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:
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
EyeSync Concussion Assessment
Fun Fact: Speaks some German
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
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
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Dr. Erin Mackin, PT, DPT, RYT
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!
Jane Mitsumori, MS, PT
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.
Sandie Justen, PT
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.
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
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
Dr. Brittani Helverson PT, DPT
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!
Dr. Brandon Frey PT, DPT
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
Shane Oliver, PT
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
Pilates Instructors
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