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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, OCSCindy Shaw, PT, OCS, CBT

  • Owner and Director of OSCPT.
  • National Board Certification as an Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) since 1992.
  • 31 Years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
  • Degree in Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach.
  • Specialized training in Visceral Manipulation.
  • National Certification in Biofeedback.
  • Consultant to the United States Diving Sports Medicine Committee.
  • Selected as a Treating Therapist for the 1984 Olympics, Los Angeles.
  • Specialization in Manual Therapy and Spine Care.

Lisa Davis, PT, OCS

  • National Board Certification as an Orthopedic Specialist (OCS).
  • 27 years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
  • Degree in Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach.
  • Advanced skills in Manual Therapy and Exercise Training.
  • Community education for body mechanics/back protection.
  • Special Interest in Geriatric Wellness and Fall Prevention.

Dean Takiguchi, MPT, OCS:

  • 18 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

  • 11 years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
  • National Board Certification as an Orthopaedic Specialist (OCS).
  • Specialized training in Visceral Manipulation.
  • 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, OCS, Polestar Pilates Practitioner

  • 11 years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
  • National Board Certification as an Orthopaedic Specialist (OCS).
  • Polestar Pilates Practitioner.
  • 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.
  • Advanced skills in Orthopedics, Sports Rehabilitation, and Manual Therapy.

Rona Sulimoff, PTA

  • 18 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, Body Arts Pilates Practitioner

  • 21 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.
  • Advanced skills in manual therapy.
  • Certified Pilates Instructor, Body Arts and Science International.

Anu Worah, MMScPT

  • 21 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.

Sarah Hoeven, NCMTB, OCMT, CMT

  • 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.
  • Approved Society for Oncology Massage Bodywork Educator.

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