Get to Know Karen Shambaugh, OTR/L, CLT from X-Cel
I, Karen Shambaugh would like to take this opportunity to announce the exciting news of a newly established Occupational and Physical Therapy facility serving the tri-state area. For the past 18 years, I have served our community by working for two of the area’s finest rehabilitation facilities. Having said that, I am extremely appreciative of the opportunities provided to me by my former employers to gain both valuable knowledge and experience in the field of rehabilitative therapy. I have also received the encouragement to refine my own skills as a therapist in order to be the best that I can be.
A Licensed Occupational Therapist Certified in Lymphedema Management
As my abilities have grown, so have my desires to further enhance the level of care and treatment, which we make available to the deserving people in this area. In addition to being the proprietor of X-Cel Performance Rehab LLC, I act in the capacity of a licensed occupational therapist. My primary focus had been in the treatment of hands and upper and lower extremities. I am also certified in the treatment of lymphedema management. Lymphedema management services will be a primary focus due to the low supply of clinicians in the Western Maryland and West Virginia area to treat this condition. Physical therapy is also offered at the facility as we have a licensed physical therapist and physical therapy assistants with more than 40 years experience, who together work to exhibit a passion to perform to their peak ability and meet the needs of our patient population.
We Evaluate Each Condition and Then Create a Custom Treatment Plan
The purpose of X-Cel Performance Rehab LLC is to provide specialized rehabilitation services for the cervical, spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and upper and lower extremities. We will provide an initial evaluation with an occupational therapist or physical therapist. After the evaluation our team will develop a treatment in conjunction with the referring physician. Depending on the patient’s needs we provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, therapeutic activities of daily living skills, safety precautions, splinting, patient education and a very thorough home program. Potential clients throughout the tri-state region are individuals who have an injury, disease or dysfunction of the upper or lower parts of the body. X-Cel Performance Rehab LLC has a “small classroom” setting, whereby our mission is to provide attention to the specific needs of each individual and give them a feeling their recovery is our number one priority.
Brooke Lamp
Brooke graduated from the Exercise Physiology program at West Virginia University in 2015. She continued her education at Allegany College of Maryland and graduated the Physical Therapist Assistant program in 2017. She enjoys making memories with her husband, Jared, and daughter, Alexandra!
Janessa Wills, BS/PTA
Janessa graduated from the Exercise Physiology program at West Virginia University in 2012. She continued her education at Allegany College of Maryland and graduated the Physical Therapist Assistant program in 2014.
Karen Shambaugh
Karen is a graduate of West Virginia University with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. She has over 18 years experience. She is a Certified Lymphedema Specialist since 2004.
Neil Blake, OTR/L
Neil is a 2004 Graduate of Mount Aloysius College. He specializes in upper extremity treatment and manual techniques. Neil has experience in outpatient therapy, home care, neuro rehab, orthopedic rehab, trauma, acute care and skilled nursing rehabilitation.
Ryan Dante
Ryan Dante was born in Cumberland Maryland and grew up in Fort Ashby and Romney WV. He graduated from Hampshire High school in 2008. He then went on to West Virginia University and graduated in 2011 with a bachelors of science in exercise physiology and in 2015 as a Doctor of physical therapy. He worked for 4 years in Stephens city, VA in a small private practice clinic. During this time he became a board certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. He then began working in WV for the last 2 years. He is certified to perform functional dry needling. He enjoys spending time getting to know patients and helping them achieve their goals of trying to avoid surgery or recovery from one. He lives with his wife and daughter in Romney, WV. During his free time he enjoys football, hiking, skiing, and playing video games.
Paige Kile
Paige is a 2020 graduate of the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Allegany College of Maryland. While she was a student at X-Cel, she accepted a position working as a receptionist. Paige enjoys building relationships with the patients as well as her fellow employees. She is the mother to an awesome little boy and enjoys going to church, playing tennis, and spending time with family!
Clarissa Athey
Clarissa is the Office Manager. She has over 20 years of experience.
Wanita Smith
Wanita is a receptionist/secretary.
Lori Noel
Lori is a receptionist/secretary.
Bell Long
Bell is a receptionist/account representative.
Kaitlin Lowery
Alex Grimm
