The people who make up Lafayette Physical Therapy are committed to providing you with the highest quality physical therapy, rehabilitation and wellness services. Our physical therapists and wellness providers are exceptionally skilled, highly educated, and experienced in all areas listed within our services section.
Lauren Masi, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, brings her extensive physical therapy experience to the Lafayette, California, area as owner and clinical director at Lafayette Physical Therapy. Throughout her career, Lauren has trained in multiple physical therapy applications, such as Mulligan and Paris techniques, spinal stabilization for injured athletes, myofascial release, and spinal mobilization. Read More
Diane has completed extensive advanced training courses over the past 25 years, including a yearlong training in the Maitland Approach to Manual Therapy. Other advanced training experiences include mobilization of the nervous system to treat neural tension and thoracic outlet dysfunctions, the Kaltenborn approach to mobilization of the spine, evaluation and treatment of muscle imbalances, and many more. Read More
Rehabilitation area of expertise:
Orthopedic injuries, strength and conditioning, dancers, return to running, plyometrics, balance training. Read More
Shawn loves reconnecting his patients with activities that they thought they could never do again or modifying those activities so patients can enjoy something similar. He is skilled with orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, balance and agility. His favorites areas to treat are the back, shoulders, and ankles. Read More
Shirin has over 10 years of experience as a physical therapist, working in both Northern & Southern California. She has worked in various different settings including outpatient, acute care, and home care. Read More
Aneta has 20 years of experience as a physical therapist, working in numerous different countries and environments. She had started her career working in the Pediatric field in Poland. She then moved to the United Kingdom, where she received her UK PT license and worked mostly in a community-based practice, overseeing gym and swim programs. Read More
Jordan has trained under OCS certified therapists in the Mackenzie approach and practices under the Clinical Practice Guidelines with research and case studies backing up specific treatment approaches to lumbar and cervical spine. She has trained in Hawaii at the top workers compensation clinic on Oahu in aquatic therapy and the benefits of aquatic therapy for all ages. Read More
Brenda is passionate about working with patients to get them back to doing the activities that matter most to them by increasing their mobility. She believes in individualized, personal care that empowers the patient through greater knowledge about their body and health. Read More
Kenny Givens has been a certified massage therapist since September 2013. While studying, he developed a curiosity for pain management, injury rehabilitation and sports massage. He is qualified to promote wellness advocacy utilizing techniques such as neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, and sports stretching. Read More
Bene was trained in Pilates and Thai massage before her most recent certification in the US. She enjoys working with athletes who are looking for injury treatment, restoration and maintenance. She regularly works with clients who are experiencing pain, stiffness, or soreness post-surgery or post injury. She has extensive experience in clinical deep tissue, sports massage, and cupping. Read More
Andrew has been practicing massage for more than 20 years and enjoys working with a variety of clients who are motivated to improve their physical wellbeing. He has worked extensively with competitive athletes and pre/post operative surgery patients. He has extensive experience in deep tissue and sports massage. Read More
