Meet Our Team
Jackie Harkins
MS, OTR/L, CNS
Jackie is an Occupational Therapist who has been practicing for six years. She graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2016 with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Jackie has experience working in a top-ranked inpatient rehabilitation hospital, treating patients with a variety of neurologic injuries/disorders including brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, and post COVID-19 complications. She is a Certified Neuro Specialist, a specialty that focuses on evidence-based interventions for individuals with stroke and brain injuries and certified in LSVT BIG interventions for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
Jennifer Murphy
MS, OTR/L, CNS
Jen is an Occupational Therapist who has been practicing for six years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Delaware followed by her Masters in Occupational Therapy from The University of St. Augustine.
Jen started her career working at a top-ranked inpatient rehabilitation setting, specifically treating individuals following brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurologic conditions. During her time working in inpatient rehab, she received her Certified Neuro Specialist certification and LSVT BIG certification, a program utilized to specifically treat individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Jen also has experience in home care, giving her a unique skill set in providing patients with specific adaptations and individualized treatment within their home.
​​Dr. Jason Sheehan​
PT, DPT, NCS
Dr. Jason Sheehan has 6 years of experience as a practicing Physical Therapist. He received his Bachelors in Biology in 2013 from SUNY Oneonta before earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2016 from SUNY Upstate Medical University.
Jason specialized in brain, stroke, spinal cord injuries while employed at a top-ranked inpatient rehabilitation hospital. In 2019, he completed a Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program and became a Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy in 2020. In 2022 Jason was certified by the University of Pittsburgh as an Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist. These specialties indicate his expertise in the field of Neurologic Physical Therapy including neurologic injury, concussion and vestibular dysfunction.
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In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Sheehan comes to AIM with academic and clinical research experience. He served as a lab instructor at Seton Hall University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program and conducted clinical research with the Kessler Foundation.
Dr. Katie Mae Otto
PT, DPT
Katie is a Physical Therapist who recently graduated from Seton Hall University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2023. She also received her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Seton Hall University in 2021.
Katie has experience working with various neurologic injuries/disorders in both the inpatient and outpatient settings during her clinical rotations. Katie also served as a Graduate Assistant for the Physical Therapy Department at Seton Hall, gaining valuable experience in the field of teaching and mentorship, and participated as a student researcher on a faculty-led interdisciplinary research project during her time in graduate school. She currently assists with the Seton Hall simulation labs for first year physical therapy students. Katie has completed continuing education for Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Management of Individuals with Dizziness and Balance Disorders. Katie is AIM Neuro Rehab's Parkinson's Wellness Coordinator. She loves working with the neurologic population and helping her clients reach their goals.