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RONI CROWELL, DPT

Physical Therapist

Roni's positive attitude and warm smile will always make you feel welcome.  She's comitted to providing the highest quality patient care and truly wants to see her patients succeed and get back to doing the things they want to do.

Roni is a new graduate, receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May 2018 from Gannon University in Erie, PA. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training from Slippery Rock University in 2015. Roni has had clinical placements in multiple settings including: outpatient, inpatient rehab, acute care and skilled nursing. 

Roni resides in her home town of Allport, PA with her family and dog, Gabby. She is a 2011 graduate from West Branch High School where she played soccer and basketball. Roni enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, fishing with her dad, reading, watching sports, napping, and playing pick-up games of soccer and basketball.
She is excited to start this new adventure with the Fit for Play Team and is eager to help patients achieve their goals, as well as gain more knowledge along the way.

FUN FACTS ABOUT RONI

CHAMPION 

Once upon a time was a State Champion free throw shooter.

 I GET ASK ALL THE TIME

My name is acutally Roni.  It's not short for anything else.

QUICK QUESTIONS

Why does it For Play use manual therapy almost exclusively to treat patients?

The answer is simple – it’s proven to get you better, faster. By using hands on techniques, our therapists can actually feel restrictions and problem areas and use that immediate feedback to make adjustments to the patient's care. A machine is just not capable of pinpointing areas, or asking patients for feedback like a skilled set of hands. We also find that patients respond better to manual therapy techniques and comply more with treatment protocols.

Pick one thing that you think differentiates Fit For Play in the PT world.

Building relationships on a personal level and providing quality care to our patients is most important,  We have a fantastic staff! From our front office right on down the line. Fun people with superb skills and a true passion for helping people. Everyone works together to do what's best for our patients and clients. I think patients quickly figure out that we have their best interests in mind and appreciate our commitment.

WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING

  • I am very satisfied with the care provided by Lindsey. She listened very well and did a great job of explaining reasons for each exercise in my treatment.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Physical therapy is the BEST approach to back pain. Very pleased with my progress. Love everyone here! :)
    – Satisfied Patient
  • My experience at Fit for Play was very positive and beneficial.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jessica has really helped me to return to a very physical job and keep working. She is awesome.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I love coming! It was actually really fun and my arm feels good as new!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I dreaded starting therapy, but looked forward to coming when I saw how pleasant and beneficial this was.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • As always, the care, treatment and service was exceptional in every way. I would never go anywhere else.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • As in the past, I was very pleased with my experience at FFP. Jim's wisdom and encouragement has helped me to overcome a great physical hurdle. And the therapy techs were a great help in my recovery.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • 100% resolved.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Appreciated the one to one attention; felt safe on the machines; will miss everyone when I return to work. Thanks to all!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Excellent care from first rate therapists and staff. Great environment for fitness and exercise.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Lindsey and Jonna were great! I would recommend FFP to others.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • The best thing about my experience is the fact that I have regained the full use of my shoulder without needing surgery. I would recommend FFP to anyone!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jess and Ryenne were great! I can't thank them enough!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • My experience was the best. Lindsey and Jonna were amazing. They were both a joy to interact with and they were always very professional and on top of everything. I wouldn't hesitate a moment in referring either of them to a friend or family member.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • All of the staff members were greatly knowledgeable about any questions that I asked. Explanations were clear to understand as to the importance that each exercise was targeting. My sessions have greatly improved my back/leg issue and I will recommend this facility to others.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Would highly recommend Fit for Play. It made regaining strength a pleasurable and fun experience. Looking forward to using the gym.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • A huge difference from all other PT experiences I have had in the past.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jess was great, I enjoyed coming to PT and Ryenne is an excellent PTA.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • My therapy team did an excellent job of getting my hip back in order. Thank you!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Thanks to Jim and his staff, I am pain free and walking again!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I had done PT a couple other times at large hospital associated facilities and always felt like no one cared about my recovery. I came to FFP because of the 1 on 1 model. More personalized care here than anywhere else. Thank you!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Well done, great staff, great atmosphere!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I tell everyone about Fit for Play. My life is different now that I have found this awesome facility. Thank you so very much. You are all the very best!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I would highly recommend Fit For Play to others. My therapist has helped me immeasurably. Thank you so much.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • This facility and this faculty are superior. I am extremely pleasured with the exercise program prescribed for me. I have made so much progress since coming here.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Thank you so much. I am really happy I came here. You guys are awesome. Thank you!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • My back feels great and I'm glad I made the decision to come here.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Fit for Play is by far the best physical therapy practice in town. Therapists are patient and persistent. I should have come here 2 years ago at the onset of my problems.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Lindsey did a great job and was a pleasure to work with.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Tonya was excellent!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Fit for Play is more than just therapy, it works on getting a patient back to the activities and sports they love! I found other places just work to ease the pain.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jessica and Ryenne were true professionals. The level of care and positive support they provided was immeasurable. I would recommend them to anyone. Its reassuring to see people that take their jobs so seriously and I commend them both for their excellent work. Bravo!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Excellent care! I love coming to PT to see Lindsey and Jonna - Thursdays have become my favorite day! Can't wait to see everyone when I come to the gym and personal training!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jess, Ryenne and Tonya were an excellent team. Their explanations and gentleness were exceptional.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jess and Ryenne have been excellent. They have given me great suggestions on how to be active without causing pain back in my arm and shoulder. Thank you! :)
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I really value the care I received here and will highly recommend Fit for Play to anyone I know in need of PT!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jessica and Ryenne were both very pleasant and professional. They also put me at ease at each session.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Excellent treatment by physical therapist and the assistants. Careful attention to my problems with shoulder and adjust to training/treatment as needed.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I really feel that Jessica and Ryenne have been very helpful to me. I will miss them and their friendship.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Lindsey, Jonna and Tonya were very helpful and fun to work with. The exercises they prescribed really helped to get my knee back on track and back out playing on my mountain trails again! :)
    – Satisfied Patient
  • After receiving conflicting diagnoses from PT, PCP, and orthopedist, I was hopeless. Until I saw Jim Bennett who took the time to figure out what was wrong and knew how to fix it. Thank you!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Absolutely the best PT care I've ever received. I tell everyone and will never go anywhere else!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jessica and Ryenne provided the majority of my care and both are wonderful. They have helped me get back to where I want to be. Barb (at the front desk) has been really nice to me and helpful as well. Thanks to everyone. I would recommend Fit for Play to anyone!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • You were so helpful, you made the visits manageable! Thank you so much!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Compared to other facilities in the area, Fit for Play's services and therapists are the best!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Physician had prescribed optional medication. I took it, but there was no relief. However, the PT treatments and exercises did bring relief.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jess and Ryenne are GREAT! I can't thank them enough!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I really appreciated all the encouragement, the fact that everyone makes sure you do exercises properly, and that my therapist really concentrated on getting me to a level where I could do the activities that I want to do.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Thank you all for your care and concern. Service rendered here is why we live and work in State College.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I'm a fan! And I've recommended Fit for Play to friends (and will continue to do so)!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • The only place to go for PT!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jess was extremely knowledgeable, caring and helpful to me. She listened to my concerns and explained things to me even better than the doctor did who referred me. She was very interested in my health and improvement. I would highly recommend her.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • After engaging in 13 therapy sessions with your instructors, my balance problem diminished beyond my expectations. The therapy/medical service given by Lindsey and Jonna was excellent and it was given with a high degree of professionalism
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Everyone here seems positive and upbeat, including the front desk workers.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Excellent learning experience. Will highly recommend.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • My experience here has always exceeded my expectations. I am grateful for care, concern, and professionalism.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • This is my third time here (and most serious injury). Jess and Ryenne and the staff have been so helpful to my recovery. Everyone has helped me stay positive which has helped me as much as the physical improvements.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I appreciated the courtesy and professional attitudes of the entire staff. Jessica was very clear with her instructions and when answering my questions. All greatly appreciated. Nice to be recognized by front desk staff and addressed by name.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Lindsey was very knowledgeable and polite.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I am very pleased with the professional treatment I experienced at Fit for Play.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Much thanks to my awesome team: Lindsey and Jonna!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Beyond excellent! Loved her!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I am pain free and feel confident in my ability to stay that way. The entire staff at Fit for Play is kind, courteous and helpful.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I had a very good experience. Everyone was helpful and professional.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Lindsey did a fabulous job with my daughter's care. She was great at answering questions and explaining everything. Very helpful and obviously takes pride in what she does.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • A rewarding experience which really improved the condition of my hips.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I think the whole center is a facility of the highest order. Jim sets a very high standard and the staff live up to this quality. Very good facilities and excellent atmosphere. This spell of treatment (9 weeks) has been a delight.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Thank you to Jessica and Ryenne for helping me to regain my ability to walk independently of devices. I shall forever be grateful!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jess and Ryenne are GREAT! I can't thank them enough!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jess rules! The whole staff is great!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Excellent instruction and follow up by Ryenne.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Everyone is friendly and does an excellent job. I'd refer anyone to this facility.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • As in the past, I was very pleased with my experience at FFP. Jim's wisdom and encouragement has helped me to overcome a great physical hurdle. And the therapy techs were a great help in my recovery.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I should have started with Fit For Play after my surgery, instead of [other practice]. What a difference with hands on treatment! Great job!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • After multiple surgeries Fit for Play helped me back to a full recovery, The gym and staff were all incredibly helpful and nice
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Extremely capable and friendly, caring staff. Couldn't ask for a better experience. I'm doing hay again which was my goal.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jess provided excellent care, evaluation, manipulation, massage, and exercise/strengthening regime
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I am amazed at my improvement in only a few weeks. Thank you!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Thank you. The stretches and exercises have reduced my pain significantly.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jess was a joy to work with. I will recommend her to all of my friends. Her treatment got me out of my boot and enjoying my everyday activities
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Lindsey was very professional, caring, pleasant and knowledgeable. Overall enjoyable experience.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • This facility and this faculty are superior. I am extremely pleasured with the exercise program prescribed for me. I have made so much progress since coming here.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Thank you so much for helping me get back to feeling better. Great job! Special thanks to Jessica and coworkers. You all made me feel very comfortable and made my shoulder feel much better.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Thanks to Jim and his staff, I am pain free and walking again!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Everyone here was very friendly. Lindsey and Jonna were great!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I am a frequent flyer at Fit for Play because of a chronic problem. I see Jim and he is able to get my SI Joint to respond and return to normal when no one else has been able to. I come in with constant pain and leave with a smile on my face 8 visits later. Another physical problem keeps me from getting a lot stronger, but I now have the life skills to continue work at home to get that area stronger. Praises again to FFP!! Kudos to the PTAs too, they are the best!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Wonderful experience. Top notch staff.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • My experience couldn't have been better. Everything was outstanding from start to finish. Customer service and patient focus was exceptional. Would highly recommend without qualification.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • There's no where else to compare!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • With the uncertainty of my knees, it's nice to know I can count of the certainty of Fit for Play to get me back on my feet without fear of making it worse!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Jess and Ryenne and all others that I met were great!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I recommend to others. Great level of work! Very helpful! Staff pleasant, attentive and knowedagable.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • My experience was the best. Lindsey and Jonna were amazing. They were both a joy to interact with and they were always very professional and on top of everything. I wouldn't hesitate a moment in referring either of them to a friend or family member.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Nice staff - beautiful facility - well designed
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I especially appreciated that you offered appointments later in the day so that I didn't have to miss work. Thanks to Lindsey, Jonna and assistants - all very professional.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Thank you everyone! Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Jim took a lot of time to explain what was going on with my shoulder and how to get it better.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I especially enjoyed my interactions with Lindsey!
    – Satisfied Patient
  • I liked the home program that was developed for me so I can be active in the management of my problem.
    – Satisfied Patient
  • Having had experience at another facility, I can appreciate what an excellent group there is at Fit for Play.
    – Satisfied Patient

It’s truly rewarding for me to see patients progress and realize how much – as a healthcare provider – I’ve been able to help them.”

-- Roni Crowell, DPT / Physical Therapist

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