Keep Moving Wellness Program
"I was in no shape to get in shape until I went to Moving Forward Physical Therapy, Inc" - Current Participant in Wellness Program
Keep moving at Moving Forward
Come join others at Moving Forward to improve overall strength, endurance, balance, and overall health!!
Monthly Membership
Our wellness program is a month to month membership which allows you have access to free weight, cardio machines, and fun atmosphere to exercise.
Meet Moving Forward's PTs
Margaret Gibson, MPT
Vanessa Sutphin-Mayes, PT
Vanessa Sutphin-Mayes, PT
Margaret received her Physical Therapy degree at Shenandoah University where she received a Masters in Physical Therapy in 1998. She has worked in multiple settings over past 19 years including outpatient orthopedics, acute care, skilled care and home health. She began her career at Lee County Community Hospital and as worked at the managerial level for Lonesome Pine Hospital and Johnston Memorial Hospital during her career. She has been active in the American Physical Therapy Association including serving as Director of the Mountain District of the Virginia Physical Therapy Association in the past. In her spare time Margaret likes to play golf and travel
Vanessa Sutphin-Mayes, PT
Vanessa Sutphin-Mayes, PT
Vanessa Sutphin-Mayes, PT
Vanessa received her Physical Therapy degree from East Tennessee State University in December 1997. She has worked in multiple settings during her career, including acute care, outpatient orthopedics, home health, pediatrics, early intervention, and school systems. In January 1998, began her career at Lee County Community Hospital, which was then acquired by Health Management Associates. She remained with Lee Regional Medical Center as Physical Therapist and Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation until 2006, at which time she became employed by Wellmont Health System as Physical Therapist/Clinical Manager at the Pennington Gap Outpatient Clinic. Vanessa remained there until the decision was made to close Lee Regional Medical Center in September 2013. In February 2014, Moving Forward Physical Therapy, Inc. opened in Pennington Gap, Virginia. Vanessa says, “I am honored to say that I am a co-owner of this agency, where we continue to provide quality physical therapy services to our community.” In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the lake, shopping, and watching her daughter play sports.
Josh Terry, PT, DPT
Vanessa Sutphin-Mayes, PT
Josh Terry, PT, DPT
Josh received his Physical Therapy degree from East Tennessee State University. He has been practicing since 2012, providing care is various settings including outpatient, acute care, and home health. In his spare time, Josh enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family. He also enjoys playing most sports including basketball and cycling.
Moving Forward's Staff
Kim Hurst
Ashley Ward, PTA
Jolanda Ledford
Kim is the Outpatient Physical Therapy Representative at Moving Forward Physical Therapy. She graduated from Mountain Empire Community College with certification in Medical Records Management. She has been working in the outpatient physical therapy setting since 1992, She enjoys reading, crocheting and genealogy.
Jolanda Ledford
Ashley Ward, PTA
Jolanda Ledford
Jolanda works as a Rehabilitation Aide at Moving Forward Physical Therapy. She brings 20 years of experience in Outpatient Physical Therapy. She attended Mountain Empire Community and Lincoln Memorial University, receiving certification in Health Information Science. She enjoys reading, photography and attending her children’s sporting events.
Ashley Ward, PTA
Ashley Ward, PTA
Valerie Taylor, LPTA
Ashley works as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at Moving Forward Physical Therapy, Inc. Ashley earned her Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from Wytheville Community College. She has been practicing as a physical therapist assistant since 2012. Ashley has treated patient in multiple setting including skilled nursing facility and outpatient clinic. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors with family.
Valerie Taylor, LPTA
Valerie Taylor, LPTA
Valerie Taylor, LPTA
Valerie works as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at Moving Forward Physical Therapy, Inc. Valerie earned her Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from Wytheville Community College. She has been practicing as a physical therapist assistant since 2002. She provides physical therapy for wide range of patient varying from pediatrics to geriatrics. Valerie has treated patient in multiple setting including skilled nursing facility, school systems, inpatient rehab, acute care, and outpatient clinic. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors with family, camping, and kayaking.
Tara Wells, LPTA
Valerie Taylor, LPTA
Tara Wells, LPTA
Tara works as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant at Moving Forward Physical Therapy, Inc. She earned her Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from Wytheville Community College. She has been practicing as a physical therapist assistant since 2011. Tara has treated patients in multiple settings including inpatient and outpatient facilities. In her spare time, she enjoying being outdoors with her family, reading, and archery.