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Dana Walker Bronsord
Dana founded IslandFit Physical Therapy and Wellness in December 2014, capturing her professional dream of opening a private practice on Fort Myers Beach. A native of West Virginia, she completed her undergraduate work and the Physical Therapy Program at Youngstown State University, where she was a four-year Division I soccer letterman and Scholar Athlete, then earned her Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland.
Dana spent the first 15 years of her career in the D.C. and Baltimore area as a Clinical Administrator and Physical Therapist, working alongside one of the country’s largest orthopedic groups to develop, manage and build state-of-the-art physical therapy clinics. Her specialties include MedX lumbar and cervical spine care, biomechanical evaluation and casting for custom foot orthotics, dry needling, and Sportsmetrics.
Outside the clinic, Dana and her husband Bill enjoy fishing, diving, paddle boarding, running and swimming with their family. She is passionate about bringing health, wellness and activity to all, and helping others live the life they love.
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Amanda Reifler
Amanda graduated from Widener University in 2010 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and brings years of experience in outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation.
She is full-body certified in Active Release Techniques for the lower extremity, upper extremity and spinal injuries, with formal training in the Graston Technique. Amanda is a Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner, certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (the McKenzie Method), holds her Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) certification through Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars, and is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS). She also has training and experience treating temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
Amanda loves IslandFit’s team approach to individualized care and shares its passion for active, hands-on treatment. In her free time she enjoys traveling, hiking and the outdoors, and is a member of the Gulf Coast Runners.
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Lucy Church
Lucy earned her Bachelor’s in Biological and Health Sciences from Florida State University, then her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Florida International University’s Nicole Wertheim College of Health Sciences. She joined the IslandFit team in 2015.
Lucy uses a variety of manual techniques to complement her patients’ treatment and believes every individual deserves a unique, individualized approach. She enjoys working with both orthopedic and neurological conditions, and strives to help patients regain active, independent lifestyles.
In her free time, Lucy paddleboards and kayaks the Florida beaches, experiments with new healthy recipes and spends time with family and friends.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Jen Skalski
Jen graduated from Niagara University in 2003 with a B.A. in psychology and earned her A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant from Niagara County Community College in 2015. Before that she spent more than six years as a rehabilitation aide in an outpatient physical therapy clinic. She joined IslandFit in 2015 and became IASTM and RockBlade certified in 2016.
At Niagara, Jen played Women’s Division I ice hockey, winning two gold medals at the Empire State Games and a 2005 National Championship with the Buffalo Saints.
Jen has a deep passion for animals and spends her weekends enjoying Southwest Florida wildlife, travel, fishing and nature photography.
Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Personal Trainer
Matt Bryan
Matt is a Physical Therapist Assistant and Certified Personal Trainer, and a former United States Marine who served from 2003–2007 and again from 2008–2009, including two tours in Iraq.
He became a personal trainer after his service, then returned to school for his A.S. as a PTA. His experience includes personal training, coaching gymnastics and training athletes across a range of sports. In the Marine Corps he earned a black belt in martial arts, served as platoon leader for physical fitness, and achieved the highest level of water survival.
Matt stays active with everything from handstands to swimming in the gulf and running the trails at Lovers Key with his wife.
Physical Therapy Facilitator
Tabitha Lees
Tabitha graduated from Florida State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Born and raised in Fort Myers, she has loved sports and staying active from a young age, and aspires to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
She enjoys her role as a PT Facilitator for the hands-on experience and the chance to help patients along their road to recovery. Outside work she plays soccer and enjoys the gulf coast beaches.
Physical Therapy Facilitator
Katherine Mulroy
Kat grew up in Clearwater, Florida and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2017. She shares the team’s passion for the human body and aspires to earn her doctorate in physical therapy.
In her free time, Kat enjoys the nature of Southwest Florida, trying new local restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.
Patient Care Liaison & Insurance Specialist
Shannon Hibbert
Shannon moved from Indiana to Southwest Florida in 2011 and has never looked back. Before joining IslandFit she worked in a dermatology office as a surgical assistant and became a certified histotech for Mohs surgery.
She enjoys the outdoors, fishing with her husband and playing with her puppy Marlin.
Headshots for the team are on their way.
