Physical & Occupational Therapy
Monday - Friday: 7 am - 6 pm
Watson Clinic offers comprehensive rehabilitation services from a multitude of providers who specialize in physical and occupational therapy.
In addition to treating an array of orthopaedic, sports-related, and neurologic injuries, our expert care team members hold advanced certifications in orthopaedics, hand therapy, wound care, lymphedema (fluid retention), manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation and the treatment of Parkinson's-related movement disorders.
Our outreach programs include orthopaedic screenings as part of high school and collegiate physicals.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapists are experienced in areas such as orthopaedics, neurology, wound care, hand therapy and lymphedema management. The Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine facility at our Highlands location also offers some of the most advanced rehabilitation technologies in the field, including the Anti-Gravity Treadmill®.
The licensed and board-certified therapists can assist you when:
- You have joint sprains, muscle strains, recovering from fractures or post operative procedures, or to avoid surgery altogether by restoring joint mobility and muscle strength.
- Your neck or back hurts from a variety of causes such as trauma, posture and poor work station ergonomics.
- You have wounds that are slow or difficult to heal.
- You struggle to maintain balance for standing or walking, dizziness, or have had falls all resulting in loss functional mobility and independence.
- You have extremity and trunk lymphedema (swelling) that limits mobility.
- You have problems performing daily activities or exercise due to being deconditioned, medical ailments, strokes, accidents or injuries.
Fortunately, these and other issues can be addressed and corrected with physical therapy (PT).
A physical therapy regimen will include a variety of customized treatment options that work to maximize a patient’s return to functional and recreational activities.
Occupational Therapy
Living with a disability is never easy. And returning to life after an illness or injury can be a struggle. Physical limitations, pain and required changes in daily routines are just some of the things that might make it hard for people to do the tasks they need—and want—to do.
Occupational therapy (OT) can help both children and adults address these challenges and lead a more fulfilling life. And our OT department has an excellent track record of doing both.
Our therapists work with patients of all ages who face many different kinds of medical challenges that can affect their physical, mental, developmental or emotional well-being. Our certified hand therapist provides advanced knowledge to treat a variety of upper extremity and hand ailments.
The goal of OT is to make it easier for someone to function in everyday life. Our therapists might:
- Make splints to protect a surgical repair or improve range of motion
- Plan safe work tasks for someone with a back injury who is returning to a job
- Come up with strategies for someone who has trouble managing doing their activities of daily living through exercise and training to promote functional independence and return to the previous level of function
- Teach someone ways to conserve energy to improve ROM, strength, and endurance for optimal mobility and independence.
- Train in protection and prevention of joint overuse
Each of our fully licensed occupational therapists help patients set goals and develop a plan for reaching those goals. Therapists also evaluate a person's progress to see if changes in the plan are necessary.
Chiropractic Medicine
Watson Clinic is pleased to also offer Chiropractic Medicine to our patients as part of our Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine department. Chiropractic Medicine offers highly effective treatments for spinal pain and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system. To learn more, please click here.
Physical Therapists:
- Undergraduate Degree: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, BS, Athletic Training
- Doctorate Degree: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Certifications: Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapy
- Undergraduate Degree: Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL, BS
- Doctorate Degree: Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, FL, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Certification: Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Cynthia B. Cinquanti, PT, MPT
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, BS, Exercise & Sport Sciences
- Masters Program: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, MS, Physical Therapy
- Certifications: Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapy
Melissa H. Coffman, PT, DPT
- Undergraduate Degree: Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL, BS
- Doctorate Program: University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Certifications: Physical Therapy
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, BS
- Doctorate Degree: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, DPT, Physical Therapy
- Certification: Physical Therapy
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, BS
- Doctorate Degree: Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, FL, DPT
- Certification: Physical Therapy
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Delaware, Newark, DE, BS
- Doctorate Degree: DeSales University, Center Valley, PA, DPT
- Certification: Physical Therapy
Robin Martinez, PT, DPT
- Undergraduate Degree: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, BS
- Doctorate Degree: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, DPT
- Certification: Physical Therapy
Julienne Yuchan Melanio, PT
- Undergraduate Degree: Stillman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines, BS, Physical Therapy
- Certification: Physical Therapy
Zachary Mitchell, PT, DPT
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, BS
- Doctorate Degree: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, DPT
- Certification: Physical Therapy
Christopher Ninan, PT, DPT, ATC
- Undergraduate Degree: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, BS, Athletic Training
- Doctorate Degree: Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, FL, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Certification: Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapy
Bernadette C. Ocampos, PT
- Undergraduate Degree: Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines, BS
- Certification: Physical Therapy
Jennifer L. Patterson, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CCI
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, BS, Nutritional Sciences
- Doctorate Degree: University of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Certifications: Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Manual Therapy, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CCI)
Jack Ryals, PT, OCS
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, BS
- Certifications: Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
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- Undergraduate Degree: Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL, BS, Biology
- Masters Program: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, MS, Physical Therapy
- Certifications: Instructional Pilates, Physical Therapy
Michael Ward, PT, DPT, OCS
- Undergraduate Degree: Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, BS, Kinesiology - Exercise Science
- Doctorate Degree: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Certification: Physical Therapy and Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Occupational Therapist:
Robert Dean Johnson, OT, CHT
- Undergraduate Degree: Mount Olive College, Mount Olive, NC, BS
- Undergraduate Degree: Northeast Louisiana University, Monroe, LA, BS, Occupational Therapy
- Certifications: Occupational Therapy, Hand Therapy
Wanda Williams, OT
- Undergraduate Degree: York College, Jamaica, NY, BS
- Masters Program: University of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL, MOT
- Certifications: Occupational Therapy
Providers
Adam Fagan, PT, DPT
Jacqueline Fussell, PT, DPT
Dalton Lewis, PT, DPT
Robert Dean Johnson, OT, CHT
Jennifer L. Patterson, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, CCI
Jack Ryals, PT, OCS, CCI
Esther Spence, PT, MPT
Michael Ward, PT, DPT, OCS