Meet Our Clinical Team!
OUR TEAM IS HIGHLY QUALIFIED, TRAINED, AND EXPERIENCED IN THE WAY THE BODY FUNCTIONS & MOVES.
We have a number of specialties and certifications to cover your rehabilitation needs. We can help you to achieve and maintain greater mobility and quality of life in many cases without surgery or prescription medication.
Vanessa Karajos, DPT
Get to Know Vanessa
Vanessa is a Florida native who grew up in Southwest Florida and then attended school at the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) where she received her doctorate in physical therapy. She enjoys treating balance disorders and has a certification in LSVT BIG. She strives to help her patients achieve their goals and reach maximal functional outcomes by providing the highest level of care and compassion. When she is not in the clinic, she enjoys working out and hanging with her husky, Chance.
John Walz, MPT
Get to Know John
John Walz is committed to serving his community here in Bradenton where he was raised. After graduating from Manatee High, he served a 2 year mission in the Philippines. He then completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Florida. He has expertise and a passion for treating the spine, TMJ, head and fascial pain, sports performance therapy, and orthopedic injuries. John has many hours and years of postgraduate work of the Spine, Extremities, TMJ, Head, and Neck, receiving his Manual Therapy and Craniofacial Certifications. John is one of less than 50 CFC Therapists in the country. Over time John has treated athletes of all ages. As a Certified Level 2 USAW coach, he is qualified to help athletes prevent and recover from injuries, and improve their performance. His other specialties include balance and vestibular rehabilitation. John is certified in the LSVT BIG therapy for Parkinson’s and is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. His hands-on skills and personal approach as a Manual Therapist provide excellent outcomes for those he serves. John and his wife Downey are raising their five children in West Bradenton where they grew up. They are honored to give back and make a difference here in Manatee County.
Ellen Smith, DPT
Get to Know Ellen
Ellen is a Colorado native who recently moved to Florida after getting her doctorate in physical therapy from Regis University in Denver. Ellen is committed to making a positive difference in the physical and emotional well-being of her patients. She enjoys working with all patients while expressing joy and positivity, her goal is to provide every individual with the tools to conquer all that life may throw their way. In her free time Ellen loves going to the beach and enjoying the warm weather, eating any kind of dessert, watching movies and playing pickle ball.
Ashley Nebel, DPT
Get to Know Ashley
Ashley is a compassionate and dedicated physical therapist committed to helping individuals restore their mobility, reduce pain, and enhance their overall quality of life. She grew up in Southwest Florida and then attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences where she received her doctorate in physical therapy. She enjoys working with all patients and strives to create individualized care plans that empower patients to take an active role in their healing journey while reaching their goals. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys working out and relaxing on the beach, which helps her connect with others and maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Susan Kirby, PTA
Get to Know Susan
Susan Ramsey is one of our licensed Physical Therapy Assistants and was a licensed massage therapist. Susan has been proficient in many different types of body work for the past 15 years. She specializes in Lymphatics drainage and compression therapy. She is also certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation from the American Institute of Balance. Susan is an excellent hands-on therapist and patients remark not only on her skills as a therapist but how kind and caring she is with them. Susan is a Bradenton native, alumni of class of ’99 Manatee High. She attended Sarasota School of Massage and she received her Physical Therapy Assistant degree from State College of Florida. Susan enjoys yoga, reading, camping and spending time with her husband Rex and her daughter, Layla Rose.
Kayla Korab, PTA
Get to Know Kayla
Originally from Pennsylvania, Kayla graduated with a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Bloomsburg University and worked in juvenile corrections and substance abuse counseling for approximately 7 years. She returned to school in 2022 and obtained her Physical Therapy Assistant degree in 2024 from Central Penn College.
Kayla played soccer and softball from the time she could walk and has always been passionate about fitness and wellness. She is very interested in both manual and vestibular therapies and enjoys spending time getting to know each patient and collaborating to reach their goals. When not at work, you can find Kayla with her son, Jackson, at the gym, or at the beach.
Kayla played soccer and softball from the time she could walk and has always been passionate about fitness and wellness. She is very interested in both manual and vestibular therapies and enjoys spending time getting to know each patient and collaborating to reach their goals. When not at work, you can find Kayla with her son, Jackson, at the gym, or at the beach.
Elizabeth Leighton, LMT
Get to Know Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a licensed massage therapist and a single mother with three terrific kids. Her passion is to help people heal. She has more than four years of extensive education in Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest health and wellness modalities. She continued her journey to include bodywork, specifically Myofascial work. Elizabeth believes that massage therapy can help patients reduce stress, ease pain and promote relaxation. She truly enjoys helping people feel their best and achieve their wellness goals. One of her primary goals is to assist individuals in releasing deeply stored emotional trauma from within their bodies.
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(941) 744-9046
2601 Manatee Avenue West Ste E Bradenton, FL 34205
