Staff
Steve Ryland, PT, DPT, President/OwnerSteve Ryland, PT, DPT, is the owner of Beachside Physical Therapy, Inc. and Beachside Health Studio, which incorporates six out-patient physical therapy clinics in Brevard County Florida. Mr. Ryland received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Affairs from The Florida State University and a Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy from University of Central Florida. He then completed his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from prestigious Boston University. Mr. Ryland’s background in physical therapy began in acute care. Following this he pursued experience in sub-acute rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics and home health care. He formed his private practice in January of 2002 secondary to the need for quality outpatient orthopedics in his geographical area. His practice focuses on high-quality, hands on functional outcomes and a rapid return to previous function including high level sports activities. The practice has recently expanded to provide preventative maintenance services for high level athletes, including professional athletes, with a focus on sport-specific enhancement to the highest level. Since the beginning, he has grown from one practice to six now employing over twenty of the most highly skilled and versatile physical therapists and assisting over ninety new clients per week to improve their functional lifestyle. Mr. Ryland also consults other private practice owners across the country to assist them in achieving the desired outcomes of their practice through effective management. 
Chris Wicker, PT, DPT, OTR/L, TPI Cert. Golf Fitness Instructor, CEOChris is the CEO at Beachside Physical Therapy and
Beachside Health Studio. Chris earned his bachelor’s degree in
Sociology from Western New England College. He then received a Master’s degree
in Occupational Therapy and later his Doctorate
in Physical Therapy from the University of
St. Augustine for Health Sciences. His doctoral focus is in manual
therapy. Chris joined Beachside Physical Therapy in 2003 to allow him
to focus on the use of his manual skills in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
Since then Chris has undergone extensive training in golf biomechanics leading
to successful completion of his certification as a Golf Fitness Instructor through
the prestigious Titlest Performance Institute.
Sharon Love, PTA, Pilates Instructor, LMTSharon has been involved with human health since 2003 when she took a five
month sabbatical and traveled on a hospital ship through Europe and into
Africa. From there she returned to the states and undertook her advanced
certification in Pilates. Sharon is well versed and trained in basic, intermediate
and advanced levels of mat, reformer, cadillac, wunda chair, electric chair,
large barrel and small barrel exercises. Sharon later went back to school
and received her Physical Therapy Assistant education. Sharon is a licensed
PTA and is able to meld Pilates with her rehab because of the strong therapeutic
background Pilates holds. Sharon continued her education with Massage Therapy
and became skilled at Swedish relaxation, deep tissue and therapeutic massage
as well as myofascial release, reflexology and thai techniques. Sharon believes
body health and awareness is essential for a prosperous life and it is her
aspiration to share wellness with all those she comes in contact with.
Jeremy Stewart, MPTJeremy received his undergraduate degree in Recreation from Indiana University and the completed his Master's of Physical Therapy from the University of Louisville in 2000. While attending Indiana University Jeremy became an avid cyclist competing in the Little 500 bicycle race. While earning his physical therapy degree Jeremy began competing in area triathlons and has continued this endeavor since graduation. Jeremy brings his passion of endurance sports to the clinic and community
through rehabilitation endurance athletes, running assessments, and community
lectures at area running camps on injury recognition and prevention.
Casey WhelanBio coming soon!
Pamela BrandliPamela Brandli is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with over 20 years experience in working with clients in Brevard County. She is also certified in post rehabilitative training, spinning, mat Pilates, and Yoga. Pamela’s number one objective is to help her clients reach their goals. She aims to make workouts fun while keeping clients challenged. Pamela is constantly continuing her education in order to keep her routines fresh and exciting. She loves her job and it shows in her clients who are happy and healthy!
Hope ThomasHope has been practicing various styles of yoga over the past seventeen years. She began predominately with an Ashtanga based practice in order to supplement and bring balance to her athletic endeavors. Upon moving to Boulder, CO, she was exposed to a variety of other styles including; Bikrim, Iyengar, “Power”, and Vinyasa Flow. After a long career in Paramedicine, she returned to Florida and found the perfect opportunity to pursue her desire to teach yoga. Initially trained by Jimmy Barkan in “Hot Yoga/The Barkan Method”, Hope has spent time with countless other yoga “greats” at trainings and workshops. She also enjoyed the benefits of Pre and Postnatal Yoga during and after her pregnancies leading to certifications in Prenatal Yoga, Mommy & Baby Yoga, So Big Yoga (toddlers), Kids Yoga and Stroller Fitness. Hope’s classes incorporate various styles and lineages creating a flow with
music (meditation in motion) focusing on breath and foundation /alignment of
postures. She believes a main goal of teaching yoga is to assist others of
any age and level to find balance within oneself and awareness of the combined
physical, mental, and spiritual gifts yoga offers.
Lea WilliamsonLea Williamson has a passion for massage therapy. She started giving spontaneous back rubs to family and friends when she was a teenager. She put her passion on hold for a few years while pursuing an academic career – obtaining her Bachelor’s in Communications from UCF. It wasn’t until recuperating from a severe sky diving accident that she reconnected with the healing power of massage. Crediting her rehab massage therapist with the bulk of being able to walk again, Lea decided to help others by following her joy and received her certification in massage therapy while living in New Mexico. Since her initial massage education, Lea has fueled her passion with over 300 hours of continuing education in an array of massage techniques including advanced training in Cranio-Sacral Therapy. An avid volunteer, Lea has given away hundreds of hours of massage services to spread the healing power of her art. She fully believes in the power of massage to restore balance to body and mind.
Gina FerroGini Ferro is a certified Pilates Instructor through two schools: STOTT PILATES® and Pilates Academy International of NYC. She is also a certified CARDIOLATES® teacher and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. She has been teaching movement for over 20 years. Gini was the Director of the Pilates studio for PRO Physical Therapy in NJ. She has trained a broad range of clientele from athletes and dancers to the injured (pre & post-op), breast cancer survivors, individuals with Post-Polio Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, spinal fusions and other challenges. For Gini, being a teacher means being a continual student. She attends conferences and continuing education classes yearly to stay abreast of new methods and to sharpen her skills. It is Gini’s desire to teach individuals how to live strong, healthy lives through proper biomechanics and exercise.
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