where he was a teaching assistant and led student lectures on Human and Exercise Physiology. He then went out to obtain a Masters of Science degree in exercise physiology from San Diego State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Alison became interested in the medical field after designing his own healthcare plan to lose over 100 pounds. By trial and error and a few injuries he was able to obtain his goal of better health, It was that pursuit and interest in the science of medicine that led to his foray into exercise physiology that provided the spark to pursue a physical therapy career. Motivated to help others obtain better physical health, Alison has a unique insight into overcoming obstacles to achieve those goals, whether it is rehabbing from an injury or a surgical procedure, or simply using exercise to improve the health of those suffering from chronic or complex conditions. 

Alison is fluent in Vietnamese.

In addition, Alison has a special interest in sports rehabilitation and conditioning and has worked with several local youth sports teams. He has received advanced training in myofascial manipulation and is currently pursuing a Strength and Conditioning certification. Using evidence-based science combined with his clinical experience, Alison is committed to designing customized programs to achieve results.

In his free time, he likes to power lift, ride his bicycle up/down the coast, play spike ball, and pretty much participate in anything active in order to offset his voracious appetite. He loves to eat-KBBQ, Shabu, pizza, cheese, and his favorite type of dessert is ice cream. 

which sparked the love and passion of helping others recover from injuries and have positive influence in improving quality of life. In 2010, she graduated Cum Laude from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology, Exercises Science. She continued on at CSULB, receiving her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 2013. Furthering her education and skills in the treatment of neuromuscular issues, she completed an advanced concussion management course at the prestigious Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago. Ann has experience with coaching soccer which has assisted her in communicating with clients and improving movement patterns to reduce stress to painful joints. Ann enjoys playing soccer, rock climbing, hiking, traveling and eating.

During her undergraduate years, she utilized her volunteering duties at the hospital to explore the various fields and approaches to patient care to help guide her career path. What struck her the most was the ability of a physical therapist and the rehabilitation process to tangibly help patients improve their quality of life. This realization led her to pursue a career in physical therapy where she could have a direct and meaningful relationship with her patients.

One of the aspects of her physical therapy training that most intrigued Michelle was neurological and vestibular rehabilitation. She says she likes the problem-solving aspect and how seemingly simple interventions can make a world of a difference in a patient’s daily life.

Key to her success is using those problem-solving skills that include listening to patients to help understand and identify the cause of the issue, in order to develop a rehabilitation program that will help each individual achieve their desired goals whether it be from a sports-related injury, an orthopedic issue or surgery, or a more complex neurological condition.

When Michelle is not at work, she is very involved in her church and enjoys hiking, going to the beach, watching baseball, eating good food, and watching movies.

Anna attended Aliso Niguel High School and danced at the Maple Conservatory in Irvine. She continued her training and performing in the dance department at UC Irvine. For her senior thesis at she choreographed an original dance concert inspired by a class she took in neurobiology of learning and memory.

In her freshman year of high school she developed an interest in biology and wanted to find a career to combine that with her love of dance. UCI, which has a highly regarded dance program, offered her that opportunity with a double major. She has always been fascinated by the movement of the human body and began learning more about physical therapy as an aide during college. After graduation, she knew for sure I wanted to be a PT to help people decrease their pain, learn more about their bodies, and return to doing the things they love.

She says her favorite discipline is ballet, but has also been trained in modern, contemporary, jazz, tap, and musical theatre. A highlight of her training was attending the Radio City Rockettes summer intensive program in New York city. She continues to take dance classes when able. During her time in Flagstaff, obtaining her DPT she was able to teach dance classes and hopes to continue that effort with lectures and instructions on dance injury prevention and rehabilitation.

In addition to dance, Anna will provide treatments for orthopedic and sports injury rehab, chronic pain, SI joint dysfunction along with neurological rehab for movement disorders. With a teamwork approach to her patients, she feels it’s important to understand their goals in the rehab process and designing personalized treatment plans.

“I believe in listening to a patient’s story and treating them as a whole person, not just thier impairment,” she said. “I see the patient and therapist as a team, working together to identify the problems and then finding creative solutions. It’s important for the patients to feel better, but also to understand their pain and how they can take an active role in their recovery.”