Robert Malone RN, BSN, MS RPT
Owner/Physical Therapist
Robert Malone is a native of north Alabama. Being born in Decatur, Alabama, he made his way through Decatur High School and attended the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama. During high school and undergraduate, he was a student athletic trainer for multiple sports. While at UNA he joined the ROTC program and was commissioned in the U.S Army as a Registered Nurse. During his 8 years of active duty he was able to work with many critical patients and was able to take some master level classes in critical care. His heart was truly in Physical Therapy, and after working a year in the Emergency Department in Auburn Alabama, he was able to attend the Univeristy of Alabama Birmingham to receive his masters degree in Physical Therapy. After graduating with his masters degree he began working in Huntsville, Alabama. Since then he has continued to expand his horizons in the therapy world. With a nursing and physical therapy background, this gives Robert a unique way to envision each patient and to work toward the best functional outcome for each of his patients.
Joshlyne Villano, Office Manager
Our office manager has her hands in everything to do with Lystra Physical Therapy. She works hard to keep the office organized so that our therapist and assistants can focus on taking care of you. Joshlyne started her career with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology, but decided to deviate from the path and return to school to become a Physical Therapy Assistant. Currently, she attends Calhoun Community College and is learning everything she can about the therapy world while she works with us, understanding the ins and outs of billing, documentation, and even learning to identify problems and treatments for common ailments that come through our door. She cares for people and seeks to help in any way she can during your treatment with Lystra, just ask her and she will figure it out for you!
