Tim Parnell MSPT, ATC
Chief Operating OfficerTim Parnell is a licensed physical therapist and certified athletic trainer. His managing partner position has allowed him to open and create Crossroads Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Inc. on August 27, 2001. After graduating high school from Hollidaysburg High School in 1982, Tim attended Juniata College with BS degree in biology graduating in 1986. He furthered his education at a Masters Level with a physical therapy degree from Long Island University in 1989. At that time, he also graduated with a BS degree in Health Sciences.
After his graduate work in physical therapy in 1989, he began his work at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital from May 1989 through June 1994. He worked both in the capacity of staff physical therapist and promoted to senior physical therapist. He was involved various programs to include spinal cord, closed head injuries, chronic pain, outpatient, inpatient and industrial rehab, programs.In June 1994 through October 1997, Tim joined the staff at Rehab Solutions as their Director of Physical Therapy. At the same time, he also began his own practice with Allegheny Sports Medicine and his current partner Bill Frees, Jr., Speech Pathologist and Audiologist.
During his role as Director of Physical Therapy, he helped evolve the physical therapy from two full time equivalents and one nursing home contract to 3 hospital contracts, 22 nursing homes and 3 outpatient centers with 35 full time equivalents. Various programs initiated under his direction included custom sitting positions for both the geriatric and spinal cord patients, wound care, vestibular rehab, and chronic pain programs.
His direction under Allegheny Sports Medicine as a partner allowed within a very short time for Allegheny Sports Medicine to become significantly involved with the Allegheny County High School system in Cumberland, MD. Under his direction, Allegheny Sports Medicine was able to hire one full time trainer to supervise five graduate assistants in the 6 high schools across the Allegheny County area. Custom to his programs was a Saturday morning Sports Medicine Clinic to assist athletes after Friday night football games in treatment of their acute injuries.
In October 1997, Tim moved back to his home area and managed Keystone Rehabilitation Systems outpatient clinic as Facility Director. He became recognized as one of the premiere physical therapy practices in the area to include manual therapies and specialized technique that he is now performing at Crossroads Physical Therapy. Tim and CrossRoads have even been featured in a USA Today article about physical therapy.
Most important to Tim is his family, wife Lisa, sons T.J., Caleb and Jordan and daughter Emma. Tim served two terms as a Deacon at Grace Bible Church and is a member of that church body since 1997. Other interests and hobbies include National Ski Patrol member since 1980, national physical therapy member since 1989, National Athletic Trainers Association member since 1990. Tim also serves on a local board of AMBUCS club to assist board of directors with a scholarship program. Tim enjoys exercising including mountain biking, skiing, hiking, aerobic conditioning and light weight training.
Krystal (Barnett) Disney
Krystal (Barnett) Disney is a licensed physical therapist assistant with an Associate of Science degree from Mount Aloysius College, class of 2001. She was raised in Curryville and graduated from Central High School as a member of the class of 1999. She has been working at CrossRoads since October 2001.
Krystal married Michael Disney in 2002. They now reside outside of Roaring Spring with their two daughters, Rebekah and Sarah. Krystal is also actively involved in activities at the Curryville Church.
Matt Tippett
CrossRoads Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Inc. is pleased to introduce Matthew Tippett as the facility director of our Martinsburg Clinic. Matt was born and raised in Altoona. Matt is a 1998 graduate of Altoona Area High School and a 2002 graduate of Waynesburg College with a Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training and a minor in Exercise Science. Matt graduated from Saint Francis University in 2005 with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy.
Matt has clinic experience with the student and adult athlete including rehabilitation, prevention, taping, and emergency management. His experience also includes pediatrics through geriatrics including neurological and orthopedics, spinal cord injury, stroke and post operative patients to name a few. Matt is adept at the specialized manual techniques used here at CrossRoads Physical Therapy. These techniques include craniosacral, myofascial, strain - counter strain, muscle energy, neural glides, vestibular, and other manual therapy techniques. Matt has begun training to receive his manual certification through Stanley Paris courses.
Matt lives in Blue Knob and enjoys hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He also enjoys a new love for motorcycling and four wheeling. Matt is also becoming active in the Rotary and Kiwanis in the Martinsburg Area.
Trisha Mickle
Trisha Mickle is a part-time physical therapist assistant at Crossroads Physical Therapy with previous work experience at Keystone Rehabilitation and Altoona Hospital. Trisha and her husband Chad live in New Enterprise with their daughters Rachel and Abby.
She attends Faith United Methodist Church. She enjoys working with and helping people and finds her work with Crossroads very fulfilling.
Lisa Beck, OTR/L
Lisa Beck joined the team at CrossRoads Physical Therapy in April 2006 as a licensed Occupational Therapist. Lisa earned an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from Mount Aloysius College in 1987. She also graduated from College of Misericordia in 1994 with a B. S. in the same field. Lisa received her certification in Manual Lymph Drainage/Complete Decongestive Therapy from the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy in May 2004. Lisa also obtained certification as a Certified Blankenship Functional Capacity Evaluator in September 2006.
Over the past twenty-two years, Lisa has developed a strong knowledge base with a variety of patient populations. Her experience includes acute care, in-patient and outpatient therapy, and home care. Treatment expertise includes hand therapy, lymphedema, work hardening/conditioning, functional capacity evaluations, balance/vestibular rehab, orthopedic and neurologic disorders, as well as women's health.
In January 2009, Lisa obtained specialized training in treating both men and women with pelvic floor dysfunction. She is able to help those dealing with such problems as incontinence, pelvic floor weakness/prolapse and female pelvic pain conditions.
Lisa is married to Bill Beck and they have two daughters, Candace and Autumn. Lisa and her family belong to St. Francis Xavier Church in Cresson, PA.
Roger R. Hammel Jr., DPT
Roger R. Hammel Jr., is a licensed doctor of physical therapy. After graduating from Hollidaysburg High School in 1998, Roger attended Penn State University to study biology, after which he then went on to receive a bachelors of science for Professional Health Studies in Behavioral and Social Sciences from Mount Aloysius College in 2006. Roger then decided to further his education to the doctoral level and received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Saint Francis University in 2009.
Roger has worked in outpatient orthopedics and also worked in skilled nursing and rehabilitation in South Carolina.
Roger is a deacon at First Baptist Church in Altoona. He serves as the chairman of the mission board, 4th 5th and 6th grade Sunday school teacher, and evangelism team committee member.Roger is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association (PPTA), and Christian Physical Therapists International (CPTI).
Roger is married to Robin Hammel who is a Licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA/L. They reside in Duncansville and are expecting their first child to be born in June 2010.
