Meet Sean, owner of W.A.V.E. Physical Therapy. Sean is married to his wife Dawnn, who provides Occupational Therapy for W.A.V.E. Physical Therapy. Together, they have 2 young daughters and 2 dogs, and live in Lewes, Delaware. Sean enjoys spending time and traveling with his family, and is an avid exerciser and enjoys running and paddling. Sean has a passion for helping older adults improve strength and balance to optimize function and wellness and is motivated to help his patients succeed using evidence based treatments. 

Sean, a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), since 2011, holds a Board Certification as Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS), and is a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA). He also maintains an American College of Sports Medicine certification in personal training, and is LSVT BIG certified to treat Parkinson's disease. 

Sean has experience working in many different settings including acute care hospitals, home health agencies, skilled rehab facilities, acute rehab hospitals, long term care, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, aquatic therapy clinics, and private practice.  He has worked most recently as an outpatient clinic manager. He works with adults of all ages, but specializes in aging older adults. 

Meet Dawnn, Occupational Therapist for W.A.V.E. Physical Therapy. Dawnn has been a registered and licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L) for 17 years. Dawnn holds a Board Certification in Geriatrics (BCG). She is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and a current Ph.D. candidate. Dawnn has experience working in skilled nursing facilities, acute inpatient rehabilitation centers, acute care hospitals, and home care settings, as both a clinician and a rehab director. Currently, she teaches full-time at a local college for aspiring occupational therapy practitioners.

Dawnn’s ideal client is one who is self-motivated and wants to return back to their everyday functioning. As an OT, Dawnn specializes in trying to help older adults return to doing the things that they love to do – whether that is cooking, playing with grandchildren and pets, increasing strength, and/or taking a shower!

Dawnn’s experience and expertise in working with older adults makes her a great therapist to help patients return to what is important to them. Her knowledge and skillset in multiple settings helps her to easily relate to and work easily with everyone.