At Prehab Physical Therapy, we believe that...
• In-person Physical Therapy should be 1-on-1 between you and a Doctor of Physical Therapy to help you reach your full potential!
• When it comes to rehabbing an injury, recovering after surgery, or working on performance — the treatment plan should be a collaboration between you, your doctor, coach etc - it's a team effort!
• Your movement goals and your lifestyle should not be limited to what your insurance company is willing to cover!
•Most aches & pains and injuries can be prevented with the right education and the right exercise programming at the right time!
• A proactive approach to your health requires injury prevention & performance-based exercises based on your prehab needs analysis.
• By coming to Prehab Physical Therapy, you are taking back control of your health. You'll be in the driver seat learning how to rehab, train, and recover smarter and more efficiently. This is your opportunity to reach your goals and get you back to YOU!
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Adelle is an LA native through and through – so no surprise she stayed in sunny SoCal for her graduate career, graduating from USC with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy, alongside some of her colleagues here at Prehab PT!
Adelle has extensive experience in sports and orthopedic settings, treating recreational athletes of all ages, specializing in lower extremity and post operative rehab such as ACL, meniscus, and cartilage injuries and surgeries. In addition to all things knees, Adelle’s professional passions lie in helping active and motivated individuals get back in the gym & on the field/court – no matter their history, complexity, or previous PT experience!
Her clinical approach integrates strength and conditioning principles into a rehab setting, to ensure all her patients get back to the things they love at 110%! She focuses on taking a proactive and personalized approach to help guide and empower her clients and get them back to living their best lives! Because PT isn’t just physical – It’s personal.
But Adelle is more than just a PT, she is a loving dog mom and wife to her fellow classmate turned husband, Mike! In her spare time you can catch her volunteering at her local animal shelter, binging reality TV (and during football season cheering on the 49ers), in the gym, and catching some rays at the beach!
Arash Maghsoodi received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies in Kinesiology at San Diego State University. After sustaining a career-ending ankle sprain while playing collegiate soccer, he realized how disabling and life-altering injuries can be.
With a strong background in sports medicine, Arash is committed to helping athletes of all levels overcome their physical challenges and reach their full potential. He has experience treating a wide variety of conditions ranging from the post-operative individual to the professional athlete. Arash is keeping the family legacy of becoming a physical therapist, as his mother is a practicing clinician of 30 years in the Orange County area.
When not in the clinic, Arash enjoys staying active by playing basketball & racket sports. He also dedicates time to staying current on the latest research and advancements in the field.
With a combination of expertise, passion, and dedication, Arash is committed to helping individuals overcome their injuries and achieve their goals, both on and off the field.
Dr. Craig Lindell is a South Jersey native who received his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the Pennsylvania State University and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California.
Craig has a special interest in helping endurance & ultra endurance athletes including runners & triathletes. In addition, Craig also enjoys working with golfers & soccer athletes due to his experience with both sports. He has a wide array of experience as a PT from working with various neurological conditions to working with collegiate & professional athletes across the Big Five in North American sports.
As an active endurance athlete himself accomplishing marathon & half Ironman races, Craig enjoys the process of designing & fine tuning long-term training projects. By working with people 1-on-1, Craig's goal is to help active individuals of all ages overcome & prevent injuries in hopes of extending healthspan years.
With his spare time, Craig enjoys hiking, traveling, watching Philly sports, and spending quality time with his family.
Born in Bosnia, then raised in South Pasadena, Dorian Saint-Danic has held a lifelong passion for fitness and sports. Dorian played basketball and water polo at the high school and collegiate level, graduating with his B.S. in Kinesiology & Exercise Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2012.
His own sports injuries introduced him to the world of rehabilitative medicine, paving the path to his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of California San Francisco in 2016. In 2017, he completed the University of Southern California Orthopedic Residency and became a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Dorian has had extensive experience working with athletes of all backgrounds, from adolescents to professionals.
Integrating strength and conditioning principles as well as pain science education, Dorian works collaboratively with clients to rehabilitate injury and establish resilience to future episodes. Using performance metrics, clients can expect consistent feedback on where they are and where they want to be. Dorian’s clinical and research interests focus on ACL injury, basketball performance, and youth athlete development.
Outside of the clinic, Dorian enjoys playing basketball, deep dives into music discovery, and meditation.
Michael was born and raised in Northern California but now currently resides in Sunny SoCal ever since attending the University of California, Los Angeles as an undergraduate majoring in physiology. After his undergraduate studies, he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from cross-town rival the University of Southern California.
As a licensed physical therapist with a strong background in strength and conditioning, Michael likes to blend the realms of strength training and rehabilitation to provide prehab, or preventative rehabilitation, to his patients.
A common human behavior is to address problems after they become an issue and far often too late, which is a reactionary approach. He believes the key to improved health care is education and awareness. This proactive approach-prehab-can reduce the risk of injuries and pain in the first place.He is a huge proponent of movement education and pain science. Clinically, he has a special interest in ACLR rehab and return to sport for the lower extremity athlete.
Monica was born and raised as an Armenian-American in Los Angeles. She returned to LA after graduating Duke University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. During her time at Duke she became interested in public health and also earned her Master in Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina at the same time! With her combined DPT and MPH training, she recognizes the different pillars of health that influence quality of life both inside and outside of the physical realm.
As a PT and former rhythmic gymnast, she's worked extensively with patients in the orthopedic setting, as well as dancers, gymnasts and other performing artists. Her wholistic, patient-centered approach to injuries ensures all of her patient's needs are met and exceeded by creating a tailored and comprehensive plan alongside her patients to help them get back to their hobbies, sports, and demands of every day life. At the end of the day, Monica's goal is to build self-efficacy and empower her patients through education and strengthening!
Outside the clinic, Monica enjoys going to the beach (big California girl), recreational ballet, powerlifting, and cooking new dishes!
Vanessa, a Cali native, born and raised in the heart of South Central LA. Her main profession has been working in sales as well as customer support for over 8 years.
Attending to peoples needs and successfully making them happy brings her great joy. To Vanessa nothing is better than a smile on a satisfied customer face. Vanessa has also, amongst other accolades, has achieved her Degree In Medical Billing and strives to become a nurse for one of her goals set on her vision board. Amongst the other goals set, her greatest goal is becoming a Physical Therapist, to aid those in need and be that change, hope, and joy in patients lives.
When Vanessa has some free time away from work, she enjoys being a full time mother to her wonderful daughter who has excellent learning skills and is a bundle of joy. She also loves family orientation, where she cooks full course meals for her family and loved ones to enjoy. During Vanessa’s alone time, when she has some for herself, she goes on hikes to not only get a good workout but to also enjoy nature and reflect on life.
Marisa is a born and raised Los Angelino who has a passion for movement and fitness. Growing up a competitive dancer, she has always had an interest in the human body and the mechanics of movement. Because of this interest she graduated from California State University, Fullerton with her bachelors in Kinesiology.
Having experience as a PT Aide in an orthopedic setting for 3 years, she is set on her path to become a Physical Therapist and is currently finishing up her prerequisites for PT school applications. She hopes to come full circle and work with fellow performing artists with their familiar injuries.
In her free time, Marisa enjoys spending time with her friends, family, boyfriend and her rescue dog Bobbi. Or really any dogs at all. She also loves to be outdoors, go for hikes, explore new breweries, go to amusement parks, play video games, and of course, all things Los Angeles!
