Our Team

Michael McCormick, PTA received his Associate’s degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant from Concorde Career College in North Hollywood, CA. In addition to his degree Michael has completed additional training in fall prevention and recovery, corrective exercise, managing orthopedic injuries/surgery, athletic taping, stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson’s rehabilitation, and geriatric rehabilitation. During his career, Michael has worked at Glendale Memorial Hospital in both their inpatient and outpatient settings, additional outpatient settings in West Los Angeles, and currently Home Health serving the metro Los Angeles area. Michael’s interest in physical therapy began in 2015 following his mother’s hip replacement surgery and his grandmother’s stroke. Michael was able to see both his mother and grandmother go through physical therapy and both make remarkable progress through hard work and excellent guidance from their therapists. It was at this point that Michael knew that he wanted to help others in the same way his mother and grandmother had been helped by their therapists. Throughout all of his schooling and also with his current employment, Michael has allowed these two motto’s to push himself and his patients to meet their goal: 1. “Good, better, best, never let it rest until your good gets better and your better gets best” – taught to him by his mother when he was 5 years old; 2. “You can’t be mad at the progress you don’t make by the work that you don’t put in.” When Michael is not helping clients move and feel better, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 (soon to be 4) kids, exercising, playing basketball, and practicing Jiu-Jitsu.

Crizza Cruz received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from University of the East, Philippines. In addition to her degree, Crizza has completed additional training in Manual Therapy and Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation. During her career, Crizza has worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics and wellness centers.

Crizza’s interest in Physical Therapy began when she chose it as her pre-medical course, but the fulfillment she felt seeing patients improve and recover made her stay in the PT field to help patients in a more connected way. Her therapy motto is “See your patient as a person, not a diagnosis.”

When Crizza is not helping her clients move and feel better, she enjoys spending time with her family, relaxing at a spa, watching movies and doing Pilates.

Adrian Zaldana received his Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Cerritos College and his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science from California State University, Long Beach. In addition to his formal education, Adrian has extensive clinical experience across diverse settings including outpatient orthopedics, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, acute care, and home health. Adrian’s passion for physical therapy began during an intensive three month volunteer and shadowing experience alongside seasoned physical therapists. Witnessing firsthand how skilled intervention restored independence, reduced pain, and profoundly improved patients’ quality of life solidified his commitment to the profession and the transformative power of movement. His therapy motto is “Movement is medicine, and I’m here to get the dosage just right.” Adrian believes that every exercise, every repetition, and every adjustment is a carefully measured prescription designed specifically for the person in front of him. Whether it’s helping a senior stand taller from a chair, getting an athlete back on the court, or restoring confidence after surgery, he focuses on finding the perfect balance of challenge and encouragement so patients heal stronger, move better, and return to the life they love. When Adrian is not helping his patients move and feel better, he enjoys weightlifting, playing basketball, and spending quality time with his wife and son.

Shalee received her Masters Degree from Western University and has over 25 years experience as a Physical Therapist. In addition to her degree, Shalee has received advanced certification training for vestibular/balance issues, advanced gait/balance training, wound care, and cardiac rehabilitation. She also sees quite a few clients for aquatic pool therapy.

Over the course of her career, Shalee has worked with clients in most settings (independent living, assisted living, inpatient, outpatient and long term care), served as manager for outpatient clinics/rehab facilities and worked as a Director of Operations in California for a contract therapy company. Shalee’s interest in Physical Therapy began in high school as both an athlete and dancer, and her motto is “You can do hard things!”. When Shalee is not helping her clients achieve their goals, she enjoys outdoor activities with her family and their dog Molly.

Ehsan Bashi received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Loma Linda University. In addition to his degree, Ehsan has completed additional training in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports performance, and peptide-informed wellness.

During his career, Ehsan has worked in outpatient orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, home health, and as a clinical director in a multidisciplinary outpatient setting.

Ehsan’s interest in physical therapy began with a lifelong passion for fitness and a love of competitive sports. Playing high school athletics ignited his deep appreciation for what the human body is capable of and what it takes to restore it. That fire was further fueled by his father, Dr. Khalil Bashi, a renowned physical therapist and published PhD researcher, who demonstrated every day that this profession has the power to truly transform lives.

His therapy motto: “Your body is capable of more than you believe, my job is to prove it to you.”

When Ehsan is not helping his clients move and feel better, he enjoys pushing his limits in the gym, exploring the great outdoors, and traveling the world.

Karine Matnishyan received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from West Coast University as a Registered Nurse. In addition to her degree, Karine has completed additional training in home health nursing, hospice care, intravenous infusion therapy, wound care management, patient education, rehabilitation nursing, surgical nursing, and acute care.

During her career, Karine has worked in surgical, acute care, hospital, home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and outpatient clinical settings, providing compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse patient populations.

Karine’s interest in nursing began through her passion for helping patients recover, improve their quality of life, and provide support during challenging times, and her nursing motto is “Providing compassionate care while helping patients heal, regain independence, and achieve their best quality of life.”

When Karine is not helping her patients feel better, she enjoys hiking, playing tennis, spending time with family, and engaging in creative activities.

Brianna received her Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition from San Diego State University and Associate of Science degree for Physical Therapy Assistant. In addition to her degree, Brianna has been a personal trainer for over 13 years, private yoga instructor for over 7 years, and has completed additional training in pelvic floor physical therapy. During her career, Brianna has worked in pelvic, orthopedic, sub-acute, and skilled nursing. Brianna’s interest in physical therapy began in high school when she was active as a trainer in her sports medicine program, and her therapy motto is “Motion is Lotion” and “Movement is Medicine”. When Is not helping her clients move and feel better Brianna enjoys traveling, working out, going to the cinema and Disney.

Delanni Johnson, PTA received her Post Baccalaureate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from Casa Loma College. In addition to her degree, Delanni has completed additional training in Chinese Mandarin Language, Strength and Consditioning, Yoga, Dance & Aerobics. During her career, Delanni has worked in Outpatient clinics, Mobile Outpatient, and Home Health.

Esther Pilapil, PTA received her A.A.S. Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from CBD College. During her career, Esther has worked in Home Health Care, Mobile Outpatient, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.