Clinic Staff

Julietta Planchart, PT

Julietta is a 1991 graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has extensive experience in the treatment of neurological conditions such as brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis, as well chronic pain and fibromyalgia. She uses a combination of manual therapy techniques from myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, lymph drainage and visceral manipulation, in conjunction with sensory stimulation and neurodevelopmental techniques. Julietta is an active member of the APTA and is NDT certified.

Todd James, PT

Todd is a 2001 graduate from NOVA Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. His primary focus has been in the treatment of the neurologic and orthopedic patient, and has included pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. He uses a variety of manual therapy techniques to improve and restore his patients level of function through one on one personalized treatment plans. Todd is an active member of the APTA and holds certifications through the ACSM and NSCA.

Pamela Rutfield, OT

Pamela is a 1982 graduate from Quinnipiac College, CT. Her primary focus has been in the treatment of neurological conditions such as spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, and cerebral palsy. She works with the whole person with a combination of neuro-developmental sequencing, sensory integration, and coordination and balance activities. All treatments are done on a one to one personal basis to best meet the client’s needs. She works with pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Pamela is an active member of AOTA.

Eliana Morales, DPT

Eliana Morales received her Bachelor of Science at Rutgers College, Rutgers University with a major in Public Health and minor in Psychology in New Brunswick, NJ in 1999. Eliana continued her education at Arcadia University, in Glenside, PA, graduate school of physical therapy where she received a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2003. Her research included analysis of gait speed in elderly Caucasian and African American women as a predictor of health. She participated in Arcadia's Senior Falls Risk Screen and other community outreach programs. Eliana has been improving function and quality of life in pediatric, teens, adults and geriatrics through personalized treatment plans. She uses a combination of manual techniques, lymph drainage, electrotherapy with ETPS, aqua therapy, and neurologic rehabilitation. Eliana has participated in the state Special Olympics for FL in Tampa assisting in research collection for athletes. She is also a Reiki Master Teacher and an Amrit Method Yoga Nidra teacher. Eliana is an active member of APTA, and a licensed physical therapist in FL and CA.

Sara Carey O'Malley, Speech Therapist

Sara received her master of science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2000. The main focus of her work has been in the evaluation and treatment of neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, Parkinson's disease and Cerebral Palsy. Specific areas of treatment include: voice and speech production, language therapy, swallowing treatment including use of the Vital Stim method, development of communication skills, and development of alternative means of communication. Sara is an active member of ASHA through which she holds her Clinical Certificate of Competence (CCC). Additionally she holds her current Florida license and is a certified Vital Stim provider.