Board of Directors
Dr. John Barrett, President and Founder
Dr. Barrett is the President and Founder of ARIA and is Director of the Florida Knee and Orthopedic Centers. He is a retired orthopedic surgeon with over 30 years of experience treating osteoarthritis.

Ed Farina, PT, MBA, PhD, Board Chairman
Farina is a longtime member of the board who has served as ARIA’s treasurer. He is the president and owner of Progressive Rehabilitation Agency, Inc., as well as the vice president of Sarasota Therapy Centers.

Dee Dee Cornelius , Director

Joe Baker, Director

Osteoarthritis (OA)
Osteoarthritis Patients Suggested to Wear Flat Shoes
Pressure on the knees is the main factor that triggers the development of osteoarthritis... More

Bring Out the Flip-Flops and Sneakers, Better for Osteoarthritis
A key risk factor for development of osteoarthritis, which affects approximately 27 million people in the United States alone, is loading on the knee joints ... More

Hope For Those With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
ou may be surprised to learn that osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a leading cause of disability in the United States... More