Cody D. Wells, DPT, received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2018 from West Virginia University. He began his career in the summer of 2018 at Summit Physical Therapy, following a clinical rotation in the Chester clinic. While working at Summit Physical Therapy, Cody has engaged in career development under the mentorship of Lacey Cline, PT, and through continuing education courses involving optimization of human performance and hands-on, manual treatments of musculoskeletal conditions and dysfunctions. “I really enjoy working with a wide variety of patients and getting to know them on a personal level. I believe understanding the patient, not just their area of injury, is very important because they spend more time with us as physical therapists than in any other medical profession. This allows me to discover what is important to them and helps me personalize their care to achieve their fullest potential.” Cody enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is a below average golfer, a weightlifter and true fan of all WVU and Pittsburgh area professional sports teams.

Danelle Payne, PTA, earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant Technology from Kent State University in 2023. After graduating, Danelle worked as an aide in the Chester office while preparing for her licensure exam. Once licensed, she was offered a full-time PTA position in Chester. “I like building relationships with the patients and helping them reach their treatment goals. It’s a great environment when the whole staff is passionate about what we do.” Danelle enjoys spending time with her family, weight training, coaching, and running obstacle course races.

Elisha Plesich received her B.S. in Exercise Science in 2002 from Mount Union College and her M.S. in Exercise Physiology in 2004 from West Virginia University. She worked as a chiropractic assistant for more than two years before pursuing her Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from Kent State University. She joined Summit Physical Therapy in 2010 as a PTA student in the Follansbee office and now primarily works in the Chester office. “My interest in physical therapy began when I was undergoing rehab for a high school athletics injury. I saw such a benefit from physical therapy and chose this career to help others and see their lives transformed. It is a blessing to work in a family-oriented and casual, yet professional, environment at Summit Physical Therapy.” Elisha spends her personal time with her husband and daughter and is an advocate for fitness and wellness with her dedication to running and weight lifting.

Krista Roberts joined Summit Physical Therapy’s Chester clinic in July 2019 after many years working as an office and billing manager in Obstetrics and Gynecology. “Transitioning from OB/GYN to physical therapy has been exciting and I’m happy to be a part of the Summit team. Their commitment to patient care is above par because I see the patients getting better after each visit and how happy they are at the end of their treatment.” In Chester, Krista specializes in multi-level office work, including patient service, insurance benefits and patient account management. “I treat others the way I would want to be treated and always try to show that utmost respect. That’s especially important when a patient is injured and they’re looking to us for help.” Outside the office, Krista enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids.

Lacey Cline, MPT, OCS, COMT, DAC, FAAOMPT is a 2006 graduate of West Virginia University, where she received her master’s degree in Physical Therapy. She has since maintained a career specializing in outpatient sports and orthopedic physical therapy. She received her certification in orthopedic manual therapy (COMT) and direct access certification (DAC) through the Nxt Gen Institute of Physical Therapy. In her continued pursuit of education, Lacey became a board-certified orthopedic specialist (OCS) in 2015 through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She completed her fellowship with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), with an emphasis on medical screening of direct access patients, advanced manual therapy and movement sciences. She has continued to practice with a focus on identifying and treating underlying movement/biomechanical dysfunction in addition to patient’s symptoms and functional limitations to optimize patient outcomes. Lacey integrates orthopedic manual therapy, current research and evidenced-based practice into her individualized patient care. She is the director of Nxt Gen Institute’s Orthopedic Residency program and remains active as a Clinical Instructor.

• Board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS)
• Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT)
• Direct Access Certification (DAC)
• Certified in Functional Dry Needling (Kinetacore)
• Certified in Functional Movement Screen (Functional Movement Systems)
• Certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (Functional Movement Systems)
• Member of the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy

Melinda Dailey PTA