Meet Our Staff: Highly Skilled Therapists in a Caring Environment
Orthopaedic and Spine Care Physical Therapy is proud to provide outstanding patient care by highly experienced and skilled professionals. We are dedicated to optimal patient recovery in a timely manner.
Our professional staff members share many advanced level qualifications.
Cindy Shaw, PT, OCS, CBT
- Owner of OSCPT.
- National Board Certification as an Orthopedic Specialist (OCS).
- 28 Years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
- Degree in Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach.
- National Certification in Biofeedback.
- Consultant to the United States Diving Sports Medicine Committee.
- Selected as a Treating Therapist for the 1984 Olympics, Los Angeles.
- Teaches Advanced Orthopedic Courses for Physical Therapists.
- Specialization in Manual Therapy and Spine Care.
Lisa Davis, PT, OCS
- National Board Certification as an Orthopedic Specialist (OCS).
- 24 years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Neuro-Rehab.
- Degree in Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach.
- Advanced skills in Manual Therapy and Exercise Training.
- Specialized training in Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation.
- Community education for body mechanics/back protection.
- Special Interest in Geriatric Wellness and Injury Prevention.
Dean Takiguchi, MPT, OCS:
- 15 years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- National Board Certification as an Orthopaedic Specialist (OCS)
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of California, San Francisco
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, California State University, Fullerton
- Specialized training in Industrial Rehabilitation, Work Hardening and Work Conditioning
- Advanced Skills in Exercise Training and Full Body Reconditioning
- Advanced Skills in Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation, and Manual Therapy
Erica Bulger, MPT, OCS
- 8 years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
- National Board Certification as an Orthopaedic Specialist (OCS).
- Master of Physical Therapy, Samuel Merritt College, Oakland, CA.
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with emphasis in Exercise Science from California State University, Long Beach.
- Advanced Skills and Training in Orthopedic Manual Therapy.
- Specialized training in Orthotic Evaluations
Christie Torti, MPT
- 8 years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
- Master of Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University.
- Bachelor of Science in PsychoBiology, University of California Riverside.
- Advanced Orthopedic Manual Therapy training through Ola Grimsby Institute.
- Certified Aquatic Therapist through Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute.
Rona Sulimoff, PTA
- 13 years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
- Graduate of the Physical Therapy Assistant Program at Cerritos College.
- 10 years experience working in a mentoring relationship with Cindy Shaw, PT, OCS, and the Physical Therapists at Orthopaedic and Spine Care Physical Therapy.
- Specialized training in Manual Therapy and Exercise Progression
- Advanced coursework in Craniosacral Therapy
Laurie Bartlet, MPT
- 14 years experience in the field of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles.
- Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Southern California.
- Background includes experience in acute care and spinal injury, Rancho Los Arnigos, Medical Center.
- Advanced skills in manual therapy and neural rehabilitation.
Anu Worah, MMScPT
- 15 years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
- Master of Medical Science in Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Track. Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Bombay, India.
- Specialized Training in Manual Therapy.
- Advanced Skills in Treatment of Spinal Dysfunction.
Melissa Matta, MPT, OCS, CSCS
- 8 years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
- National Board Certification as an Orthopaedic Specialist (OCS).
- Master of Physical Therapy, Western University of Health Science's, Pomona, California.
- Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of California, Irvine.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA (CSCS).
- Advanced Skills and Training in Orthopedic Manual Therapy.
