Rachel Tritaik, PT, CLT-LANA (Physical Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist)

Rachel is the owner and primary physical therapist for the Island Therapy Center.  Prior to opening the Island Therapy Center, she operated In-Home Therapy of Sanibel, a home-based physical therapy service.  Rachel grew up in England and Canada, and graduated with her Physical Therapy (aka Physiotherapy) degree from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1995, and is additionally progressing towards her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University.  Rachel has practiced in Florida for over 16 years, primarily in outpatient orthopedic, neurology and rehabilitation settings (inpatient and outpatient), with specialties in vestibular rehabilitation, NDT and lymphedema.  She has also extensive experience treating seniors and a wide variety of diagnoses, including dizziness, imbalance, arthritis, osteoporosis, lymphedema and neurological disorders.  Rachel has lectured to community groups on topics including osteoporosis, lymphedema, stroke, arthritis, fall/fracture prevention and body mechanics.  She is also a certified lymphedema therapist providing MLD (manual lymph drainage) for chronic swelling and venous disorders.  Rachel, her husband Paul, and their son have enjoyed living on Sanibel Island since May, 2008.  Rachel prides herself on achieving results and excellent outcomes with her patients using evidence-based therapy and a caring, intuitive approach.

Amy Marshall, PT, FAAOMPT (Physical Therapist, Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists)

Amy graduated from Texas Woman's University with her Physical Therapy degree in 1988, and has specialized in orthopedic conditions over the past 20 years, with a special interest in spinal dysfunctions.  She provides hands-on care for pain, injury and surgical conditions affecting the spine and extremities.  Amy passed her board certification and orthopedic clinical specialty examination in 2001, and completed a residency and fellowship in manual physical therapy in 2002.  Amy brings a wealth of experience, skill and great energy to the Island Therapy Center, and achieves tremendous results with pain reduction in acute and chronic pain cases. Amy's advanced training and superior manual therapy skills in orthopedics, combined with her compassionate and thorough approach to rehabilitation endear her to patients and physicians alike.

 

Cindy DeCosta, Business Office Manager 

Cindy was born and raised just outside Baltimore, Maryland.  She has a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from St. Mary's College of Maryland with a concentration in Spanish Literature.  Cindy is also fluent in Portuguese from living abroad in Brazil for a year.  She is currently licensed as a CNA.  Cindy has been a Home Daycare Mother for 10 years and also the office manager for a funeral business she owned and operated with her husband.  She enjoys spending time with her family, arts and crafts, and throwing pottery (in her "spare" time).  Cindy, her husband Richard and their four daughters moved to Sanibel from Virginia with their two crazy dogs, Frank and Louie.

Elaine Donovan, Rehabilitation Technician
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Elaine grew up outside of Kansas City and received her Bachelor's degree in Recreation from Kansas State University, then later a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from Wichita State university in 1982.  After marriage and children, Elaine decided to be a stay-at-home Mom and retired her physical therapy career in 1995 to become a homeschooling mom for four children.  Now with one daughter married with a new grandson, two children in college and one at home, Elaine has more time on her hands.  She loves the field of physical therapy and enjoys working and supporting the Therapists at the Island Therapy Center to help them provide the best care possible.  Elaine, her husband Daryl and their family moved to Sanibel in 2001.

Jennifer Seif, Certified Pilates Teacher

Jennifer is a sought-after personal trainer and Certified Pilates Teacher, with extensive training and experience with Pilates equipment to maximize strength, flexibility, stamina and control.  She works with all levels of Pilates experience (and all ages), including those with prior injuries or recommendations from physical therapists/physicians for abdominal/core/back strengthening.  Jennifer is one of only a few practitioners in Florida to hold the Pilates Method Alliance certification as a Pilates Teacher, with proficiency in both mat and all equipment instruction.

Brian Healy, Licensed Massage Therapist and Yoga Instructor

Marit Hansen Mouchou, Licensed Massage Therapist

Laura Meyer, Licensed Massage Therapist