Physical Rehab and Aquatic Center of Hemet   
Our People

Meet the faces at Physical Rehab & Aquatic Center of Hemet

Paula D. Lawrence, PT

Paula is the sole owner of Physical Rehab Center of Hemet since it’s opening in 1988. Having graduated from Texas Women’s University in 1982, she practiced for 6 years in an acute care hospital, where she was Director of Rehabilitation Services and Sports Medicine. She has done home health physical therapy and been a clinical instructor and guest lecturer for several universities. Her continuing education has focused on orthopedics, OB-GYN physical therapy, geriatrics, and industrial medicine. She has authored several articles and is active in new program development. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and an active community supporter in many organizations.


Jan Vilums,
PTA

Jan became licensed as a physical therapist assistant in 1993 after graduating with honors from Ohio State University. Jan’s experience ranges from acute care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and out – patient physical therapy. She has been a Physical Rehab team member since 2000. Jan’s interests are many and she has become specialized in several areas of Physical Therapy including aquatic physical therapy. She is also a Lymphedema therapist and takes great pride and pleasure in the success of this program. Most recently Jan has become certified through the American Red Cross to teach CPR/AED and First Aid for the professional rescuer. Jan has extensive continuing education credits and has been a speaker in various forums addressing her areas of expertise.