Our Therapists

Michelle Guevin, PT, MHSc, MTC

Michelle started her physical therapy career as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She graduated from St. Petersburg College in 1989 with an AA and an AS. She continued her education at Florida A&M University and earned a B.S. in Physical Therapy. She has worked as a Physical Therapist in the Manatee area for the past 14 years. She has also completed the Manual Therapy Course at the Institute of Physical Therapy in 1996. While continuing her education Michelle opened her own practice in July 1999 called Bay Area Physical Therapy & Wellness. At the time she was establishing her practice she found a few moments to acquire her Master's Degree from the University of St. Augustine in 2006. At present she practices and manages both locations as the Clinical Administrator. Currently, Michelle is persuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Montana.

Kimberly Lovelace, OTR/L, CHT

Kim Lovelace is an Occupational Therapist who provides therapy to clients who have hand, elbow, and shoulder injuries or conditions. She graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Occupational Therapy. She chose a specialty internship in Hand Therapy and has been working in this area since her graduation in 1988. She has extended her education and earned her Certification in Hand Therapy. She has been certified in The Blankenship Method for Functional Capacity Evaluations. If you have had hand surgery due to an injury or are having trouble opening jars, buttoning your shirt, cooking, cleaning, bathing or using your computer at work Kim is the one to see.

Leslie A Weatherhead PT, OCS - Clinical Director

Leslie is a 1989 graduate of the Bowling Green State University/Medical College of Ohio Physical Therapy Program. She has worked in private practice physical therapy clinics previously in Ohio since graduation and in Florida since 2006. She is board certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She has also been working in women’s health physical therapy since 1996. Leslie has served as a teaching assistant for the Upledger Institute’s Visceral Manipulation program. Leslie is excited to be part of the fantastic team caring for you at Bay Area Physical Therapy & Wellness in Palmetto. Leslie is the 2009 Employee of Excellence here at Bay Area Physical Therapy for her commitment and dedication to our patients. Leslie is currently persuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Montana.

Liliana Rengifo, PTA, LMT

Lili is licensed as a Physical Therapist Assisstant who started her career as a Licensed Massage Therapist she graduated from the Humanities Center School for Massage in 2003. She continued her education at St. Petersburg College earning her A.S. in the Physical Therapy Assistant program. Liliana has lived and worked in the Manatee area for years. She came to work here at Bay Area Physical Therapy in May of 2005. Lili is fluent in both Spanish and English. She is very thoughtful and considerate towards all of her patients. She has also been trained in the Graston Technique and has recently earned her certification as a Fitness Trainer. Lili was also voted employee of Excellence for the year 2007 for her commitment and dedication to all of our patients.