Dwight Kelsey, PT
President
Education
- M.A. Physical Therapy, Stanford University, 1971
Experience
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- Assistant Professor, Medical College of Virginia, 1974-1977
- Director, Physical Therapy, Glendale Adventist Medical Center, 1978-1981
- ATLANTIS Physical Therapy, 1981-Present
- Atlantis Physical and Occupational Therapy, 1981-Present
- Be at the cutting edge of our profession
- Provide the best services anywhere
- Develop new methods to advance our profession
Michael Louis, PT
Vice President
Education
- B.S. University of California, Davis, 1977
- Physical Therapy Certificate, California State University, Northridge, 1980
Experience
- Instructor for MFR Workshops since 1987
Specialization
- Nationally recognized Specialist in Myofascial Release(MFR)
- Cranial-Sacral Technique
- TMJ/TMD treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation
Ruth Kurihara, PT
Chief Operating Officer
Education
- B.S. Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach
Experience
- Officer in California Private Practice Special Interest Group (CPPSIG) from 1989-2003
Specialization
- Workers' Compensation Evaluation and Treatment including Work Assessment
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Work Hardening
- Covid-19 Rehab
- Vestibular, Vertigo & Balance
- Brain Health & Fitness
- Functional Aging Certified
Michael Kuriyama, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Education
- DPT Physical Therapy, University of Southern California 2006
- M.S. PT 1993
Specialization
- Orthopedics
- Work Injury
- Post-trauma
- Pilates
- Sport Specific Training
- Golf Fitness
- Custom Fitted Foot /Sports Orthotics.
Sheetal Sannakki, PT, MPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Education:
- Masters of Physical Therapy - M.S. Ramaiah Medical College
- Bachelor of Physical Therapy - Bangalore Medical College
Additional Training
- Internship at Victoria Hospital, Bangalore, India
Specialties:
- Musculoskeletal and Neurological Issues
- Back & Neck Pain
- Sports Rehab
- Osteoporosis
- Pre and Post-Surgical Rehab
Dustin Thomas Gonzaga-Beaver, MAOT, OTR/L, HTC, PAMS
Staff Occupational Therapist, Hand/Wrist/Upper Extremity Specialist, Brain Health
Education:
- MAOT Masters of Occupational Therapy: University of Southern California
- BS in Occupational Therapy: De La Salle Medical & Health Sciences Institute, Philippines. Member of the Academic Honors Society, Best Intern Awardee, Graduated 8th in the his class and earned the Lasallian Academic Excellence award for placing 8th in the nation on the OT Licensure Exam.
- State of California: Hand Therapy and Physical Agent Modality
Dustin brings with him a passion and experience blending both traditional occupational therapy with neurocognitive rehabilitation. He is an integral part of the brain health and fitness team. His education with hand, wrist and upper extremity treatments continues the strong tradition of care offered by Atlantis Physical and Occupational Therapy for this specialized care.
"Treating patients holistically and trying to understand their lives from a first-person perspective helps me design and create a client-centered and individualized rehabilitation experience."
Cindy Chan, MAOT, OTR/L
Staff Occupational Therapist, Cognitive Rehab and Brain Health
Education:
- MAOT Masters of Occupational Therapy: Honors Graduate University of St Augustine for Health Sciences
- BS in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology at Pacific University.
Cindy's warmth and passion can be seen on the faces of her patients on a daily basis. She has an innate ability to access the needs of her patients and create customized programs to help them achieve their goals regardless of their skill level.
"When treating patients, my focus isn’t on asking, 'What is the matter with you?' Instead, I ask, 'What matters to you?' This approach allows me to design personalized programs that are not only effective but also fun, engaging, and appropriately challenging. My goal is to help each patient achieve their unique aspirations and enhance their overall quality of life."