About Us
OrthoSport, Inc. is owned and operated by Nancy Croughwell, DPT, MTC, and Howard Layne, DPT, BBA.
Nancy Croughwell, DPT, MTC
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Nancy Croughwell, DPT, MTC has over 20 years experience as a physical therapist, and holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Nova Southeastern University. She holds an additional certification in Manual Therapy (PARIS). Nancy has developed the manual skills and the knowledge required to treat all types of injuries and implement personalized programs designed to enhance your rehabilitation and Sports Performance Training.
Howard Layne, DPT, BBA
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Howard Layne, DPT, BBA, also holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Nova Southeastern University and a degree in International Business. Howard has over 10 years experience as a physical therapist, is an adjunct professor and committee member for the physical therapy program at Nova Southeastern University and a former FPTA board member. Howard holds an additional certification and training in orthotics.
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Kathy has always had a true passion for fitness. By the time she was 20 years old; she was professionally inspiring and training others as a group instructor and personal trainer. Because of her unique ability to engage with her clients and deliver results she has enhanced performance and fitness goals to athletes of all levels of competition including professionals, Triathletes, post rehab patients, the young and the elderly. Her dedication to YOU is priority! Her down to earth sense of humor will keep your workouts fun, challenging and have you coming back for more!!!
Certifications and Special Training:
Certified on all Pilates Apparatus by Pilates Method Alliance
Certified NSCA Personal Trainer
Certified Spin (Indoor Cycling) Instructor by Johnny G Spinning
TRX suspension training, GTS gravity system, Core Align, Bosu balance training and metabolic conditioning.
“We do not stop playing because we get old. We get old because we stop playing” -George Bernard Shaw
OrthoSport Staff
![]() Nancy Croughwell, DPT, MTC |
![]() Howard Layne, DPT, BBA |
![]() Julie Griffin, MSPT |
![]() Nancy Murphy, Office Manager |
![]() Maribel Gomez, Front Office |
![]() Kathy Palkaninec, Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor |
Lisa Farrell. PhD., PT |
![]() Jean Yzer, PT |
Together, our comprehensive team approach is to administer personalized one-on-one treatment to meet each patient's special needs. This approach creates a sense of mutual trust and cooperation between therapists and patients, helping the OrthoSport staff meet your individual challenges and goals.






