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 in 1997. John worked at Memorial Hospital and Medical Center for 6 years in a variety of settings to include inpatient rehabilitation, as well as the out-patient center. John joined Progressive Physical Therapy in August 2003 and now serves as Director of Industrial Rehabilitation Services.

His interests include performance of functional capacity evaluations and work rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, orthopedic injuries to include shoulder, knee, low back and cervical spine, and neurological rehabilitation. John is an active member of the APTA and is currently licensed in both Maryland and West Virginia.

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 back to the area, she has worked in both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation.

Lisa joined the staff at Progressive’s Cumberland clinic in June 2007. Her special interest include neurological dysfunctions, knee rehabilitation, sacro-iliac dysfunction and sports related injuries. Lisa is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as the orthopedic 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, and cervical spine as well as post-surgical rehabilitation. Chris also has a special interest in 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.

Jared Adams, COTA

A graduate of Allegany College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program in 2001. Jared joined our team in the hand / upper extremity clinic that same year upon the completion of his clinical internship, which focused on rehabilitation of the hand.

He continues to expand his practice skills that will allow us to better serve the needs of our community. For example, areas in driver’s rehabilitation and adaptive needs for activities of daily living. His rapport with clients is his greatest achievement. Jared is also an active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Neil Blake, ORT/L

Neil graduated from Mount Aloysius College in 2004. Upon graduation he worked at an inpatient psychiatric facility and was promoted to the head of the Allied Therapy department. He then went on to pursue an opportunity to work in an inpatient hospital that included evaluating and treating patients in the areas of neurological dysfunction, orthopedics, and trauma.

Neil joined Progressive Physical Therapy’s Occupational Therapy Department in January 2008. He is currently a member of the American Society of Hand Therapy and working to become a Certified Hand Therapist. He is also a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Shauna Fiorentino, OTR/L, CHT

Shauna is a certified hand therapist. This denotes her as a specialist in the treatment of the upper quarter. This includes the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. She is the director of Occupational Therapy Services and has 13 years of experience serving the Cumberland area.

Shauna is a graduate of the University of Findlay and has completed several internships and affiliations with a focus on hand rehabilitation including the Curtis Hand Center at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, and Rancho Los Amigos (burn unit) in Los Angeles. Shauna also has a background in therapeutic massage which she incorporates into treatment when appropriate.

Shauna is a member of the faculty, as well as a clinical instructor for Allegany College of Maryland. She stays current with the newest advancements and techniques as a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. She is also a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Karen Shambaugh, COTA/L

A graduate of Allegany College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program in 2000, Karen joined Progressive Physical Therapy upon the completion of her clinical internship, which focused on hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. This enabled her to help build the program at the hand clinic at Progressive.

She has extensive continuing education in all aspects of upper extremity care and is specializing in the area of lymphedema management. In addition she also has experience in the treatment of developmental and neurological dysfunctions of the pediatric population. Karen is also an active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Clerical/Support Staff
Jeanne Starkey, Office Manager
Tina Emerick, Account Representative
Trisha Wagoner, Transcriptionist
Carolee Loar, Transcriptionist
Brenda Leedy, Physical Therapy Technician/Receptionist
Shay Detrick, Physical Therapy Technician/Receptionist
Krystal Poland, Physical Therapy Technician
Betty Jo Bradley, Aquatic Technician
Holly Mickey-Grylls, Account Representative
Tanya Bean, Transcriptionist
Dawn Bonner, Receptionist
Julie Talley, Account Representative
Cindy Pratt, Account Representative
Cindy Smith, OT Receptionist
Barb Clark, OT Aide