Ilana Spodak
(CNMT; NCMT)
The Spodak Method
561-642-1408
Ilana Faith Spodak,
Owner, Principal
Certified Neuromuscular Therapist
After studying alongside TMJ Specialist Dr. Harold Gelb, founder of the Gelb appliances as his research assistant Ilana Faith Spodak observed how many patients were in chronic pain due to the dysfunction of structure of their muscular skeletal system, she then realized there was more to treating pain than surgery and medication. She received her certification in Neuromuscular Therapy from the International Academy of NMT. In practice since 1998, she has worked alongside world renowned doctors such as Orthopedic Surgeons, Spine Surgeons, Pain Management Doctors, Neurologists, Internists and TMJ Specialists. Ilana grew up in New Jersey and moved to St. Thomas U.S.V.I. where she took time to travel and explore before returning to her passion of reliving people of their chronic pain.
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Graduated Florida College of Natural Health, 1997
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Certified Neuromuscular Therapist
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Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
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Posture Alignment Specialist
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Active Isolated Assisted Stretching (Mattes Method)
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Former Research Assistant to Dr. Gelb, DMD, TMJ Specialist
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USF College of Medicine - Gross Anatomy Program
Elisha Boger
Office Manager
Elisha worked side by side with Ilana for several years before moving to North Carolina in 2012. She moved back to Florida in June of 2019 and was overjoyed to rejoin the Muscular Rehabilitation Center of Florida family.
Elisha has been married to her wonderful and loving husband Daniel since April of 2000, they have a beautiful puppy named Kai who comes to the office with Elisha occasionally. Elisha was born in Norfolk, VA and was raised in Edenton, NC by her loving mother Frances, father Everett and older sister Catherine. She was a member of the Untied States Coast Guard for several years.
Elisha has over 10 years of office experience and loves meeting and helping new people, she looks forward to meeting you and having the opportunity to help you!
Yummy,
Office Mascot
Greeter/Hugs and Kisses
Yummy has been a professional greeter for the last 5 years, since then he has affectionately and warmly given hundreds of patients hugs, kisses and love. Yummy’s presence is an intricate part of the office dynamic (and don't worry he's hypoallergenic).