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Jes Costa, PT, DPT, PCSPhysical Therapist
Pediatric Certified Specialist Prenatal and Postpartum Care Pelvic Health- Pediatric Myofunctional Release- Women and Infant including latch support Torticollis Infant massage for management of GERD/ Reflux Biofeedback READ BIO
Jessica (Jes) Costa is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Jes obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of South Florida in 2008, and her Bachelor of Science Degree in 2004 from Eckerd College, where she was also a collegiate women’s soccer player. Jes has spent the last 14 year specializing in pediatrics with concentrations in fragile infants, torticollis, and myofunctional work. While working in this field, Jes has also published, presented and implemented evidence based evaluations, as well as promoted best practice for infants throughout the CTS system. Jes is also a part of the Women’s Center at CTS where she uses these skills to assist with oral motor feeding, and overall body work on infants post partum. Jes also has strengths in intensive strengthening/frequency of physical therapy to be utilized in the pediatric population. As well as a strong passion for the sports/orthopedic population. Jes is certified in Infant Massage/Myofascial release, Kinesiotaping for the pediatric population, Serial Casting, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Pelvic Health in the pediatric population, and Thera-suit Intensive Method. In her free time Jes enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys being active and outside. |
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Lauren Geraldson, PT, DPTPhysical Therapist
Prenatal and Postpartum Care Pelvic Health- Women Myofunctional Release- Infant Torticollis Biofeedback READ BIO
Lauren obtained her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2017 and prior to that attended the University of Florida for her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology in 2013. Lauren has been employed at Children’s Therapy Solutions for five years and during that time has served a diverse patient population from infants to adolescents, and beyond, with a wide range of diagnoses. Lauren has always had a passion for working with children and is happiest being a part of independent mobility from a young age. Lauren is an integral part of the Women's Center at Children's Therapy Solutions, where she specializes in pelvic health for the pediatric and adult woman population. Outside of CTS Lauren teaches at Nova Southeastern in the pediatric course helping PT students learn how to treat the pediatric population. Lauren is active in her community as a member of The Junior League of Manatee County. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband & son, traveling to new destinations, and cheering on The Gators. |
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Kelly Zaprzal, PT, DPTPhysical Therapist
Prenatal and Postpartum Care Pelvic Health- Women Myofunctional Release- Infant Torticollis Biofeedback Dry Needling READ BIO
Kelly attended The University of Alabama where she received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and obtained her doctorate degree in physical therapy from The University of Florida. Kelly’s main goal is to help support and empower children and families to achieve their goals and have fun while doing it! Outside of the clinic, Kelly loves running, watching Food Network, and cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide! |
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Cathleen McNamee, dptPhysical Therapist
Prenatal and Postpartum Care Pelvic Health- Women Torticollis Biofeedback Dry Needling Sports Medicine Orthopedic Injuries READ BIO
Cathleen earned her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology- Pre-PT at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2019. She then continued her education for her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Widener University of Pennsylvania from 2019-May of 2022. Cathleen has always been very committed and interested in helping people of all ages create happy and healthy lifestyles, making physical therapy her absolute dream job! Outside of work, she loves to workout (crossfit), run, hang out with friends, travel, and spend time exploring. Cathleen recently moved here to Florida in June of 2022 and is absolutely loving the warm weather. She is excited to see what this beautiful state has to offer! |
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Lindsey McKishnie, dptPhysical Therapist
Prenatal and Postpartum Care Pelvic Health- Women Torticollis Biofeedback Dry Needling Sports Medicine Orthopedic Injuries READ BIO
Lindsay graduated from the University of Florida with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2022 as well as her Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology in 2019. Lindsay is passionate about helping her patients and their families in every way possible, and loves nothing more than improving the lives of others. Lindsay has always had a love for fitness, health and kids, so being a physical therapist at CTS is her dream job. In her free time outside of the clinic, Lindsay enjoys being outside (preferably on a beach or boat), running, working out, watching Gator sports, or exploring all the fun and food St. Pete has to offer. |
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HEATHER LETO, MOT, OTR/L, CLC
Occupational Therapist
Infant Feeding Oral Motor Therapy Breastfeeding Support Myofunctional Release- Infant Torticollis READ BIO
Heather graduated from Adventist University of Health Sciences with her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2016. Heather has been employed for CTS since 2017 and has served a diverse patient population from infants to adolescents with a wide range of diagnoses. Heather works as part of our skilled feeding therapy team specializing in the Beckman Oral Motor protocol which focuses on interventions to increase functional feeding skills for children of all ages. Heather is a Certified Lactation Counselor who works closely on a collaborative team to support mothers and infants breast and bottle feeding. She has a passion for early intervention and has taken a variety of specialized course to meet the needs of this population while incorporating family-centered care into her treatment sessions. Heather was born and raised in Florida, loves spending time with her family, boating, and is a mommy to 2 beautiful little girls. |
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COURTNEY CROOKS, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Therapist
Early Language Infant Feeding Oral Motor Therapy Breastfeeding Support READ BIO
Courtney grew up in Buffalo, New York, and earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has a passion for impacting the lives of children by helping them to improve their communication and feeding skills. Courtney has experience working with children in the clinic, school, and teletherapy settings, and she is also part of our team at the Women’s Center at Children’s Therapy Solutions. She specializes in working with infants and children with dysphagia and other feeding difficulties, and she has completed trainings in the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, Sequential-Oral-Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, CAN-EAT Approach, as well as trainings on infant feeding and myofascial release. Courtney strives to help children and families to reach their fullest potentials through engaging therapy sessions and by empowering caregivers to play an active role in their child’s therapy. In her free time, Courtney enjoys traveling, doing yoga, painting, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family. |