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Krista Belshe, PT, DPT
B.S. in Kinesiology CSU Sacramento
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) University of the Pacific - Stockton
 Krista's continuing education has consisted of the the following topics: Advanced Clinical Training in the Pelvic Girdle Complex, Orthopedic Evaluation & Management of the Shoulder Complex, The Pilates Method for use as Therapeutic & Corrective Exercise, Sole Supports, Inc., Advanced Clinical Training in Foot & Ankle,
Biomechanics & Orthotics
Rehabilitation Specialties
Orthopedics with interests in non and post-operative rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Manual Therapy, Education, Sports Screening for athletes
Hobbies
Dancing, Aerobics & Strength Training, Snow & Water Sports, Yoga, Pilates, Golf, Music, and Travel. She is a Member of: The American Physical Therapy Association, CA Chapter, Orthopedics Section and The American Heart Association, CPR for the Health Provider
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Michelle Demai, M.P.T.
B.A. U.C. Berkeley in Integrative Biology
M.P.T. Samuel Merrit College in Physical Therapy
 Michelle's continuing education has focused on the upper and lower cervical spine, cervicogenic pain, the lumbopelvic region and pelvic pain. She is also skilled in non-operative and post-operative rehabilitation of the shoulder and knee, sports injury rehabilitation and prevention, and functional relationships of the lower extremity. Michelle has an advanced personal training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. She was an undergraduate sports medicine teaching assistant for U.C. Berkeley. She is a certified water exercise instructor and a certified Pilates Instructor.
Rehabilitation Specialties
General orthopedic both non and post-operative, sports injury prevention and wellness, and rehabilitative water therapy.
Hobbies
Michelle was a four year varsity student athlete for U.C. Berkeley's NCAA division I swim team. She was the recipient of the Mary T. Meagher swimming scholarship, was an Olympic trial qualifier, and is nationally ranked. She enjoys swimming, dancing, drawing, painting, spending time with family, and being a mom.
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Carrie Susan Haraburda, MSPT
B.A. UCLA in Psychology with a Minor in Pre-Med
M.S.P.T. Armstrong Atlantic State University, Georgia in Physical Therapy
 Along with her Personal Training Certification, Carrie has had extensive education in treatment of the shoulder. Her continuing education classes include: Evaluation and Treatment of Orthopedic Shoulder Injuries, Recent Advances in the Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder, Myofascial Release by John Barnes, I, II and Fascial-Pelvis along with a Spring Training Shoulder Symposium: Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries. Carrie has also completed courses in: Recent Advances in the Evaluation and Treatment of the Knee, and Back to Golf.
Rehabilitation Specialties
Shoulder rehabilitation, non-operative and especially post-operative, knee rehabilitation post-operative, myofascial release techniques, and screening athletes and non-athletes for muscular imbalances and prescribing an exercise program to prevent injuries.
Hobbies
Travel, downhill skiing, photography, gardening, trying to be a golfer, being a mom to Caitlyn and Cole.
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Deanna (Deedee) Brodke Savant, MPT, cert. MDT, CPI
B.A. Pomona College in Sociology and Public Policy Analysis
M.P.T. University of Southern California in Physical Therapy
 Deedee is credentialed in Mechanical Diagnostic Therapy through the McKenzie Institute, and is a Certified Pilates Instructor through Synergy Fitness, a Certified Injury Prevention Specialist through Future Industrial Technologies, and has completed the Kaiser Vallejo program in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. She has advanced training in Osteopathic Manual Therapy and Cranial-Sacral Therapy with instructors from Michigan State University and the Upledger Institute. Additional post-graduate coursework includes Functional exercise design courses, Yoga applications for therapy and various manual therapies. Deedee is an instructor for the Pilates Instructor Certification Program at Lafayette Physical Therapy. She is a former clinical instructor for University of Wisconsin, Madison Department of Physical Therapy, and a former lecturer for the Kaiser Hayward Manual Therapy Program.
Rehabilitation Specialties
Spine (both non-operative and post-operative), chronic pain, wellness in special populations, and osteoporosis exercise design.
Hobbies
Reading, skiing, yoga, ballet, hiking with her dog, and most importantly, spending time with her active family.
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RaeLea Saxton, PTA
B.S. in Kinesiology - San Francisco State University
Minor in Dance
A.S. Physical Therapy Assistant Program - Ohlone College in Fremont CA
Rehabilitation Specialties
Pilates and myofascial release techniques.
Hobbies
Ballet and modern dance, yoga and hiking.
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Valerie Watase, B.S.P.Tl, Director
B.S. California State University, Northridge (in conjunction with U.C.L.A. School of Medicine) in Health Science and Physical Therapy
 Valerie has 25 years of experience with an emphasis in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. She is a graduate of Kaiser Vallejo's Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation program, emphasizing treatment for musculoskeletal, stroke, spinal cord, and brain injuries. She has completed a year long Orthopedic Manual Therapy course, with emphasis on techniques developed in Australia. Valerie is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified Pilates Instructor. She has hundreds of hours of continuing education.
Rehabilitation Specialties
Valerie's specialties include cervical spine problems, cervicogenic headaches, postural, abnormalities, osteoporosis exercise design, geriatric rehabilitation, and balance disorders. Valerie is also experienced in equestrian injury rehabilitation and preventative screening, and hippotherapy.
Hobbies
Valerie has been a life long equestrian and avid hiker. She loves to garden, camp, be outdoors and spend time with her two daughters. She is a National Champion in Equestrian Competition; North American Trail Ride Association.
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