|
Meet Our Staff
|
Physical Therapy |
Chiropractic |
|
Daniela Aleksich, PT
Genevieve Ferland, PT, DPT
Alexandra Nuttall-Smith, MPT, ATC
Tammy Schwary, PT, M. Ed. |
Sarah A. Kiley, DC, CCSP, QME |
SARAH A. KILEY, DC, CCSP, QME, has a unique approach to Chiropractic care that specializes in soft tissue therapy and places less emphasis on traditional chiropractic manipulation. Dr. Kiley has been in private practice since graduating from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1997. Her background in Sports Medicine includes being a Doctor for the Pro Beach Volleyball Tour for 6 years, the Gravity Games and the Pro-Surf Tour. Dr. Kiley's well-rounded credentials include being a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, a Qualified Medical Examiner (a specialist in Worker's Compensation), and a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist. She also worked in the pain management field for four years at a leading chronic pain facility in the South Bay. During this time she has helped many patients reduce their pain and control their symptoms.
 Since 2005, she has been involved with Triathlons not only professionally but also personally as a competitor. She is the "in house" Sports Chiropractor for Triathlon LAB's Training Camp.
Dr. Kiley's specialty called soft tissue therapy (myofascial release) is a form of manual muscle therapy that can help alleviate symptoms. This form of treatment addresses all of the muscles and connective tissues surrounding the injured area. This helps to reduce the pressure on the injured joints and to decrease pain. Almost every injury has a muscular component that could respond to this very unique form of therapy.
"I specialize in acute and chronic conditions, sports injuries, work related injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation. I am unlike most Chiropractors in the fact that I don't routinely do spinal manipulation on all my patients. I have found that the soft tissue aspect of every injury is very important and that it responds very well to my type of treatment."
 DANIELA ALEKSICH, PT, has over 18 years of experience in the orthopedic physical therapy field. Born in Yugoslavia, Mrs. Aleksich became interested in pursuing a career in the medical field after completing a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education for the Disabled at the University of Belgrade. She went on to received her Degree in Physical Therapy from the Medical University of Belgrade and later also attended Loma Linda University Physical Therapy Program in California.
Soon after completing her physical therapy studies in Belgrade, Mrs. Aleksich relocated to California. Over the years, Mrs. Aleksich has built an impressive body of knowledge and credentials via continuing education courses namely in Maitland and McConnell approaches. Her main interest always resided in orthopedic rehabilitation; however, striving to expand her professional reach to help more patients, Mrs. Aleksich completed extensive specialized training in the rehabilitation of TMD or jaw-related disorders. She also acquired specialized expertise in the treatment of vestibular disorders and rehabilitation of balance dysfunctions. Mrs. Aleksich is a Certified Strength Training Specialist, a Certified Mat Pilates Instructor, and a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist.
Having exclusively worked in out-patient clinical settings for almost two decades, Mrs. Aleksich has been cultivating excellent professional relationships and earned a solid reputation for her excellent work. In 1999, she and Genevieve Ferland opened the Pro-Health Physical Therapy Clinic where commitment to excellent individualized patient care remains unwavering.
GENEVIEVE FERLAND, DPT, PT, graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where she was also a published researcher with the University's Biomechanics Laboratory. She later earned her Physical Therapy Doctorate Degree from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona.
Dr. Ferland started her career in Montreal, where she worked in a large rehabilitation hospital and gained special expertise in the treatment of burn victims. Prior to her relocation to California, she worked as the Director of Rehabilitation Services for a hospital in Louisiana. Early in her career, she became passionate for manual therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation. With this focus in mind, her professional path naturally evolved towards out-patient clinical settings. Through it all, she has been a Clinical Instructor for Universities in the United States and Canada. In 1999, she opened Pro-Health Physical Therapy Clinic with Daniela Aleksich. She continues to perfect her skills and acquire new knowledge with an ongoing commitment to professional development and continuing education. Dr. Ferland is Certified as Strength Training Specialist, Ergonomic Assessment Specialist, and Mat Pilates Instructor, and has specialized training in treatment of TMJ and vestibular disorders.
Dr. Ferland has been working in the United States for 14 years. Her professional journey allowed her to acquire a broad expertise in patient care. This, along with a solid academic background, amounted to a well-rounded understanding of patient care and strong treatment skills to provide effective and comprehensive physical therapy care.
ALEXANDRA NUTTALL-SMITH, MPT, ATC, born in Montreal, Canada, attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro playing NCAA Division I & II tennis for UNC-Greensboro from 1988 to1992, and earning her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Athletic Training in 1992. She went on to study physical therapy at Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, and received her Master's Degree in Physical Therapy in 1996.
After the completion of her graduate studies, Mrs. Nuttall-Smith moved to Hong Kong, China, where she worked in out-patient private physical therapy clinics in addition to providing medical coverage for many sporting events as head physical therapist and athletic trainer. Over a period of seven years, she covered many competitive sporting events all over Asia, allowing her to gain remarkable expertise in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Mrs. Nuttall-Smith has established her home in California and has been working in out-patient physical therapy clinics in the South Bay since her return from China. She has been working as a part-time physical therapist at Pro-Health since 2003. Coming from a competitive tennis background, and having gained excellent knowledge in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation over the years, Mrs. Nuttall-Smith has been involved with many American and International Tennis Associations since 1998. She has been a valuable member of the medical team for the WTA, USTA, ITF, ATP, and Davis Cup associations. In addition to being a licensed physical therapist, Mrs. Nuttall-smith is also a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and a Certified Kinesio Taping Professional (CKTP).
TAMMY SCHWARY, PT, M. Ed., was born in Garrison, ND, and attended the University of North Dakota earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a Minor in Athletic Training. After attending graduate school at Colorado State University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, she worked in Division I Collegiate Athletics for eight years as a Certified Athletic Trainer. She was also certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Mrs. Schwary continued her studies and obtained her Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Colorado. There she worked in the outpatient clinical setting owning her own clinic in Vail, Colorado. Over the last 27 years, Mrs. Schwary has amounted impressive experience and skills in the fields of fitness, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, making her an excellent and well-rounded physical therapist. She continues to work with many private clients, from the youth to the professional athletes, creating rehabilitation and fitness programs to bring them back from injury to full function and optimal performance. Having recently relocated to Southern California with her husband, Mrs. Schwary has joined Pro-Health in 2011 as a part-time physical therapist.
Mrs. Schwary has over 25 years of extensive continuing education in the areas of sports medicine, osteopathic manual therapy, cranial sacral therapy, as well as strength and conditioning. This expertise along with her extensive academic background allows her to effectively treat a wide variety of patients meeting their specific goals to return to optimal health.
JACQUE HARPER, Office Manager. Ms. Harper is well experienced and qualified to help our patients deal with their medical insurance or worker’s compensation claims. She will gladly answer all questions pertaining to treatment coverage and insurance reimbursement. Ms. Harper overseas a staff of dedicated and qualified Medical Assistants and Aids who make the treatment sessions as pleasant and smooth as possible. |
