Sheila A. McNicol, P.T., D.P.T.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Sheila attained a Bachelor of Arts in integrative physiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine. She has special interest in manual therapy, orthopedics, geriatrics, and the spine, and truly enjoys helping people restore and improve their quality of life. She has a strong educational background in manual therapy, including myofascial techniques, joint mobilizations, and management of the spine. She also is trained in therapeutic exercise, therapeutic modalities, and has a strong background in the management of a wide variety of orthopedic conditions.

Jennifer Naughton, P.T., D.P.T.,
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Jen graduated from Binghamton University in up-state NY with a BS in Human Development and Social Psychology where she played soccer and basketball. During this time she was invited to play for the United States Olympic Development soccer program in which she was honored to play and train with members of the olympic team. Though falling short of wearing her own jersey in the olympics she developed an extreme passion for the human body and performance. Rehabilitation of her own injuries led her to study anatomy and biomechanics while still in college and pursuing massage therapy post-graduate. In 2002 Jen graduated from the Florida School of Massage with a certification in Massage Therapy as well as Advanced Sports and Orthopedic Massage. She then practiced and mentored in a multi-disciplinary fashion with physical therapists, chiropractors, myofacial and craniosacral practitioners as well as athletic trainers for the past 10 years. While working in Ann Arbor Michigan at a physical therapy clinic and with the University of Michigan men's basketball team she came to the conclusion that becoming a physical therapist was the next step in advancing her career in bodywork. She chose the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy for their commitment to orthopedic manual therapy and graduated in 2009. She feels that the combination of physical rehabilitation with manual therapy and massage make the perfect symbiosis for healing. Jen's therapy revolves around making simple yet personal changes that revolve around personal awareness combined with strength, flexibility and balance. Her personal interests in soccer, basketball, yoga, mountain biking, rock climbing, weight training, water skiing, surfing and paddle boarding work to compliment her therapeutic perspective in a holistic fashion.

Sheree Lovett, P.T.A.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sheree graduated from Fl Gateway college of Lakecity with an Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapy. Originally from the small town of Macclenny FL she took an active interest in Physical Therapy while working in marketing for a home health care agency. She has specialized in the neuro rehab of CVA, Parkensons and MS. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and uses a combination of therapeutic exercise, modalities and manual techniques to help restore people back to the things they love to do. In her spare time she enjoys going to the beach, karaoke and staying involed with church activities.

Jesslyn Delaney, L.M.T., N.M.T.
Medical/Orthopedic Massage Therapist Lic#MA56257
Jesslyn graduated from the Sanford Brown Institute in Jacksonville, FL where she studied deep tissue and therapeutic massage therapy. She utilizes and combines different techniques such as trigger point therapy, cross fiber friction, effleurage and soft tissue mobilization in order to achieve a positive therapeutic response in the body. Jessyln finds it very rewarding when she has been successful in relieving someones pain and stress caused by an injury or by everday life circumstances.

Cynthia Petito, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS
Occupational Therapist & Assistive Technology Professional
Upon graduation from the College of Health Professions Occupational Therapy program at the University of Florida in 1995, Cindi joined Brook's Rehabilitation Hospital (formally known as Genesis), where she gained knowledge and experience by treating patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes and other neurological conditions. In addition, Cindi gained additional education and acquired a RESNA certification as an Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) in 2001. She recognized the need to provide this specialized service within the Jacksonville community for individuals who were homebound and couldn't travel to a wheelchair clinic. Today, Cindi and her team's vision and ideas continue to provide holistic patient care by solving each patient's individual mobility problems, whenever there's a lack of proper equipment, assistive technology or environmental accessibility.

JoAnna Sheward, L.M.T., N.M.T.
Medical/Orthopedic Massage Therapist Lic#MA58361
Joanna graduated from Florida State College - Florida Coastal Career Tech Division. She specializes in deep tissue, neuromuscular techniques, cross fiber friction, and trigger point therapy as an integrative approach in order to achieve outstanding therapeutic results. With her therapeutic hands-on skills, her goal is to normalize joint movement and function as well as reduce pain caused by accidents, sporting injuries, or repetitive motion injuries. JoAnna also provides stress reducing therapies in order to promote general health and to improve your overall well-being.

Czarina Merchant, LMT, NMT
Orthopedic Massage Therapist/MA#65814
Czarina is a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from In Our Lady Fatima University 99', Phillippines. She achieved the highest honors award with her Diploma in Massage Therapy from Remington College Honolulu Campus where she studied deep tissue, swedish, chair massage, pre-natal-post partum massage, infant massage, cross fiber friction techniues, in addition to, utlizing hydrotherapy and electrotherapy to acheive optimum therapeutic outcomes. Czarina is also trained and certified for Basic Lomilomi and Lomilomi Wawae, CPR certified and is a American Massage Therapy Association Member. Her main objective is to provide healthcare and rehabilitation with excellence and grace.

Angela C. Benck, LMT, NMT, NCBTMB
Neuromuscular Therapist/MA36303
Angela is a 2002 graduate of the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy. She holds her Nationally Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & BodyWorks (NCBTMB) and holds her certification in Neuromuscular Therapy and Structural Bodywork. She has been practicing as a neuromuscular therapist for over 9 years in the pain management field specializing in the treatment of a broad range of acute and chronic pain, injuries, and many other medical conditions. Angela also specializes in providing craniosacral therapy and specific meditation techniques that are designed to help clients and patients cope better with the negative effects of pain and stress.

Kiz Damato
Medical Receptionist
Kiz is a Jacksonville native and mother of 2 wonderful children. She began working for TherapyWorks in 2010 as the front office administrator and receptionist at our San Marco location. Kiz truly enjoys seeing how much better patients feel after their therapy and ensuring that the office runs smoothy throughout the day. On her time off, she enjoys reading, socializing with friends and family, watching movies, and shopping.

Allison Damato
Medical Receptionist & Marketing Assistant
Allison is a Jacksonville native and a local graduate. She joined the TherapyWorks team in March of 2011 as the front office administrator at our Orange Park clinic and also serves as the Marketing Assistant by working with local physician's offices and at local community events throughout Orange Park and Jacksonville. During her free time, Allison enjoys shopping and spending quality time with her friends and family.