Lauren Vick, PT, DPT
Lauren Vick is originally from the metro-Atlanta area. She went to Kennesaw State University and received her B.S in Exercise Science. She then attended the University of South Florida for her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Lauren moved to North Carolina after graduating and practiced in outpatient orthopedics for 2 years before moving back to Florida. […]
Annabelle Taylor, PTA, DME Coordinator
Bachelors of Health Administration (University of North Florida, 2019) I’m originally from Mount Dora, Florida and moved to Jacksonville, FL after graduating high school where I obtained my Bachelors in Health Administration from the University of North Florida in 2019. Shortly after graduating from UNF, I moved to Columbus, Ohio where I graduated from PTA […]
Katie Stallings, OTD, OTR/L
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology (University of North Florida, 2016) Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Jacksonville University, 2022) Katie was born and raised in Jacksonville and graduated from Providence High School in 2012. Katie recently graduated with her Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) in 2022 from Jacksonville University and was awarded the Brooks Rehabilitation College […]
Tom Skinner, PTA
Tom Skinner, PTA, is a Jacksonville native and graduated from The Bolles School in 2016. He became a licensed PTA after graduating from Concorde Career College in 2025. He is passionate about helping people get back to doing what they enjoy most. Outside of work he enjoys all racquet sports but more commonly pickleball. You […]
Debbie Rockett, PT, OCS
Bachelor of Science with Honors (Sunderland University, West Yorkshire, England, 1987) Bachelor in Physiotherapy (Sheffield Hallam University, 1991) Orthopedic Certified Specialist, June 2012 Debbie Rockett has worked in several fields of Physiotherapy, and has specialized in orthopaedic outpatient therapy services. Further, she received her post-graduate certification in Mobilization of the Spine and Extremities in 1992. Recently, […]
Elizabeth Payne, PT DPT
Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies, (Missouri State University, 1986) Masters of Physical Therapy, (Nova Southeastern University, 1998) Doctorate of Physical Therapy, (University of Montana-Missoula, 2024) Elizabeth Payne moved to Jacksonville from Pensacola, Florida in 2020. She has worked as a physical therapist for 27 years in numerous patient setting through the lifespan […]
Matt Paulus, MS, ATC, LAT
Matt Paulus, ATC, Site Coordinator Bachelor in Exercise Science-Athletic Training (University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 1997) Master’s degree in Kinesiology-Athletic Training (Indiana University,1998) Matt has been a Certified Athletic Trainer since 1997, and especially enjoys working with post-operative knees and shoulders. He was the Sports Medicine Director (2002-08) at the JOI Rehab San Marco office. Matt […]
Amber Melton, ATC
Amber has spent the majority of her career in NCAA Division II athletics at Flagler College and Wingate University. Amber received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences and Nutrition and Master’s in Athletic Training at the University of South Florida. After finishing her degree in Athletic Training, Amber headed to Charlotte, NC to Wingate University […]
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. She received her […]
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 […]