Administration
Joe Isaac, PT, CSCS Owner / CEO / President
Joe Isaac, PT, CSCS, has over 25 years of clinic experience in the outpatient PT arena. After graduating from Ohio State University in 1994 he began practicing as an outpatient physical therapist in a large medical center in Kentucky where he treated a variety of patients in an outpatient setting. He later advanced to the coordinator of industrial rehabilitation. His responsibilities included performing functional capacity evaluations, pre-employment screens, job analysis, and program development. His passion for fitness and performance drove him to develop the blended approach that is Tri-State Rehab Services and Preferred Fitness center which he co-founded in 1998. Tri-State Rehab & Preferred Fitness has grown to 6 locations in 3 states and includes fitness centers that are open to the general public as well as patients as they complete their PT process.
Isaac is certified in Dry Needling and Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization as well as Movement Analysis. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and developed a sports performance program for athletes of all ages called F.A.S.T. (Function Agility Strength Training). Isaac serves as the Vice President of the Mid- American Rehabilitation Network (MARN), which aggressively promotes private practices in OH, KY, WV, as well as expanding into contiguous states.
Chelsey Newlon, Executive Assistant/ HR Compliance Coordinator
I am from Raceland, KY. I graduated from Ohio University with a double bachelors in Communications/Public Relations and Psychology. I have been with TSR consecutively for the past 3 years. I currently am the Director of HR, Marketing and Administration. I currently reside in Barboursville, WV with my husband and 2 kids.
Ashley Castle, PT, DPT Director of Ironton and Corporate Compliance Officer
Ashley is originally from Raceland, KY, is a dedicated DPT with a strong educational background from Morehead University and the University of Kentucky. With 15 years of experience in the field—all of them spent at Tri-State Rehab. Her passion for being a PT comes from the opportunity to connect with her patients, help them return to the activities they love, and celebrate their successes along the way. For Ashley, restoring movement, reducing pain, and guiding patients toward achieving their goals is a truly rewarding experience, and she’s grateful to be part of such a meaningful profession.
Wes Bailey, PTA, ATC Director of Portsmouth and Shawnee State Campus
Wes Bailey, PTA, ATC, is the Director of Portsmouth and Shawnee State Campus at Tri-State Rehab. Originally from Franklin Furnace, OH, Wes graduated from Shawnee State University and has been a dedicated Physical Therapist for 10 years. His journey with Tri-State Rehab began as a patient when he was younger, and he has been part of the team ever since. Wes finds it incredibly rewarding to help people overcome the trials in their lives, guiding them through recovery, getting them back on their feet after injury, and helping them become the best version of themselves.
Craig Buell, MPT- Director of Westmoreland
Craig Buell, MPT, is the Director of Westmoreland at Tri-State Rehab. A Huntington, WV native, Craig has been a therapist for 24 years and has spent the last 22 years at Tri-State Rehab. He graduated from Wheeling Jesuit University and brings a wealth of experience to his role. Craig’s passion for his work lies in the unique opportunity to problem-solve for each patient, helping to improve their quality of life.
Wes Lauderback, PT, MPT Director of Wheelersburg
Wes is originally from Minford, OH, he has a PT degree from The Ohio State University and brings 23 years of experience to the field—5 years as a PTA and 18 as a PT. They joined Tri-State Rehab at the beginning of 2020, bringing a passion for helping people and restoring their quality of life. Their goal is to make a positive impact on each patient’s journey toward recovery, guiding them back to their best selves with compassion and expertise.
