Meet Our Professional Staff

The staff of the Caribbean Health & Fitness Complex all share the same philosophy; to set a standard for rehabilitative healthcare that promotes wellness through intervention and prevention. We value a multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation, which encompasses wellness, emotional health, and nutrition through education. Take a look at our diverse staff who work together to develop our programs.

Douglas W. Menzies, D.C., Director

Education: Received Doctorate In Chiropractic in 1978; Certificate of Matriculation in Orthopedics, 1980; Certified in Impairment Rating, 1981; B.S. in Nutrition, 1982: Post Graduate Training in Sports Injuries at The Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Areas of Specialty: Sports Medicine; Impairment Rating; Disability Evaluation; Exercise Prescription.

Professional Accomplishments: VI Olympic Team Physician, 1988 Seoul Korea; 1992 Barcelona Spain; 1996 Atlanta Georgia; Member and past president of the  VI Chiropractic Society; Member of The American Chiropractic Association; US Air Force Vietnam Veteran (1968-72).

Dr. Alicia Lewit, D.C., Doctor of Chiropractic

Education: National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, Illinois; Doctor of Chiropractic, April 2005, B.S. in Human Biology, April 2003; University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. - M.B.A. - May 1994; University of the West Indies, Trinidad, West Indies - B.S. Agriculture 1991; Areas of Specialty: Certified in the use of Sole Support “Dynamic Casting” Technology

Professional Accomplishments: Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; member American Chiropractic Association; member VI Chiropractic society

Zandra Ramtahal, MSPT, Physical Therapist

Education: D'Youville College, NY, Bachelor of Science & Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 2001. Licensed in California and the Virgin Islands.

Areas of Specialty: manual therapy, joint mobilization, orthopedics Professional Accomplishments: Volunteer Mission Orthopedics in Peru and Nicaragua

Kimberley D. Sanford R.N.
Registered Nurse

Education: Registered Nurse (R.N.) Foothills School of Nursing, 1992; A.C.L.S., P.A.L.S. certified; CPR Instructor 2001

Areas of Specialty: Intensive Care Nursing, Emergency Room Nursing, and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Jean Sylvester, M.Ed.

Education: B.A. Psychobiology, Wheaton College, 1984; M.S. Exercise Physiology, University of Miami, 1986

Areas of Specialty: Cardiac Rehab, Risk Factor Analysis, Senior Population, Cardiopulmonary Disease, Orthopedic Injuries

Professional/Athletic Accomplishments: ACSM Health Fitness Instructor; American Red Cross CPR Instructor; AFAA Aerobics Instructor; ACE Personal Trainer.

Jason Fish, M.Ac., ATC, Dipl.Ac.
Certified Athletic Trainer

Education: University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), B.A. Physical Education (Athletic Training), 1999; New England School of Acupuncture,
Master of Acupuncture, January 2004.

Areas of Specialty: sports medicine, acupuncture.

Professional Accomplishments: Certified Athletic Trainer NATA, 2000; Licensed Athletic Trainer in Maine and Massachusetts, 2002 and 2003.

Patricia Cabral, MSPT
Physical Therapist

Education: Lyndon State College, B.S. Environmental Science, 1979; Pacific University, Master of Science in Physical Therapy, 1994.

Area of Specialty: Neurological Rehabilitation & Women's Health

Dave Wentz

Education: BS’s Degree in Athletic Training & Sports Medicine; holds national certifications and advanced training through the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and National Academy of Sports Medicine

Background: DeWayne brings experience and a keen sense of imagination to the Rehab Center. Before relocating to St. Croix, DeWayne gained experience training a varied population, ranging from the sedentary and elderly to active high school, the military and athletes both amateur and professional. In the last 2 years DeWayne helped pioneer a very successful sports performance program at a private fitness club in Cincinnati, Ohio. His unique style of functional training focuses on a balanced body moving through all 3 planes of human movement while building strength and power on a foundation of stability.

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