Our Team

Marilyn Byrd PTA

Anjuli Cabrera PTA

Graduated Florida Gulf Coast University in 2013 with a double major Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Forensic studies

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Pre-op and post-op orthopedics, geriatrics,
spinal impairments, balance and vestibular disorders,
plantar fasciitis and cardiac/pulmonary care.
Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Patrick J. Caraher PT, DPT

Specialties: Outpatient orthopedics, Sports medicine, Balance, Vestibular disorders, Neurological conditions

Patrick J. Caraher, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist at Fitness Quest Physical Therapy’s Longboat Key clinic. He earned his doctorate from New York University, graduating cum laude in 1993, and has more than 32 years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, hospital care, skilled nursing, pediatrics, and military settings. Patrick treats a wide range of conditions, including low back pain, orthopedic and sports injuries, balance and vestibular disorders, neurological conditions, joint replacements, and post-surgical rehabilitation. His individualized, evidence-based approach combines clinical expertise with compassion, education, and active patient involvement to help patients restore function, regain confidence, and return to the activities they enjoy.

Originally from Rockland County, New York, Patrick served for six years in the United States Air Force, attained the rank of Sergeant, and received the Air Force Achievement Medal. Outside the clinic, he enjoys building award-winning 1/35-scale military models. Patrick and his wife also founded and continue to support a feeding program serving children in Manila and the surrounding National Capital Region of the Philippines. He is proud to be part of Fitness Quest and values its commitment to collaboration, integrity, and high-quality patient care.

Jonathan Castro PT, DPT

Specialities: Areas of Expertise: Vestibular Rehab, Acute and Chronic Pain, Pre- and Post-op Joint Replacements, Sports Injuries, PRP Rehab, and TMJ.

Dr Jonathan Castro Tigre, DPT is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy at Fitness Quest Physical Therapy in Bradenton, Florida. While born in Sao Paulo, Brazil he’s been raised in many different countries in South America and after moving to the US lived in Fl, MS, TN, NC, and CA. Jonathan obtained his bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Philosophy at NCSU in 2019 while coaching gymnastics to help pay for school. He earned his Doctoral degree for Physical Therapy in 2023 at Loma Linda University in, CA.

Jonathan specializes in geriatric, orthopedic, sports, TMJ, and vestibular rehabilitation. His treatments utilize evidence-based practice aimed at achieving optimal functional outcomes to help patients get back to doing what they love. In his free time, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the piano.

Vincent Chassey PTA

Specialities: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Muscle Energy Technique (MET’s), Advanced Stretching Methods, and Advanced Kinesio Taping,

Graduated from Mercer College in 2019 with an Associates of Science for Physical Therapy Assistant.

David Collins PT, DPT

Graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2017
Graduated with a B.S. in Exercise & Health Science from Bryan College in 2011

Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic Rehab, Vestibular Disorders, and Orthopedic Manual Therapy.

David Collins DPT

Carlos Correa PTA

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sport in 2017

Physical Therapist Assistant education in August 2025

Areas of Expertise:
Orthopedic, pre and post, balance training, geriatric training, cervical and lumbar and manual therapy.
Fluent Spanish speaker.

Brittany Cox PTA

Sharon Denson PTA

Education: Associate of Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Keiser University (2014)

Certifications: Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA Level 1) – North American Sports Medicine Institute (NASMI); FMT Blades & Blades Advanced – Functional Movement Techniques by Rocktape; Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) – American Heart Association

Continuing Education: Brain Health: Mood, Metabolism & Cognition – Institute for Natural Resource (INR); Obesity, Diet & Behavior – Institute for Natural Resource (INR) Practical Application in Movement Assessment & Therapy; Myofascial Therapy (IASTM); Kine- siology Taping; Shoulder, Knee, Hip Rehabilitation post-surgery; Neuromuscular Re-education; Rehabilitation for Lack of Joint Mobility, Lower Back Pain, Sciatica, Balance, ACL injury, Plantar Fasciitis, Gait Abnormalities, General Deconditioning/Muscle Weakness

“I am here to help you reach your fullest potential and to achieve your functional goals. I am dedicated to motivating you in performing to your best ability and to maintain progress made through individualized home exercise plans.”

Scott Devlin PTA

Veronica Dono PT

Veronica Dono, PT is a licensed Physical Therapist at Fitness Quest Physical Therapy in Venice, Florida; holding a P.T. license in GA also. While born in Mexico she studied Pharmacology and later on she moved to U.S and got her bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy at FIU. She specializes in geriatric, orthopedic, and vestibular rehabilitation. Her treatments utilize evidence-based practices aimed at achieving optimal functional outcomes to help patients get back to doing what they love. In her free time, she enjoys dancing salsa, flamenco and Lebanese dances.

Anthony Efstathiades DPT

Graduated from the University of South Florida with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2022

Graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BS in Sports and Exercise Science in 2019

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Rotator cuff injuries, vestibular rehabilitation, balance disorders, neuromuscular disorders, core stabilization, manual therapy, post-surgical rehabilitation for knees, hips, shoulders and ankles, sports rehabilitation, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and sciatica.

Dr. Michael Ehlers DPT

Graduated University at Buffalo in 2011 with a BS in Psychology
Graduated Daemen University in 2018 with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Outpatient Orthopedics; Sports Medicine; Total Joint Replacements; Injury Prevention; Spinal Care and Spinal Surgeries; Balance; Cardiac Care; Manual Therapy; McKenzie Method

Denise Elliott PT

Chris Fortunato PTA

LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Graduated Rasmussen University 2022
with an Associate In Science
(Physical Therapist Assistant)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Outpatient ortho, sports rehab, fall prevention, and total joints. Muscular strength development and assisted stretching.