Any amount of pain can be a nuisance in your life, especially when it lasts a while. Everyone deals with pain differently, and there are many options available to treat it. Narcotics and pain medications are one common option, but the best possible option for most painful orthopedic conditions is a good Physical Therapy Doctor.
Owner and CEO of Physical Therapy Doctors of Florida LLC. Dr. Mullis has been a physical therapist since graduating from Northeastern University in Boston, with his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy, in 2000. He went on to obtain his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Simmons College in 2005 and also completed a one-year fellowship program in the Norwegian Approach to Manual Therapy, at the Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, in Woburn, MA, in 2002. Over the years, he has also received training in various other manual therapy and myofascial therapy techniques.
Before starting Physical Therapy Doctors of Florida, Dr. Mullis founded Mullis and Associates Physical Therapy, Inc. in 2009 which grew to two Boston area locations before being sold to ProEx Physical Therapy in May of 2017. Dr. Mullis also spent over 8 years at Boston Medical Center, prior to founding Mullis PT, and was responsible for managing the Outpatient Rehabilitation Therapies Department. He specializes in the treatment of orthopedic injuries of the spine and extremities.
Jay joined our team in November of 2018. Jay has been a physical therapist since graduating from the University of Connecticut, with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy, in 1977 and a Master of Science degree in sports medicine, in 1986. During his career, Jay has developed expertise in many areas of orthopedic rehabilitation, including post-surgical conditions, chronic pain, joint inflammation, headaches and neck pain, low back pain, gait dysfunction, Parkinson’s Disease, balance disorders and vertigo.
Jay previously owned an orthopedic, outpatient clinic in Southington, Connecticut from 1983 to 2010, before moving to Lakewood Ranch, Florida, with his wife Apres. Jay’s passion continues to be caring for his patients and ensuring they receive his complete attention and expert treatment. Jay’s approach to patient care emphasizes manual therapy coupled with individually- designed exercise programs.
Owner and COO of Physical Therapy Doctors of Florida LLC. Sonia has extensive experience in both Operations and Management. Originally from the Dominican Republic, she has over 15 years of experience in Buying/Marketing and Management both in the Dominican Republic and in the United States. She spent 11 years working in the Merchandising Department at Stop & Shop Super Market/Ahold Headquarters in Quincy, MA. In her last role at Ahold, she was a Category Manager with responsibilities that included managing a multimillion dollar promotional budget, assortment, promotions and buying for 400 stores. Upon leaving Ahold Sonia joined her husband at Mullis and Associates Physical Therapy, Inc. as the Director of Operations with oversite of all business operations.
She holds a Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from Pedro Henriquez Urena University, in the Dominican Republic.
Her hobbies include, spending time with her family, event planning, dancing and listening to music.
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