Jessica Costa

PT, DPT, PCS
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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, 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 postpartum.  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.  

Kelly Zaprzal

DPT
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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!

Cathleen McNamee

DPT
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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! ​

Lindsay McKishnie

DPT
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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. ​

Lauren Geraldson

 DPT
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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.

Kaitlyn Dailey 

DPT
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Jennifer Canale

DPT
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Jennifer obtained her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University (CMU) in 2005 and prior to that also received her bachelors and masters of science from CMU as well.  Jennifer just recently moved down to Florida from Michigan in January 2021.  Prior to joining the Children’s Therapy Solutions family in the summer of 2021 Jennifer spent over 15 years working for Children’s Hospital of Michigan (CHM) outpatient facility as a practicing pediatric physical therapist.  During her time at CHM she had extensive experience with infant handling, performing serial casting, and treating torticollis.  She also has taken courses and has experience with the Universal Exercise Unit (UEU), vibration platform, and kinesiotaping.  While she enjoys working with all patients, helping babies and toddlers learn to sit, crawl, walk, and gain their functional independence is her passion.  She is also interested in learning more about and practicing hippotherapy.  In her free time Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and their huskypoo, as well as boating, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.

Sara Cash Langmaid

MSPT
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Sara earned her Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of South Florida in 2004.   She was on scholarship as student athletic trainer in undergrad and worked with the USF Bulls Football team, Mens and Womens Tennis, and club teams.  Following graduation, she began working at St. Joes Children’s Hospital in Tampa and remained with them until 2018.  During that time she saw children inpatient and outpatient with all types of needs and diagnoses, participated with serial casting, and started the pediatric Sports Med program.  She did leave the organization for a few years to travel with her husband and continued her work with Pediatrics within the Early Intervention program of Rhode Island.   While she remains PRN with Baycare to date, in 2018 she decided to begin working with John’s Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.  She continued her work in a part time position working with developmental and sports needs as well as with the Therasuit program.  June of 2022 brought Sara to CTS two days a week to continue her passion of working with children.  Outside of work, she volunteers steadily with her daughters school, loves Yoga, traveling, and spending time with her family and pup.  ​

Samantha St. Pierre

 PTA​
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Samantha earned her Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences from New England College in 2012 and her Associate of Science as a Physical Therapy Assistant from Mount Washington College in 2016. Always having a passion for working with children, she was drawn to physical therapy as a way to improve function and quality of life of her patients. Outside of work Samantha enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her husband and son.

Tania Guerra

PTA
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Tania graduated from State College of Florida in Bradenton, FL in 2017 and has been working as a PTA since. She spent 8 months practicing PTA in the state of Texas. She worked in skilled nursing facilities and home health settings where she worked with kids, adults, and the geriatric population.Tania chose physical therapy because of her desire to help people with impairments and disabilities achieve their full potential. Tania was born and raised in the beautiful city of Sarasota, FL and loves to spend free time with family and friends, going out to eat, spending time outdoors, and traveling.

Marcelina Zaehler

DPT
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Coming soon.