Our Team

Brianna Price OTD, OTR/L

Brianna is originally from Louisville, KY. She graduated from Spalding University in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science and went on to earn her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2024. During her time at Spalding, she was a member of the bowling team from 2013 to 2017. Brianna is excited and honored to be part of the team at Commonwealth Hand and Physical Therapy. She aspires to become a Certified Hand Therapist under the guidance of her talented and experienced mentors. Outside of work, Brianna enjoys being in nature, traveling, playing sports, and spending time with her family, friends, and her puppy Millie.

Ryan Foister OT, CHT, CWCE, CIEE, CEAS IV

Ryan is a 2002 Occupational Therapy graduate from Eastern Kentucky University. He has worked primarily in the arena of hand and upper extremity rehabilitation with traumatic and cumulative trauma cases for 16 years and a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) for 11 years.

Ryan has focused particularly in industrial rehabilitative services and is currently the lead hand therapist on site at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) acute care clinic, with clinical focus and training in the realm of Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs), ergonomic evaluations, post offer/pre-employment testing, job analyses and preventative programs.

Ashley Grills MS, OTR/L, CHT

Ashley is originally from London, Ky. She attended Eastern Kentucky University and received her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Science in 2019 and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in August of 2021. Ashley has been interested in hands since her junior year in college and is excited to get to work and learn from such a talented group of therapists. In her free time, Ashley likes to go to the gym, bake, and spend time with her puppy, Daisy.

Jacob Boone MS, OTR/L, CHT

Jacob is originally from Leitchfield, Kentucky. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in Exercise Science. While working in a rehabilitation hospital, Jacob developed a passion for assisting people to regain their independence after a traumatic injury or illness. With that focus in mind, Jacob pursued his master’s in Occupational Therapy at EKU. After graduation, Jacob focused his efforts on upper extremity rehabilitation and attained his Certification in Hand Therapy in 2024. Jacob is now committed to providing specialized, high-quality care to patients with a wide variety of upper extremity injuries and disorders.

Eliza Waller PT, DPT, CHT

Eliza is a Physical Therapist from Lexington, Kentucky. She graduated magna cum laude from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science and minors in Psychology and Counseling. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama in 2022. In 2025, Eliza received her board certification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and spending time with her family, friends, and sweet pup, Millie.

Savannah Nunnery OTD, OTR/L, CHT

Savannah is a native of Eastern Kentucky. She graduated from Berea College in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. In September 2022 she received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree from Spalding University. In 2025, Savannah received her board certification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Outside of work Savannah enjoys traveling, hiking, playing pickleball, and spending time with her family and friends.

Elizabeth Able MS, OTR/L, CHT

Lizzie is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. She attended Eastern Kentucky University and received her bachelor’s degree in Occupational Science in 2019 and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in July of 2022. In 2025, Lizzie received her board certification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Outside of work, Lizzie likes to read, bake, hike, or relax at home with her husband, Cody, and two cats, Dottie and Rupert.

Katheryn Fister MS, OTR/L, CHT

Katheryn is from Lexington, KY, and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s in Music Education. Upon teaching, she realized an interest in helping others and learning about body mechanics to prevent injury, and how to help others continue performing valued skills. She completed the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Eastern Kentucky University and has experience working in multiple healthcare settings. In 2025, Katheryn received her board certification from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Katheryn is currently working towards completing her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.

Jamie King MS, OTR/L

Jamie is originally from Corbin, KY. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2015 with a bachelor’s in Occupational Science then in 2017 received a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy. Jamie is excited to learn and grow as a therapist under the gifted mentorship of the Commonwealth team and aspires to be a Certified Hand Therapist. Outside of the clinic, you can find Jamie exploring the local community with her mini Aussie, Duke.

Zachary Storms MS, OTR/L

Zachary hails from Corbin, Kentucky. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Eastern Kentucky University in 2019, followed by a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2022. He is thrilled to receive guidance and training from his mentors at Commonwealth Hand and Physical Therapy, with a goal to become a certified hand therapist in the future. Outside of work, Zachary likes to play his guitar, go to concerts, and spend time with his friends.

Adam Waggener OTD, OTR/L

Adam is an occupational therapist originally from Simpsonville, Kentucky. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Kentucky, he secured a spot in the inaugural class of the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Eastern Kentucky University in 2020. After completing the program, Adam began working at Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy, where he completed clinical fieldwork during OT school. Now, Adam is working toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist. Outside the clinic, Adam loves roaming, hiking, reading books, and watching good movies.

Madison Palmiero MS, OTR/L, CHT

Madison was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Exercise Science. She graduated from Spalding University with her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in August of 2018. Madison has practiced Occupational Therapy at Commonwealth Hand Therapy, Since October 2018. She earned the title of Certified Hand Therapist in December of 2021.

Madison is committed to collaborating with clients to reach their full potential through activity analysis, creating custom-made orthotics to improve function or correct issues impairing function such as muscle and tissue tightness or joint stiffness.

Madison has a special clinical interest in treating distal radius fractures because she enjoys the problem solving required to return function. Outside of the clinic Madison enjoys spending time with her Siberian Huskies, fishing, kayaking, lifting weights, and boxing.

Kyle Barton MOT, OTR/L

Kyle is an Occupational Therapist originally from Evansville, Indiana. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Evansville in 2022 and graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy from Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2024. After completing graduate school, he moved to Lexington with the goal of becoming a Certified Hand Therapist. Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending time with his family, going to the lake, watching sports, and running.

Blayne Townsend OTD, OTR/L

Blayne, an occupational therapist from Forney, Texas, recently moved to Kentucky with his fiancée. He earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2021 and completed a doctorate in occupational therapy at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in May 2025. During his doctoral studies, Blayne completed a capstone project at the TTUHSC Institute of Anatomical Sciences, focusing on improving OT students’ understanding of upper extremity pathoanatomy. He will present this project at this year’s ASHT conference. Blayne is passionate about helping others, and his professional goal is to become a Certified Hand Therapist. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Arial Conn MS, OTR/L

Arial Conn is an occupational therapist with eight years of experience specializing in the care of critically ill and medically complex patients in long-term acute care. She also brings valuable clinical depth from her work in home health and long-term care, allowing her to support patients across a wide spectrum of needs. Arial has always had a strong interest in hand therapy and has spent the past year and a half developing her skills within this specialty population with hopes of becoming a Certified Hand Therapist in the near future.

Arial earned her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Science from Eastern Kentucky University in 2013 and her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from EKU in 2015. She is passionate about helping patients regain independence through compassionate, evidence-based practice.

Outside of work, Arial enjoys leading worship, crafting, and spending time with her daughter, Charlotte, as well as with her family and friends. She strives to bring warmth, empathy, and creativity into everything she does—both in her professional life and beyond.

Jenni Beasley OTD, OTR/L

Jenni is from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, and earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Asbury University in 2022. She then completed her Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree at Spalding University in 2025.

Jenni is passionate about helping others and is honored to be doing so alongside the Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy team. She is dedicated to continuing her professional growth and is working toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).

Outside the clinic, you can usually find Jenni hanging out with her pigeon, Dewi, riding her horses, exploring antique shops, or curled up with a good book.