Kathleen "Kitty" Galica, DPT, JD, MPH, MDNC Dr. Kathleen (Kitty) Galica has been practicing Physical Therapy in Sarasota since 1983, and started her private practice, Advanced Health Systems, Inc., specializing in Orthopedic and sports PT in 1987.

Kitty is from Stafford, CT, and holds a Doctorate in Physiotherapy from Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions; a Masters in Public Health from USF; a BS Law and JD from Novus University; and BSPT from Ithaca College.

Dr. Kitty Galica has led a distinguished career as a clinical physical therapist for the past 40 years in the rehabilitation of sports injuries and orthopedic lesions. She has served as Clinical Instructor for multiple DPT and PTA programs, and has participated in research articles and clinical outcome studies.

Dr Galica's compassion for helping others extends beyond her PT practice and into the community. She is actively involved in many Sarasota volunteer projects and community outreach programs, and for the past 12 years has served on the Advisory Board for the Sarasota Salvation Army, where she currently serves as its Vice Chair.

I may work with vou on a variety of strengthening, flexibility and mobility techniques, pre- surgery, post-surgery or as an alternative to surgery. That may include:

• Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue
• Mobilization

In addition to applying manual muscle therapy, I may use an instrument -assisted technique to detect scar tissue and restrictions in affected areas of the body.

Ergonomically designed instrumentation is used to detect and treat specific areas using the appropriate amount of pressure to break up the scar tissue.

• Dry needling is an alternative pain relief technique that I may administer. It involves the insertion of a small, solid filament needle into a stressed muscle's site of spasm and pain, also known as a trigger point. By doing so, the muscle relaxes and blood flow increases into the area, alleviating pain and improving motion.
• Trigger points can often be the result of a different overuse injury, because muscles overcompensate for imbalances and weakness in the injured area. Inflammation and spasm develop and lead to discomfort and pain in the muscle.

Modalities are physical agents I may use to increase blood flow, improve circulation, facilitate recovery and promote healing.

• Electrical stimulation
• Ultrasound
• Heat/Cold

• Physical therapy and wellness 90 minute session - $240.00
• Physical therapy and wellness 60 minute session - $165.00
• Physical therapy and wellness 30 minute session - $110.00

Michael Clarke has been in the fitness industry for 35 years. After serving 10 years in the Air Force he landed in California. He started his career working at a health club as a trainer certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He managed the facility that had a membership of 3500 members. His specialty is cardiovascular endurance. He has run 16 marathons including Boston twice. Having a large clientele and wanting to be more independent he opened his own studio in 2001. He had a successful gym for 12 years working with all generations. Lucky enough to be able to work with some kids destined for scholarships due to athletic abilities and movie stars he felt like there was more to do with his life. He volunteered his time with Aids Project Los Angeles coaching runners for marathons. He ended up with getting 2000 runners to the finish line over a 4 year period. Finally getting tired of the California life he sold his business and came back home to Sarasota where he went to high school to be around his friends and family. Now working at Longboat Key Fitness for 4 years he now specializes in balance, core, strength and flexibility.

Fitness and nutrition are essential components of Heather’s life; therefore, helping clients achieve their personal fitness goals is what she finds most rewarding. Heather has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and is a certified personal trainer through American Council on Exercise.

She believes that focusing on balance, core, strength and flexibility are key components in helping an individual avoid injury, maintain strength and enjoy an improved quality of life. In addition to training, Heather has spent many years working as an exercise physiologist in cardiac, pulmonary and outpatient rehabilitation. Heather’s passion lies in creating customized workouts for clients of all ages and fitness levels. Her workouts are innovative and challenging yet safe and effective, thus ensuring personal fitness goals are achieved.

Bryant Anderson is both a Licensed Massage Therapist and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Bryant's passion is taking a client's body and bringing it back into symmetry through a combination of stretching, massage and strength training. This systematic approach improves posture while increasing range of motion and nerve conduction.

A massage therapist for six years and a personal trainer for four years, Bryant loves what he does and finds great personal satisfaction in seeing his clients quality of life improve on a daily basis.

Bryant likes riding his bike, doing yoga and rock climbing. He is an advocate of healthy eating and keeping the body hydrated.

Patricia (Patty) Buttenheim has three decades of healthcare, wellness and fitness experience.

Most recently, Patty was Vice President at Private Health, a concierge medical company, where she oversaw their global clinical operations and was a Director at EmblemHealth, an insurance company, where she was responsible for member and employee wellness programming. She was also a co-founder and Partner at Wellness 360 where she was involved with creating corporate medical, wellness and fitness centers.

Patty has also served as Vice President and Global Head of Health Services for Goldman Sachs where she oversaw medical services, case management, employee assistance programs, and business continuity and disaster preparedness planning for Goldman Sachs’ medical teams. As Goldman’s co-head of Wellness for the Americas she also oversaw many of the firm’s global wellness programs and directly set policies and standards for patient care programs and facilities for Goldman Sachs’ population around the world.

Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Patty worked in the emergency room at Bellevue Hospital, supervised the operating room at New York University Langone Medical Center (NYULMC), was a research coordinator for the cardiac surgeons at NYULMC with whom she had the opportunity to co-author many scientific papers on minimally invasive heart surgery, and was a personal trainer at Select Fitness. She served on the Board of Directors for the American Council on Exercise for six years and was then elected to their Emeritus Board.

Patty received her master’s degree in health and fitness management from New York University and her undergraduate degree in nursing from Skidmore College. She holds many certifications with the American Heart Association, American Medical Association and Federal Emergency Management Agency. Additionally, she has held USA Triathlon certifications for coaching and refereeing where she had the opportunity to referee Ironman competitions.

A lifelong fitness enthusiast, Patty was the eighth American woman to complete a double iron triathlon and at one point was ranked fifth female in the world for ultra-distance triathlon. Patty also had the privilege of carrying the torch on New Year’s Eve in Tonawanda, NY for the XIX Olympic Winter Games held in Salt Lake City in 2002.Patricia (Patty) Buttenheim has three decades of healthcare, wellness and fitness experience.

Most recently, Patty was Vice President at Private Health, a concierge medical company, where she oversaw their global clinical operations and was a Director at EmblemHealth, an insurance company, where she was responsible for member and employee wellness programming. She was also a co-founder and Partner at Wellness 360 where she was involved with creating corporate medical, wellness and fitness centers.

Patty has also served as Vice President and Global Head of Health Services for Goldman Sachs where she oversaw medical services, case management, employee assistance programs, and business continuity and disaster preparedness planning for Goldman Sachs’ medical teams. As Goldman’s co-head of Wellness for the Americas she also oversaw many of the firm’s global wellness programs and directly set policies and standards for patient care programs and facilities for Goldman Sachs’ population around the world.

Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Patty worked in the emergency room at Bellevue Hospital, supervised the operating room at New York University Langone Medical Center (NYULMC), was a research coordinator for the cardiac surgeons at NYULMC with whom she had the opportunity to co-author many scientific papers on minimally invasive heart surgery, and was a personal trainer at Select Fitness. She served on the Board of Directors for the American Council on Exercise for six years and was then elected to their Emeritus Board.

Patty received her master’s degree in health and fitness management from New York University and her undergraduate degree in nursing from Skidmore College. She holds many certifications with the American Heart Association, American Medical Association and Federal Emergency Management Agency. Additionally, she has held USA Triathlon certifications for coaching and refereeing where she had the opportunity to referee Ironman competitions.

A lifelong fitness enthusiast, Patty was the eighth American woman to complete a double iron triathlon and at one point was ranked fifth female in the world for ultra-distance triathlon. Patty also had the privilege of carrying the torch on New Year’s Eve in Tonawanda, NY for the XIX Olympic Winter Games held in Salt Lake City in 2002.

Karen is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor. She is also certified by Peak Pilates (classic Pilates) Level I,II,& III, Im=x Pilates(a hybrid of Pilates & the Alexander technique), Active Isolated Stretch Technician, Urban Rebounding, Reebok Core Pilates, among others.

She utilizes her varied teachings to creatively challenge clients to attain their goals in programs that stay fresh.

“Work your body, improve your mind!” (Her motto for herself and her clients).

Kathleen is a Registered Nurse who has been active in the fitness industry for over 25 years. She is certified in personal training and group fitness instruction. Kathleen enjoys a challenge and excels in balance training. She believes that it is never too late or too early for improvement in your balance, strength, and flexibility. Kathleen also encourages fitness to be fun.

Petar is developer, owner and one of the trainers at Longboat Key Fitness. A former Olympic athlete from Serbia, he has been a premier fitness trainer since 2000. A certified personal trainer thru ACE (American Council on Exercise) and Sports Technology Specialist, Petar has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Technology Training. Capitalizing on his energetic entrepreneurial drive, he developed the Longboat Key Fitness Studio concept based on his own high achieving training style. Petar's program carefully promotes health and an extended healthy life style, avoiding strain and injury. With a warm and friendly approach, Petar develops special personal relationships with his clients. He enjoys educating them toward a full understanding of the purpose of each exercise enabling his clients to do the exercises on their own. Every program is highly personalized. Petar is the father of two beautiful boys.