Board of Directors

Bill Parravano
President and Founder

The roots of The Comella Foundation began with two defining moments in my life.

The first came at the age of seven, when my grandmother, Anne Comella, passed away from cancer. Her death left a profound imprint on me—not only because it was my first experience with loss, but because it awakened a deep awareness of the fragility of life and a desire to understand the causes of suffering.

The second came years later when I experienced four dislocations in my left knee that forced me to reevaluate everything I thought I knew about health, strength, and healing.

Dr. Charles Beck
Vice President

Charlie Beck, D.O., F.A.A.O. is a nationally and internationally recognized osteopathic physician and educator. A graduate of the University of Pikeville, he was among its first undergraduate fellows, studying advanced osteopathic manipulation under Edward G. Stiles, D.O., F.A.A.O. He became the first Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine resident in his hospital and state.

Dr. Beck has taught across the U.S., Canada, Japan, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, and serves as president of the Indiana Academy of Osteopathy. A published author and researcher, he integrates osteopathy with dentistry and vision care to create a unique, whole-body approach to healing. Passionate about finding common principles across healing traditions, he works to make them practical and teachable—helping people restore balance, function, and optimal health from his practice in Lebanon, IN.

The Comella Foundation Staff

Christina Thevaos
Operations Director

Christina is a trained Homeopath whose committment to natural healing began over three decades ago when her chronic health issues were severely limiting her quality of life. She happily serves The Comella Foundation by keeping it up and running behind the scenes.