Meet Ann Kramer
Your Physical Therapist
Ann Simonich Kramer, DPT, graduated from physical therapy school in 2009 at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Ann's Life
Ann grew up in a small town and was involved in multiple sports from a young age. She decided to be a Physical Therapist when she was a Sophomore in high school. Ann received a scholarship for pole vaulting at the University of Mary. That’s where she would have the opportunity to earn both her bachelor’s degree, as well as her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Ann was also a talented athlete. She received All-American honors in 2005 by placing 5th in the pole vault at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships. She knows firsthand what it takes to be committed, and persistent and to work hard to accomplish goals. Ann continues to enjoy sports by volunteering with the Erie High School Track and Field team and by staying active with her husband and their 3 young children.
Ann's Career
Over the course of her career, she has worked in private practice clinics, occupational medicine clinics, schools, home health, and even skilled nursing facilities with a variety of patients of all ages and backgrounds. Ann’s experience has made her well-rounded and diverse as a clinician. She is thankful for the talented healthcare professionals across the country who have helped develop her into the PT she is today. Ann has vowed to be a lifelong learner so she can continue to grow and best serve her patients. She enjoys staying up to date on evidence-based practices. Exercise prescription and patient education are the pillars of her treatments. Kinematics fascinate her, and she loves to watch people move. Her love for her profession has only grown stronger over the years.
“Erie is a wonderful community and I really enjoy my work as a physical therapist. I enjoy helping the community and the patients I serve.”
“Quote From Lisa Coming Soon!”
Meet Lisa Sunderman
Your Physical Therapist
Lisa Sunderman, PT, DPT graduated from physical therapy school in 2018 at Mercer University in Atlanta, GA.
Lisa's Life
The youngest of three children, Lisa grew up in northern Virginia, avidly participating in sports and trying to keep up with her older siblings. Throughout childhood she played soccer, basketball, lacrosse, tennis and ran cross country. From her involvement in sports and experience with personal injuries, she knew in high school she wanted to be a physical therapist. She attended Virginia Tech where she received a bachelor’s in Human Nutrition, Food, and Exercise and then moved to Atlanta, GA for PT school. She became busy both inside and outside of graduate school – participating in tennis and flag football leagues, and being involved in her church. Lisa, her husband, and her son moved to Erie in 2024. She has loved exploring all that Erie and the surrounding areas have to offer regarding activities for children, good restaurants, hiking trails, and going to the mountains to ski. Lisa is excited to become more involved in the Erie community and serve its patients.
Lisa's Career
Lisa has spent several years in private practice clinics, with focuses on orthopedic conditions, sports-related injuries, and pilates-based movement. She also worked in a community hospital for several years performing physical therapy in the acute care setting for those who were ill or just had surgery. She feels working in both settings have given her wide exposure to a variety of conditions as well as patient populations. She truly enjoys getting to know and connecting with her patients, and helping them get back to the active, functional life that they want to live. She is dry needling certified, and finds it to be very helpful to relieve muscle tension and improve movement patterns. She is also certified in running gait analysis, enjoying finding ways to make someone’s running pattern more efficient.
Being a Physical Therapist has always been Ann’s passion. She is proud to be a part of the Erie community and look forward to serving you and your loved ones for any of your physical therapy needs.