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, OT

Occupational Therapist

Nick Ricca, PT

Physical Therapist, Clinic Director

Kyle Longhofer, OT

Occupational Therapist

Natalie Paul, SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Stieven Pilapil, PT

Physical Therapist

Jessica Caban

Patient Service Coordinator

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.

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