The “Diamond” Family
Jerome Deriso - Physical Therapist (Latrobe and Ligonier)
Owner and Founder of Diamond Physical Therapy. A Gateway graduate, he went on to study Chemistry at Washington and Jefferson College, and receive his Master’s in PT from Slippery Rock University. Jerry fell in love with Physical Therapy when going through rehab for a wrestling injury. In March of 2000 he opened up the Ligonier office. Diamond PT was started with the intention of creating a personalized therapy treatment that was unique as the individual using it. And after 23 years of exceptional service, offices were expanded to Greensburg and Latrobe. Jerry is a husband, who is helped by his wife Von who is the office manager of the practice .
Darleen Ross - Physical Therapist (Ligonier)
Darleen Ross is the Licensed Physical Therapist for our Ligonier office. She is Diamond PT’s longest tenured employee. She was the first therapist that Jerry hired shortly after opening up the office. Her expertise comes in the myofascial release of pressure in joints and muscles. She is a very active person in the office, and has a talent for being in many places at once.
Jordan Smithberger
Jordan is a DPT that provides care at our Latrobe office.
Max Queale- Physical Therapist (Ligonier)
Max Queale is our Licensed Therapist for our Greensburg office. With a young and vibrant spirit, Max is sure to bring a smile to anyone stepping into the office. Before joining the Diamond Family, Max was a physical therapist for 6 years at Mercy Hospital. He made the switch to private practice because of the disconnect he had to his patients at the hospital. Max loves to incorporate breathing and meditative techniques into therapy sessions to maximize recovery.