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.

Sarah Hoeven, NCMTB, OCMT

• Nationally certified in Massage Therapy and bodywork (NCMTB).
• Over 25 years of experience in corporate and wellness industry.
• Oncology Certified Massage Therapist (OCMT).
• Specialized in deep tissue, energy work, oncology, reflexology, shiatsu, and pregnancy massage.