Staff

Ed Welch, MPT was born and raised in Clearfield County. He received a B.S. in Industrial Management from Gannon University in 1984 and a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Gannon University in 1995. He is licensed and board certified in the state of Pennsylvania to practice Physical Therapy and is a Board Certified Direct Access provider in the state of Pennsylvania. Ed has had extensive training in Myofascial Release from the John F. Barnes Myofascial Clinics and Seminars and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association, and Private Practice Section of the APTA. Ed and his family have lived in the DuBois Area since 1997.

Valarie Kopeck, DPT, ATC is a 2006 graduate of Penn State University, with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Gannon University in 2009. She is licensed and board certified as both a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer in the state of Pennsylvania.

April Prosper, PTA is a lifelong resident of the area. She graduated from DuBois Area High School and attained her Physical Therapy Assistant Degree with highest distinction from Penn State DuBois in 1997. She has extensive continuing education in Myofascial Release from John F. Barnes' MFR Treatment Centers and Seminars.

Kyle Wigfield is a graduate of Brockway Area High School. He is also a 2008 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, with a Bachelors degree in Rehabilitation Science. He is currently applying to graduate schools for physical therapy to further his career.

Michele Daugherty Administrative Assistant