Our Team
Dave Ochsendorf, MPT, MEd
Dave is from Elkins, WV where he grew up playing soccer, baseball, and basketball. His love for sports led him to West Virginia University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and became a certified Athletic Trainer. He then completed his Master of Education degree in Sports Medicine at the University of Virginia while completing a graduate assistantship at Virginia Military Institute.
He continued to work as an athletic trainer for the football and wrestling teams at VMI for 4 years. In 2000 he moved to Norfolk, Virginia to pursue his career in physical therapy. At Old Dominion University, he earned his Master of Physical Therapy degree, and met his wife Kristy. He and Kristy traveled the country, working in outpatient orthopedic clinics in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Washington D.C., Arizona, California, and Hawaii. They fell in love with Sarasota, FL, and decided to settle here in 2008.
Dave specializes in evaluating and treating the foot and ankle. He has extensive undergraduate, graduate, and internship training in foot and ankle biomechanics, which he applies to his physical therapy practice.
Dave's background in sports medicine is an added advantage when treating all upper and lower extremity injuries. Dave is an avid runner and has been racing with Team New Balance since 2013.
He also uses manual skills learned in various parts of the country and in additional coursework to effectively treat the spine. When applied properly, Dave believes the principles of biomechanical correction, sports medicine treatments and manual therapy yield great results for clients of all ages.
Kristy Ochsendorf, DPT
Kristy grew up in Ohio where she was a member of the Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet Company from ages 5-16. She graduated from Ohio University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology. She then moved to Norfolk, Virginia to attend Old Dominion University and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2004.
Upon graduation, she and husband Dave worked as traveling physical therapists for five years, practicing in Hawaii, California, Maryland, Washington DC, Connecticut, Arizona, and Florida.
Kristy and Dave fell in love with the active community of Sarasota, moved here in 2008, and then opened Siesta Key Sports & Physical Therapy in 2010.
Kristy's passion and enthusiasm for exercise combined with manual skills learned across the country translate into exceptional results for her clients. She takes a scientific and evidence-based approach, applying principles of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to successfully treat a variety of acute conditions as well as movement disorders and postural dysfunctions. She participates in many community races from 5K's to half-marathons and duathlons. She also enjoys regular yoga and weight training.
Hannah King, DPT
Hannah is originally from the Bradenton/Sarasota area. She received her Bachelors in Health Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Boston University before moving back to the area in 2019 with her husband Nick.
She has experience in pain management, orthopedics, inpatient orthopedic and neurorehabilitation, and geriatrics. Hannah enjoys treating a diverse patient population and focuses her care on holistic patient management.
Hannah's special interests include:
- • Therapeutic Pain Management
- • Spinal Injuries and Disorders
- • Weightlifting Injuries and Prehab
- • Injury Prevention
- • Sleep Hygiene
When not in the clinic, Hannah enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband Nick and Aussiedoodle Piper, and doing CrossFit.
Peter Dunn, PTA
Peter was born and raised in the Kansas City area and went on to pursue a career as a professional luthier and small business owner in Annapolis, Maryland. After a positive experience as a patient of physical therapy himself, Peter was inspired to pursue a new path in the field of physical therapy.
He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the CACHE PTA Program at Anne Arundel Community College in Severna Park, Maryland in 2016 and went on to work in outpatient settings treating a wide variety of conditions and specializing Parkinson's Disease. In 2018, Peter relocated to Sarasota where he continues to pursue a passion for helping others move and feel better. He likes to explore a variety of movement practices including yoga and weightlifting and recently obtained certification in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). In his free time Peter continues to enjoy repairing guitars and writing music.
Laura Supple, Office Manager
Laura, a Sarasota native, has been working in health administration for over 20 years. She has developed a keen understanding of healthcare systems and medical insurance, and is dedicated to helping others. Outside her professional life, Laura has a love for singing and finds joy in the therapeutic power of music. She has a passion for photography, capturing beautiful moments in her surroundings. Above all, Laura cherishes her family and spending time with her husband and 2 sons.
5 Star Google Review
"I love Siesta Key Physical Therapy. I broke my foot, and got my boot off five weeks ago. I've had physical therapy during that time and have become stronger. The staff is so kind and accommodating! My physical therapist is Jessica, and she is amazing!!! She is so encouraging, and I feel so much better. I have about a week more therapy to go, and I will miss going to this wonderful place! Thank you for everything Siesta Key PT!!!!!!!" - Maggie M.