JOI Rehab Westside Center

Jessica Bruno, MOTR/L

Masters of Occupational Therapy (University of St Augustine, 2015) Bachelors of Communication (William Paterson University, 2008)

Jessica Bruno, OT, CHT

Jessica Bruno is originally from New Jersey and moved to Florida for graduate school. She decided to go back to school after being exposed to occupational therapy. Further, she fell in love with her career. During her internships, she gained experience in many settings including inpatient rehab, schools, pediatrics, and outpatient orthopedics. Further, she thoroughly enjoyed working in the outpatient setting. She decided to pursue her career in this setting. Jessica currently works at the JOI Rehab San Marco and Riverside locations.

Ryan Darragh PT, DPT

Ryan graduated with his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Florida State University in 2014, working rotations with their Football, Baseball, Women’s Soccer, and Men’s basketball teams during his tenure as an athletic training student. Ryan went on to graduate with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Florida International University in Miami, Florida in 2017. He is GRASTON technique certified. Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach, and playing sports with friends. Ryan currently works at the JOI Rehab Westside Physical Therapy Clinic.

Derek Heiser, PT, DPT

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (Florida State University, 2012)
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, 2015)

Derek Heiser graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University in 2012.  He then went on to obtain his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2015, with a focus on manual therapy. Derek worked as a travel PT for 5.5 years, working in a variety of outpatient and home health settings across the country. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time on the beach with friends and family.

Derek currently works at the JOI Rehab Westside Physical Therapy Clinic.

Robert Lim PTA Site Coordinator

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (Florida State University, 2004)
Physical Therapist Assistant degree (FCCJ/ now Florida State College, 2006)

Robert Lim, PTA

Robert Lim is a site coordinator and performance enhancement specialist at the JOI Rehab Westside office. He is certified with the National Academy of Sports Medicine as well as registered as a Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES), and has had training in Graston Technique.