Our Team


Physical Therapists


Physical Therapist + Owner

Lissa Trevino

MPT, ATC, FAFS, TPI CGFI
  • Master of Physical Therapy, Chapman University, 1995, Licensed 1996
  • Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training, CSULB 1988, Certified 1988
  • Instructor in “Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment”, Goto Gakuen Medical Arts College, Tokyo, Japan 1988
  • Instructor in the “Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries”, CSU Long Beach, 1990
  • Fellow of Applied Functional Science, Gray Institute, 2010
  • AVP Pro Beach Volleyball  Medical board/provider 2006-2011
  • Master’s Certificate in “Fascial Stretch Therapy” through Stretch to Win, 200
  • Titleist Performance Institute, Level III Medical Professional, 2006 TPI, CGFI
  • Certified in Pilates and NeuroCorekinetics, 2002
  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the National Athletic Trainer’s Association.
  • Female/Male Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction. Treatment Certificate

Austin

Physical Therapist

Austin Hedani

DPT
  • Degrees: Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine of Health Sciences, Austin, TX and B.S. Biological Sciences, University of California Irvine
  • Certifications: Lee Silverman Voice Training (LSVT), BIG certified for Parkinson’s Disease and Neurological Movement Disorders, OTAGO Elderly Fall Prevention Certified
  • Clinical Experience: Sports medicine, Outpatient Orthopedics, Geriatrics, Outpatient neuro for CVA
  • Passionate about: Helping people get back to doing what they love and improving their quality of life.
  • Interesting Facts: Austin is ambidextrous meaning he can use both hands for almost everything! Because of this skill, he keeps an open mindset when approaching therapy by adapting and incorporating multiple different ways to help his patients and their injuries.
  • Sports History: Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field and Football.
  • Hobbies: Watching TV shows, dancing, playing basketball, cooking all types of food, eating all types of food and meeting new people.
  • Originally from: San Francisco, CA

Denise Lane

Physical Therapist

Denise Lane

DPT
  • Degrees: Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, 2015
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Riverside, 2009
  • Certifications: Pelvic Floor Level 1A, 2A and 2B from Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of Pelvic, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine, Cranio-facial Region, Cervical and Upper Thoracic spine. Functional Analysis and Management of the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex and Myofascial Manipulation.
  • Passionate about: Helping patients of all ages achieve their goals with Physical Therapy. Dr. Lane is also passionate about Women’s Health; she desires to teach, inspire and reach women in the community about pelvic floor physical therapy.
  • Interesting Facts: Dr. Lane is currently in the process of obtaining her pelvic rehabilitation practitioner certification and doula license to provide specialized Physical Therapy to women who are pregnant, during delivery and extensive care after delivery.
  • Sports History: Fitness and Strength Training
  • Hobbies: Spending time with her family; taking walks to the beach, bike rides, hiking, and family movie nights.
  • Originally from: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Jenni

Physical Therapist

Jennifer Curry

DPT
  • Degrees: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
  • B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Certifications: Dry Needling Certified, Graston Trained, Blood Flow Restriction Certified, ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Certified.
  • Clinical Experience: Sports Medicine, Concussion Management, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Passionate about: Helping people stay active, specializing in orthopedics, with extensive training as well as concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation.
  • Interesting Facts: Deejayed for several years
  • Sports History: Pole Vaulting, Sprinter, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball and Surfing after moving to CA.
  • Hobbies: Guitar/Ukulele, surfing, skating, Krav Maga
  • Originally from: Chicago

Physical Therapy Assistants


Physical Therapist Assistant

Charlena Zamarripa

PTA
  • Graduated from California State University at Long Beach State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Training.
  • Head Athletic Trainer at Canyon High School from 1987-1990.
  • Passed the California State Boards and obtained a Physical Therapist Assistant License in 1993.
  • Became the first Physical Therapist Assistant in the country to earn the exclusive Functional Orthopaedic Certification (FOC) from the Institute of Physical Art in Colorado in 2003.
  • Has worked in outpatient physical therapy for 30 years.
  • Clinical Instructor for PT Assistant Students for over 20 years and has mentored more than 60 students.
  • Specializes in comprehensive manual therapy including soft tissue and joint mobilization, neuromuscular re-education and body mechanics training.

Athletic/Fitness Trainers, Massage Therapist

Gary

Integrative Mind/Body Therapist

Gary Rosenthal

Certified Massage Therapist
  • Degrees: Masters Counseling- Univ Virgin Islands B.A. Psychology Michigan State University
  • Certifications: Certified Massage Therapist- 24 yrs. CAMTC, Thoughtfield Therapy diagnostic -TFTdx, Oncology Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Orthopedic Integrated Massage, Hot/cold Stone Massage, Pranic Healing- 5 levels, Sensitivity and Allergy Treatment, Aromatherapy, Sports Massage, Post Op massage.
  • Clinical Experience: 24 years licensed massage therapist. 20 years Energy Psychology Therapist. 10 years Care Partner- Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 15 years- Allergy and Sensitivity Therapist. 35 years- Instructor- Mantra Meditation.
  • Sports History: Golf, Tennis, Swimming
  • Passionate about: Helping clients find the root cause of dysfunction. I believe the body will heal itself if given the correct healing information. By applying an integrative approach to dysfunction, whether physical and/or mental/emotional, we can create an effective, safe, and empowering plan to help the healing take place.
  • Interesting Facts: Lived in the US Virgin Islands for 39 years before returning to the West Coast.
  • Hobbies: Sports, exotic foods, gardening, sailing, cross country skiing, scuba, stand up paddle boarding.
  • Originally From: Pontiac, Michigan

Matthew

Acupunturist, Fitness Trainer + PT Aide

Matthew Olesky

Certified Personal Trainer
  • Degrees: Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2003, BS Holistic Science 2001, South Baylo University of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
  • Certifications: Personal Trainer 1999, Orange Coast College
  • Clinical Experience: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics
  • Passionate about: Post-Surgical Rehabilitation and Sports Training
  • Interesting Facts: Earned a 1st Degree Black Belt from the U.S. Taekwondo Alliance at age 12.
  • Sports History: Soccer, Baseball, Snow Skiing, Golf, Football
  • Hobbies: Mountain biking, Hiking, Camping, Paddleboarding
  • Originally from: Irvine, CA


Personal Trainer/Physical Therapy Aide

Renee Christiansen

  • Degrees: B.S. Business Administration in Marketing, University of Colorado, Denver, CO.
  • Certifications: NASM, CPT and NASM, CES. CPR Certified.
  • Clinical Experience: Personal trainer at Lifetime Fitness.
  • Passionate about: Strength and functional training, corrective exercise. Working with older adults.
  • Interesting Facts: Owned and operated a gym in CO.
  • Sports History: Soccer and Volleyball
  • Hobbies: Cooking and baking
  • Originally from: Colorado


Massage Therapist/Physical Therapy Aide

Bryanna Petersen

  • Degrees: B.S. Business Administration, University of North Carolina, Asheville, NC.
  • Licenciatura en Fisioterapia y Terapia Ocupacional (Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) – UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Certifications: Licensed Massage Therapist. Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Sports, oncology, trigger point, hot stone, cupping, craniosacral and prenatal massage certified.
  • Clinical Experience: 15 years of massage therapy experience in a variety of clinical settings as well as working with Olympic-level equine competitors.
  • Passionate about: Helping patients achieve relaxation and improve health to meet their goals.
  • Interesting Facts: Certified Equine Sports Therapist. Bilingual.
  • Sports History: Swimming, barrel racing and hunter jumping.
  • Hobbies: Horseback riding, outdoor activities, and spending time with family.
  • Originally from: San Diego, CA

Physical Therapy Aides


Physical Therapy Aide

Nick Hy

  • Degrees: B.S. Biology, University of Riverside. A.S. Biology, Saddleback Community College.
  • Currently obtaining an A.A. in Kinesiology.
  • Certifications: CPR
  • Passionate about: Providing the best possible care and welcoming environment to all patients to improve patients health.
  • Interesting Facts: My family and I own a local sushi restaurant.
  • Sports History: Football, Basketball and Volleyball
  • Hobbies: Cooking, strength training, playing basketball.
  • Originally from: Los Angeles, CA


Physical Therapy Aide

Matin Rashidi

  • Degrees: B.S. in Kinesiology 2025, Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton, CA
  • Certifications: United States “C” Soccer Coach. Asia “D” Soccer Coach.
  • Passionate about: Athletic Training and Soccer
  • Interesting Facts: I can beat anyone in FIFA. (soccer video game)
  • Sports History: Professional soccer player. Professional table tennis player.
  • Hobbies: Playing beach volleyball, free styling hip hop music.
  • Originally from: Tehran, Iran

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