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

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

352-873-3058
352-873-3726 f

Monday – Friday
7:20 M to 5:00 PM

Luz Maria Palacio, OT

Occupational Therapist

Sarah Leppert, OT

Occupational Therapist

Nick Ricca, PT

Physical Therapist, Clinic Director

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

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

Luz Maria Palacio, OT

Occupational Therapist

Credentials

2004 – Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy – Florida International University
2009 – Hand Therapy Certification – Board Certified Hand Therapist
Interned at The Hand and Upper Limb Center in London, Ontario

Experience