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Bonnie S. Carr, PT, MS, IOC, retired since Dec., 2008 and now a consultant, is the founder and clinical director of Balanced Body Physical Therapy and Pilates. A physical therapist for over 38 years, Bonnie is one of only a few physical therapists in the country who achieved national certification (I.O.C.) in Orthopedics/Neurology and Polestar Pilates certification, Gyrokinesis® and Gyrotonic® (in May, 2009). Bonnie developed her own method of advanced physical therapy, called Graduated Guided Movement (GGM), which was based on Pilates, Gyrotonic®, PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation), manual physical therapy, and her own work in motor control). GGM is the framework for patient care at Balanced Body Physical Therapy and Pilates.
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Nancye Henkle-McPeek, PT, offers over 15 years' experience treating postural and joint dysfunctions, including physical therapy applications in women’s health, and 30 years' experience treating soft tissue problems. Trained in massage and physical therapy, and certified in Pilates-based therapy and Gyrokinesis®, Nancye has specialized in incorporating Pilates-based rehabilitation concepts, and when appropriate, 3-dimensional movement techniques into the orthopedic clinical setting.
As a former dancer and now a recreational cyclist, she understands that recovery from injury, whether acute or chronic, requires a team approach, with the therapist guiding clients to focus efforts on their ultimate goal.
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Sue Pundt, PT. Received her Physical Therapy degree with honors from UF. Sue has had extensive post-graduate training and 15 years' experience in manual intervention of soft tissue, spinal and peripheral joint dysfunction, head, neck, and TMJ pain, and lower extremity/foot problems. Polestar-certified in Pilates, Sue has additional certification in Gyrokinesis® and Gary Gray's functional approach. A long-distance cyclist and former runner herself, Sue specializes in lower extremity biomechanical training and rehab of athletic and fitness injuries in adults over 40.
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Laura Byrne, PT. Received a B.S. in Biology from Denison College and her
P.T.degree from the University of Pennsylvania. A physical therapist for almost 30 years, she has experience in a variety of settings, including neuro rehab, aquatic therapy, and sports medicine. She is certified in Gyrokinesis® and Gyrotonic®. Laura uses these exercise systems, as well as associated equipment, to increase body awareness and improve balance, posture and function. She specializes in geriatrics and aquatic therapy and trains patients in the use of Exerstrider walking poles. |
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Santiago “Chagui” Casanova,, P.T., B.S., has 23 years of experience as a physical therapist in a variety of outpatient settings, including orthopedics, neuro, geriatrics, aquatics, sports medicine and Pilates-based rehab. Having completed IPA (Institute of Physical Art) coursework toward Functional Manual Therapy Certification and Polestar Pilates certification, Chagui uses a functional neuromuscular approach to rehab in a Pilates environment. He is also trained in Tai Chi for balance and balance-related disorders. Chagui has studied the martial arts, including Aikido/Tai Chi for more than 32 years, giving him a base for high-level wellness and fitness training. At Balanced Body Chagui specializes in Geriatrics, as well as stroke, Parkinson’s, and other neurological disorders.
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Jodi Jainchill, has been a physical therapist for over ten years. She received her degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida, where she was a member of the gymnastics team in 1993. She has had both neurological rehabilitationn and outpatient orthopedics experience. In additition to receiving Polestar Pilates certification, Jodi has extensive training in PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) and became a Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CMFT) through that organization in 2006. She continues to work with a variety of both neurological and orthopedic patients. |
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