JOI South Rehab Center

Haydee Cavoores, Front Desk

Intake Coordinator/ Front Desk

Haydee Cavoores, is one of our intake coordinators at the front desk at JOI Rehab South Physical Therapy Clinic. JOI South is located on the Baptist South Medical Office Building 3 on the 2nd floor. This location offers custom hand therapy, traditional physical therapy with a specialized spine center and spine therapist.

Lauren Driscoll, OTR/L

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

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

Lauren Driscoll 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.

Allan Marlon O. Fiesta, PT, DPT, OCS

Doctorate of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (2017)
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of the City of Manila (2000) 

Allan Fiesta, PT, Site Coordinator

Allan Fiesta graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of the City of Manila (Philippines) in 2000. He obtained his transitional doctorate degree in physical therapy with high honors from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (2017) in St. Augustine, Florida. Further, all has worked in various clinical settings which include long-term care, home health, acute care and outpatient settings.

He has been with JOI since 2013 and started working as the spine physical therapist at the JOI South Clinic – Spine Center since 2014. He is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Further, he is a current member of the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Allan Fiesta is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT). Further, his area of interest includes the use of manual therapy techniques in the cervical and lumbar spine. He is currently working towards obtaining his manual therapy certification through the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

Heather Lopez, OTR/L, CHT

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Texas Tech University, 1992)

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 1996)

Certified Hand Therapist (Hand Therapy Certification Commission, 2006)

Heather Lopez, OTR/L, CHT is an occupational therapist with 20 plus years of experience treating upper extremity orthopedic injuries.  Further, she has her hand certification in 2006.  Heather works closely with the JOI surgeons to help her patients reach their functional goals.  Further, she continues to enjoy working with her colleagues in a team approach atmosphere. Heather works at the JOI Rehab South Physical Therapy Clinic.

Pat McIntire, Intake/Reception

Intake/Reception

Pat McIntire works at JOI Rehab Baptist South Rehabilitation Center.  She enjoys working with the rehab staff members and helping patients to get better.

She has worked for JOI Rehab for several years as an intake coordinator and receptionist.

Tiffany Patterson, MOTR/L, CHT

Bachelor of Arts Psychology (Flagler College, 1997)
Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (Nova Southeastern University, 2002)
Certified in Hand Therapist (CHT)

For the past seven years, Tiffany Patterson has worked in an outpatient orthopaedic setting, where she concentrates on hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. In 2007, she became a Certified Hand Therapist. Further, Tiffany has been working with JOI Rehabilitation since 2006. She currently works at the JOI Rehab South Physical Therapy Center

Tracy Wilcox PTA ATC LAT

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (University of Central Florida, 2005)
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2007)
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (Florida State College of Jacksonville, 2015)

Before coming to Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute, Tracy Wilcox worked with teams at UAB and North Georgia College. Tracy graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Athletic Training in 2005. Further, she completed her degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Florida State College of Jacksonville in 2015. Tracy Wilcox enjoys working in outpatient orthopedics and has spent time with a variety of sports teams. Tracy has been with JOI since 2010.

Dominic Worsowicz, PT, DPT

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

Dominic Worsowicz is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Through his internships and work at JOI, he has treated patients with a variety of orthopedic conditions. Further, he enjoys the physical therapy profession and continues to keep current with the newest treatments and therapies.