Meet The Kinetic Physical Therapy Staff
Angelo A. Stefanides, PT OCS ~ FL State License #35854
After performing a nation-wide search, Mark Johnson, PT hand picked Angelo Stefanides, PT OCS to be is successor at Naples Physical Therapy, and while our practice name has changed to Kinetic Physical Therapy, Angelo is committed and honored to carry on the tradition of clinical excellence established by Mark and Naples Physical Therapy nearly 40 years ago in 1986. Angelo joined the Naples Physical Therapy team in the fall of 2020 and officially assumed leadership of the practice now named Kinetic Physical Therapy in August of 2021 . While new to the Naples area, he is not new to the profession of physical therapy, as he brings extensive knowledge and over thirty years of experience to our practice. Angelo’s knowledge and expertise has been recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association as he is board certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. As of 2022 this credential is held by only 7% of all current physical therapists practicing in the US.
Angelo has an extensive educational background in physical therapy and science and has earned multiple degrees including a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from Rutgers University in New Jersey, a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine from Long Island University in New York and a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Mercy College in New York. He has continued his pursuit of knowledge throughout his career through his professional continuing education, all of which has been focused in the field of orthopedic and manual physical therapy.
Prior to joining Kinetic Physical Therapy, Angelo was practicing in New Jersey. He spent twenty years practicing in a hospital system, the last ten of which were spent in a leadership role, where he was fortunate enough to lead a team of over thirty-five fellow professionals providing services to patients in three different locations. In 2009 Angelo opened his own practice in New Jersey and he continued to treat patients there for eleven years until he closed the practice in October of 2020 to join the team at Naples Physical Therapy.
Angelo’s treatment philosophy is similar to that which has existed Naples Physical Therapy since 1986. He is focused on providing high quality hands-on care and manual therapy techniques coupled with scientifically supported therapeutic exercise, cutting edge techniques and modalities and patient education to help patients achieve the best outcomes possible. Angelo is committed to providing patients with a quality of service that both improves their lives and honors the responsibility of our profession to the people we serve.
Mark A. Johnson, PT ~ FL State License #3051
Mark studied Physical Therapist Assisting at Atlantic Community College and graduated with his Associate in applied science in 1979 with honors. He founded and was the first president of the Physical Therapy Club at that school during his time there. He then transferred to Georgia State University in Atlanta and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy in 1981. He also served one year as class Vice President at Georgia State. Finishing his training, Mark undertook internships at the prestigious Oschner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, Charlotte Memorial Hospital in Charlotte, NC and Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Prior to opening Naples Physical Therapy in 1986, Mark served as Director of Physical Therapy for a local private practice and home health care agency. He has been a staff physical therapist in both hospitals and private practices and has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1978. During his career, Mark has had extensive training in many different areas, and his continuing education training allowed him to focus primarily on sports medicine and orthopedics.
Mark has a special interest in the overhead or throwing athlete, having been both a baseball pitcher and a shoulder surgery patient, himself. He has attended numerous courses sponsored by the leading physicians in Major League Baseball over the years in many different parts of the country pertaining to injuries unique to the sport. He has worked with and treated professional athletes and patients referred to his office from many of the foremost leaders in the sports medicine world. Mark has had the unique opportunity to learn from these experts and help many professional and amateur athletes alike. He feels blessed to combine his true avocation with his career as a Physical Therapist.
Irma Blanco-Perez ~ Patient Coordinator
Irma graduated with her Medical Assisting degree in 1982 from Bryman College in Chicago, Il.. She began her medical assisting career in Chicago, Illinois at the Children’s Memorial Hospital in 1982 and was a valued employee there for 15 years. Wanting to get away from the cold Chicago winters, Irma, with her husband and young son, moved to Florida thinking they would try Naples for a year. Irma joined Naples Physical Therapy in 1994, and continues to be an invaluable asset of the Kinetic Physical Therapy. Irma is also fluent in Spanish and English.
