Centra’s Outpatient Rehabilitation is located inside the doors of the Jamerson Family YMCA.  We are a Centra satellite clinic and have a space completely separate from the YMCA, but also have access to all the Y’s equipment.

We offer hands on, individual treatment programs provided by experienced therapists with specialized credentials and advanced training.

We offer a variety of outpatient physical therapy services including treatment for:

• Back and neck pain
• Joint replacements
• Aquatic therapy
• Headaches and TMJ disorder
• Shoulder and elbow pain
• Hip and SI joint injury
• Knee and ankle pain
• Orthopedic injuries
• Sports injuries
• Fibromyalgia
• Work injuries
• Post surgical rehab
• Balance and fall prevention
• General deconditioning and deconditioning from sickness or hospitalization

Our customized aquatic therapy takes advantage of the physical properties of water.  Buoyency supports a person’s weight which facilitates therapeutic exercises without the compressive forces of gravity that places weight on a person’s joints. This decreased joint stress enables patients to exercise with less pain.

Our Staff

Krista Leake
Krista Leake is the site coordinator for Rehabilitation Services at the Jamerson YMCA.  She is a practicing physical therapist and has over 13 years of experience in multiple settings.  She graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Heath Science and received a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She recently completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Temple University in January 2007.  In addition to practicing as a physical therapist, she also is a Certified Athletic Trainer, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and certified in manual lymphatic drainage and complete decongestive therapy by the Lerner Lymphedema Academy.

She has a special interest in orthopaedics and sports medicine, professionally and personally. She enjoys treating a variety of patients including runners, weight lifters, weekend warriors, and fitness enthusiasts.

Jessica Caplinger
Jessica recently returned to Centra after having worked as a Rehab Aide prior to attending school.  Jessica received her Bachelor's in Health Science from James Madison University and in May 2008 received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University.  Jessica enjoys running and all forms of dance.

Nathan Ciccariello
Nathan is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.He graduated from the Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Roanoke. VA.  A New Jersey native and originally a fine arts major, he moved to Virginia in 2005.  In his spare time he likes to draw, paint, play piano and guitar, and enjoys photography.

Hear what our patients have to say:

As seen in The News and Advance on August 3, 2007, Letters to the Editor:

“On two occasions I have had therapy on both of my knees, after having total knee replacement surgery. One was on June 27, 2006 and the other June 12 , 2007.

I chose the therapy at the Centra Health Rehab center at the Jamerson YMCA on Enterprise Drive and was attended by a very professional group of young adult therapists who really know their jobs and administered the very best service.

I finished the program after 12 sessions and I highly praise and recommend this wonderful group of professionals to any and all."

We love you guys,

James G. Whitt
Lynchburg