Northwest Occupational Medicine Center

Brad Lorber, MD

Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Nerve Conduction Studies

Dr. Lorber received his undergraduate education at Lewis & Clark College and then went on to complete his MD at Oregon Health Sciences University.  He completed his medical internship at St Vincent’s Hospital.  His residency was in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Long Beach Veteran’s Administration and UC Irvine/Long Beach Memorial Hospital.  He was employed for several years with Neuromuscular Consultants in Sacramento before returning to Oregon to serve as the Assistant Medical Director and now Medical Director at NW Occupational Medicine Center in December of 1999. 

He is Board Certified and holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  He is a Fellow with the American Academy of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation.  He also has specialty training in Electrodiagnostic medicine including nerve conduction studies. 

He has served as Co-director of Northwest Occupational Medicine Center, Inc. for the past 12 years.

John Hamby, MD

Specialty: Pain Management

Dr. Hamby completed medical school at Oregon Health Sciences University in 1985.  He completed his medical internship at Naval Hospital Oakland, in Oakland, California.  After serving 3 years as a general medical officer in the United States Navy, he returned to Oregon where he worked for seven years as the medical director for Willamette Falls Immediate Care and Occupational Health.  He subsequently practiced occupational medicine with Columbia Occupational Health Associates, Legacy Occupational Medicine and Cascade Occupational Health Associates.  In 2003, he began a practice specializing in pain management, with Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, in Eugene/Springfield and Portland.  He has been a member of the NWOMC staff since January, 2005.

Tiffanie Wheeler

Specialty: Medical Assistant

My career experience has been in insurance as a Worker's Compensation Claims Examiner.  I have worked for companies such as AIG and Sedgwick claims Services.

2 years ago I decided to pursue a degree in Medical Assisting.  I attended Everest College in Portland and graduated in April 2010 with an Associates Degree as a Certified Medical Assistant. 

Some of my favorite things to do are to go camping with my family, watch NASCAR racing, gardening and reading. 

Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., BCB

Specialty: Health Psychology

Dr. Barnes graduated with honors from Skidmore College and received his MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.  He specialized in Health Psychology, working with cancer patients and their families while addressing research and clinical issues related to cancer prevention, treatment, and care. His doctoral thesis examined the psychological processes and correlates of smoking cessation.  Dr. Barnes completed an APA accredited internship at Oregon State University’s Counseling Center. His combined clinical and training experiences have lead Dr. Barnes to his current work with chronic pain along with general clinical psychology treatment and assessment.  Dr. Barnes is well versed in Health Psychology issues with a strong sensitivity to multi-cultural issues, the efficacy of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment and Men’s Issues.

Dr. Barnes is board certfied in general biofeedback, with specialis interest in treatment of chronic pain issues.

Dr. Barnes is an avid rock climber, mountaineer and long distance trail runner.  He is also a car enthusiast and enjoys the food and arts experiences of Portland.

Kim Goodale, Psy.D, BCB

Specialty: Health Psychology

Dr. Goodale holds Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Pacific University.  During her doctoral training, she completed practicum training at St. John’s Medical Center, conducting assessments and consultations with chronic pain patients.  She completed her predoctoral internship at the Veteran’s Administration Hudson Valley Healthcare System in New York, where she gained extensive experience working with patients with a wide range of medical and psychiatric issues.  Dr. Goodale has also published and presented research on a variety of health-related psychological issues. 

Dr. Goodale is board certifed in general biofeedback. She has also completed a courses in basic hyponsis, primarily for pain management

Dr. Goodale enjoys hiking, running, camping, waterskiing, going to movies, and spending time with friends and family doing all of the above.

Michael Leland, Psy.D, CRC

Specialty: Medical Psychology, Police Psychology

Michael Leland holds a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling (SDSU) and a doctorate in clinical psychology from an APA accreditated program  (Pacific University). He has worked in the field of rehabiliation since 1973 in various capacities including, rehabitation counselor, vocational evaluator, manager, rehabiliation researcher and educator.  He has worked as a psychologist for the past 15 years in the field of rehabilitation and pain management.

He currently serves as an international surveyor for the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabiliation Facilities (CARF). He is also currently a member of the Oregon Psychological Association's Ethics Committee.

He has served as the Co-Director of Northwest Occupational Medicine Center for the past 12 years. He also maintains an active psychology practice focusing on medical psychology and police psychology.

In his spare time he enjoys fly fishing, gardening, and traveling throughout Asia.

Nicole Gregoire, DPT

Specialty: Physical Therapy Supervisor

Nicole has aspired to be a physical therapist since playing sports in middle school. She graduated from BallState Universityin Muncie, IN with a B.S. in Exercise Science where she focused on Biomechanics. She also minored in Studio Art with a concentration in drawing. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Pacific Universityin Hillsboro, Oregon.

Nicole has experience working in the outpatient orthopedic setting, and with special populations such as women’s wellness, pelvic floor pain, chronic pain, and neurological & vestibular rehabilitation.

She is an avid runner and reader, and plays the guitar and viola.

Courtney Heinz, DPT

Specialty: Physical Therapist

Courtney Heinz graduated with a BS in biology from the University of Idaho. She worked as a physical therapist aide for a year in a small private physical therapy clinic in Portland, Oregon before attaining her doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. In the physical therapy program at UW-L, Courtney received a solid education in orthopedics and will continue her development in the outpatient practice. She has experience treating patients in a subacute setting, in a burn unit setting and in an outpatient physical therapy setting. 

Courtney enjoys hiking, backpacking, running, cooking and reading.

David Craddock, B.S.

Specialty: Exercise Specialist

David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education Health Promotion/Fitness Management from Southern Oregon University. Additional training includes a national certification in occupational hearing conservation (COHC) from CAOHC. 

David joined NWOMC in 1993 and is currently employed as a Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist.  He has specialty training in the areas of Spirometry, body composition, audiometric and vision screening.  In addition, his background features extensive training and work experience with exercise program.

David has competed in both bodybuilding and power lifting and has won awards and titles in both events.  He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and also has personal interests in weight training, collecting unique watches, and commemorative stamps.

Jeff Bruno, OTR/L

Specialty: Occupational Therapist

Michelle " Misti" Maddrell, OTR/L

Specialty: Occupational Therapist

Misti received her Bachelor's degree in Occupational therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's degree in Oriental Medicine at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon.  Misti has worked in a variety of rehabiltation settings including acute, home health, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.  Prior to joining NWOMC, Mistic worked in a chiropractic office providing acupuncture and Asian bodywork to individuals with chronic pain.  In her free time, Misti enjoys hiking, kayaking, gardening and spending time with her husband and dogs.

Marcel Gose OTR/L

Specialty: Occupational Therapy Supervisor

Marcel received a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Pacific University in 1996, and has completed extensive coursework in Exercise and Sport Science at Oregon State University.  Marcel’s experience in rehabilitation is varied and extensive and includes acute rehabilitation, geropsychiatric care, orthopedics, cardiac care and outpatient and assisted-living care.  Additionally, he has served as a Regional Rehabilitation Program Director coordinating services for skilled nursing facilities and, most recently, worked in sub-acute geriatric rehabilitation prior to joining NWOMC in November, 2003.  Marcel recently received extensive training to perform physical/functional capacity evaluations through a nationally recognized program.  He is also a Certified Personal Trainer and a nutrition specialist.