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.
Dr. Nicole Leskovec PT, DPT is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Cleveland State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Prior to her training at Cleveland State, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Pre-medicine Biology with a minor in Psychology from Kent State University. Prior to attending college, Nicole had her own personal experience with receiving physical therapy treatment, which allowed her to return to her high school sport of volleyball pain free. It was at this time, and through her training in school, that she developed a love and passion for outpatient physical therapy.
Nicole has had the opportunity to work in a private practice clinic for the past 3 years, where she has developed skills and experience in treating patients of all types from middle school and high school athletes, to all those overworked weekend warriors, and older adults looking to stay active and pain free. She utilizes multiple treatment methods including manual therapy, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, as well as therapeutic exercise and education on movement and functional training. Nicole plans to further her training by becoming dry needling certified, as well as becoming a certified strength and conditioning specialist in order to further assist her patients in returning to the activities they love. She firmly believes in working together with her patients to ensure they get the most out of their plan of care in order to meet their goals!
In her free time Nicole enjoys working out, exploring new restaurants and attending social events, watching sports and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to be apart of Saylor!
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!
Dr. Laurice Morton, DPT is a Bluefield, West Virginia Native who graduated from Alabama State University’s Doctorate Physical Therapy Program in 2011. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor In chemistry at Marshall University. From 2013-2019 she worked in an outpatient/ Acute Care Hospital in Princeton, WV which involved in the treatment of treated orthopedic post-op, spinal pathologies (cervical to sacral), neurological conditions such as MS, Parkinson’s Disease, TBI’s, Spinal Cord Injuries (cervical to Lumbar Injuries), vestibular dysfunction, and wound care. Throughout her work experience, she gained knowledge and training in kinesiotaping, Myofascial Release, Primal Reflex Release Techniques, a variety of manual treatments, and neuro rehab. At the hospital in Princeton, WV, she served as a staff relief physical therapist and supervised 4 PTs, 7 PTAs, and 2 office staff clinicians.
Laurice aspires to further her training by becoming a Pelvic Floor Specialist and LSVT BIG certified clinician.
Laurice is new to the area and is excited about meeting new patients and being able to bring her skills to the city of Mooresville. Outside of the clinic, Laurice enjoys watching football (Go Herd!!!), giving back to the community through her sorority- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, and spending time with her family. She is excited 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!
Isha Patel, MPT, is a versatile Physical Therapist who has years of experience. She feels comfortable with different set ups, and likes to explore the patient’s history and has an in depth knowledge of a variety of cases. She studied in the Philippines and graduated with her Master’s of Physical Therapy in India and continued higher education in America.
She is extremely patient and caring with her patients, plus loves working at Saylor! Isha enjoys listening to music and drawing, but most of all likes to spend time with her family. She is passionate about the improvement with her patients and provides them a healthy and pain free lifestyle!
Mary Jane Reynolds, moved down from Seneca Falls, New York to be near her daughter and family a year ago. She has over 10 years of experience in the medical industry. She has been a Medical Receptionist for many years and loves helping people.
Mary enjoys being in the Medical field and looks forward to working with the patients each day, and staff at Saylor Physical Therapy. She has been married for almost 23 years and has three children: Nicole, Tessa and Tyler. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her two Granddaughters and dogs, who she treats just like her kids.
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