Welcome to the Believe Family

Trevor MacLaren, MS, PT, C/NDT

Trevor, one of the two owners of Believe Pediatric Physical Therapy, graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in Biology. She went on to receive a bachelor's and Master's degree in Physical Therapy in 2001. She has extensive experience in pediatrics, including the home health, early intervention, and intensive suit therapy fields. She is Pediatric NDT Certified, is trained in evaluating and casting for Cascade DAFO orthotics, and is certified in the Therasuit Method. She is trained in Myofascial Release, unweighted treadmill gait training, sensory integration, Total Motion Release, DMI Level 1B, and pilates for children with special needs. Trevor has two children of her own, and is passionate about nutrition, running, reading, family bike rides and hikes, and living out her faith in every area of her life.

                                                 Dayna Brunette, MS, PT, C/NDT

Dayna is one of the proud owners of Believe Pediatric Physical Therapy and is especially honored to be able to work with the remarkable children and families that become a part of the Believe family over the years. Dayna graduated with her Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Florida in 2004, where she was awarded "Physical Therapy Student of the Year" from the Florida Physical Therapy Association for the state of Florida. Dayna has experience in pediatric home health therapy, pediatric outpatient therapy, school-based therapy, and pediatric hippotherapy, as well as extensive experience since 2004 in the pediatric intensive suit therapy field.  Dayna is certified as a Pediatric NDT Therapist in the NDT/Bobath Certificate Course in the Management and Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Neuromotor Disorders.  Dayna is also certified in the Therasuit Method, she is a NARHA certified hippotherapy provider, and she is certified in Yoga for the Special Needs Child.  Dayna has training in Myofascial Release, sensory integration, body-weight supported treadmill gait training, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Cerebral Palsy and Analysis of Gait, DMI Level 1B, and Pilates for children with special needs. Dayna is most passionate about outdoor activities, exercising, nutrition, and especially being with her husband Randy, and two children Tristan and Dylan. 

Chris Nicholas, PTA

Chris began his journey with Believe in 2012 as a volunteer. He fell in love with the kids, families, and loving and vibrant atmosphere and hasn’t left since. Chris graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in 2010, Master’s Degree from Webster University in 2012, and Physical Therapy Assistant Degree from Herzing University in 2015. Chris has extensive experience in pediatric intensive therapy as well as training in myofascial release, DMI Level 1-A, pediatric neuro developmental treatment, kinesiology taping, sensory integration, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, neuromuscular re-activation, UEU, and pediatric psychology. Chris is a member of the Neuro Development Treatment Association and the American Physical Therapy Association and has a passion for the integrating innovative therapeutic techniques into the clinical atmosphere. Chris loves spending time with his daughter Ella, traveling, and being a part of the amazing transformation of his patients’ lives and functional growth.

Patricia La Rovere, DPT

Patty is originally from Venezuela and moved to the USA to play college tennis in Mars Hill, North Carolina where she graduated with an athletic training degree in 2010. In 2014 she completed her doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL. Patty fell in love with pediatrics after having a side job as a babysitter for a boy with special needs during grad school and even more after completing her pediatric clinical rotation. She has been working in the pediatric field ever since. Patty has completed training in pediatric NDT, Therasuit and Cage, pediatric myofascial release, DMI Level 1A, and kinesio taping. She has been providing intensive physical therapy since 2016 and has also worked in the outpatient pediatric setting as well as in the school therapy system. Patty is very passionate about working with her patients and loves being part of their transformation and learning process. In her free time, Patty enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her husband Steve, and their dogs Wallace and Lulu.

Tiffani Sanchez, DPT

Tiffani is from the state of Texas, recently moving to Florida to join the Believe team in 2024. She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Health Science Education from Baylor University in 2021. While at Baylor University she also competed in the Big 12 Conference for the Track and Field Team in both the Heptathlete and Pole Vault events. In addition to being a Division 1 athlete, she earned academic honors, making the Big 12 Commissioner's honor roll and the Department Dean’s List in 2020 and 2021. In 2023 she obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University Saint Augustine Health Science (USA) in Austin, Texas. She concluded her academic career graduating her Doctoral program with High Honors, finishing amongst the top of her class at the USA. Tiffani is trained in Neuro-Developmental Treatment, Myofascial Release, and DMI Level 1A. Tiffani grew up watching both of her parents devote their careers to serving the world of health care in special needs. She has used this upbringing as her inspiration towards a passionate career to serve kids and special needs. In her free time she enjoys staying active with her husband Ricardo, hiking, biking, paddle boarding, and other outdoor activities. Tiffani brings a bright, warm, and joyous personality to the clinic and with all the kids she works with.

Aimee Sawyer, DPT

Aimee is originally from Mississippi and received her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Mississippi State University in 2013. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of South Alabama in 2017. Shortly after graduation, Aimee moved to Florida, where she has been working in pediatrics in a variety of settings, including home health, early intervention, outpatient based, and intensive therapy. Aimee is committed to providing the highest level of care, having received specialized training including Therasuit and UEU Certification, as well as DMI Level 1A.

Her passion for pediatrics is fueled by her belief in the power of laughter and positivity to create an uplifting environment and celebrating all victories big or small. Outside of work, Aimee enjoys staying active by working out and running, going to Disney, relaxing at the beach, and spending quality time with her son, Channing.