Meet Our Team
Rob Collewijn
Rob Collewijn, PT. Born and raised in the Netherlands, ex-professional soccer player in the top Division of the country, has always been around injuries and body dysfunctions. He met a Physio Therapist during his soccer career and inspired by his ability help others created a new high desire in life which has lead to the help of hundreds of thousands of people.
Rob is the Founder of Free Motion Physical Therapy and he developed the Scale of Function used at Free Motion which ensures that patients are moving toward their optimal function efficiently and effectively by handling the body in the correct gradient approach.
Rob’s 35 years of experience as a Physical Therapist and research into really handling the body with Physical Therapy has guided his success and success of our skilled manual physical therapists to creating satisfied, knowledgeable, functional, and independent patients who are confident in referring others.
Dr. Daniel Morales
Hello! My name is Dr. Daniel Morales. I am a Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. I am originally from West Palm Beach, Florida. My educational background consists of a Bachelors in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology and Fine Art, as well as a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. I have experience playing and competing in many sports, including Crossfit, Kickboxing, and Basketball. I also have experience in Gymnastic Strength Training through the Gymnastic Bodies program. My passion is to restore function and assist others in living happy, healthy, and active lives.
Chris Ewell
My name is Christopher Ewell, born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Florida. I am one of the therapists of team Free Motion, I am a dedicated and passionate person in the specialty of therapeutic rehabilitation. I come from several years’ experience competing in many sports and five years as a personal trainer where I became a master of my skill with strengthening clients, designing fitness and weight loss programs, and assisting with any physical limitation to help clients achieve their fitness goals. While being an athlete my whole life and facing injuries myself, I was constantly around trainers and physical therapists which led me to pursue my passion of physical therapy. My educational background is three college degrees in various majors; general education, business management, and physical therapy. While being very familiar with common sports injuries and how the body works, I can assist in helping you to achieve maximum function in your everyday lives. Therefore, my top priority is to help patients achieve optimum function for everyday life pain-free and return those who play sports back to their sport at full potential and prevent re-injury. I am here and happy to help!
Cody Bell
My name is Cody Bell, I am one of the Modality Technicians and Exercise Specialists here at Free Motion. I grew up in the great city of Memphis, Tennessee, where I developed a profound love for helping others and striving to assist people meet their fitness goals. Throughout high school and my freshman year of college, I participated in various sports, though primarily only excelling on the baseball field. Eventually, I moved on to pursue my academic career at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, where I earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Business Administration. In the fall, I plan to even further my education by beginning the Physical Therapist Assistant program at St. Petersburg College. Seeing you reach optimal physical, pain-free shape, as well as personal fitness goals is something I take tremendous pride in. In my off time, I enjoy spending time with my Labrador Coko, fishing in the Gulf and Tampa Bay, playing pick-up volleyball on the beach, and pick-up basketball at the neighborhood courts.
Simon Wade
Hi! My name is Simon Wade and I am a modality technician and exercise specialist here at Free Motion.This means I’ll be one of the techs getting to teach you rehab exercises and applying treatments like heat, ice & ultrasound. I was born and raised here in the Clearwater area, where I went to St Petersburg College for my associates degree and then graduated from USF Cum Laude with my Bachelors in Health Sciences. I am currently preparing to start my Doctorates Program studying Physical Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. Fun fact, you can actually see the house I was born in from our clinic. I grew up playing soccer since the age of 4, but in my adult years have been more of a gym fanatic. I’ve competed in a category called “Men’s Physique” in 2 shows and won first place. I am passionate about health, nutrition, traveling and culture. I look forward to meeting you in our clinic and hearing your stories!
Nathan Valtin
Free Motion as a Modality Technician and am now the new Licensed Massage Therapist! I am currently getting my Bachelors in Exercise Science and then will be going to Physical Therapy school. I have lived in Clearwater for 15 years and have always been involved in sports. I was the team captain and quarter-back for a two-time state champion football team located in the heart of Clearwater and I continue to help that team as an assistant team therapist. My purpose is to help individuals restore their performance and function back to ideal condition! I look forward to meeting you!
Shawn McCort
Greetings! My name is Shawn, I have an Associates of Biology from Saint Petersburg College, and am currently a student at the University of South Florida studying to become a Physical Therapist one day. I am a CrossFit fanatic, an avid soccer player, and have lost 45lbs in the process. I am able to stay active and injury free thanks to the guidance from our Doctors here at Free Motion. This job has given me an achieved sense of the human body and what it is capable of. I love the high energy environment we provide, as witnessing our patients achieving optimal function in their body. I look forward to meeting you during your first visit!
Alyssa Velazquez
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