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.

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

Breanna Corbin, Pilates Instructor

• Degree in Dance Science, CA State Long Beach (2017).
• Certified Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Pilates Instructor
• Certified Yoga Instructor 
• Continuing Education  in Pilates for Low Back Pain
• Specialization in Therapeutic Pilates
• Loves connecting with her clients, helping them feel physically and emotionally at their best