Meet Our Staff: Highly Skilled Therapists in a Caring Environment
Our professional staff members share many advanced level qualifications, including National Board Certification as Orthopedic Specialists (OCS). We are dedicated to optimal patient recovery in a caring and timely manner.
Cindy Shaw, PT, OCS, BCB
- Owner and Director of OSCPT since 1992.
- National Board Certification as an Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) since 1992 which includes 2 reeertifications at 10 year intervals.
- 37 years experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
- Degree in Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach (1980).
- Specialization in Manual Therapy and Spine Care.
- Specialized Training in Visceral Manipulation.
- Cindy has two grown children, a daughter and a son.
- When Cindy is not sharing her passion in Physical Therapy, she is usually scuba diving.
Elizabeth Strehle, MPT
- Over 16 years experience in outpatient orthopedic settings.
- Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, Chapman University (2001)
- Graduate studies in Gerontology in 1998 at Cal State University Long Beach
- Specialized training in Osteoporosis management, senior strength training and group exercise.
- She and her husband have two young, energetic daughters.
Kristin Kulakowski PT, DPT, OCS
- National Board Certification as an Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) since 2018
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree, California State University, Long Beach (2015)
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from University of California, Santa Barbara
- Specialization in Manual Therapy and Sports Specific Rehabilitation
- Completed year-long manual therapy Orthopedic training through USC
- Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 Certification
- Member of University of Santa Barbara’s Division 1 Women’s Water Polo Team 2007-2011
- Enjoys line dancing and paddle boarding.
Suzette Perez, PTA
- Over 25 years of experience in the field of Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- BS degree in Exercise Physiology
- Specialized training in Myofascial Release techniques,
- Strong advocate of Community Health and Wellness
- Loves cooking, biking, and exploring National Parks with her family
- She has been married for over 20 years to her best friend and has 2 children
Pilates Instructors
Amythyst Fritzler, Pilates Instructor
- Master in Dance Education , CA State Long Beach
- 15 years experience as Certified Pilates and 5 years as Gyrotonics instructor
- Extensive experience and training with Physical Therapists
- Specialization in Pilates for pelvic floor conditioning and breast cancer survivors
- Passionate, patient, and able to adjust to the needs of her clients at different stages of life and healing
