About Us

Heather Demma brings over 28 years of experience as both a rehabilitation manager and a clinician. Her energy and enthusiasm for geriatric rehab motivated her to further her education. In addition to being a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and NBCOT certified, she recently completed her Bachelor Degree at Worcester State University and obtained a nursing home administrator license. Prior to joining our team, Heather was a regional consultant overseeing multiple rehabilitation centers and was involved in program development such as fall prevention as a certified fall prevention specialist. Heather was the lead project manager in the development of Solutions Therapy located at Shrewsbury Rehabilitation & Nursing at Southgate. Heather has developed a strong, cohesive team and continues to strive for excellent care here at Shrewsbury Rehabilitation & Nursing at Southgate.

Dr. Sheikh is a fellowship-trained geriatrician and a certified Medical Director with American Medical Directors Association. She has special interest in managing geriatric syndromes, and her practice focuses on improving the health and functionality of older individuals. Dr. Sheikh also holds a Master’s degree in Public Health – Epidemiology and is actively involved in medical education at the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Sheikh is a graduate of Nishtar Medical College and New York Medical College. She obtained her Internal Medicine residency training at New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital and Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center in New York.

Julie-Anne Lauzon has been an admissions director for seven years and has an extensive background of 20-plus years in insurance. She has worked in a variety of long-term care settings as well as a LTAC with a focus on complex medical needs and a ventilator unit. Prior to being an admissions director, JulieAnne worked for 10 years at Unum Insurance Company as a Disability Benefits Specialist. She is very committed to Shrewsbury Rehabilitation & Nursing at Southgate and is excited to bring the community together in new ways with future marketing events. Julie-Anne graduated with High Honors, earning a business degree from Becker College.

Heather has spent her entire 25 year career as a rehabilitation professional in both skilled nursing and rehabilitation Facilities as well as outpatient settings in central Massachusetts. She has experience in developing and working in a hand therapy program and in fall prevention programs in outpatient settings. Heather has extensive experience developing ambulation and Neurological rehabilitation programs. In addition to her clinical skills, Heather manages the rehabilitation department and ensures that the occupational, physical and speech therapy programs are consistently superior at SNRC and Solutions Outpatient Therapy. Heather graduated from Quinsigamond Community College with a degree in Occupational Therapy.