Our Team

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Michael Petrarca, ATC, MS, LAT

Mike, a New England native, grew up playing three sports and became a certified athletic trainer in 2005. He earned his master’s in sport and fitness management at Troy University, working with the baseball team. His experience includes professional baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals and lacrosse with the Florida Launch.

With a strong background in injury treatment, strength training, and rehab, Mike bridges the gap between physical therapy and sports performance. He stays current with advanced certifications and takes a whole-body approach to care. Outside of work, he enjoys fitness, golf, and time with family and friends.

Certifications:

  • Athletic Training Certified

  • Active Release Technique

  • Functional Movement Training (IASTM, Rock Tape, cupping)

  • Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization

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Dr. Ben

Dr. Ben, a Florida native from the Orlando area, discovered his passion for helping people feel and move better through exercise when he became a personal trainer in 2015. He went on to earn his bachelor’s in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Central Florida, where he recognized the limitations of personal training alone. Wanting to help people not only improve performance but also recover from pain and injury, he pursued his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Nova Southeastern University, graduating in 2024.

With a strong background in strength training, rehabilitation, and performance, Dr. Ben blends physical therapy with advanced training methods to address the root cause of pain while building long-term resilience. He holds multiple certifications in strength and conditioning, pain management, movement analysis, and sport-specific performance. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Ben enjoys fishing, weight training, and hiking.

Education:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Bachelor’s in Sport and Exercise Science

  • Diploma in Personal Training

Certifications:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

  • Ice Physio Low Back and Extremity Pain Management

  • Functional Movement Screening (FMS) Level 1

  • Run DNA Gait Analysis

  • Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR) Level 1

  • Soccer Conditioning Specialist

  • Speed, Agility, and Quickness (S.A.Q)

  • Osteoblast Training (Bone Health)

  • Cupping