Dr. Lauren Lee, DPT is an Eastern North Carolina native who graduated from East Carolina University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelors of Science in Biology and Exercise Science at the University of Mount Olive, where she competed as a Division II Volleyball athlete. Throughout her educational, clinical, and athletic experiences, Lauren has developed a passion for outpatient orthopedic care with a focus in manual therapy. She has knowledge and training ranging across the age spectrum, from children with developmental delays, weekend warriors, and even to older adults following joint replacements. She is trigger point dry needling certified utilizing a non-aggressive technique to assist with pain, mobility, and motor control.
Lauren aspires to further her training by becoming a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT). She believes that patient-focused care provided in a fun, friendly environment is the first step towards positive outcomes and she is excited to get you back in the game.
This small-town girl enjoys keeping her competitive side alive by participating in indoor/outdoor volleyball leagues, running, watching any and all sports, and exploring this beautiful city.
Angela Tidwell, OTR/L graduated from the University of Florida in 1996 with a Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy. She has loved helping clients regain their functional independence as an OT for over 22 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient rehab, acute care, outpatient, and skilled nursing facilities, but is very excited to return to her favorite OT setting as an outpatient hand therapist! Her work experience in hand therapy includes: wrist, hand & elbow fractures, dislocations, tendon repairs, nerve repairs, amputations, digit replantations, wound care, burns, carpal tunnel syndrome, post-op care, repetitive strain injuries, and custom hand splinting/orthotics. She has worked with clients of all ages. She has an extremely well-rounded work history having worked at a large inpatient rehab hospital in Orlando, FL where she rotated as the core therapist on the orthopedic, neuro/CVA, and spinal cord injury teams. She also covered the TBI and pediatric teams as needed. She was a weekend supervisor for almost 2 years, having to staff a full team of OT’s at 6 local area hospitals. One of her favorite experiences was getting to treat Walt Disney World employees in a workers comp program for 4 years.
Angela moved to NC in 2010 and loves getting to finally experience all 4 seasons. She enjoys watching sports (Go Gators!), gardening, and traveling with her husband, 3 children, and 3 dogs! She is very happy to join the Saylor team!
Adam Owczarzak, DPT is from Buffalo NY and graduated from Daemen College in 2014 with a doctorate in PT. He traveled as a PT in Virginia for a year doing home health and subacute rehab before coming to North Carolina working in similar settings as well as acute care at a hospital. Throughout his experiences, he’s gained an appreciation for all spectrums of patient care but ultimately enjoys outpatient orthopedics the most.
Adam has added training through continuing education specifically in progressive neurological diseases, differential diagnoses, and treatments of the lumbar and cervical spine. He believes that patient education and communication is one of the most important aspects of being a physical therapist.
Outside of work, Adam enjoys going out with his wife Lydia, being around family, playing sports, and rooting for Buffalo sports!
Jaclyn Fisher, is a Florida native who graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2009 in which she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration. In 2015 she earned a Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding from Palm Beach State College. She is also CPR Certified.
After caring for a close family member that was lost to ALS, she aspired to be part of the medical field which she has proudly served in for over 10 years. She enjoys the fast-paced ever-changing day-to-day of customer service and prides herself on a work ethic that ensures a positive image of herself and the company she represents. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, her cat and dog and watching the Indianapolis Colts.
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