
When therapy matters




R. Paul Rouleau, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Paul is co-owner of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Associates LLC which opened in October 2005. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist of Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the American Academy Of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). He is a certified orthopedic manual therapist (COMT) through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (NAIOMT). He received his physical therapy education in 1994 at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada graduating with Great Distinction. His professional experience has focused on outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy, and sports medicine working at Watson Clinic - Center for Rehabilitative Medicine as senior therapist prior to opening his practice. He has established himself as a superior clinician and the clinician of choice for difficult or chronic conditions. Paul strives for excellence in his clinical practice and has attended many hours of continuing education. He is active in promoting his profession, mentoring fellow physical therapists, speaking to local groups and volunteering time with local sports teams to perform physical screenings for the athletes. His goal is to always provide the best to his clients.
Paul grew up playing hockey in Canada. He moved to Florida to pursue his interest in water skiing and soon became involved in triathlon. He competed in the IronMan Florida triathlon in 1999. More recently, he is trying to improve his golf game and is a recreational soccer and roller hockey coach.
Patricia Rouleau, DPT, OCS
Patti is co-owner of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Associates LLC which opened in October 2005. She is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist of Physical Therapy and certified in Strain Counterstrain. Most recently she has earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2010. She received her physical therapy education in 1994 at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada graduating with Distinction. Her professional experience has focused on outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy, and sports medicine working at Watson Clinic - Center for Rehabilitative Medicine as supervising therapist prior to opening her practice. Patti continues to seek ongoing education and advancement of her skill set. Her goal is to always make her clients feel like number one.
Christy Ryan DPT
Christy earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Florida. She also received her Bachelor's of Science in Biomedical Sciences in 2008. Christy has a strong interest in outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy and sports medicine.
Lynda Carty PTA
Lynda is a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant at Orthopedic Physical Therapy Associates LLC. Lynda received her Associate of Arts Degree from UCF in 1983. She received her Associate of Applied Sciences Physical Therapy Assistant from Belleville Area College in 1987.
During her career, Lynda has worked in pediatrics, acute care, home health and has over 15 years experience in outpatient rehabilitation. She has participated in extensive continuing education over the course of her career. She strives to provide quality care and make her clients feel as if they are family.
Dianna Campbell
Dianna comes on board with a wealth of knowledge after working in the corporate offices of Publix Super Markets for many years. She earned her Sports Management Degree from Florida Southern College in 1991. Dianna's duties include scheduling, performing insurance authorizations, and billing services. She maintains the smooth daily operations of the clinic and above all else, makes sure each client is comfortable and feels welcome. She is our resident marathoner - ask her about her running!
Beth Wilsman
We are happy to have Beth returning to our OPTA staff. Beth started her time with us as a client after a basketball injury in highschool. She continued on in her Senior year working as a rehab tech. She is currently attending Polk State College and trying to determine her major - so far education and physical therapy assistant are the top two choices. We are lucky to have her back with us as a rehab tech.
4720 Cleveland Heights Blvd., Suite 101 Lakeland, Florida 33813