Experienced Administrative Leadership
Paul J. Thein, ED.S.
Manager/ Sr. Executive VP for Advancement & Partnerships
Paul Thein leads the Core Health Partners movement…
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Jo Ellen Condon, RDN, LD, CDE
Quality Control Director
License: DX2531 (MD)
NPI 1538216932
Jo Ellen Condon holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Nutrition …
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Dr. John Querci
Medical Director
License: OS 16473
NPI: 1033103783
Dr. John Querci follows Dr. Patricia Poling as only the second medical director in the history of Core Health Partners (CHP)…
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Michael T. Havig, M.D
Team Doctor/ Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
License: ME 0076299
NPI: 1992775589
Dr. Michael T. Havig is the leading orthopedist at ORTHOCOLLIER and has been recognized…
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Joe Balavage
Community Liaison for Chronic Disease Programs & Partnerships
Joe Balavage passionately serves as a community liaison…
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Administrative Support Staff
Garrett Barr
Health Care Innovation Specialist
Garrett Barr is a dynamic Health Care Innovation Specialist with a track record of transforming healthcare delivery…
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Izabeau Hunt
Sr. Talent Specialist
Izabeau Hunt is a Sr. Talent Specialist for Core Health Partners and brings over 5 years of diverse recruiting, HR, and compliance related experience to the team….
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Sam Patel, MPT
Medical Management
Sam’s goal is always been focused on helping others. Before entering the pharmacy business, Sam Patel earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy….
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Passionate Clinical Practitioners
Lindy Abed, MS, RDN, LD
Registered Dietitian/ Nutritionist
License: ND 7385
NPI: 1275193500
Berlinda teaches appropriate diet education to patients and provided ongoing nutritional counseling…
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Diana Vittorio, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
License: ND7425
NPI: 1265952493
Diana Vittorio has been working as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Naples since 2014. Prior to moving to Naples, she graduated Valedictorian with a Bachelor of Science…
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Carolina Castelli Figley, MD, RDN
Registered Dietician and Medical Doctor
Dr. Figley received her Medical Degree in 2007 after finishing a residency at several medical facilities and hospitals in the Mahoning valley including North Side Hospital in Youngstown Ohio, Trumbull Memorial Hospital …
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Marie E. Pierrelus
Registered Dietician
Marie Pierrelus is originally from the Caribbean and was raised in South Florida. While in college, she took a nutrition course which led her to appreciate the preventive role that nutrition plays in the development of chronic illnesses …
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Nohely Torres, RDN
Registered Dietician / Nutritionist
Nohely Torres is a bilingual culinary nutrition educator with a passion for improving people’s health through nutrition and cooking. With a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University and a dietetic internship…
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Angela Prodanov, MPT
Physical Therapist
License: PT 25395
NPI: 1265998702
Angela is leading an interdisciplinary team with wide variety of patients…
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Jack Luginbuhl, PTA, BS, EP-C
Physical Therapist Assistant
License: PTA 30375
Jack graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology in 2018, and currently maintains an Exercise Physiologist…
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James Sauerwald
PT, DPT PT, AIB-VRC
License: PT 32884
NPI: 1114436490
James R. Sauerwald, PT, DPT, AIB-VRC, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, as well as balance and fall prevention…
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Linda Cook M.S., C.C.C.
Speech Language Pathologist
License: SA 9143
Joining the CHP team and helping to nurture their mission is Ms. Linda Cook. She comes with over 40 years experience in the fields of Speech Language Pathology, Education, and Educational Leadership…
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Ainalez Lopez, SLP
License: SA12665
NPI: 1871844837
Ainalez Lopez is a bilingual in Spanish Speech and Language Pathologist. She is licensed by the Department of Health of Florida and has her Certificate of Clinical…
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Cynthia Yzaguirre, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Cynthia Yzaguirre is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified School Counselor, a Registered Yoga Teacher-200, and Love and Logic Facilitator…
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Celia Burke, OTR
License: OT 21509
NPI: 1871182402
Celia a bilingual therapists graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2020 with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. Celia interned at NCH inpatient unit and at Collier County Schools…
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Karen Clements, OTR
License: OT 19008
NPI: 1164564548
Karen Clements is a registered occupational therapist. She is licensed by the Department of Health of Florida.
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Lisa Feola, OTR
Certified Occupational Therapist
License: COTA 17888
Lisa has been a resident of Marco Island for over 20 years. She has 4 years of experience working at Brain Balance of Naples, a supplemental education center…
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Myrna Escobedo, COTA
Myrna Escobedo is from a proud Hispanic heritage with family being born and raised in Mexico. She was raised bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English in LaBelle Fl. She has always had a passion for working in the medical field.
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Jeff Barnes, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Licensed & Certified Athletic Trainer
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist & Director of Sports Medicine
License: AL 5502
Jeff has an extensive background in sports medicine and rehabilitation and has worked…
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Kyle Sellers, ATC/L
Sports Medicine
Certified Athletic Trainer
License AL 4993
Originally from Orlando, FL, Kyle has always had a passion for sports and helping athletes continue to perform at their highest level. This allowed Kyle to begin his career in sports medicine…
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Alex Katzman MS, LAT/C, CSCS
Director of Sports Medicine
Alex Katzman is a passionate Licensed Athletic Trainer with a strong foundation in rehabilitation, strength training and sport conditioning. She holds dual undergraduate degrees in Athletic Training and Exercise Science from …
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Tiffany Jordan, ATC/L, MPT, PA
Certified Athletic Trainer, ATC/L
Tiffany Jordan has served an active role in Sports Medicine for the past 15 years as a first line responder, caring for emergent and non-emergent injuries to athletes. She graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida where …
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Mario Lopez, ATC/L
Athletic Trainer
License: AL 6137
I am 23 years old currently and I was born and raised in Naples, Florida. I am also Puerto Rican with my family being born and raised in Puerto Rico. I graduated from FGCU with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training in 2020…
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Hans Smelker, ATC/L
Certified Athletic Trainer ATC/L
License: AL 3822
Originally from Dearborn, MI, Hans has a passion for sports and helping people, which has culminated into his career in sports medicine. As a father of 3, Hans found this passion while coaching his oldest daughters’ youth soccer team …
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