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

Andrew

Massage Therapist + PT Aide

Andrew Hwang

Certified Massage Therapist
  • Degrees: AAS Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Certifications: CAMTC Massage Therapy, Reiki 1,2 and 3, Intuition Medicine Certificate (IMC), Contemporary Cupping Techniques (CCT), Advanced Cupping Techniques (ACT), Certified in assisted stretching.
  • Passionate about: Improving people’s health through massage, stretching and cupping. Art, music, spirituality and astrology are also my passions.
  • Interesting Facts: California native. Lived in NYC for 4 years working in the fashion industry.
  • Sports History: Taekwondo Black Belt, Marching Band
  • Hobbies: Sketching and Tarot
  • Originally from: Thousand Oaks, CA

Physical Therapy Aides

Haley

Physical Therapy Aide

Haley Bell

  • Degrees: BS Kinesiology, CSUF, Fullerton, CA; AS Kinesiology Norco Community College; AS Math and Sciences, Norco Community College; AS Child Development, Norco Community College
  • Certifications: CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Passionate about: Women’s health, Sports and Athletic training, Physical Therapy and finding the cure for cancer
  • Interesting Facts: Sustained 2 concussions while playing basketball
  • Sports History: HS Varsity basketball for all 4 years. Track and Field
  • Hobbies: Painting, skateboarding, playing video games, exercising
  • Originally from: Corona, CA


Physical Therapy Aide

Sierra Ward

  • Degrees: BS Kinesiology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
  • Clinical Experience: Internship at previous PT clinic. Volunteer at IMPACT, a program created to teach children with cognitive disabilities how to exercise.
  • Passionate about: Learning more about anatomy of the human body as well as help individuals meet their goals.
  • Interesting Facts: I spent 3 months studying abroad in Chile and had the opportunity to travel to Patagonia.
  • Sports History: Soccer, Track and Field
  • Hobbies: Hiking with my dog, paddle boarding and camping.
  • Originally from: Henderson, NV

Luke

Physical Therapy Aide

Luke Shim

  • Degrees: BS Kinesiology, Cal State Fullerton, AS Kinesiology, El Camino Community College
  • Clinical Experience: Internship at physical therapy clinic that offered aquatic therapy. Volunteer at an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic.
  • Passionate about: Helping people get back to doing what they love to do through movement and exercise.
  • Interesting Facts: Moved to the U.S. at the age of 8.
  • Sports History: Football and wrestling.
  • Hobbies: Basketball, camping, hiking with my dog.
  • Originally from: South Korea

Mike

Physical Therapy Aide

Mike Manresa

  • Degrees: BS Kinesiology, Biola University, La Mirada, CA
  • Certifications: NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
  • Passionate about: Working with people of all ages to improve health and training athletes to improve sports performance.
  • Interesting Facts: Reigning Fantasy Football Champ
  • Sports History: Basketball
  • Hobbies: Golfing, hiking, going to the beach and weight training.
  • Originally from: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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