Education: MS - A. T. Still University - Mesa, AZ (2002)
BA - University of Arizona (1999)

Certifications: Occupational Therapy
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist

Areas of Interest: Hand Therapy, Upper Extremity, Manual Therapy

Brian Thies joined the Spooner team in 2005 after 3 years of experience in a specialized hand therapy clinic in Tucson, AZ. Brian's post-baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) has given him a special perspective into the unique activity limitations experienced by his patients. His clinical experience has encompassed the entire upper extremity, including the cervicothoracic junction, shoulder and elbow. Brian recently obtained the designation of Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) for the upper quadrant, through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine - United States (IAOM-US). Brian was promoted to Director of Hand Therapy in 2007, after only 1½ years with Spooner. His hobbies include general outdoor activities, golfing, and hiking.

Clinic Director
Education: BsOT-University of Washington
BS- Arizona State University

Certifications: Certified Hand Therapist 2006

Areas of Interest: Traumatic hand injury, Wound care, Splinting

Community Involvement: Member ASHT since 2005, Member AWCCA since 2005

Presentations/Publications: Splinting poster project for the 2007 ASHT Annual Conference

Carolyn Mittelsteadt is a native of the valley. She enjoys traveling worldwide, and had the opportunity to explore South America and Thailand this past year. Carolyn is also a hobbyist photographer. Recently, one of her photos was accepted and sold at the ASHT annual conference. Her work experience includes burn, in/outpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient orthopedic upper extremity.

Education: Loma Linda University, California

Certifications: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Areas of Interest: Hand Therapy, Splinting

Presentations/Publications: Hand lectures with the AZ Arthritis Foundation, Splinting poster project for the 2007 ASHT Annual Conference

Community Involvement: Church ministries

Jennifer Jones has been practicing hand therapy since 1986, and has been with the Spooner Hand Therapy team since 2006. A Certified Hand Therapist for 15 years, Jennifer has extensive experience treating CVA, including fitting with the Saeboflex orthosis for neurologically impaired arms. Jennifer loves to hike, travel overseas and read. Her husband is a full-time pastor and they have 2 teenage daughters.

Education: MS - AT Still University, Mesa, AZ (2004)
BS - University of Kansas

Areas of Interest: Hand Therapy, Splinting, Pediatrics, Home Safety Evaluations, Work Site Evaluations

Honors/Awards: AT. Still Student Scholarship

Presentations/Publications: Splinting poster project for the 2007 ASHT Annual Conference

Carrie Fancher joined the Spooner Hand Therapy team in 2006. She is an Occupational Therapist with a passion for hand/wrist/elbow/shoulder therapy. Carrie is proficient in home safety and work site evaluations. Originally from Kansas, Carrie now resides in the Valley with her husband and son, Max.

Education: MOT - Midwestern University - Chicago (2002)
BS - University of Iowa (1998)

Certifications: Occupational Therapy

Areas of Interest: Hand Therapy, Upper Extremity

Stephanie Konstantinidis joined the Spooner team in 2007 after 4 years of experience in a specialized hand therapy clinic in Chicago, IL. During those 4 years, she was promoted to hand therapy manager and associated closely with a group of orthopedic hand surgeons. Stephanie is excited to utilize her unique combination of managerial and clinical experience at Spooner to help build relationships within the local physician community. Her clinical experience has encompassed the entire upper extremity, including the shoulder and elbow.