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Our Los
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Paul
Christensen, DPT, OCS, ATC, FAAOMPT
Paul received his Masters degree from the University of Southern
California in 1979 and a Doctorate in physical therapy in 2000.
He is Board Certified as an Orthopedic Physical Therapist, an
Athletic Trainer, an Orthopedic Manual Therapist and a Strength
and Conditioning Specialist, and is a Fellow in the American
Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. He has taught
courses nationally and internationally regarding rehabilitation
programs using manual therapy and exercise. He has been in private
practice since 1980 and was one of the first sports therapists
in the Bay area.
Paul@OPTMtherapy.com
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Dan
Vold, MPT, OCS
Dan received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science
from the University of California at Davis. In 1992, he earned
a Master of Physical Therapy degree from the Mayo Clinic School
of Health Related Sciences. He completed a one year Norwegian
approach orthopedic manual therapy program at the Institute of
Orthopedic Manual Therapy in Boston, MA, in 1993. Dan became
an Orthopedic Certified Specialist in 2002. He has practiced
physical therapy at OPTM since 1995.
Dan@OPTMtherapy.com
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Harold
Benich, MPT, OCS, Certified Pilates Practitioner
Harold graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Physical Therapy from California State University at Fresno in 1992 and
received a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1994. In 1999, he completed
a one year Australian approach orthopedic manual therapy program in Santa
Cruz, CA, with John Seivert PT, GDMT. He became a certified Practitioner
of Pilates for Rehabilitation in 2001. In 2002, Harry was certified as
an Orthopedic Specialist. He has practiced physical therapy at OPTM since
2000.
Harry@OPTMtherapy.com
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Luc
Nguyen, DPT, OCS
Luc graduated from San Jose State University and received his Bachelor
of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2003. He received his Doctor of Physical
Therapy degree from Chapman University in 2006. Luc completed a one year
manual therapy course through Folsom Physical Therapy in 2008. In 2009
he became an Orthopedic Certified Specialist.
Luc@OPTMtherapy.com
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Kevin
Vandi, DPT
Kevin graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern University in 2006
and then received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008. He was a
teaching assistant for anatomy. His interest is in the field of shoulder
rehabilitation and sports therapy. He is currently pursuing certification
in manual therapy and as an Orthopedic Specialist. He is an outdoor enthusiast
and loves Boston’s sports teams.
Kevin@OPTMtherapy.com
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Stephanie
Stewart, DPT
Stephanie graduated from Cal Poly in 2007 with a degree in Kinesiology
and minor in Gerontology. She completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy
degree in 2009 from University of the Pacific in Stockton. She plans
to complete a long term manual therapy course and become an Orthopedic
Certified Specialist. She enjoys the outdoors and is excited to explore
the Los Gatos community.
Stephanie@OPTMtherapy.com
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Ellen
McCullough, DPT
Ellen received her Bachelor of Science degree from Cal Poly, San Luis
Obispo in 1981 and a doctorate in Physical Therapy from Samuel Merritt
University in 2009 where she was the recipient of the Peter Edgelow award
for Clinical Excellence. She is certified through the American College
of Sports Medicine as a fitness specialist and is a certified Pilates
Trainer. She operated a Pilates business for 9 years in England prior
to moving back to the Bay Area in 2005. She is an outdoor enthusiast
and enjoys hiking, running and skiing with her 3 sons.
Ellen@OPTMtherapy.com
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Our
Saratoga Team |
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Fabrice
Rockich, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Fabrice received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biodynamics from
the University of California at Berkeley. In 1998, he earned a Doctorate
of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California.
He is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and is board
certified as an Orthopedic Specialist. He has worked with athletes of
all skill levels, and has several years experience working with the geriatric
population in home care and outpatient settings. He is certified in Sportsmetrics™,
a scientifically proven program for ACL/knee injury prevention, rehabilitation
and sports performance enhancement. Fabrice has practiced with the OPTM
team since 1998 and is the managing partner of OPTM Physical Therapy
of Saratoga.
Fabrice@OPTMsaratoga.com
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Susan
Casner-Kay, PT, MS, OCS, CAE
Susan received her Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Stanford University
in 1981. She completed a year long post graduate course in manual therapy
in 1993 and became board certified as an Orthopedic Physical Therapist
in 1994. Susan has practiced physical therapy at OPTM since 1997. In
March of 2007 Susan became a Certified Associate Ergonomist.
Susan@OPTMsaratoga.com
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Phillip
Edwards, MPT, OCS, ATC
Phil graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor
of Science degree in athletic training in 1994. As a certified athletic
trainer, he worked with many athletes at both the collegiate and professional
levels. In 1998, he received his Masters degree in physical therapy from
the Western University of Health Sciences. Phil most recently completed
a post graduate yearlong course in manual therapy in 2003 and became
an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2005. He is ‘Back to Golf” trained
and runs a rehabilitation & fitness program for golfers of all skill
levels and orthopedic problems.
Phil@OPTMsaratoga.com
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Reyna
Samalea, DPT
Reyna graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2003. She earned her Doctorate of
Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2006.
During her time at USC, Reyna was on the athletic medicine staff for
the USC football, women’s basketball, soccer, and water polo teams.
She has practiced at OPTM since 2006.
Reyna@OPTMsaratoga.com
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Todd
Rollins, DPT
Todd is a Saratoga native. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in
Exercise Physiology from CSU Chico in 2005. In 2007, he received his
Doctorate
in Physical Therapy from the University of Pacific. His future plans
are to attain board certification status in manual therapy, sports and
orthopedic therapy.
Todd@OPTMsaratoga.com
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Lindsey
Fitch, DPT
Lindsey graduated from University of California Davis with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Exercise Biology in 2006. During her time at Davis,
she worked as an athletic trainer with the football, lacrosse and gymnastic
teams. In 2009, she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University
of California San Francisco. Lindsey is a marathon runner who has specialized
training to help runners at all levels improve their mechanics to recover
from and prevent injuries.
Lindsey@OPTMsaratoga.com
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Our
Willow Glen Team |
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Paul
Norquist, MPT, OCS, CSCS
Paul is the managing partner of Willow Glen OPTM physical therapy.
He received his Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Chapman University
in 2000, and has practiced orthopedic sports rehabilitation in the San
Jose area since 2001. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
since 2005. He specializes in sport specific training, mechanics and
injury prevention.
PaulN@OPTMtherapy.com
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Charlene
Norquist, MPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Charlene graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor
of Arts degree in Dance in 1996. While at UC Irvine, she worked as an
athletic trainer with NCAA soccer and volleyball athletes. She also specialized
in injury prevention and rehabilitation with performing artists. She
became certified in athletic training and earned her Masters of Physical
Therapy from Chapman University in 2000 and became an Orthopedic Certified
Specialist in 2004. She has been working in the field of orthopedic rehabilitation
since 2001.
Charlene@OPTMtherapy.com
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Adriana
Ramirez, PT
Adriana graduated from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia with a degree
equivalent to a Masters in Physical Therapy in 1997. She was in private
practice in Colombia, where she specialized in the treatment of orthopedic
and neurological disorders. She was certified in Acupuncture in Colombia
and effectively integrated it into her physical therapy care. She is
bilingual in Spanish and English.
Adriana@OPTMtherapy.com
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Gina
Bausino, PT
Gina
graduated from San Jose State University with
a degree in Aeronautics. After serving 8 years
in the United States Air Force, she resigned
her commission to pursue a degree in physical
therapy. She received her Masters degree in
Physical Therapy from the University of Pacific
in 2004, and went on to receive her Doctor
of Physical Therapy degree from Marymount University
in 2008. She is interested on working on Women’s
health issues and is currently pursing a specialty
certification in Pregnancy and Postpartum physical
therapy. She has worked in the field of orthopedics
since 2004.
Gina@OPTMtherapy.com
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Tiffany
Jones, DPT
Tiffany
received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology
from Carleton College in Northfield, MN in
2007 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy
degree from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
in 2010. Her interests are in orthopedic rehabilitation
and nervous system impairments. She enjoys
Yoga, Pilates and choreographed dancing.
Tiffany@OPTMtherapy.com
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