Dr. Michael Sharr, DPT, CLT -LANA
Dr. Michael J. Sharr, DPT,CLT
All Lymphedema Therapy services are provided by Dr. Michael Sharr, DPT, CLT, a practitioner with 32 years of experience including clinical concentrations in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spine Care, Industrial Rehab, Amputee Care, Wound Care, Geriatrics, Neuro and Lymphedema Management. Mike earned his Masters in Physical Therapy in 1984 through The US ARMY/Baylor University Program in Texas. Mike has practiced in a wide variety of clinical settings: Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Tuckahoe Orthopedics/Sports Medicine in Richmond, VA, Outpatient Rehab Supervisor at Horizon/Greenville, Director of Rehabilitation at St. Francis of New Castle, Grove City Medical Center, Countryside Convalescent Home in Mercer, Trinity Living Center in Grove City, Grove Manor Nursing Home located in Grove City, PAWoodland Place in Mercer, and St. Paul’s Homes in Greenville. Mike also served on faculty as Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Slippery Rock University. Mike also has a BS degree in Physical Education/Athletic Training from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. He completed his DPT at Slippery Rock University in May 2006. He is certified in Lymphedema Therapy through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies and Lymphology Association of North America. Mike is currently contracted to provide Home Health services for VNA Alliance.
Colleen Pickens, PTA
Colleen Pickens, PTA, KT
Colleen Pickens, PTA, KT earned her Kinesiotherpist degree at Slippery Rock University in 1989, working for 10 years as a Registered Kinesiotherapist. In 1998, she completed her degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Penn State, Shenango, later adding her Ohio license.
Colleen has practiced in a broad scope of rehabilitation settings. UPMC Inpatient Outpatient services in Greenville, Momentum Therapeutics in Greenville, Compass Therapeutics Home Heath Services, Sharon Regional Health Systems Inpatient and Outpatient Services, Blue Sky Long Term Facilities, PTA State PTA Program Lab Assistant, and VNA Alliance Home Health Services.
Colleen is currently a Bone Health Peer Educator and Silver & Fit instructor. She is also certified in IASTM in FMT Blades. In her free time, she likes to hike, bike, garden, and work out. She especially enjoys playing with her grandchildren.
Colleen has practiced in a broad scope of rehabilitation settings. UPMC Inpatient Outpatient services in Greenville, Momentum Therapeutics in Greenville, Compass Therapeutics Home Heath Services, Sharon Regional Health Systems Inpatient and Outpatient Services, Blue Sky Long Term Facilities, PTA State PTA Program Lab Assistant, and VNA Alliance Home Health Services.
Colleen is currently a Bone Health Peer Educator and Silver & Fit instructor. She is also certified in IASTM in FMT Blades. In her free time, she likes to hike, bike, garden, and work out. She especially enjoys playing with her grandchildren.
DR. JENNIFER JEWELL
Jen received a Bachelor in Health Sciences from Lock Haven University, Masters in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University (formerly Beaver College) and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chatham University.
Jen is an Associate Teaching Professor and Adviser in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Penn State Shenango. She is actively involved in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She has held various leadership positions in the APTA Education Section Physical Therapist Assistant Educators Special Interest Group currently serving as vice chair.
Jen is an Associate Teaching Professor and Adviser in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Penn State Shenango. She is actively involved in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She has held various leadership positions in the APTA Education Section Physical Therapist Assistant Educators Special Interest Group currently serving as vice chair.
Megan Snyder-Office Manager
Megan joined the iXL team in 2013. She graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2016 with her Bachelor's Degree in Public Health and a minor in Psychology. She also has a certificate to teach Silver&Fit. Megan is involved in the Mercer Rotary and the Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Emily young-Office assistant
Emily graduated from Clarion University in 2019 with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology. Emily is currently attending Butler County Community College to obtain a degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant and Massage Therapist.
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Kaylee Ringer-office assistant & decorator
Kaylee graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2021 with a Bachelor's Degree in Resort, Recreation and Hospitality Management and a minor in Communications.
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jadyn dittrich- office assistant
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meet our fitness class instructors!
Debbie Harrington
Yoga and Silver & Fit Instructor
Debbie Harrington has been teaching yoga at IXL for over 15 years but has practiced yoga for 18 years. Debbie completed her 200-hour RYT certification through Yoga Alliance. She has also certified with Judith Lasater in Relax and Renew Training in Restorative Yoga. She is also a Silver&Fit Group Exercise Instructor.
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COURTNEY YOUNG
Spinning Instructor
Courtney graduated from Clarion University in 2019 with a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Fitness. She then got her National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Training Certification in 2020. Courtney also has certificates as a Spinning Instructor, Silver Sneakers Instructor and Youth Exercise Specialist.
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LORI RICHMOND
Zumba Instructor
Lori Richmond has been teaching Zumba and Zumba Toning at iXL for 9 years, but has been a fitness instructor for 15 years. She has every Zumba certification including Strong by Zumba, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Sentao, Zumba Step, Zumba Kids, and Zumbini. In addition, she is certified to teach Beachbody PiYo and has her 200-hour RYT certification through Yoga Alliance. Shes also taught spinning since 2005 and Silver Sneakers since 2017.
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Sally Armstrong
Mat Pilates Instructor
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