Dr. Joel Sebag, DPT

"Our top priority has always been our patients - the quality of care and the attention and compassion that we provide and show to them. We make sure that encounters with our patients are opportunities to know them not just about their case, but also about their lives - their concerns, their hopes and dreams. These interactions help ensure that they receive the best care needed to address their individual needs, because, each patient is like a family member - we only want the best for them."

Education and experience to provide expert care.

"I have been fortunate to get a good education and excellent training from my work experience. Together, these have given me the expertise to help patients - kids, adults, athletes, office-workers, senior adults -- overcome their physical challenges with skill and confidence."

• Licensed: Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
• Doctor of Physical Therapy: Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Science, Boston University, Boston, MA
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy: Cebu Doctor's University, Philippines

Superior training to provide skilled intervention.

"Carefully studied choices have allowed me to focus on getting advanced training that has honed my skills as a physical therapist, ensuring that my patients receive treatment methods that are evidence-based and clinically proven safe and effective."

Advancing the practice of physical therapy.

"Over the years, we have mentored youths and encouraged their aspirations and we are happy to see them pursue successful careers in physical therapy and in other fields in health care. Moreover, our partnerships with area schools, colleges and universities have provided students with training and experience that will serve them and their patients well in the future. With our membership, we continue to support professional associations, which not only provide venues to discuss advances and innovations, but also encourage and nurture the aspirations of our youth - the future of our country."

Promoting health and wellness.

I have made it my goal to promote health and wellness in the community. At the rehab, we offer programs, like fitness and wellness, water aerobics and lifestyle change.

Joel, his wife Louela and daughter Celestene love to enjoy the beauty of the Ozarks. Joel loves to play the piano. He has given live piano concerts and has produced music featuring his compilation of inspirational gospel songs.

Louela Sebag, RPT

Louela graduated from Cebu Doctors University in the Philippines in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy. She has been working in outpatient orthopedics and has developed a specialty in lower and upper extremity biomechanics. She has a broad knowledge of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal dysfunctions and focuses her rehab on restoring function to patients of all ages.

Louela also worked as the Executive Director of Clinical Operations for the company and assist other therapists to advanced their knowledge through numerous continuing education courses covering topics such as mechanical diagnosis and treatment for the lumbar spine, SI dysfunction, vestibular rehab, shoulder and knee and other orthopedic conditions.

Mavilyn L. Genciana, RPT

She honed her skills in manual therapy, pediatric, geriatric, orthopedic and neurological rehab working in various clinical settings, like hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and community-based rehab. She likes working at Mountaincrest Rehab because it offers a lot of room for learning and improvement, and her colleagues are great people to work with. To her, meeting and treating different patients with a variety of cases make the work challenging and enjoyable.

Mavi loves outdoor activities, traveling, exploring new things, learning about other cultures, especially, their cuisine and she enjoys spending time with her church family.

Henry Adamos, RPT

Henry graduated from the Philippines with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy in 1997. He has extensive experience in general orthopedics, sports medicine and industrial medicine. Henry also has specialized in the treatment of adults with neuromotor involvement using the Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) approach. He develops his treatment skills through regular attendance of continuing education courses.

Henry loves to play basketball and tennis and continues to work at Mountaincrest Rehab because he loves working with the people at the clinic.

Rusty Hooten, PTA

Rusty has been with Mountaincrest Rehab since 2000, when it opened its doors to the people of Harrison. As a physical therapy assistant and a certified weight trainer, Rusty pursued knowledge and skills that would allow him to specialize in Sports Rehab, in particular the treatment of shoulder, knee, foot and ankle injuries. He also has extensive training and experience in Aquatics and Neurological Rehab.

Rusty chooses to work at Mountaincrest Rehab because it sees a wide range of patients, through the use of the pool and the large gym. During all stages of care, patients are given the hands-on approach. All the staff and the patients are treated with respect.

Rusty and his wife Tracy live in Harrison with their three daughters and their dog. Tracy works part-time as a dental assistant and radiology tech. Hali just graduated from high school and will attend Arkansas Tech in the fall. Lorrin, who is nine, goes to Skyline Elementary, she loves to swim and dance. Three-year old Chloe enjoys dance and play time and Cocoa, the dog, enjoys being cute.

Matthew C. Parker, Exercise Physiologist

Matt uses his education and training to help patients at Mountaincrest Rehab meet their rehab goals. Matt joined the rehab team right after he got his Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Central Arkansas, where during his internship at Baptist Health, he was trained in cardiac rehab.

Matt joined Mountaincrest Rehab because he wanted to work at a rehab-based facility and he found that he enjoys helping people meet their goals on their road to wellness. He also thinks that working at Mountaincrest Rehab has allowed him to use the skills that God gave him to help the people of Harrison and the surrounding areas.

Matt grew up in Omaha, Arkansas. He met his wife, Lindsey at the University of Central Arkansas. He enjoys playing sports, running, riding bicycles, fishing, working on the family farm and spending time with his beautiful wife.

Edwin Chu

Edwin uses his education, training and experience to help ensure that the patients at Mountaincrest Rehab receive the care and treatment that they need. His experiences include working in a nursing home and an outpatient rehab clinic. He enjoys working at Mountaincrest Rehab because of its cutting edge equipment, modern technology and because it provides excellent service to the patients and to the community.

Edwin has a beautiful wife of ten years and they have a three-year old daughter and another bundle of joy on the way. He loves to collect sports memorabilia.

Juanita Risley

Kim Robinson

Kim combines attentiveness, warmth and efficiency to attend to the patients' and clients' needs, man the front desk, manage the schedule. Her training as rehab and clerical assistant at the Hilltop Nursing Center for eight years helps her to cope with poise and charm the demands of running a busy front desk. She works at Mountaincrest Rehab because the staff and the patients make it feel more like family.

Kim has lived in Newton, Boone and Searcy counties all her life. She has been married to Chris for 11 years. She loves spending as much time as possible with family. They like outdoor activities, like boating, canoeing and camping.

Raquel L. Wagas

Raquel is a computer specialist by education and training. Married for four years, she is grateful to Mountaincrest Rehab for providing her with employment, allowing her to gain her confidence after taking time off from the workplace to raise her three-year old daughter.

Raquel loves watching movies with her family, surfing the 'Net and shopping.

Donna Bundy

Donna has over 28 years of experience in fitness instruction and personal training. She is a certified personal fitness trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, certified Aquatics instructor through the Arthritis Foundation and a certified Silver Sneakers instructor. Besides teaching nearly all the fitness and wellness classes at Mountaincrest Rehab, she also takes care of membership, the schedule of classes, among others.

Donna chooses to work here because it is a very unique place to work, not only is it an outpatient rehab center, but it also has a wellness center which is open to the public, so anyone of any age can come and enjoy the facilities. She believes that working at the rehab is rewarding because the rehab is guided by knowledgeable and friendly staff and the wellness program is busy helping people on their road to fitness.

Donna has been married 42 years. She and Harold have three grown children - two boys and a girl, seven grandchildren from ages three months old to 22 years. She counts them all as a blessing. Her favorite things to do is spending time with family, family gatherings, river floating, going to the beach, shopping and babysitting the newest addition to their family.

Paulette M. Jech

Paulette is a registered yoga teacher with over 200 training hours. With over 8 years of yoga experience, Paulette is also certified through Yoga Fit and is registered with Yoga Alliance. A teacher by vocation, Paulette has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, with additional certifications in Art Education and Early Childhood. She enjoys helping out at the rehab because of the nice facility and staff and the great clientele.

Married to husband Jeff, they have two sons - John and Jason. Paulette interests include painting, mosaics and other art forms, gardening, traveling, yoga and working out.

Grace Tuazon, Registered Physical Therapist

Grace graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy in 1992 and a Bachelor's degree in Community Nutrition in 1982. Prior to her employment with Mountaincrest, Ms. Tuazon was connected to Boone County Special Service from 1999 up to present, Beverly Healthcare (Harrison, AR), New Jersey VA Healthcare System (New Jersey) from 1996 - 1997, and Sunbelt Physical Therapy Services(Florida) from 1994-1995. Her work experience as physical therapist provided her the opportunity to apply her knowledge and skills to various work environments such as hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient facilities, home health systems, and school systems.

Tom Buxton

Tom specializes in working with patients with back disorders and orthopedic cases such as shoulder and knee rehab, Tom focuses his continuing education units into topics that would extend his knowledge and skills in these areas. Tom utilizes strong manual therapy skills to manage patients with poor biomechanical alignment. Before he obtained his license as a PTA, he worked for 12 years as a rehab tech in various facilities in Harrison, including Mountaincrest Rehab. He is also a certified massage therapist. He enjoys working at Mountaincrest Rehab because the company really cares about the patients.

Norma Lee Stockstill

Norma is in-charged with the general administrative responsibilities of all the department. Norma has been working closely with the therapists and other staff while coordinating and monitor work process to make sure that service rendered to our client are satisfactory . Norma has been working with the company for more than 7 years and enjoyed her job seeing patient improved as they completed their rehabilitation program.