About

FACULTY

Lisa Owen

MS, OTR/L, CLT, CHT

Lisa earned her master of science in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University in 2009 and has been specializing in upper extremity management ever since. She earned her Certification in Lymphedema Therapy (CLT) in 2009 from Klose Training and Consulting, and has spent a significant amount of time treating patients recovering from breast cancer surgery and treatment.  In addition to treating a primarily hand therapy population, Lisa has experience working in home care, acute care, and school-based settings.  Lisa earned her Certification in Hand Therapy (CHT) in 2015 and currently practices at a hospital-based outpatient clinic in southern New Hampshire.  Lisa is an experienced educator both nationally and locally. She has presented for the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT), the New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association (NHOTA), and is an adjunct faculty member in the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).  In her spare time Lisa enjoys a regular yoga practice, spending lots of quality time with her husband and two children.

Danielle Amero

OTD, OTR/L, CHT

Danielle is an occupational therapist (OT) with more than 26 years experience, including 18 years as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).  She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of New Hampshire and recently earned her post professional clinical doctorate at Boston University in 2018.  She started her career in skilled nursing.  She gained experience in home care and then outpatient therapy at a community hospital, before becoming a CHT in 2000 at which time she focused her career on adult outpatient therapy.  After 21 years at Frisbie Memorial Hospital, where she supervised and mentored a staff of acute care, adult outpatient, and pediatric therapists, she now works at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, a Massachusetts General Hospital affiliate.  In addition to a clinic caseload,  Danielle has a passion for education; she has presented for the New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association (NHOTA), served as guest lecturer and is an active adjunct faculty member at the University of New Hampshire in the OT Department for the past six years.  Outside of work, her husband, three children and dog keep her busy.

Willow Henry

PT, DPT, CWS, CLT

Willow is a Physical Therapist (PT) with over 20 years of experience in home care, outpatient, skilled rehabilitation, and long term care.  Willow earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and her doctorate degree from Des Moines University.  In addition to general practice, she is a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT).  She served as a Director of Rehab for 5 years with Genesis Rehab Services, and continues to work with Genesis on a per diem basis.  Willow served as an adjunct faculty member at Franklin Pierce for 3 years before transitioning to her current position as a full-time faculty member for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Manchester campus.  In her personal life, Willow enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family.