Optimizing Movement. Enhancing Lives.
Proven Results.
Opening Hours : Monday - Thursday 8am - 6:30pm, Friday 8am - 1pm
Contact : US1: 904.217.4259 Island: 904-679-3449
STARS Rehab is an assembly of local physical and occupational therapists who are united in their desire to provide excellent patient care. We are determined to break the mold of traditional rehabilitation facilities by providing a unique environment for patient education and care.
View Our ServicesWe help to improve or restore the mobility you need to move forward with your life.
We are trained to help people of all ages to return to the daily activities they want and need to do.
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Emily received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in dance and choreography from Ohio University. Prior to graduate school, Emily danced and taught professionally throughout the north east as a modern dancer. In the clinic she utilizes manual therapy, yoga, Pilates, dance, and Thai massage to facilitate healing.
David graduated in 1996 from Florida State University with a degree in Biology and went on to pursue his Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) from the University of Saint Augustine, graduating Cum Laude in 1999. He became a board certified orthopedic physical therapy specialist in 2008 and renewed in 2018. In 2009 David founded STARS Rehab.
Melanie brings over 20 years of clinical experience to her patients at STARS and specializes in treating people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and Parkinson's related conditions. She is LSVT BIG and PWR! certified, two well known targeted therapy programs for people with PD. Harley, STARS facility dog, works along side her bringing joy and fun to each therapy session!
Andrew Schreiner earned his Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of North Florida in 2015. Active in the health and fitness community since 2007, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences with a focus on exercise physiology in 2011. Andrew became board certified in orthopedics physical therapy in 2020.
Laura attended Wake Forest University for her undergraduate degree in Health and Exercises Science. She graduated from The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2013. In 2015, she completed a Manual Therapy Certification (MTC), and in 2016 she became a Certified Lymphedema Therapy Specialist (CLS).
Paige attended the University of North Florida for her undergraduate degree in Exercises Science. She graduated from The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2013. She then went on to complete a Manual Therapy Certification in 2015 (MTC). Paige is also a Certified Lymphedema Therapy Specialist (CLT) since 2015, and recently became board certified in orthopedics in 2020. Paige can fit patients with lymphedema garments and compression ware, and is passionate about rehabilitating the breast cancer survivor.
Debra Mullin has over 20 years of experience as a Speech and Language therapist and has worked in all settings from outpatient to hospital to home care. She specializes in disorders of swallowing, a common impairment that can occur in Parkinson’s and related diseases. She utilizes both LSVT LOUD (for low volume speech) and VitalStim (external electrical stimulation therapy for swallowing) therapies, two evidenced based treatment approaches, for people with PD.
Paul is a New Orleans native who graduated from Louisiana State University in 2009 with a B.S. in psychology. He attended physical therapy school at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences from which he graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2013. Paul specializes in the treatment of people with Parkinson's disease and is a certified Parkinson's Wellness and Recovery Trained therapist.
Thomas Olesko received his undergraduate and doctoral degree in PT at Ithaca college in 2017. After graduation Thomas completed a one year orthopedic residency at the university of Rochester. More specifically, specializing in mobilization and manipulation techniques of the spine and extremities. Thomas is board certified as an orthopedic clinical specialist and is currently participating in a manual orthopedic fellowship at the University of St. Augustine.
Ryan Beaton graduated from Grand Valley State University in Michigan with his Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Exercise Science in 2014. He graduated from the University of St. Augustine with honors while obtaining his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2019.
