Owner and founder of C.H.O.O.S.E. Physical Therapy.
Amy has over 40 years of experience as a physical therapist and is the onsite owner/manager. She has extensive experience with all types of orthopedic injuries, seeing patients from 21 days old to 101 years young. She is a certified manual therapist through Maitland (MAPS), and an orthopedic certified specialist.
Education:
Bachelor of Science Physical Therapy from Temple University (B.S.P.T.) in 1981.Master of Science (M.S.P.T) in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from Temple University. Board Certified in Orthopedics (OCS) from the APTA (1995-2021) Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) from Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars.
Interests:
Enjoys working with a variety orthopedic conditions including EDS, chronic covid, Polyvagal theory, osteoporosis and vestibular issues and athletes of all ages including golfers, baseball, and softball players. She has previous experience with the baseball players working with Philadelphia Phillies Players and as a fastpitch softball pitching instructor and team coach
Director of C.H.O.O.S.E Physical Therapy
Martin has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and a certification as a manual therapist through the Ola Grimsby Institute. He also pursued and obtained certification with Kinesio taping techniques. He has a strong background in research-based exercise programs and has previous experience as a personal trainer. He is a credentialed clinical instructor through the APTA.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science in 2007. Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Florida International University in 2011. Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) from Ola Grimsby 2012 Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP) 2012 Kinematic Taping Concepts Certification (KTCC) 2014. Uses McKenzie approach as well as traditional manual therapy techniques.
Interests:
Gravity fit program, weight training, and all aspects of exercise. Experience with cross-fit training and rehabilitation and personal training. He enjoys working with athletes of all ages and post-surgical individuals.
Tracy is a licensed physical therapist, with over 25 years of experience and a comprehensive background in orthopedics and sports medicine. Tracy has a Masters and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has been a Certified Manual Physical Therapist since 2002. She has worked backstage with Broadway Performers, contracting with Neurotour.
Education:
Tracy graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Iowa state University in 1992, a Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa in 1994, and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2002. She obtained her certification as a manual therapist through the University of St. Augustine in 2002 and as a Professional Certified Life Coach though the Guerrette Institute in 2021
Interests:
SI joint dysfunction, spinal stabilization, shoulder and knee injuries and Gravity Fit program. She has experience in and enjoys treating runners, dancers, and athletes of all ages, for both preventative, post-operative and post injury
Cera has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy with a certification as a Sports Certified Specialist. She is currently pursuing her certification as a manual therapist through St. Augustine. She performs gait and running analysis and our annual physical therapy program for custom exercises and injury prevention. She is currently using the Runeasi wearable technology for evaluating runners and for biofeedback to improve running technique improving performance
Education:
Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton. Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Dayton. Evidence in Motion Certification 2017. Board Certified Sports Specialist in 2018 from the APTA. Current part-time instructor at Nova Southeastern Physical Therapy Program
Interests:
Running and gait analysis program, Designing and/or modification of custom orthotics and educating runners as to choice of shoe wear. She works with assessing functional movement patterns and specializes in designing programs to return to sport and /or maximize performance. Cera has an special interest in foot and ankle injuries. She enjoys working with injured athletes who are looking to get back on the field, or even athletes that are looking to improve their current physical condition.
Silvia has 34 years of experience as a physical therapist. Silvia worked for the past 18 years as the owner and sole proprietor for Healthy Image Physical Therapy in Belleair Bluffs. . Before that local work experience included the Florida Spine Institute in Clearwater and Florida Sports and Injury Care Center in St Petersburg.
Education: Graduate from the University of Evansville with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. She has been a NASM certified personal trainer since 2005.
Interests: She has extensive experience with all types of orthopedic injuries, with a special interest in spine dysfunction including whiplash injuries, sprains, strains, orthopedic and sports injuries and personal wellness.
Sylvia Ruetz PT, BSPT, CPT
Shelly has over 35 years of experience as an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist with an emphasis on spine and joint rehabilitation. She has extensive manual therapy training and specializes in myofascial release and spinal and extremity joint mobilization techniques. Shelly is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS).
Education:
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1985. Shelly completed a 4-year residency program with the Ola Grimsby Institute for manual therapy. She has also completed over a dozen live-training courses in the John F. Barnes myofascial release approach.
Interests:
Shelly has worked with orthopedic patients of all ages assisting them with conservative care and post-operative rehabilitation including microdiscectomies, cervical and lumbar artificial joint replacement and fusions, sacroiliac joint fusions, scoliosis corrections surgeries and hip and knee replacements.
Amanda has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist. She completed a sports residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in 2013 and completed the PT faculty residency at Nova Southeastern Tampa/Clearwater campus in 2023.
Education:
Interests:
Her interests include evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries with a specific interest in treating runners, return to sport after injury and post-operative ACL reconstructed patients.
Patrick is a personal trainer at our facility, assisting the therapists with designing, and implementing treatment programs. He provides personal training and most importantly a "step down" program to transition patients from traditional therapy back to the gym, sports, or activity of choice
Education:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer 2020. B.S. from the University of South Florida in 2019. Masters of exercise. from the University of South Florida in 2019, with a focus on strength and conditioning Student at the University of St. Augustine physical therapy program.
Interests:
Patrick enjoys teaching and working with patients with a variety of conditions, including balance, strength and conditioning
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