The Staff at
PELICAN Sports & Rehab
PELICAN Sports & Rehab
Mike Willett, PT, GPS
Director of Physical Therapy
Owner
Michael Willett, PT, GPS is a Licensed Physical Therapist and a 1997 Graduate of the University of (Hogeschool) Eindhoven, The Netherlands, He is a native of Southwest Florida, specifically Fort Myers and has been in private practice in Naples for over 10 years. Specializing in outpatient orthopedic, sports & spine physical therapy, Mike has established a team of clinicians that have the same treatment philosophy that includes going above and beyond with the care of our patients in a friendly, one-on-one atmosphere that you deserve. As an educator by nature, he will explain your condition and any recommended treatment options in great detail and provide you with the support and encouragement you deserve.
"A common compliment I get from my patients is something very simple - we put our hands on our patients. These same patients are frustrated with other therapies where they found themselves just doing exercises that can be done at home and many times left alone. This is not the treatment philosophy you will experience here at PSR. At PSR, combining the right manual therapy treatment techniques with the right exercises and modalities has proven to create happier patients through better outcomes."
Mike is also a Certified Golf Performance Specialist and runs the Body Balance for Performance® Golf Fitness Program. He has owned the licensed BBFP training facility in Naples since 2000 working with golfers who wish to return safely to playing golf after rehabbing from an injury, to those golfers looking for that extra edge in golf performance by getting fit for golf. Mike has been a featured guest on The Golf Channel Academy with Rick Smith, featured in the book, "Paper Tiger - An Obsessed Golfer's Quest to Play With The Pros", by Tom Coyne and recognized with the Henry B Watkins Award from the Southwest Florida Chapter PGA. He has worked with all skill levels and ages from junior golfers to PGA / Canadian Tour Players.
When Mike is not taking care of patients, he's being an active father to his 7 year old son Devin where he enjoys coaching Little League and teaching his son how to play golf.
Ariel Schumer, PT, DPT
Ariel is a Licensed Physical Therapist with a passion in providing orthopedic & spine manual therapy and neurological rehabilitation. She is a native of Minnetonka, Minnesota and has enjoyed the warmer client in Florida for the past five years.
Ariel received her DPT from the University of Miami and completed her doctoral research in Myofascial Release. Her work has been published in the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and a textbook entitled Health Matters: The Human Side of Medicine.
During her undergraduate psychology studies at Tulane University, Ariel also participated in Semester at Sea and was the first vocalist to perform with the Tulane Jazz Combo.
In her free time she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, yoga, and dancing.
Kyle Cholka, LMT
Kyle Cholka, LMT is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a graduate of Heritage College. Kyle has experience working in Physical Therapy settings and working with various athletes in an Athletic Training environment. He specializes in Sports, Deep Tissue and Swedish massage and will help you relax or recover from stress and strain. Kyle will be acting as our new Wellness Advisor. With feedback from your physical therapist, Kyle is also here to help provide Post-Rehab/After Care once you've finished physical therapy to help maintain your physical therapy gains. He is also here for your friends & family as gift certificates are available. (Click here) Massage Therapy Coupon!
Lisa Thompson, LMT
Lisa Thompson, LMT, is a Licensed Massage Therapist. She is a 1996 graduate from the Florida Academy of Massage in Fort Myers, FL and is also a graduate of the Swedish Institute in New York City. She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and has experience in both clinical and resort settings. Specializing in Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofacial Release and Swedish Massage, Lisa will be acting as our Wellness Advisor. With feedback from your Physical Therapist, Lisa is available to provide Post-Rehab/After Care once you've finished physical therapy and to help maintain your physical therapy gains. She is also here for your friends & family as gift certificates are available. (Click here) Massage Therapy Coupon!
Peggy Rice, Office Manager
"I will be your contact person for any insurance questions and scheduling needs. With over 20 years experience in medical office management I will be the one personally taking care of your insurance filing, collections and any problem solving that is necessary to help manage your claims. I am here to help you."
