Zak Katzer, PTA
Associates of Arts in General Science (Santa Fe College, 2016) Associates of Science Physical Therapist Assistant (Florida State College of Jacksonville, 2020) Zak Katzer, PTA, joined the team at JOI in 2021. He attended Santa Fe College and the University of Central Florida where he studied nursing. However, Zak soon realized his passion mainly focused […]
Natalie Jackson, MS, ATC, LAT
Natalie is originally from Wichita, KS. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training at Wichita State University in 2020. After undergrad, she went to Southeastern Louisiana University where she obtained her Masters in Health Science and Kinesiology. Natalie gained experience working as a graduate assistant with Track and Field, Cross Country, Football, and […]
Drew Heideman MPT ATC
Assistant Administrator Bachelor in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine (University of North Florida, 2002) Master’s Degree of Physical Therapy (University of North Florida, 2004) Performance Enhancement Specialist Please follow this LINK to learn more about the 2024 Florida Hip Symposium. Drew joined the rehabilitation team in 2004. In 2009, he became the Site Coordinator of JOI’s largest rehabilitation facility, […]
Hannah Gawor, ATC
Hannah Gawor is a Florida licensed and board-certified Athletic Trainer in her first year with Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute. Hannah graduated from Kent State University in the Spring of 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Athletic Training. Hannah joins us after 7 years of athletic training experience at the collegiate level, […]
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 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 […]
Michelle Duclos MA ATC LAT CES
Sports Medicine Director Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences with a specialty in Athletic Training (University of Florida, 2005) Master’s Degree in Physical Education with a specialty in Exercise Science (University of South Florida, 2008) Michelle Duclos gained valuable experience at UF by working with the volleyball and football teams. Further, she later […]
Lily Condy, MOTR/L, CHT, CLT
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Flagler College, 2008) Master of Occupational Therapy (University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, 2012) Lily Condy, OT, CHT, Hand Therapy Director Prior to graduating from Occupational Therapy school, Lily Condy worked as an Exceptional Student Educator in St. Johns County, FL. She has worked in a variety of […]
Renan Abagat, DPT
Cebu Doctors’ College, Philippines (March 1990) Doctorate of Physical Therapy (College of St Scholastica, 2020) Renan Abagat has been practicing Physical Therapy since 1991. He has worked in all therapy settings but the bulk of his experience is in outpatient orthopaedics. His special interests include neuromuscular reeducation as an adjunct to manual medicine. Renan works at […]
Bret Spoehr, DPT
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Florida State University, 2008) Doctorate in Physical Therapy (Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2013) Bret Spoehr, DPT Bret Spoehr is from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. He began his love and study of human motion through mixed martial arts at the age of eight, and still trains every week. That love lead him […]
Valerie Spees, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, MTC, MS
Dr. Valerie Spees is licensed physical therapist with more than 15 years of clinical expertise in orthopedics, sports medicine, and post-operative rehabilitation. Additionally, she has post-professional certifications as a strength and conditioning specialist, an orthopedic manual physical therapist, and is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist. Her personal interest beyond the general orthopedic setting include injury rehabilitation, […]