Theresa R. Pantanella - MPA, OT/L

Theresa earned her bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy from Ohio State University in 1988 and her master's degree in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. In 1996, she started Florida Aquatic Therapy & Exercise. She has specialized in aquatic rehabilitation for the past four years of her extensive 13-year career in rehabilitation.

As a therapist, she has treated individuals suffering from shoulder injuries, lumbar and cervical problems, knee injuries and a host of repetitive movement disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis and radial nerve palsy.

As an instructor, Theresa has served in the capacity of Fieldwork Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty for the Occupational Therapy Program at Barry University, taught numerous courses in aquatic therapy to occupational and physical therapists in Florida and has been chosen as the Certified Trainer for the Broward County Arthritis Foundation in Aquatic Exercise.

Currently, Theresa is authoring a text on aquatic therapy theory and techniques. An expert in her field, Theresa continues to own and operate Florida Aquatic Therapy & Exercise.

A Florida licensed occupational therapist for over 8 years, Maria loves the aquatic therapy to teach her clients to not only get better, but to keep themselves in excellent condition to prevent further injury. She believes the water allows the best of land-based massage and soft tissue mobilization techniques are most effective when combined with time-tested aquatic therapy techniques. Her work in the water has assisted in the development of her endurance for her triathlon contests. Maria is married with 3 children.