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THE CTS TEAM
When you visit one of California Therapy Solutions’ six Orange County locations, you can count on expert therapeutic treatment delivered with care and compassion. Our highly-experienced therapists and staff are accessible, empathetic, and professional. You will find that our team genuinely cares about you, your health, and your life goals.
The quality of care provided by CTS is exemplified by the numbers:
MEET THE TEAM
OUR FOUNDERS
Lynn Kanda, PT, MA
Founder and Owner
Stanford University/Santa Clara University.
Licensed PT in the State of California
BASI Certified Pilates Instructor, PWR! Moves Certified, LSVT Certified
Marathon Runner/Tennis Player
Lynn has been in private practice for 30 years and founded CTS in 1995
David Gleeson, PE, MCP, MCE, BSC
Partner, Director Sports Performance Program
Stanford University/University of Pennsylvania/University of Nottingham
Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of California
BASI Certified Pilates Instructor
US Olympic and National Team Rower/Road Cyclist
David coaches Olympic, National Team, collegiate, masters and junior rowers
CLINIC DIRECTORS
Dr. Bill Gabriel, PT, DPT
Costa Mesa Clinic Director, Director of Physical Therapy
Davidson College/University of Southern California
Licensed PT in State of California
Titleist Performance Institute, BASI Certified Pilates Instructor, Golf Performance Specialist, USAW Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Active Release Techniques Practitioner, EyeSync Concussion Assessment, Functional Movement Screen Certified(FMS I & II), Selective Functional Movement Assessment
NCAA Football, National Level Olympic Weightlifting
Fun Fact: Trained as an athlete and served as an assistant coach in the USA Weightlifting resident program at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
Dr. Tiane Mendoza, PT, DPT, OCS
Newport Beach Clinic Director
California State University, Fullerton/Mount Saint Mary's University
Licensed PT in the State of California
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor, BASI Pilates Certification Candidate, EyeSync Concussion Assessment
Avid long-distance hiker
Fun Fact: Winner of the Cotopaxi Questival 24-hour Scavenger Challenge in Los Angeles
Dr. Christine Weidemann, PT, DPT, OCS
Irvine Clinic Director
University of California, Santa Barbara/University of Southern California
Licensed PT in State of California
Orthopedic Clinic Specialist, BASI Certified Pilates Instructor
Speaks some German
Dr. Arti Patel, PT, DPT, CSCS
Huntington Beach Clinic Director
University of California, Riverside/Azusa Pacific University
Licensed PT in State of California
CSCS
Speaks Gujarati
Fun Fact: I like cooking and trying new recipes.
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Dr. Dennis Nguyen, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
University of California, Irvine/Chapman University
Licensed PT in the State of California
EyeSync Concussion Assessment
Played football and wrestled in high school
Speaks Vietnamese
Fun fact: Has a dog and a fish!
Dr. Kristin Pham, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
California State University, Fullerton/West Coast University
Licensed PT in the State of California
EyeSync Concussion Assessment
Speaks Vietnamese
Fun Fact: Avid hiker and waterfall-chaser
Dr. Rachel Thomson, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
California State University Long Beach
Licensed PT in the State of California
Training to become a Certified Hand Therapist
Certified PWR! Moves Therapist
Participated in Long Beach Running Club, Varsity Track and Field, Varsity Wrestling, Volleyball, Collegiate Ultimate Frisbee.
Speaks Clinical Spanish
Fun Fact: Was a former Elementary/Middle School Substitute Teacher
Dr. Samantha Stokes, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
University of California, San Diego/Azusa Pacific University
Licensed PT in the State of California
High school varsity water polo, softball, and volleyball. Cross country runner
Fun Fact: I love food! I eat anything and will try anything!
Dr. Erin Mackin, PT, DPT, RYT
Physical Therapist
University of Montana/Azusa Pacific University
Licensed PT in the State of California
Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Certification (RYT-200)
Fun Fact: Loves to travel!
Jane Mitsumori, MS, PT
Physical Therapist
Stanford University/University of Southern California
Licensed PT in the State of California
Ex competitive swimmer, retired recreational runner.
Fun fact: Currently enjoys walking, drought-tolerant gardening, trying new recipes.
Sandie Justen, PT
Physical Therapist
University of the Philippines
Licensed PT in the State of California
Certified PWR! Moves Therapist
Fun Fact: She has donated about 5 gallons of blood, including platelets.
Dr. Paul Santos, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
University of California, Los Angeles/Azusa Pacific University
Licensed PT in the State of California
Former Competitive Hip Hop Dancer, Avid Hiker, Hot Yoga Go-er
Fun Fact: Will drink four cups of coffee per day with no regrets. Lover of sushi and fried chicken.
Dr. Nicholas Takekoshi PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
California State University San Marcos/University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Licensed PT in the state of California
Athletic background in cross county and track
Fun Fact: Avid surfer
Dr. Veronica "Roni" Gannon, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
California State University Northridge
Licensed PT in the state of California
Played volleyball in high school
Fun Fact: enjoys spending time with her family and two golden retrievers
Dr. Connie Liu, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
University of California Los Angeles/University of California San Francisco/San Francisco State University
Licensed PT in the state of California
Long distance runner
Fun Fact: she is currently in the process of learning how to walk both her new baby and dog at the same time
PILATES INSTRUCTORS
Julie Harlow
Pilates Instructor
Julie holds a BS in Exercise Physiology from the USC and is Pilates-certified through BASI (Body Arts and Science International) Pilates. Julie has a passion for fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being. and discovered Pilates after a personal health situation. Pilates changed her life both physically and mentally. She wants to help others achieve their health/wellness goals. Her teaching style is positive, patient, personable and professional. When she's not teaching Pilates she enjoys spending time with her kids, going to the beach, paddle boarding, skiing and spending time outdoors