Clinic Director, OPT Tiverton
William brings 20 years of experience as a Physical Therapist to Olympic Physical Therapy. He received his degree in physical therapy from Boston University in 1984 graduating cum laude. He has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, specializing in orthopedic, sports medicine rehabilitation, biomechanics, and mechanical low back pain.
Ina Pimental, DPT graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Exercise Science from URI. She received valuable experience as an intern at Olympic Physical Therapy during her undergraduate training. She was selected as a graduate assistant for the Eleanor Slater Hospital, and her clinical research focused on the impact of Hippotherapy on Pediatrics with developmental disorders. Ina is currently participating in an advanced program studying Applied Biomechanics and Functional Therapy. Ina enjoys sports and is currently on a softball and volleyball team. She also enjoys traveling and lists New Zealand as her favorite trip to date.
Denise has been employed with OPT since August 2001, starting at the Valley Rd. location and then following the company as they moved to the Aquidneck Ave location. Denise began splitting her time between the Middletown and Tiverton locations in 2003. Denise now works exclusively in Tiverton. She earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from CCRI in 2001 and is also a certified practicing personal trainer.
Natasha graduated from CCRI in May 2010 with honors, earning her designation as a PTA. She worked in pediatrics for a year and a half and then joined the OPT team.