Meet the Team Behind Your Recovery

Dr. Craig H. Lichtblau, M.D.

Physiatrist — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Board-certified specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, providing comprehensive nonsurgical care in North Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Lichtblau leads the practice with a patient-first, results-driven approach to physiatric medicine.

Lawrence Aronowitz, PA-C

Physician Assistant — Physiatry

Lawrence evaluates, diagnoses, and manages a wide range of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. He plays a key role in patient assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing rehabilitation care.

Jay Spinka, PA-C

Physician Assistant — Physiatry & Orthopedics

Jay brings a unique blend of emergency medicine, orthopedic experience, and rehabilitation expertise to patient care.

Specialization

Physiatry and Orthopedics

Experience

25+ years in PM&R, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, and Urgent Care; 10 years as Firefighter Paramedic

Education

BS in Physician Assistant Studies; AS in Fire Science

Certifications

Nationally Certified PA, DEA Licensed, ACLS & CPR certified

Nick Rust, PT, DPT

Clinic Manager & Doctor of Physical Therapy

Nick coordinates patient care, oversees rehabilitation programs, and delivers high-level outpatient therapy focused on orthopedic and neurological recovery. He leads the clinical team in structured, outcomes-driven rehabilitation care designed to restore mobility, strength, and function.

Joseph Gentile, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist — Acute Rehab & Neurological Therapy

Joseph specializes in guiding patients through every stage of recovery — from initial injury or surgery to full functional independence.

Specialization

Acute Rehab, Acute Care, Neurological Therapy, Complex Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Experience

10+ years across hospital and outpatient settings, including limb lengthening and post-amputation rehab at the Paley Institute

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Ayleen Howard, PT, MPT

Physical Therapist

Ayleen specializes in movement restoration, orthopedic rehabilitation, and functional recovery. She focuses on individualized treatment plans designed to improve strength, mobility, and long-term independence.

David Gordon, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

David specializes in hands-on rehabilitation support, therapeutic exercise progression, and patient-guided functional training — playing a key role in improving mobility outcomes.

Cathrina Beharry, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Cathrina delivers structured rehabilitation support, assists with therapeutic exercise programs, and helps patients progress through individualized recovery plans.

Suzie Young, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Suzie is dedicated to patient-centered rehabilitation care, assisting with mobility training, therapeutic exercises, and functional recovery programs designed to improve daily movement and independence.