Meet The Staff at BCS Physical Therapy & Wellness

Brent Stuart, MSPT

Brent Stuart, MSPT, owner and lead physical therapist, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in PT from the Bouve’ College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University, Boston, MA.

His PT clinical and field work allowed him to experience a myriad of healthcare settings including Los Angeles, New Orleans and Philadelphia. For the past 10 years he's called South Florida his home and worked exclusively in Palm Beach County with Medicare patients.

Brent takes great pride in providing his patients the highest quality care on the road to recovery. His mission and treatment focuses on restoring Balance, Core and Stability to his valued patient’s life.

Sarah Chalnick PT, DPT

Sarah is a New Jersey native who received her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware in Exercise Science and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Columbia University. Sarah has been practicing in outpatient orthopedics since graduating where she has gained knowledge and experience treating patients of all ages and skill levels in orthopedics, neurological conditions, oncology rehabilitation and pelvic floor physical therapy. Sarah holds specialized training in pelvic floor and women’s health conditions as well as oncology rehabilitation . Sarah focuses her treatment on restoring patient mobility in order to improve their function through both hands-on techniques as well as therapeutic exercises. In her free time, Sarah enjoys exploring her new home state of Florida with her husband and their dog as well as spending quality time with their extended family.

Chris Wieland PT, DPT, ATC

Chris Wieland grew up in Royal Palm Beach, FL before moving to Connecticut to attend boarding school at Avon Old Farms School. While competing in multiple sports, he found his way to Castleton University in Castleton, VT to pursue his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training while playing for the Men’s Ice Hockey and Golf team. Following his time in New England, Chris attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL where he obtained his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Chris has much experience within the outpatient/inpatient facilities and has a history of working with athletes at all levels. He is also Titleist Performance Institute Level I Certified. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids during his free time.

Sam Zidell PT, DPT, CSCS

Sam Zidell who is a native to Florida, was born and raised in Miami Beach. He holds a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Florida International University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. With a strong passion for optimizing a person's function, he synthesizes the science of physical therapy with strength building to optimize one's physical performance to reach their individual goals through a personalized treatment plan.

Dr. Zidell has a variety of experience in the physical therapy field, treating patients in the hospital setting to the outpatient setting. He’s been providing physical therapy to those experiencing post orthopedic operations, strokes, spinal cord injuries and dealing with acute to chronic pain.

His ideology on rehabilitation is quite simple: Don’t make the mistake of assuming that you are confined to your physical limitations. Allow me to conduct a thorough assessment to determine your potential and develop a personalized plan of care for you to reach and surpass your goals.

Elyse Canas, OTR/L

Elyse Canas, OTR/L, brings over 38 years of professional experience into BCS Physical Therapy and Wellness. She graduated from Temple University Health Sciences Center, cum laude in 1979. She has practiced in acute hospital, hand surgeon offices, skilled nursing, pediatric, out patient, and home care settings.

Elyse is fluent in Spanish and is certified to teach mat Pilates. She and her family have made South Florida their home for 35 years.

Jeremy D. Chan, PTA

Completed PTA program in 2007.

Practiced outpatient setting since acquiring license shortly after graduation.

Certified in LSVT, FL institute Orthopedic Manual PTA, Aquatic Therapy, ASTYM.

She gives individualized treatment for every patient as she finds each of them unique from others. Her therapy approach is centered on whole body functional mobility through manual techniques, strengthening, balance, and coordination. She takes care of patients like family.

She enjoys spending time at home cooking, practicing yoga, movie nights, and playing games with her 3 daughters and husband.

Maria Florencia, PTA

Meet Maria Florencia (Flo), our dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant. Flo is originally from Argentina, but has lived in South Florida for over 25 years. She holds an Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Honors from Broward College where she gained a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic exercise. Flo is known for her exceptional communication skills and ability to connect with patients, making them feel comfortable and motivated throughout their recovery journey. During her experience as a PTA student, Flo had the opportunity to work in outpatient and inpatient settings specializing in manual therapy, orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, vestibular disorders, and neurological rehabilitation. She takes pride in being an integral part of the healthcare team, collaborating closely with therapists, physicians, and other professionals to deliver comprehensive care. Outside of physical therapy, Flo enjoys playing the drums at different venues across South Florida, traveling with her wife, and spending time with her family.

Bryan Koudim, PTA

Bryan Koudim is a FL native who graduated with honors and has his bachelors from FAU. He later studied physical therapy, graduating from BC with honors and has been working in outpatient since 2015. Bryan has a very solid fitness and therapeutic exercise background and has experience working with patients of all levels.