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THE CTS TEAM

When you visit one of California Therapy Solutions’ five 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:​

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MEET THE TEAM

OUR FOUNDERS
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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

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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
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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

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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

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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

EyeSync Concussion Assessment

Fun Fact: Speaks some German

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Dr. Victor Koo PT, DPT

Huntington Beach Clinic Director

Hampton University

Licensed PT in the state of California

Fun Fact: Victor lived in Singapore for 4 years with his wife and daughter

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Dr. Elaine Ramos PT, DPT

Fountain Valley Clinic Director

Liberty University (undergraduate)

University of St. Augustine, San Marcos (Doctorate)

Licensed PT in the state of California

Fun Fact: Elaine loves rock climbing

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PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Dr. Erin Mackin, PT, DPT, RYT
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Physical Therapist

University of Montana/Azusa Pacific University 

 

Licensed PT in the State of California

EyeSync Concussion Assessment

Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Certification (RYT-200) 

 

Fun Fact: Loves to travel!

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Jane Mitsumori, MS, PT
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Physical Therapist

Stanford University/University of Southern California

 

Licensed PT in the State of California 

EyeSync Concussion Assessment

Ex competitive swimmer, retired recreational runner.

 

Fun fact: Currently enjoys walking, drought-tolerant gardening, trying new recipes.

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Sandie Justen, PT
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Physical Therapist

University of the Philippines

 

Licensed PT in the State of California

EyeSync Concussion Assessment

Certified PWR! Moves Therapist

Fun Fact: She has donated about 5 gallons of blood, including platelets. 

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Dr. Connie Liu, PT, DPT
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Physical Therapist

University of California Los Angeles/University of California San Francisco/San Francisco State University

 

Licensed PT in the state of California

 

EyeSync Concussion Assessment

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

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Dr. Brittani Helverson PT, DPT
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Physical Therapist

University of St. Augustine, California

Licensed PT in the state of California

Fun Fact: With her spare time, Brittani enjoys traveling, trying new recipes, and playing kickball!

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Dr. Brandon Frey PT, DPT
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Physical Therapist

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (undergraduate)

California State University, Long Beach (Doctorate)

Licensed PT in the state of California

Fun Fact: Brandon is an avid swing dancer

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Shane Oliver, PT
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Physical Therapist

California State University, Long Beach (undergraduate)

California State University, Long Beach (Masters)

Licensed PT in the state of California

Fun Fact: Shane loves all things Disney

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Pilates Instructors
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Shellie Davis

Pilates Instructor 

California State University, Long Beach
Certified National Association of Sports Nutrition BASI Certified Pilates instructor BASI Certified Mentor and Master Pilates Instructor Fitness instructor for 19yrs

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