Martin Daszykowski: PT, BS, DPT, COMT, KTCC
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. He has 13 years experience in orthopedic physical therapy
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. He incorporates the 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 as well as personal training. He enjoys working with athletes of all ages and post-surgical individuals.
Amy W. Welsh PT, BSPT, MSPT, OCS, COMT
Owner and founder of C.H.O.O.S.E. Physical Therapy.
Amy has 43 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 (OCS) through the APTA. She is currently pursuing a vestibular certification.
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, hypermobility/instability, CFS, Covic long haul, osteoporosis, 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 and as a fastpitch softball pitching instructor and team coach
Tracy McGowan PT, BS, MPT, DPT, MTC, PLCC
Tracy is a licensed physical therapist, with over 30 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 dancers including 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 Heitkamp PT, BS, DPT, SCS
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 as well as our annual physical therapy physical program for custom exercises and injury prevention. She is currently using the Runeasi wearable technology for evaluating runners and walkers. This is wearable biofeedback to improve running/walking technique to improve effeciency and 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.
Yvonne Schloegl PT, BS, MSPT, COMT
Yvonne graduated with a Bachelor and Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA in 2000. Her experience took her through several outpatient clinics. In the past years her focus has been accelerating and treating with manual therapy through various courses, including University of St. Augustine and Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars, both of which are considered highly effective in treating neuromuscular patients.
Education: She achieved her Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) in 2007 and has since continued with education in manual therapy with Maitland as well as other programs.
Interests: Yvonne specialized in spinal care for 8 years practicing for two orthopedic spinal surgeons, including scoliosis pre and post op, laminectomies, fusion and disc replacement. Her experience includes rehab for all types of sports injuries, joint replacements, stroke and balance activities.
Her primary goals is to get you back to function to do the things you love to do.
Mariam Rodriguez PT, BS, DPT, CMLD
Mariam obtained her doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of South Florida with a certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage. She combines her knowledge of the lymphatic system with advanced orthopedic techniques to provide holistic and personalized care. She is currently pursing a certification as a vestibular and dizziness specialist as well as a certification in pelvic floor therapy through Herman & Wallace. She will be running our women's program for incontinence, pelvic pain and pre and post partum treatments and exercises
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of South Florida, Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of South Florida. Manual lymphatic drainage certification. Interests: She enjoys working with all types of orthopedic injuries, and is currently pursuing her certification in both pelvic floor and vestibular rehabilitation. By continually advancing her skills and knowledge, she strives to provide the highest quality of care; ensuring each patient achieves their fullest potential.
Interests:
She is passionate about helping her patients achieve optimal health and mobility, using her expertise to alleviate pain, reduce swelling, and restore function. Her compassionate approach and commitment to continuous learning make her a trusted partner in her patients' health journeys.
Amanda Pipkin, PT, DPT SCS
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:
- Bachelor of Education in Pre-Physical Therapy from the University of Dayton 2009
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University 2012
- Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist since 2014 from the APTA
- Certified Clinical Instructor from the Clinical Instructor Credentialing Program 2014
- Nova Southeastern PT Faculty Residency 2023
- Adjunct faculty at Nova Southeastern Physical Therapy Program (Tampa/Clearwater) 2021 to present
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 O’Donnell PT, MS, DPT, CPT
We are proud to welcome Patrick back as a graduate of St Augustine's physical therapy program. He is currently pursuing his certification as a manual therapist, and has completed most of the course work as part of his training at St Augustine. . He has a passion for baseball and recently completed an internship with the Baltimore Orioles training and rehabilitation staff and will be piloting our baseball injury prevention and rehabilitation program. He has a strong nterest in sports and will be also running our golf and tennis programs. Patrick has been a personal trainer at our facility, and will continue to provide 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 Graduate of 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