Shawna was born and raised in Hawaii. She worked in Los Angeles for 6 years before returning home to Hawaii.
Education
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy
- Valedictorian, University of Southern California
Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA
- Bachelor of Human Biology & Psychology
- Summa cum laude, Claremont McKenna College
continuing education & professional interests
- Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic
- Pilates Instructor Certified
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
interests
- Maintaining and active lifestyle and working out. Enjoys running, weight training, and doing Pilates.
accomplishments
- Teaching assistant at University of Southern California Physical Therapy Program
Published article in Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. (2004). Functional recovery using movement analysis and task specific training in an individual with chronic severe upper extremity hemiparesis
- Division III Collegiate Cross Country & Tennis
Education
Loma Linda University, Los Angeles, CA
- Bachelors in Physical Therapy
continuing education & professional interests
- Officer in HIWA (Hawaii Injured Workers Association) helping to ensure workers’ compensation care.
- HAPTA (Hawaii American Physical Therapy Association) Legislative Committee member working to promote access to physical therapy services.
- Professional interest include working with patients with Parkinson.
interests
- During his free time Derrick enjoys golf, fast pitch softball and spear fishing.
accomplishments
- LSVT Parkinson Certified
Evan was born and raised in Alaska. He moved to Oregon to attend Pacific University where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Exercise science with an emphasis in Integrated Physiology in 2017. Evan’s plans include going back to school where he will study to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Evan has been on Oahu since June of 2017 and in his free time he enjoys, hiking, playing soccer, going to the beach, and spending time with family and his dog. Evan also loves the food here in Hawaii where he constantly can try new and different things.
Emilie was born and raised on O’ahu. She graduated from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa in 2021 with a Bachelors’s in Kinesiology and plans to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in the future. In her free time, Emilie enjoys snorkeling, playing tennis, eating good food, and hanging out with friends and family. Her favorite beach is Three Tables in the North Shore!