About Us


Vision

Empowering the physical therapy profession to optimize the human experience

Mission

To be the advocate and resource for the physical therapy profession in Florida

Core Values

Collaboration

Innovation

Excellence

Community

Our Team

FPTA Staff

  • Michelle Higdon

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Stephanie Timmons

    Director of Continuing Education

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    Janice Hetrick

    Director of Meetings & Events

  • Candice Eubanks

    Office Manager

  • Kim Campbell

    Director of Membership and Communications

  • Vacant

    Special Projects Coordinator

FPTA Board of Directors

  • Leiselle Pilgrim

    President*

  • Paula Shulthiess

    Vice President*

  • Zahilly Salinas

    Secretary*

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    Juan Jose Villeda

    Treasurer*

  • Kathy Swanick

    Director of Advocacy

  • Deborah Reese

    Director at Large

  • Jonathan Bray

    Director of Practice

  • Ketul Shah

    Director at Large

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    Christine Greenberg

    PTA Director

  • Kevin McPherson

    Speaker of the Assembly

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    Amanda Williamson

    Chief Delegate

Become an FPTA Member

Join the only professional organization that solely represents the special interests of practicing physical therapists and PT assistants in the state of Florida — and gain exclusive member benefits and opportunities to grow your profession.