West Marion Center

West Marion Center

The West Marion Health & Rehabilitation Center is located in Jasmine Business Park. This 2,600 square foot outpatient facility offers outpatient physical therapy, occupational therapy, and specialized hand care.

We also staff and manage the physical rehabilitation department at West Marion Community Hospital, providing specialized care to the hospital’s inpatient population.

Specialized Services Include:

  • Certified Hand Care
  • Balance and Fall Prevention
  • General Musculoskeletal Pain and Injury Management:
    • Spine
    • Neck
    • Joints
    • Upper and lower extremities
  • Sports Medicine – including management of equestrian-related injuries
  • Neurological Rehab including CVAs, Spinal Cord, and Brain Injuries
  • Prosthetic Training and Rehab
  • Wound Care
  • Industrial Rehab
  • Vertigo
  • Dry Needling

7470 SW 60th Ave. Rd.
Ocala, FL 34476

352-873-3058
352-873-3726 f

Monday – Friday
7:00 M to 5:00 PM

Sarah Leppert
Sarah Leppert, OT
Occupational Therapist
Nick Ricca
Nick Ricca, PT
Physical Therapist, Clinic Director
Kyle Longhofer
Kyle Longhofer, OT
Occupational Therapist
Natalie Paul
Natalie Paul, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Stieven Pilapil
Stieven Pilapil, PT
Physical Therapist
Jessica Caban
Jessica Caban
Patient Service Coordinator
Camille Cortes
Camille Cortes
Patient Service Coordinator

Credentials

  • 2017 – Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training- University of Florida
  • 2021 – Doctorate of Physical Therapy- University of St. Augustine.
  • 2021 – Barbell Rehab Method Certification to coach and train in weightlifting techniques
  • 2022 – Blood Flow Restriction Certification to aid in muscle adaptation and recovery pre or post injury
  • 2024 – Dry Needle Certification

Experience

  • Background as an Athletic Trainer from the University of Florida (GO GATORS) “I was able to work as an AT for the University Athletic department serving Division one athletes, Olympic athletes, and high school athletes in Gainesville, FL.”
  • Previously worked for Brooks Rehabilitation as an outpatient physical therapist where he began to develop a sports program serving colleges and high schools in Volusia County.

Hobbies and Personal Interests

  • Traveling
  • Sports and Recreation
  • Enjoys spending time with my family, including his beautiful wife, beautiful little girl and two Labradors.
  • Raised in Crystal River Florida – looking forward to helping his community and surrounding areas to give back.

Dr. Nick Ricca, DPT

Physical Therapist
Clinic Director
Nick Ricca

Sarah Leppert, OT

Occupational Therapist

Sarah Leppert

Credentials

  • 1999 – Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy – University of Florida.
  • Board Certified Hand Therapist

Experience

  • Specialized Hand Therapy

Hobbies and Personal Interests

  • Gardening
  • Running
  • Drawing
  • Volunteering at the Marion County Gardeners and Ocala Civic Theatre

Credentials

    • Licensed and Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
    • LSVT LOUD® certified

Experience

  • Natalie Paul has over a decade of experience treating adults with a wide range of neurological and medically complex conditions. She specializes in evidence-based therapy for individuals recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and progressive neurological disorders. Natalie  brings a function-focused, person-centered approach to all aspects of speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing rehabilitation.

Common Referral Conditions

  • Stroke / CVA
  • Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Cognitive-communication impairment
  • Aphasia
  • Dysarthria
  • Apraxia of speech
  • Dysphagia / swallowing disorders
  • Dementia-related communication needs
  • Voice disorders (including LSVT LOUD®, vocal nodules, aging voice, etc.)
  • Head and neck cancer-related speech/swallowing concerns

Natalie Paul, SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist
Natalie Paul

Emmalyanna Langston
Emmalyanna Langston, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant

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