JOI Beaches Rehab Center

Bridget Bigale, PTA, Site Coordinator

Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (University of Central Florida, 2014) A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant (Florida State College at Jacksonville, 2017)

Bridget Carey has been a practicing physical therapist assistant here at JOI since November 2017. She was born and raised here in Jacksonville where she attended Duncan U. Fletcher High School.  She then went onto West Virginia University. Further, she walked onto the Varsity Volleyball team and competed in the Big East as a Libero/ Defensive Specialist. Bridget Carey then went on to transfer to the University of Central Florida where she completed her Bachelors in Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  She found her love for the field of Physical Therapy during her last semester at UCF while working with patients in the Aphasia House where she was given the opportunity to be apart of the rehabilitation of patients that were affected by TBI, stroke, and other neurological deficits. Further, she then attended the PTA program at FSCJ and graduated in August of 2017.  In her free time she enjoys playing beach volleyball, riding her beach cruiser, and playing with her two dachshunds.

Tim Burkhart, PT

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (Furman University, 1987)
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology ( University of Tennessee, 1988)
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (Florida International University, 1994)

Tim Burkhart’s experience includes personal training, strength and conditioning for the Orlando Magic, spinal cord/traumatic brain injury rehab, home health, and outpatient orthopaedic physical therapy. He has been with JOI since February 2005.

Cameron Delicato, PTA

Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (Concorde Career Institute, 2018)

Cameron Delicato has worked at Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute since 2013 as a Rehabilitation Technician at the San Marco Rehab Office. After completing his PTA program he relocated to the JOI Rehab Beaches Office.

Lauren Driscoll Fater, OTR/L

Lauren Driscoll Fater

Lauren Driscoll Fater grew up in Cooper City, FL and moved to Jacksonville Beach about a year and a half ago.  Lauren was a collegiate swimmer for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she pursued a degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She is also a 3x Olympic trial qualifier in swimming (2008, 2012, 2016). It wasn’t long before she decided to go back to school to pursue a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She is currently studying for her hand therapy certification (CHT). When she is not at work, she is enjoying the outdoors and hanging out with her family.  You can find Lauren treating patients at JOI Rehab’s South location.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Therapeutic Recreation (University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2016)

Masters of Occupational Therapy, (University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, 2020)

For JOI Rehab, please call one of the 13 Physical Therapy Centers. Did you know you can come to physical therapy for 30 days without an MD prescription?

To make an appointment with Lauren, please call 904-288-9491.

Meghan Dunn, PT, DPT, ATC

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (University of North Florida, 2005)
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (University of Florida, 2008)

Meghan Dunn has been with the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute Rehabilitation team since 2008. She enjoys working in the outpatient orthopaedic setting and is certified in the Graston technique for soft tissue mobilization. In her free time, Meghan enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and the beach.

Kurtis Mullaney PT, DPT, ATC, LAT – Front Desk Manager

Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2012
Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015 from FGCU

Kurtis (Kurt) Mullaney is a native of Jacksonville who graduated from Bishop Kenny High School. He received his Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2012 while playing baseball for the Eagles. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015 from FGCU. Kurt has been practicing in predominantly outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine for 5 years. Before joining the JOI Beaches Rehab team, he spent 3.5 years at our San Marco office and 1.5 years as a traveling physical therapist in several private practice physical therapy clinics throughout Arizona and California. He enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and being on the water. He is passionate about health and fitness and is a huge Jacksonville Jaguars fan.

Jennifer M. Neuenfeldt MOTR/L

Bachelor of Science in Health Science (University of Florida, 2012)
Master of Occupational Therapy (University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, 2014)

Jennifer Neuenfeldt was born and raised in the Jacksonville beaches area. While studying there she spent many hours volunteering in a hand clinic where she found her passion. Jen has now been with JOI for over a year with a focus in upper extremity treatment. Jen looks forward to many years with the organization. She currently works at the JOI Rehab Beaches Clinic.

Clinton Barton

Clint Barton, DME JOI Beaches

Clinton Barton was born and raised in rural East Texas. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for over 20 years as a Hospital Corpsman. He plans to finish his degree in Health Sciences with a goal to become a Physician Assistant. Clint joined the JOI Rehab Beaches office as their DME specialist in September of 2022.

To learn more about Durable Medical Equipment or DME at JOI, please read this ARTICLE. 

Samantha Jackson, Front Desk Specialist

Samantha Jackson has been in customer service for ten years, and she is excited to be working with JOI!  Being a former dancer for many years, Samantha has worked with Physical Therapists before, and it helped tremendously.  As a result, she is happy to be a part of a team who are able to help others with their pain.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, going on walks, or going to the beach with him.  She is also now the proud owner of her own business and is excited for the opportunity.  Samantha can be found assisting patients at the Beaches Rehab location.

Madison Murrow, Front Desk Specialist

Madison Murrow has lived in Jacksonville, FL for over 10 years. She graduated from First Coast High School in 2020. She then went to Keiser University to receive her Associates of Science in Medical Administrative Billing and Coding. In her free time, Madison enjoys watching NASCAR, hockey and baseball. She has a Catahoula puppy at home who she loves spending time with. She enjoys travelling, and her favorite place to go is the mountains.  Madison is currently assisting patients at the JOI Rehab, Beaches location.