The Department of Physical Therapy is proud to announce that 25 Gator PTs – UF PT alumni and UF PT affiliates – have recently received specialist certifications through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. The following physical therapists have clearly shown their commitment to the field by advancing their knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for their patients.
Congratulations!
Rachel Ahearn, PT, DPT, OCS, CSOMT, UF DPT class of 2017, is now an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist.
Vivian Albert, PT, DPT, PCS, UF DPT class of 2016, is a newly Pediatric Certified Specialist at All About Kids Therapy Services in Lawrenceville, GA.
Jonathan Castro, PT, DPT, OCS, UF DPT class of 2017, Clinic Director for PT Solutions in Niceville, Florida, completed his Orthopedic Clinical Residency program and is now a Certified Orthopedic Specialist.
CJ Gonzalez, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, UF DPT class of 2018, is now a Sports Certified Physical Therapist and Lead Clinician at ATI Physical Therapy in Puyallup, WA.
Lauren Gonzalez, PT, DPT, OCS, is a newly Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist.
Jessica Gutschick, PT, DPT, CSCS, MTC, OCS, UF DPT class of 2018, is now a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist Physical Therapist at Cora Physical Therapy.
Kelly Hardesty, PT, DPT, OCS, UF DPT class of 2018, Clinic Director and Residency Mentor with PT Solutions Physical Therapy in San Marcos, TX, is now a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA, UF DPT class of 2014, an outpatient pelvic health and Board Certified Women’s Health Clinial Specialist, is a newly Board Certified Oncologic Clinical Specialist Physical Therapist at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland.
Anthony Jones, PT, DPT, OCS, UF DPT class of 2018, is now a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist Physical Therapist at AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab.
Monica Lim, PT, DPT, NCS, UF DPT class of 2016, is now a Neurologic Certified Specialist Physical Therapist on the cardiac team at Brooks Rehabilitation.
Bridget Mattews, PT, DPT, PCS, UF DPT class of 2017, is a newly Pediatric Certified Specialist at All About Kids Therapy Services in Lawrenceville, GA.
Dino Medic, PT, DPT, OCS, UF DPT class of 2018, is now a Board Certified Othropedic Specialist Physical Therapist.
Derly Munoz PT, MTC, CLT, CFC, ATRIC, has worked at UF Health and with UF PT faculty as a guest lecturer on the lymphedema and aquatic session for 8 years. She is also Board-Certified in Oncology Physical Therapy.
Jeff Peckins, PT, DPT, OCS, UF DPT class of 2018, is now a Board Certified Orthopedic Certified Specialist Physical Therapist at Bodies in Motion in Reston, Virginia.
Andres Sanchez, PT, DPT, OCS, UF DPT class of 2018, is a now Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist at AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab in Palm Coast, FL.
Additional UF PT alumni who received specialized certifications:
- Melissa Clarke, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist at Palm Beach Institute of Sports Medicine
- Brittany Brit, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist at ATI Physical Therapy
- Marnie Cranmer, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist at PT Solutions
- Thad Boucher, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist
- Tony Williams, PT, DPT, OCS, UF DPT class of 2010
- Ashley Spears, PT, DPT
- Lindsey Augustine, PT, DPT
- Laura James, PT, DPT
- Laura Kummerle, PT, DPT, OCS, UF DPT class of 2018
- Jessie Paulter, PT, DPT