA, attending Northern Lebanon High School, and graduating from Central Penn College in 2001 with his associates degree as a physical therapist assistant. From here he joined Potena PT in May of 2001, and has been with the company since.
Outside of work he enjoys riding bike, coaching youth soccer and spending time with his family.
Melody
Originally from the west coast, Melody attended Salt Lake Community College, graduating with her associates degree as a physical therapist assistant in 1995. After moving to PA, she started with Potena PT in September of 2000, with time off over the years to care for her children.
Outside of work Melody tries to spend as much time with her family as she can, along with watching Cowboys football thanks to her husband.
Sam
Sam is local to Lebanon PA, attending Cedar Crest High School, and graduating from Central Penn College in 2010 with her associates degree as a physical therapist assistant. She started with Potena PT in March of 2011 and has been with the company ever since.
Outside of work she enjoys playing and coaching volleyball, working on her family’s farm and gardening.
Front Office
Lori
Lori is local to Lebanon County, attending ELCO High School, and attending Lehigh County Community College earning her associates degree as a Physical Therapist assistant in 1981. She worked as a PTA in multiple locations throughout Lebanon County until July of 2021, at which point she joint Potena PT as the front office manager and helping with patient care.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time running, biking hiking, spending time with her grandkids and vacationing to the beach and to see her son on the west coast.
Joan
Joan is one of the first hires at Potena PT, starting March 24, 1998, and she has put up with David longer than any of the other staff. When she’s not keeping her mind sharp at work Joan enjoys spending time with her grandkids, helping her husband at home and “keeping David straight.” Chances are if you’ve been to Potena PT before (or even if you haven’t), you probably already know Joan.
Brenda
Brenda has been helping the front office stay organized at Potena PT since June of 2015. Outside of work she enjoys baking, reading and watching old black and white movies.