Staff

Jerry Gawne graduated from Penn State University in 2005. He started working for Tim Schell in May 2006. Jerry works as a Physical Therapist Assistant at both TMS Physical Therapy and Coolsprings Physical Therapy locations and has been a great addition to our team. He treats patients in our clinic setting as well as in our therapeutic aquatic setting. Prior to deciding to become a Physical Therapist Assistant Jerry worked at Warner Ladder for ten years. Jerry lives in Mercer with his wonderful wife Deb and two children Alec and Eric. In Jerry's free time he enjoys coaching wrestling and football.

Megan began working with TMS Physical Therapy P.C. in November 2006 and has been a great addition to our staff. She treats patients in our clinical setting as well as in our therapeutic aquatic program.

Before being accepted to the Physical Therapist Assistant program she completed over 150 hours of volunteer experience in various Physical Therapy settings. Her previous work experience includes working at hospitals in both inpatient and outpatient settings in Butler and Pittsburgh. Megan graduated Phi Theta Kappa from Butler County Community College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science for Physical Therapy. Megan completed her Massage Therapy Certification and she is self-employed as a Certified Massage Therapist. After graduation Megan extended her knowledge and completed continuing education courses in 'Urinary and Bowel Incontinence' and 'Ways to manage your Arthritis'. Megan is the contact person for any students interested to volunteer or complete an internship within our clinic.

Megan is a highly educated Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Massage Therapist. She assists patients to overcome their physical disability and to live a more enjoyable functional lifestyle. She obtains great pleasure and is extremely compassionate, persistent, and detail orientated with assisting patients to help them accomplish their goals.

In her spare time Megan enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies are any activities dealing with the outdoors such as golfing, basketball, fishing, boating, and exercising. She also enjoys baking, scrap-booking, card making, painting, and hand-made crafts.

Melissa joined TMS Physical Therapy in August 2009. She received her education at The University of Pittsburgh-Titusville and graduated with an Associate of Science degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant program in 2003. She received her certification in Massage Therapy from Butler County Community College in 2004.

Following graduation in 2003 she began her career at an outpatient physical therapy clinic in Butler, Pennsylvania. She was employed there for four years prior to moving to Virginia. While in Virginia she worked in an outpatient physical therapy clinic for a little more than two years. Upon moving back to Pennsylvania she became employed at TMS Physical Therapy.

She currently resides in Emlenton with her husband and son. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Amanda Subasic began working at TMS Physical Therapy in January 2010. She graduated with an Associate of Science degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant program from Penn State Shenango in 2009.

Amanda has experience treating patients in long-term care and outpatient facilities. She looks forward to helping patients increase their quality of life. She treats patients in our clinical setting as well as in our therapeutic aquatic program.

Amanda lives in Hermitage with her boyfriend Brent and their son Mason. She loves being a mother and spends most of her time with her family. Other leisure activities she enjoys are traveling and swimming.

Elizabeth "Liz" Kruck is a graduate of Penn State Shenango with an Associate Degree in Applied Science for Physical Therapy. Her enthusiastic personality is a great addition to our office. Liz is a native of Grove City and graduated High School in 2006. After graduation, she spent three months in the Dominican Republic as a foreign exchange student. She completed a semester at Slippery Rock University before enrolling in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Penn State Shenango.

She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies include playing the guitar and the ukulele, exercising, skiing, swimming and experiencing new adventures. Liz has a strong love for animals, the beach and being outdoors. She takes the opportunity to travel any chance she gets!

Liz is a people person and her fun, positive attitude provides patients with a relaxed environment to complete their physical therapy.