Meet Our Clinical & Support Staff
Blending science and inspiration, our physical therapists (PTs) will teach you how to prevent or manage a health condition and help motivate you during your treatment so you can function optimally. The physical therapists at TPTC will examine you and develop a plan of care using a variety of treatment techniques that help you move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.
Our physical therapists work in a team-oriented fashion with physical therapist assistants (PTAs). Our PTAs are educated and licensed clinicians working under the direction and supervision of the physical therapists for components of your care.
Christin Casto, PT, MPT, Cert MDT
Physical Therapist / Founder
Jennifer Vance
Operations Manager
Zach Dewitt, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Sarah Doerner, PT, MPT
Physical Therapist
Leslie Forren, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Hannah Frazier, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Benjamin Haer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Alexis Lemasters, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Bethany McGuffin, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Rebecca Randolph, PT, MPT, CHT
Physical & Hand Therapist
Eric Wyant, PT, MPT, Cert MDT
Physical Therapist
Megan Cobb, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Ariel Creasy, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Brittany Hayes, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jason Forrester, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Denise Price, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Amanda Gollihue, LMT
Massage Therapist
Jennie Leadmon, LMT
Massage Therapist
AJ White, MS, MBA, CSCS
Potential Plus Director
Christin Casto, PT, MPT, Cert MDT
Physical Therapist
Christin received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Performance and Health from West Virginia University in 2003, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She then earned a Master of Physical Therapy from WVU the following year. A native of Putnam County, Christin first came to Teays Physical Therapy Center following a knee injury in high school. In 2004 Christin returned to Teays Physical Therapy Center as a staff Physical Therapist.
She is an active member in the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. She is an APTA certified clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. Her special interests include orthopedic rehabilitation, industrial rehabilitation, joint replacement therapy and sports therapy. Christin is credentialed in the McKenzie approach for the treatment of lumbar and cervical pain and Graston Manual Therapy Techniques.
Following her own physical therapy Christin knew she wanted to help others just as she had. She feels blessed to be given the opportunity improve the lives of her patients and make a positive impact in her community.
Jennifer Vance
Operations Manager
Jennifer Vance joined the Teays Physical Therapy Center staff in 1998. She has over 25 years of administrative experience in office management and human resources and over 30 years of experience in the health care field.
Jennifer serves as Operations Manager for both of TPTC’s locations. She manages and oversees the administration of HR policies, programs, and practices within our clinics. Additional responsibilities include the assurance of patient and physician satisfaction with TPTC’s services. Jennifer uses her organizational skills to ensure smooth operations in a busy work environment. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.
Jennifer is an active volunteer for her church and in the community. She enjoys traveling and making memories with her family.
Zach Dewitt, PT, DPT
Zach received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology in 2012 from West Virginia University. He returned to Morgantown and earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017 and joined Teays Physical Therapy’s staff that same year.
He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the West Virginia Chapter of the APTA. Zach has a special interest in outpatient physical therapy and sports rehabilitation. His interests stem from years of athletic participation and training at TPTC’s Potential Plus as an adolescent. Zach chose physical therapy to help young athletes, weekend warriors, and the general population regain control and improve the quality of their lives. Zach is certified in the Sportsmetrics technique and training.
Zach enjoys fitness/exercise training, watching the Mountaineers, and anything that has to do with outdoors.
Sarah Doerner, PT, MPT
Sarah Doerner earned her Bachelor of Arts in Human Performance and Health from West Virginia University in 2003, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She then received a Master of Physical Therapy from WVU in 2004 and was the co-recipient of the Outstanding Research Award. Her post-graduate education focuses on rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries, the McKenzie Method for treatment of spinal conditions, as well as post-operative and neurologic conditions. She is certified in Graston Manual Therapy Techniques.
She has been certified as a clinical Instructor through the APTA, and has served as such for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students. She has worked as a physical therapist at TPTC since 2012.
Sarah became a physical therapist because it was a health career that allowed her to spend more time with her patients and advise them in ways to actively change their quality of life. She receives great joy in treating her patients and seeing them achieve the balance of clinic and family life her career allows. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and children, serving in her church, exploring WV on foot and bike, skiing, and traveling to her family’s farm.
Leslie Forren, PT, DPT
Leslie Forren calls Huntington, West Virginia home. She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Marshall University in 2018, graduating Suma Cum Laude. She then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marshall University in 2022. Leslie completed a clinical rotation of physical therapy school at Teays Physical Therapy Center and joined their staff following graduation. Leslie has completed training in McKenzie Part A (the lumbar spine) and McKenzie Part B (the cervical and thoracic spine). Her professional interests include orthopedics and sports medicine.
Leslie chose to pursue a career in physical therapy because from a young age she has been exposed to a variety of health occupations and physical therapy was the one that allows a close relationship with patients to help them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. She enjoys the outpatient setting because it allows her to work with patients of all different ages and diagnoses. In her spare time, Leslie enjoys watching movies, reading, going to the park or hiking with her boyfriend and dog, and adventuring to new places.
Hannah Frazier, PT, DPT
Hannah Frazier received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia State University in 2015 graduating Summa Cum Laude where she also played women’s softball. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Hannah is currently a member of the APTA and WVPTA. Her interests include orthopedic, neurological, vestibular rehabilitation, sports therapy and dry needling. She is certified in Sportsmetrics technique and training.
Hannah finds her greatest joys in life by helping others and giving them the tools to make positive, healthy changes in their lives. She is certain that The Lord called her to physical therapy and TPTC as a way of serving others and showing them the love of Christ. Hannah enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, playing softball with her husband, and visiting local coffee shops. She is happy to be back in West Virginia.
Benjamin Haer, PT, DPT
Benjamin “Ben” Haer is a native of Huntington, West Virginia. He received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Pre-Physical Therapy from Marshall University in 2016, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and at which time, became a Certified Athletic Trainer. He then received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marshall University in 2020. Ben spent his last clinical rotation of physical therapy school at Teays Physical Therapy Center and joined their Physical Therapy staff following graduation.
Ben is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the West Virginia Physical Therapy Association (WVPTA). He is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA), and the West Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association (WVATA). His interests include orthopedic rehabilitation and sports therapy. Ben chose to be a physical therapist because he wanted to help others actively achieve their goals through healthy movement and improve their quality of life.
Ben is active in his church and enjoys traveling, time with family, baseball, hunting, fly fishing, and any other activity that involves getting out and enjoying the outdoors.
Alexis Lemasters, PT, DPT
Alexis joined Teays Physical Therapy Center in October 2023. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Marshall University in 2020, with a major in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. She then continued her education at Marshall University and obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2023. She has experience in the acute care setting, but found her calling in outpatient physical therapy. She is licensed in the state of West Virginia.
Alexis has always had an interest in healthcare, but it wasn't until she was studying Exercise Science at Marshall that she found her passion for physical therapy. She knew that she had a love for exercise and movement, and she knew that she wanted to be directly involved with her patients' care and progress. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside in nature, traveling, and spending time with her cats, friends and family.
Bethany McGuffin, PT, DPT
Bethany McGuffin received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Longwood University in 2014 while also playing women’s tennis. She then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine for the Health Sciences graduating with high honors. While working with the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy on the National Student Honors Society Task Force, she assisted in creating the guidelines for the first society created for the field of physical therapy. Bethany is now an honorary member in the National Student Honor Society. Her interests include orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. She is certified in Myofascial Manipulation and Graston Technique.
Bethany chose physical therapy because of her athletic background, desire to help people return to the activities they enjoy, and the way physical therapy allows you to establish a personal connection with patients. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, running and traveling. Bethany is excited to be back in her native West Virginia.
Rebecca Randolph, PT, MPT, CHT
Rebecca Randolph received her Master of Physical Therapy from West Virginia University in 1999 graduating Summa Cum Laude. Rebecca has been a certified hand therapist, a credential granted by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission, since 2004.
She is an APTA certified clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. Her post-graduate education focuses on evaluation and treatment of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Rebecca’s special interests include orthopedic rehabilitation of the upper extremity and custom splinting. She is certified in Graston Manual Therapy Techniques. She serves as the clinical coordinator in the Teays Valley location. Rebecca is an adjunct professor at the Marshall University School of Physical Therapy where she teaches examination of the wrist and hand and upper extremity orthotics.
Rebecca chose to go into physical therapy because she was interested in a health care profession that would allow maximum interaction with the patient. She felt physical therapy would be rewarding by allowing her to assist people in improving their quality of life. While in physical therapy school she was fascinated with the complex anatomy of the hand and decided to focus her practice on the upper extremity.
Erin Wyant, PT, MPT, Cert MDT
Erin Wyant joined the staff of Teays Physical Therapy Center in 2001. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University. Erin graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Master of Physical Therapy from West Virginia University.
Erin is trained in the McKenzie approach to mechanical diagnosis and therapy of lumbar and cervical spine pain and dysfunction, and Graston Manual Therapy Techniques. Erin serves as an APTA certified clinical instructor for PT and PTA students from various academic institutions. Erin’s special interests include orthopedic rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular injuries and conditions. Erin was Employee of the Year for TPTC in 2003, and serves as the clinical coordinator in the St. Albans location.
Erin chose to be a physical therapist because when she was a junior in college and still had an “undeclared major”, they gave her tests that matched her personality with the best fit occupations. Her best fit: “Nun.” Once she decided not to convert to Catholicism she went with the next best thing, physical therapy. Erin loves to buy new shoes and take long naps.
Megan Cobb, PTA
Megan Cobb joined Teays Physical Therapy Center in 2003. She has an Associate in Applied Science from Marshall University. Megan assists the physical therapists with all patient care and rehabilitation. Megan’s post-graduate education focuses on the McKenzie Method for diagnosis and treatment of lumbar and cervical pain, general orthopedics and neurological conditions, and she is certified in Graston Manual Therapy Techniques.
She serves as an APTA certified clinical instructor for PTA students and assists with the volunteer program at TPTC. Megan chose to become a physical therapist assistant after being a student trainer at Buffalo High School. She enjoyed the sports atmosphere and training that takes place following an injury to return to sports. Megan enjoys watching sports, spending time with family and outdoor activities.
Ariel Creasy, PTA
Ariel Creasy joined Teays Physical Therapy Center in 2021. She graduated with honors from Mountwest Community and Technical College in Huntington, WV, with an Associate in Applied Science. Ariel enjoys working in the outpatient clinic with all different kinds of patients. She is a people person who loves to make connections and help people to reach their rehabilitation goals. She is licensed in the state of West Virginia.
Ariel chose to pursue a career in physical therapy because she loves helping people enhance their quality of life through exercise and healthy changes. Ariel enjoys having a girls’ day with her daughter, watching Marvel movie marathons with her fiancé, trying new restaurants and smothering her pets with love.
Brittany Hayes
Brittany Hayes joined the TPTC family in March 2021. She received a Bachelor in Exercise Science from Marshall University in 2019. She then continued her education at Mountwest Community and Technical College where she graduated with an Associate in Applied Science in 2020. She is licensed in the state of West Virginia.
Brittany wanted to be a physical therapist assistant because she knew she wanted a career in the health field that allowed for hands-on interaction and helping patients reach their full strength and potential. She loves being a part of patient progression in helping them achieve their goals.
In her spare time, Brittany loves crafting, cooking and spending time with friends, family and her dog.
Jason Forrester, LAT, ATC
Jason Forrester received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training from Wheeling University in 2010 while also being a member of the Track and Field team. Then in 2012, he received his Master's Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of PA. Jason is also a Performance Enhancement Specialist and is a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist II. His professional experience allows him to treat a variety of injuries and assist with patient rehabilitation. Jason joined TPTC in 2024 and serves as a Certified Athletic Trainer at a local high school.
Jason choose Athletic Training due to his love of athletics and interest in the in the healthcare profession. After sustaining a leg injury in high school, It sparked his interest in athletic training. Jason enjoys rehabilitating inured athletes and returning them to their full potential. Outside of work, Jason enjoys running, spending time with his wife and daughters and serving in his church.
Denise Price, MS, LAT, ATC
Denise Price joined Teays Physical Therapy Center in 2001. Denise is a graduate of Marshall University with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and a Master of Occupational Safety and Health. She is a nationally certified athletic trainer.
Denise is gym supervisor and assists the Clinical Coordinator with clinic schedules involving employees, volunteers and students. She is the Coordinator of TPTC’s Volunteer Program and TPTC’s Get Fit Program. Her professional training and experience allows her to treat a variety of injuries, and she works with the professional staff assisting with patient rehabilitation.
When Denise was 15 and very active in high school sports, she had arthroscopic knee surgery. The surgical process along with rehab sparked her interest in athletic training and she knew that’s what she wanted to do. Denise loves fostering dogs, experiencing new foods and spending time with her family.
Amanda Gollihue, LMT
Amanda Gollihue joined Teays Physical Therapy Center in 2004 after graduating from West Virginia Mountain State School of Massage. She is a WV licensed massage therapist as well as a Nationally Certified Therapist through the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) and takes advantage of an array of continuing education courses. She sees private clients scheduled by appointment and enjoys working in a therapeutic setting.
Amanda has obtained a professional certification in Mother Massage, Migraine Relief, Lymph drainage, Arthrokinetics for the Thoracic and Lumbar spine and Aromatherapy. She has additional training in Reflexology, Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage and Hot Stone. She combines these techniques to customize a session based on the individual needs of the client.
In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, especially outdoors, painting, and being active in her children’s school and the community.
Jennie Leadmon, LMT
Jennie Leadmon joined Teays Physical Therapy Center in 2022. She graduated in 2007 from the Everest Institute in Cross Lanes, WV and has over 15 years of experience. She specializes in headaches, migraines, lymphatic drainage, deep tissue, myofascial release, aromatherapy and orthopedic massage.
She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and takes advantage of an array of continuing education courses. She combines her techniques and knowledge to customize sessions to meet the needs of each of her clients. Jennie sees private clients scheduled by appointment.
AJ White, MS, MBA, CSCS
Potential Plus Director
Bio coming soon!
