Roy “Bucky” Whiteman, Jr., MBA, PT

A graduate from West Virginia University School of Physical Therapy in 1985, Bucky worked as a staff physical therapist at Memorial Hospital and Medical Center of Cumberland from 1985 to 1988. His areas of expertise include the evaluation and treatment of biomechanical foot and ankle dysfunction as well as lower extremity (foot/ankle) rehabilitation.

In addition to post-surgical foot care and trauma and overuse injuries of the foot and ankle, other areas of special interest include sports-related injuries, and acute/chronic orthopedic injuries to the knee, shoulder and spine. Bucky also holds a Masters degree in Business Administration, and has served as an instructor and clinical instructor at Allegany College in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, and for West Virginia University in the Physical Therapy Program.

Bucky is an active member of the APTA, Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, and Private Practice Sections. He has also served as a board member of the Physical Therapy Providers Network of Maryland and West Virginia.

Amy Adams, MPT

A graduate of Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. Amy received her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. She joined Progressive Physical Therapy as a staff therapist following graduation in May 1997 and began as director of aquatics in March 2002. Her special interests include back injuries and rehabilitation and women’s health issues such as pre and post natal musculoskeletal problems and exercise prescription, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis.

She received her certification in women’s health through Texas Women’s University Physical Therapy Department in August 2002. Amy is also a Certified Pilates Instructor (CPI) and a Certified Pool Operator (CPO). She is an active member of the APTA, as well as the Women’s Health and aquatics Sections of the APTA.

Anna Helmstetter, PTA

A graduate of Frostburg State University, Anna received her Bachelor's degree in Biology in August 1995. Anna is also a graduate of Allegany College's Physical Therapy Assistant Program in August 1999. Following graduation, Anna worked for two months with a local pediatric physical therapist.

Before joining Progressive Physical Therapy in May 2002, she worked for Premier Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center in Martinsburg, WV, with a focus on Aquatic Physical Therapy. Her special interests include aquatics, post-surgical shoulder, knee and ankle injuries, as well as sports related injuries and pediatrics. Anna is also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and a Certified Pool Operator (CPO).

John Loar, PT

John graduated from the West Virginia School of Physical Therapy, magna cum lata in 1997. John worked at Memorial Hospital and Medical Center for six years prior to joining Progressive Physical Therapy in August of 2003.

John serves as the Director of the Industrial Rehab Program as well as the Balance and Fall Prevention Program. His interests include work rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, prosthetic training, and post surgical and acute orthopedic injuries. John is also and active member of the APTA.

Sara A. Mowbray, PTA

Sara is a 2001 graduate of Allegany College of Maryland’s Physical Therapy Assistant Program. Following graduation, she worked in a local physical therapy clinic, specializing in aquatic therapy and outpatient rehabilitation. Sara joined the staff at Progressive’s Cumberland clinic in October 2009. Her special interest include aquatics, sports related injuries, and post surgical ankle, knee and shoulder injuries. Sara is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and a Certified Pool Operator (CPO).

Lisa A. Rhodes, MPT

A 2003 graduate of West Virginia University’s Division of Physical Therapy, Lisa began her career in Winchester, VA working in outpatient orthopedics. After moving to the area, she has worked in both outpatient physical therapy and inpatient rehabilitation.

Lisa joined the staff at Progressive’s Cumberland clinic in June 2007. Her special interest include neurological dysfunction and rehabilitation of multiple areas including the hip, knee shoulder, neck and back. Lisa is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as the orthopedic section of the APTA.

Ashley Rice, PT, DPT

Ashley graduated from Shenandoah University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August of 2008 and joined Progressive Physical Therapy’s staff in October. She has completed internships throughout Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia with experience in pediatrics, in-patient rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, acute care rehabilitation, women’s health issues, and outpatient rehabilitation.

With training through Herman and Wallace’s Pelvic Institute, Ashley specializes in Women’s Health issues including the treatment of urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Ashley is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as the Women’s Health section of the APTA.

Christopher T. Whiteman, MPT

Chris joined Progressive Physical Therapy following graduation from Allegany College’s Physical Therapist Assistant program in 1996. Chris returned to West Virginia University’s school of Physical Therapy in June of 2002, received his master’s degree in Physical Therapy in June of 2005 and returned to full-time clinical practice in July 2005 at the Cumberland facility.

Following his second year at the University, Chris received the Capstone award for outstanding clinical research. His special interests include rehabilitation of the shoulder, knee, foot/ankle, including biomechanical foot abnormalities and orthotics prescription, as well as the cervical spine, post-surgical rehabilitation and sports related injuries. He is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Orthopedics section of the APTA.

Crystal Yoder, PTA

Crystal Yoder began part-time employment with Progressive Physical Therapy in the fall of 2004, following her graduation from Allegany College of Maryland’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program. She also worked for School Therapy Services for 3 years, addressing the physical needs of children in Allegany County schools.

In June 2007, she came on full time at Progressive where she treats patients both on land and in the aquatic environment. Crystal’s special interests includes aquatics and pediatrics, as well as general and sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder and back. Crystal is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and aquatics section of the APTA.

Clerical/Support Staff
Tina Emerick, Account Representative
Brenda Leedy, Physical Therapy Technician/Receptionist
Shay Detrick, Physical Therapy Technician/Receptionist
Tonya Scott, Physical Therapy Technician/Clerical Support
Trisha Wagoner, Account Representative/Transcriptionist
Krystal Poland, Physical Therapy Technician
Betty Jo Bradley, Aquatic Technician
Tanya Bean, Transcriptionist
Amy Dunnington, Transcriptionist
Dawn Bonner, Receptionist
Julie Ross, Account Representative
Cindy Pratt, Account Representative