Happy Holidays from your
PTWC Family!
JANUARY 2019
Welcome back for the New Year!
PTWC opens back up for 2019, and we can't wait to see where this year takes us. Welcome back!
Dr. Tischenko begins teaching
Dr. Tischenko began teaching the Applied Clinical Neuroscience Class at
Florida International University on May 7, 2020.
Ashley Wilcock graduates from FIU
Our student Ashley Wilcock graduated from the Florida International University
Physical Therapy Program. Our team wishes her the best!
Career Day at Renaissance Elementary Charter School
Dr. Tischenko took part in the Career Day at Renaissance Elementary Charter School on May 16, 2019.
An old team member takes an exciting new step
Andrea Mesa is accompanied by Dr. Tischenko on May 8, 2019 for her Graduation Lunch, and again on May 9, 2020 for her gradation from the University of Miami Physical Therapy Program.
Dr. Tischenko helps your swing!
On April 29, Dr. Tischenko went to the Biltmore Golf Course to teach PTWC patron James McLean's golf team a thing or two about efficient movement.
It was amazing to see these athletes better understand their body, and how movement can effect their game. Thank you to the Biltmore Golf Course and to James McLean for this amazing opportunity!
MARCH 2019
Welcome to the team Monica Arreaza
In March, we got to welcome our newest PTeam member, Dr. Monica Arreaza! We cannot wait to have her become part of the PTWC Family.
Dr. Monica Burns intimidates the competition
Dr. Monica Burns participated in The Intimidator 70.3 in Clermont on March 17, 2020 in preparation for Worlds. She went on to win 3rd place in her age group. Congrats Monica!
JUNE 2019
The ATeam welcomes a new memeber
Jecilin Castro-Giraldo joins our administrative team!
JULY 2019
A new PT joins the team
In July, we got to welcome back a PTWC member to the team, Jennifer Gould. She was part of the team at the start of the clinic, and decided to rejoin the PTWC family this year as a practicing PT.
MAY 2019
PTWC welcomes a new Student
FIU Student Ashley Wilcock begins her internship at PTWC on May 6, 2019!
OCTOBER 2019
Dr. Tischenko travels to New York City
Dr. Tischenko attended the 34th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner in New York City.
The staff celebrates the upcoming New Year with PTWC patron Barry Diamond
The ATeam welcomes a new Rehab Technician
Joe Baeza joins our administrative team as the clinics new Rehab Tech. Welcome to the team!
FEBRUARY 2019
Take your child to work day
The PTWC Staff welcomed our Mini-Team to the office for "Take Your Child to Work Day" on February 1, 2019. Annabella, Isabella, Gabriella, and Beto were all in the office helping the PTeam and ATeam!
Dr. Tischenko and the Mini PTeam supports Dr. Burns at the USAT Nationals Triathlon on
November 10, 2020 as she qualifies for Worlds. Congrats Dr. Burns!
Dr. Tischenko becomes the student
Dr. Tischenko participated in the MFR 2 class at the Univeristy of Miami Physical Therapy Department, taught by Carol Davis on March 22, 2019.
Valentina Briceño celebrates!
Valentina celebrated her Physical Therapy Department Class of 2021 White Coat Ceremony at the University of Miami on July 22, 2019.
Career Day at Palmetto Middle School
Dr. Tischenko participated in the Palemetto Middle School Career Day on March 19, 2019.
The end of our first Annual Toy Drive
We are beyond speechless at how many amazing gift we were able to donate to Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
We thank all of our patrons and the DDCES students who participated from the bottom of our hearts. The PTWC family has shown how huge their kindness is and we are so thankful that we were able to give back.
PTWC Celebrates 16 Years!
On October 31, 2019 Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, Inc. turned 16! We started in 2003, and are so grateful for all of the continuous support and love from our patrons.
SEPTEMBER 2019
Dr. Tischenko attended the FPTA Awards Luncheon on September 21, 2019.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
The Team helps screen for scoliosis
Dr. Tischenko, Valentina Brinceño, Jecilin Castro-Giraldo, and Joe Baeza conducted scoliosis screenings on the students, staff, and parents at Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
Winter Wonderland on December 14, 2019.
Linda's goes on an adventure
Our PT Linda Carballo went on the adventure of a lifetime to Everest Base Camp on March 20, 2019.
A visit from a friend
The clinic received an inservice from Tom Blaney to showcase OrthoSoles.
An exciting announcement!
Cynthia Baez announced to the PTWC Team that she is expecting her first child.
Congrats to the new mommy-to-be!
PTWC gets an upgrade
The clinic was decorated with new decals detailing our motto's, philosophies, practices, and even a poem by our very own patron Shirley Seligman.
NOVEMBER 2019
Dr. Anna Tischenko and Dr. Monica Burns educate the parents and staff at Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School about scoliosis.
DECEMBER 2019
PTWC begins its first annual Toy Drive!
Though we are endlessly grateful for the gifts we receive from our generous patrons every year, we decided to shift the focus of our clinic onto a greater cause.
PTWC asked its patrons that instead of getting US any gifts, they instead donate a toy to our toy drive.
The toys will be taken to Nicklaus Children's Hospital the week before Christmas, as gifts for any children who cannot spend the holiday's at home with their families. We hope that this becomes a new tradition that can fill both our teams hearts, and those of our patients.
Dr. Monica Burns participates in the 11th Annual ITU Worlds Triathlon
Dr. Monica Burns represented team USA in the ITU Worlds Triathlon in Spain on May 6, 2019.
The PTeam welcomes a new Pilates Instructor
Matthew Comer joins the PTeam as our newest Pilates Instructor. Welcome Matthew!
Our Toy Drive flourishes
As word gets out about the PTWC Christmas Toy Drive, the students from Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School decide to join our efforts. The students decided to start their own toy drive at school, and then combine their toys with ours so that we can make a larger donation.
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We also say good bye to a PTeam member
Our PT Jarrod Lubbers leaves PTWC for his dream job working with the US Navy. We are so proud of him, and wish him all the best in his new endeavor.
APRIL 2019
Dr. Tischenko travels
Dr. Tischenko took part in the MFR Release II, and the MFR Unwinding Techniques courses from April 9, 2019 - April 15, 2019 in Vancouver, Washington.
Dr. Tischenko travels to Boston, Massachussets
Dr. Tischenko travelled to Boston on February 13, 2019 in order to take part in the Northeastern University White Coat Ceremony for the Physical Therapy Department on February 15, 2019.