Meet The Team

She first earned her Bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville University with a major in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Psychology.  She earned her Masters degree in Physical Therapy from another private university, the University of St. Augustine, in January 1999.  Furthering her manual therapy skills (or hands on treatment of soft tissue and joint mobilization), she received her Manual Therapy Certification (MTC), just a couple of years later.

Laura has specialized in the area of pelvic health, women’s and men’s health and spine since 1999.  Her love for helping people suffering in these areas comes out of an unwillingness to accept the status quo and she often finds herself treating people with impairments they never thought possible to improve.  Her approach to her clinical practice makes it obvious that she believes our bodies are brimming with life and potential.  According to Laura, “There’s nothing that makes me happier than getting to see someone truly savor their life.  It’s not just a tag line for our patients and our staff, it gets me out of the bed every morning to press forward helping those around me flourish into the best versions of themselves.”

Laura is doing her best to get the most out of her own life!  When she’s not at the office treating patients, she loves to spend her time with her 3 children, exercising, fishing or outdoors.

Over the years she has had the privilege of working with a wide range of patients-from children to older adults-but she has found her true calling in pelvic health.  She understands how personal and sensitive this area of care can be, and strives to create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for every patient.

When she is not in the clinic, you can usually find her spending time with her kids, planning her next travel adventure, or spending time in the garage working on a new project.

Anne was born and raised in Port Jefferson, NY on Long Island. She attended The University of Massachusetts majoring in Hospitality Management. After a family relocation to Georgia, she decided she wanted to be a physical therapist. Anne attended Georgia State University, earning her Physical Therapy degree in 1994. During PT school she worked at Emory University Sports Medicine and Spine center as a technician. Anne met her husband at Emory and they were married in 1995.

After graduation, she continued working at Emory University Sports Medicine and Spine Center. During her time at Emory, she worked under world renown physicians and a team of highly educated and specialized therapists. Anne later left Emory to work for a larger physical therapy group, managing and running 2 offices.

In 1999, Anne and her husband moved to Florida for a short time. Anne worked with Renee Namen, DPT who owned Advanced Rehab Centers. Anne helped Renee grow her company from 2 offices to 6. Under Renee’s direction, she worked closely with physicians at Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute, creating relationships and further enhancing her education. Renee sold her practices to Brooks Rehabilitation and Anne was promoted to Regional Manager at Brooks Rehabilitation, overseeing the operations of several outpatient clinics. In 2002 Anne and her husband moved back to Georgia to be closer to family. Anne worked part time over the next 9 years with ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio, while raising her 3 children. During this time, she specialized her training and practice in orthopedics and spine physical therapy, attending numerous seminars and educational meetings, including The University of St. Augustine and The McKenzie Institute.

In 2011 Anne and her family relocated back to Jacksonville, where she met Laura Bunso, PT. Anne started working with Smart Body Physical Therapy in 2013. Since then, Anne has worked in various roles with Smart Body Physical Therapy, assisting with marketing and community outreach, treating orthopedic clients and specializing in Pelvic Health.

Outside of work, Anne enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Anne and her family enjoy snow skiing in the states and around the world.

Kayla fell in love with pelvic floor therapy because of how much it touches peoples’ lives on a personal level. She feels honored to help people through personal and delicate issues that they often don’t realize they can even change, and then witness the growth that happens with their enhanced ability to fully enjoy life again. It is her goal to help her patients be able to participate in the activities they most enjoy and, in fact, “savor life,” as our motto says.

In their spare time, Kayla and her husband enjoy fitness, bowling and softball.

Pooja Vashi, PT, is a licensed Physical Therapist with over 10 years of experience in pelvic health, orthopedics, acute care, and neurological rehabilitation. She provides evidence-based, personalized care using a holistic, whole-body approach that addresses movement, breathing, lifestyle, and the underlying causes of dysfunction to help patients achieve lasting results.

Pooja is passionate about helping individuals improve function, reduce pain, and regain confidence in their daily lives. She is committed to creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where every patient feels heard, supported, and empowered throughout their rehabilitation journey.