Amy Gossen

Amy joins the IPT team in our Carthage and Webb City offices, and is a recent transplant from Maryland. Her extensive training includes work in hospitals such as Johns Hopkins and outpatient sports and orthopedic clinics. Amy’s Athletic Training Certification has also allowed her to assist athletes at the high school level, as well as a semi-professional football team.

Member of American Physical Therapy Association
Member of National Athletic Training Association
Master Degree in Physical Therapy Therapy—
   Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO
Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Therapy Therapy—
   Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, MA

Amy’s professional accomplishments include presentations at APTA National Conventions Conventions, an Abstract in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Therapy, continued education in back and shoulder courses and numerous academic awards in the areas of research, athletic training and student accomplishment.

Neil Yust

Neil Yust is a physical therapist and the owner of Industrial Physical Therapy. Since IPT’s establishment in August 1999, the goal has been to become the leading independent physical therapy provider in Southwest Missouri. With offices in Webb City, Nevada and Carthage, Neil and IPT put convenience, timeliness and physician and employer satisfaction at the forefront of that goal.

Member of American Physical Therapy Association
Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy Therapy—
  Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO
Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist
Specializing in employer services such as employee body mechanics,
  lifting/exercise techniques, workplace safety and job analysis.

Neil’s personal and community involvement includes membership at the Fairview Christian Church, Carthage Rotary Club, Carthage R-9 Foundation, Booster Club, Joplin Area Business Club, Tri-State Area Contractor's Association and the Carthage, Nevada, Webb City and Joplin Chambers of Commerce. He and his family are lifelong residents of Southwest Missouri.

Whitney Hussey

Whitney Hussey is a lifetime resident of Southwest Missouri, and has been a member of the IPT Team since 2002. A graduate of Carthage High School, Whitney continued her education at the University of Missouri—Columbia where she graduated with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy.

Member of American Physical Therapy Association
Master Degree in Physical Therapy Therapy—
  University of Missouri—Columbia
Certified Administrator of the Physical Capacity Profile Testing System
Extended certification in Clinical Wound Care, Manual Therapy of the
  Spine and Segmental Spinal Stabilization.

Whitney stays active in the community through her involvement in the Carthage, Webb City and Joplin Chambers of Commerce, as well as participating in events for the Carthage Booster Club and Soroptimist, International. She and her husband Shawn, a real estate agent, reside in Carthage.

Chris Mitchell

Chris Mitchell, a longtime Nevada resident, joined the IPT team in 2006. A 13 year veteran of outpatient physical therapy, Chris has experience working in the areas of orthopedics, skilled therapy, pediatrics and work conditioning. He also has a special interest in sports training and injury, due to his own interest in athletics.

Chris and his wife Mary and their three sons have called Nevada home for the past 12 years.

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy Therapy—
   Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO
Associate’s Degree Degree—
   Mineral Area Community College, St. Louis, MO
Frappier Sports Acceleration Certified Trainer
Continuing Education in orthopedics, McKenzie back and spine and
   neck therapy courses.
Supervisor of Nevada Sports Training Facility for 5 years
Has particular treatment skills in back and spine injuries