Our Team
Our team is made up of licensed experts and are working in one of the largest and most technically advanced Medicare-certified facilities in the area. Why? Because we believe you deserve the best possible treatment for long-term relief.
Lake Centre for Rehab is dedicated to providing you with a level of care and support that you simply won’t find anywhere else.
While every member of our team has their own specialties, we all hold a set of shared standards and beliefs. They include:
Our shared standards:
Long-lasting solutions determined by understanding and teaching the physical, mental, and emotional experience behind your pain or recovery.
A fun, family-like environment that ensures you’re able to actually enjoy your journey to wellness.
Compassionate care that connects how the brain works (neuroscience) with how the body moves (biomechanical science).
Elizabeth Acosta PTA
Elizabeth Acosta PTA
Elizabeth Acosta earned her Associate of Science as a Physical Therapy Assistant from the College of Central Florida.
Elizabeth is certified in LSVT-BIG (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment-BIG) for persons with Parkinson’s Disease, AIB-VR Vestibular, and orthopedics. She enjoys treating a variety of conditions including orthopedic, neurologic, and vestibular.
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and playing sports.
Michael Asbate PT, DPT
Michael Asbate PT, DPT
Michael Asbate earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of South Florida. Prior to that, Michael obtained his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University.
Michael is currently working towards becoming a Certified Manual Therapist and is most interested in treating sports injuries.
In his free time, Michael enjoys fishing and boating, Ju Jitsu and kick boxing, and Olympic Weightlifting.
Alayna Baker PTA
Alayna Baker PTA
Alayna Baker earned her Associate of Science from Herzing University.
Alayna is most interested in treating strength/balance training and total knee replacement.
In her free time, Alayna enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading thrillers or romance fiction, and relaxing by the ocean or the springs.
Lake Bandy DPT
Doctorate of Physical TherapyLake Bandy DPT
Doctorate of Physical TherapyLake Bandy earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. Prior to that, Lake obtained his Bachelor of Education with a focus in Exercise Science from East Tennessee State University.
Lake enjoys treating shoulder and upper extremity conditions in addition to athletic orthopedic injuries.
In his free time, Lake enjoys golfing, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
Janis Beam PTA
Physical Therapist AssistantJanis Beam PTA
Physical Therapist AssistantJanis earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Carroll Community College in Maryland. She also has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health & Fitness from Purdue University in Indiana.
Janis enjoys treating a variety of pelvic conditions including pelvic pain, pregnancy, and postpartum in addition to providing rehabilitation for improving all activities of daily living.
In her free time, Janis enjoys playing piano and spending time with her children, family, and friends.
Sarah Bex MS, SLP
Sarah Bex MS, SLP
Sarah Bex earned her master’s degree from the University of Vermont. Prior to that, Sarah obtained her bachelor’s degree from Drexel University.
Sarah specializes in SPEAK-OUT & LOUD Crowd for Parkinson’s Disease and is most interested in treating adult neurogenic communication disorders.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, swimming, and traveling.
Brandi Boothe PTA, AIB-VR
Brandi Boothe PTA, AIB-VR
Brandi Boothe earned her Physical Therapy Assistant degree from the College of Central Florida.
Brandi is most interested in treating orthopedic problems neurological conditions.
In her free time, Brandi enjoys spending time with her family.
Jennifer Caswell PTA
Jennifer Caswell PTA
Jennifer Caswell earned her Associate of Science as a Physical Therapy Assistant from the College of Central Florida.
Jennifer obtains an Orthopedic certification and AIB-VR vestibular certification. She is most interested in treating balance issues and orthopedic conditions.
In her free time, Jennifer enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her family.
Cara Christian PTA
Cara Christian PTA
Cara Christian earned her Associate of Science from Seminole State College of Florida.
Cara is most interested in treating knee pain/injuries.
In her free time, Cara enjoys spending quality time with her family, being outside, and exercising.
Ashley Clark PTA
Physical Therapy AssistantAshley Clark PTA
Physical Therapy AssistantAshley Clark obtained her Associate of Science degree from Seminole State College.
Ashley enjoys treating patients with a variety of conditions including pelvic health issues, Parkinson’s Disease, and orthopedic injuries. Her goal is to make a difference for the patient and to make their life better.
In her free time, Ashley enjoys boating, traveling and spending time with her family.
Reese Claussen PT, DPT, AIB-VR
Physical TherapistReese Claussen PT, DPT, AIB-VR
Physical TherapistReese went to undergraduate at Florida Southern College and graduated with a degree in Biology. She then received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from South College in Knoxville, TN. She is also certified in LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s.
Since graduation, Reese has focused on the aging population, sports, orthopedics, and Parkinson’s Disease. Her goal with her patients is to have them return to where they were before injury or diagnosis and go beyond that so they can live their best life. When she’s not at work, you can find her spending time with her husband Micah, exercising, trying new foods, and petting as many animals as she can.
Brad Collett DPT
Doctorate of Physical TherapyBrad Collett DPT
Doctorate of Physical TherapyBrad Collett earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in Manchester, NH. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Brad is also certified in Dry Needling through iMIT.
Brad has worked in multiple settings including a Covid Unit and rural PT in the mountains of Idaho. Brad enjoys working with geriatric patients and working with patients to improve their balance and generalized strengthening in order to improve the patient’s function at home. Brad also has an interest in hand therapy and is moving toward becoming a certified hand specialist.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys and has been enjoying going to the beach, Disney World and trying the local sites around Florida. Brad is interested in history, movies, food, and traveling.
Kathy Cote PTA
Physical Therapist AssistantKathy Cote PTA
Physical Therapist AssistantKathy earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida.
Kathy’s special interests include providing physical therapy for persons who have had a stroke and persons with Parkinson’s Disease where she uses skills from her LSVT BIG certification. She also loves treating sports-related injuries and helping persons return to their daily activities and the sports they enjoy.
In Kathy’s free time, she enjoys the beach, any outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends. She has two adult children and two grandchildren, who are the light of her life.
Scott Dressner PT, MSPT
Scott Dressner PT, MSPT
Scott Dressner earned his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Florida International University. Prior to that, Scott obtained his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapy Assistant from Seminole Community College.
Scott is most interested in treating balance issues and orthopedic conditions.
In his free time, Scott enjoys fishing, gardening, sailing, and body surfing with his son.
Tracey Estok PT, DPT, AIB-VR
Physical Therapist, DirectorTracey Estok PT, DPT, AIB-VR
Physical Therapist, DirectorTracey received her master’s degree in physical therapy and transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine. She also holds a B.S. in biology and minor in psychology from the University of South Florida.
She is an Amputee Rehabilitation Specialist. Tracey is also a facilitator for a Virtual Amputee Support Group through Lake Center for Rehab.
Tracey and her husband, Fred, own a ten-acre u-pick farm in Howey in the Hills, Florida. They enjoy opening their property to families to help the youth understand where fruit comes from. During the pandemic Tracey says it was great to be a place people could come to get outside, pick fresh fruit, and feel safe. They enjoy spending time with their dogs and cats, camping, and taking vacations to Colorado and New Mexico.
Talia Estrada PT, DPT
Physical TherapistTalia Estrada PT, DPT
Physical TherapistTalia Estrada earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Florida. Prior to that, Talia obtained her Exercise Physiology from Florida State University.
Talia specializes in neurological issues, Parkinson’s Disease, and vestibular conditions and is most interested in treating maximum amplitude exercises.
Interested in Joining the Team?
We’re always looking to expand our talented team.