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2021 Excellence in Healthcare Honoree: Kelsey Zamoyski

Kelsey Zamoyski, the owner of Defy Therapy & Wellness, received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from SUNY University at Buffalo. Kelsey is a National Board Certified Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, and Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist. She specializes in treating shoulder, elbow, and hand dysfunction.

Favorite Quote: Sometimes, life is about risking everything for a dream no one can see but you.

Fun Fact: There are two of me! I have an identical twin sister.

What challenges have you faced in your career, and how did you overcome them? In a small business, there is a new challenge every day. Among other things, I’ve experienced personal injuries, vendor difficulties, electrical outages, and flooding. With perseverance and a great support team, both personally and professionally, I’ve met these obstacles head-on and continue to grow and adapt.

What has been the most monumental moment of your career thus far? The most monumental moment of my career was leaving my job to take the leap and officially launch Defy Therapy & Wellness.

How is the healthcare industry important to you personally? At a young age, I was diagnosed with a genetic joint disorder with no cure and limited treatment options. Now, as an occupational therapy provider, my experiences as a patient help me inspire others to see that their diagnoses do not have to be limitations.

How did the pandemic disrupt your specific role in the healthcare industry, and how did you adapt? The pandemic gave our team a chance to re-evaluate how we serve our clients and maintain their trust. In response, we enhanced our policies and procedures by implementing COVID screening protocols and reducing patient volume in the clinic. As guidance changed, we maintained transparency through continued communication with our clients.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? Stick with your dreams no matter what anyone says and never stop learning.

What do you love most about working in healthcare? The ability to truly make a difference for someone by improving their quality of life.

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Drew Limsky

Drew Limsky

Editor-in-Chief

BIOGRAPHY

Drew Limsky joined Lifestyle Media Group in August 2020 as Editor-in-Chief of South Florida Business & Wealth. His first issue of SFBW, October 2020, heralded a reimagined structure, with new content categories and a slew of fresh visual themes. “As sort of a cross between Forbes and Robb Report, with a dash of GQ and Vogue,” Limsky says, “SFBW reflects South Florida’s increasingly sophisticated and dynamic business and cultural landscape.”

Limsky, an avid traveler, swimmer and film buff who holds a law degree and Ph.D. from New York University, likes to say, “I’m a doctor, but I can’t operate—except on your brand.” He wrote his dissertation on the nonfiction work of Joan Didion. Prior to that, Limsky received his B.A. in English, summa cum laude, from Emory University and earned his M.A. in literature at American University in connection with a Masters Scholar Award fellowship.

Limsky came to SFBW at the apex of a storied career in journalism and publishing that includes six previous lead editorial roles, including for some of the world’s best-known brands. He served as global editor-in-chief of Lexus magazine, founding editor-in-chief of custom lifestyle magazines for Cadillac and Holland America Line, and was the founding editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury Interiors South Florida. He also was the executive editor for B2B magazines for Acura and Honda Financial Services, and he served as travel editor for Conde Nast. Magazines under Limsky’s editorship have garnered more than 75 industry awards.

He has also written for many of the country’s top newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Boston Globe, USA Today, Worth, Robb Report, Afar, Time Out New York, National Geographic Traveler, Men’s Journal, Ritz-Carlton, Elite Traveler, Florida Design, Metropolis and Architectural Digest Mexico. His other clients have included Four Seasons, Acqualina Resort & Residences, Yahoo!, American Airlines, Wynn, Douglas Elliman and Corcoran. As an adjunct assistant professor, Limsky has taught journalism, film and creative writing at the City University of New York, Pace University, American University and other colleges.