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Category: Therapists

David Osorio, Technician

David is a technician for ARC and is committed to providing a great experience for patients. He is attending school at the University of Central Florida and is majoring in health sciences. After he graduates, he plans on applying to the program of Doctor of Physical Therapy at the college hoping to one day soon be a physical therapist and start helping people in many ways just like they the clinicians at ARC do now. He loves to learn and observe what the treatment looks like and get a better understanding of what physical therapy does.

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Cassondra Pavlatos, Technician

Cassondra holds a Bachelor’s degree in both biology and French with a minor in international studies from Loyola University Chicago. After graduating, she moved to Miami for a graduate program in molecular and biomedical sciences at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Upon completion, and after discovering the wide span of treatment modalities encompassed by a license in acupuncture, she opted against medical school and chose to study traditional Chinese medicine at Florida College of Integrative Medicine. During her time at FCIM, Cassondra earned the Trudy McAlister Foundation Scholarship, Lynn Thames Scholarship, and Society of Acupuncture Research Conference Scholarship. She also received extra training in facial acupuncture and Tung acupuncture. She now has her Master’s in Oriental medicine, and a third Bachelor’s degree, in professional health studies. Cassondra is certified in Acupuncture Injection Therapy and is completing her board exams to obtain her license as an Acupuncture Physician. Currently, she is working with ARC acupuncture and physical therapy specialist as a technician while completing her board exams, we welcome her as an essential member of our skilled team.

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Janelle Edwards, Technician

Janelle Edwards is a well rounded individual with morals and values, who has graduated from Daytona State College's EMS Program with an Associates of Arts Degree. Janelle is eager to broaden her perspective of learning in which she chose to be a part of the ARC family.

As a Medical Technician for ARC, she provides services such as cupping and assisting with electrotherapy, which is very beneficial for patients that require medical attention do to chronic pain.

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Hsiao-wen Huang

Hsiao-Wen graduated from Florida College of Integrative Medicine and is a Florida Board certified (NCCAOM) acupuncturist. She is obtaining her PhD at Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, CA.

Hsiao-Wen believes holistic medicine helps with a multitude of ailments brought on by daily stressors. By changing one’s lifestyle, she believes that pain, stress and fatigue can be diminished and/or resolved. Through mindfulness and therapies such as Tui na, cupping, and acupuncture that focuses on muscles and meridians, Hsiao-Wen has brought relief to many people from all walks of life and is looking to help more people to live pain free life.

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Patricia Miller, P.T.A.

Patricia Miller, PTA, Serves the company as a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and received her degree from Daytona State College in 2019.

After witnessing first-hand, the positive results obtained after just a few treatments in her clinical experience. Patricia received her certification to administer “LSVT BIG” a treatment plan for Parkinson’s (PD) patients, designed to improve function and slow the progression of the disease.

Patricia says, “I am blessed to be a part of the ARC Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Specialists’ team.” She states that the wealth of knowledge between her fellow clinicians and doctors has provided the drive to learn more with each interaction. She is determined to do everything she can to assist her patients in fulfilling their short- and long-term functional goals.

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Nathan Battles, P.T.A.

Nathan Battles, P.T.A. is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who practices at ARC Physical Therapy in several locations. He graduated with honors at Daytona State and enjoys furthering his skills, education, and certifications to this day.

Nathan specializes in corrective exercise and stretching techniques to target specific muscles and soft tissues in order to produce beneficial results for his patients. He also is an expert in teaching appropriate use of assistive devices to improve the gait of patients. Mr. Battles focuses on movement-based solutions to increase the effectiveness of his patient’s daily lives for long lasting relief.

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Jessica Corner, P.T.A.

Jessica Corner is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant that graduated from Daytona State College in 2019 and joined the ARC family soon after. She is passionate about using skilled therapy to guide patients to recovery and enhance their quality of life.

Jessica is also a strong advocate for a natural approach to pain management and is honored to work for a company with the same values.

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Justin Nordeen, P.T.A.

Justin Nordeen, PTA, serves as a physical therapist assistant who is a graduate from Daytona State College’s competitive professional PTA program. He is also a graduate from the University of Central Florida holding a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary studies with a focus in health science, physical science and a minor in fitness training. Justin began his career in sub-acute and outpatient facilities gaining valuable experience in orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, and neurological conditions.

His passion as a PTA is to connect with every patient and to not only provide physical therapy, but to also help build their knowledge of their diagnoses, provide a tool box of individualized exercises to help have a preventative long-term effect. Justin is constantly building his knowledge base, and actively searching for continuing education to help him help those around him even more.

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Stephanie Eppley, L.M.T.

Stephanie Recently graduated from Daytona International Academy in Florida. Stephanie has always had a passion for massage therapy; she seeks to provide relaxation and comfort to all her patients. She continually strives to connect with each individual she works with to identify their problem areas in order to maximize results and client experience.

Stephanie’s goal is to exercise personal healing through professionalism, connections and techniques. Stephanie is excited to become a better massage therapist by continuing her education and working alongside the other skilled clinicians at ARC.

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Jessica Craft, L.M.T, MLD/C

Jessica Craft was born and raised in Volusia County, FL. She graduated from Daytona State College in 2011 in Massage Therapy. She has had experience in Chiropractic, medical, and Physical Therapy offices in her career and has a passion for helping and healing people. Jessica is trained in relaxation, therapeutic, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, prenatal / pregnancy massage and is certified in, PTSD bodywork, Oncology massage and Manual Lymph Drainage. She has become very passionate about working with oncology patients and giving some pain relief and relaxation for them. Jessica is excited about learning more about acupuncture and eastern medicine, so she can also integrate that knowledge into her patients.

Jessica works in the Orange City and Lake Mary offices.

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