Meet our staff
You can feel comfortable knowing that our staff members are fully qualified to help the patient with every phase of recovery and rehabilitation.
Please choose a type of health care professional to learn more about our staff members, their credentials, and how long they’ve been with Permanente Medical Group.
Our staff members are fully qualified to help the patient with every phase of recovery and rehabilitation.
Kelly Alexander, RN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Specialty certification: Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2017
Elizabeth Romero, MSN, RN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2020
Beatrice “Trixi” Saba, BSN, RN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2015
Brittney Staples, MSN, RN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2022
Arlene Sancada, BSN, RN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1999
Shonta Archie, MSN, PHN, RN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2001
Joy Jumamoy, BSN, RN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Specialty certification: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2004
Sandra Miano, BSN, RN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Specialty certification: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) and Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2018
Diana Millare, BSN, RN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Specialty certification: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2015
Tina Sweeney, BSN, RN, CRRN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Specialty certification: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2000
Virginia Vironchi, RN, CRRN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Specialty certification: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2017
Ellen Weaver, MSN, RN, CRRN
Rehabilitation Case Manager
Specialty certification: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2016
Georgina Thompson, BSN, RN, CRRN
Rehabilitation Outpatient Case Manager
Specialty certification: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1999
Linda Siegrist, ATP
Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator
Specialty certification: Assistive Technology Professional
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1978
Our staff members are fully qualified to help the patient with every phase of recovery and rehabilitation.
Michelle Camicia, PhD RN CRRN CCM NEA-BC FAHA
Director of Operations
Richard Delmonico, PhD
Chief, Neuropsychology
Brain Injury Program Co-Lead
Ryan Doan, MD
Spinal Cord Injury Program Co-Lead
Megan Frantz, MD
Chief, Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center
Jovita Guzman, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Supervisor
Laverta Horner-Hill, MSN, RN, FNP
Nurse Leader
Supervisor, Case Management and Preadmissions
Laura Jung, MSPA, CCC-SLP
Speech Therapy Rehabilitation Supervisor
Stroke Program Co-Lead
Samuel Park, MD
Stroke Program Co-Lead
Yasmin Proctor, RN, MSN, CNL
Nurse Manager
Raymond Samatovicz, MD
Brain Injury Program Co-Lead
Outpatient Program Co-Lead
Stephen G Schmidt, PT, MPhysio
Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Supervisor
Wyatt H Smith, PT, DPT, NCS
Director, Rehabilitation Services
Our staff members are fully qualified to help the patient with every phase of recovery and rehabilitation.
Danielle Alleven, PhD
Specialty: Neuropsychology
Professional school: California School of Professional Psychology
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2008
Richard Delmonico, PhD
Specialty: Neuropsychology
Professional school: Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1998
Anna K. Morita, PsyD
Specialty: Rehabilitation Neuropsychology, Adolescent Neuropsychology
Professional school: California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2002
Our staff members are fully qualified to help the patient with every phase of recovery and rehabilitation.
Linda Aris-Montes, BS, OTR/L, CPAM
Occupational therapy training: San Jose State University, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM), Spinal Cord Injury specialty practice area
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2003
Paul Bekowies, MSOT, OTR/L, CPAM
Occupational therapy training: San Jose State University, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM), Spinal Cord Injury specialty practice area
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2013
Jacqueline D’aries, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational therapy training: Stony Brook University, Master of Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2022
Ned Espiritu, BS, OTR/L, CPAM
Occupational therapy training: Loma Linda University, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2007
Eileen M. Garcia, BS, OTR/L, CPAM
Occupational therapy training: Dominican University of California, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM), Wheelchair Seating and Positioning, Power Wheelchair Specialty Controls, Assistive Technology, Spinal Cord Injury specialty practice area
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2005
Jovita Guzman, MSOT, OTR/L, CPAM
Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Supervisor
Occupational therapy training: Dominican University of California, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2014
Ursula Hawe, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational therapy training: Samuel Merritt University, Master of Occupational Therapy
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2021
Kristen Henderson, MSOT, OTR/L, CNS
Occupational therapy training: Dominican University of California, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Certified Neuro Specialist (CNS)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2017
Brenda Hinaga, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational therapy training: San Jose State University, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2019
Terri Kiser, BS, OTR/L, SWC, CPAM
Occupational therapy training: University of Puget Sound, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Advanced Practice Approved in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, or Intervention (SWC), Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1982
Sabrena Miller, BS, OTR/L, SWC, CPAM
Occupational therapy training: San Jose State University, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Advanced Practice Approved in Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, or Intervention (SWC), Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1991
Jennifer Murlas, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational therapy training: San Jose State University, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2021
Tracy Nelson, BS, OTR/L
Occupational therapy training San Jose State University, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Joined Kaiser Permanente 2007
Wilton Ramos, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational therapy training: Samuel Merritt University, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2021
Kiley Salak, MSOT, OTR/L, CPAM
Occupational therapy training: Dominican University of California, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2013
Charlotte Sally, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational therapy training: Dominican University of California, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Certified Neuro Specialist (CNS)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2020
Gurjeet Sandhu, MOT, OTR/L, CPAM
Occupational therapy training: Samuel Merritt University, Master of Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2010
Rachel Villa, MSOT, OTR/L, CPAM
Occupational therapy training: Dominican University of California, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Specialty training: Carfit Technician, Physical Agent Modalities (CPAM)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2007
Salwa Yaser, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational therapy training: Dominican University of California, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2018
Our staff members are fully qualified to help the patient with every phase of recovery and rehabilitation.
Ryan Doan, MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical school: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Board certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2015
Dorothea Ellis, MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical school: George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Board certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2019
Megan Frantz, MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical school: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Board certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Medicine – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2016
Melissa Kelly, DO
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical School: Touro University of CA College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA
Board certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2020
Samuel Park, MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical school: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Board certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2014
Raymond Samatovicz, MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical school: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ
Board certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Brain Injury Medicine – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1999
Yonghua Tai, MD
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical school: Shanghai Second Medical College, Shanghai, China
Board certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Electrodiagnostic Medicine – American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2006
Our staff members are fully qualified to help the patient with every phase of recovery and rehabilitation.
Allison Brown, PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: California State University, Sacramento
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2022
Tim R. Condon, PT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: University of Buffalo, NY
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor, Certified Anat Banal Method Practitioner
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2004
Courtney Crockett, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: Samuel Merritt University
Specialty training: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2018
Kristen Gandek, PT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: MCP Hahnemann University
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2001
Willie Graham, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: University of California at San Francisco/San Francisco State University
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2013
Terry Grzybowski, PT, DPT
Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program Supervisor
Physical therapy training: University of Southern California, Arcadia University
Specialty training: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic and in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (NCS, OCS), Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Senior Instructor, Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1991
April M. Jackson, PT
Clinical Specialist
Physical therapy training: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Advanced Instructor, NDT Certification
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1999
Christina Kessler, PT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: University Hospital Hamburg, Germany
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, former IPNFA Advanced Instructor, NDT Certification
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1994
Masato Kobayashi, PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: Western University of Health Sciences
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2022
Becky Macalino, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: Samuel Merritt College
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2006
Jordan Marez, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: Azusa Pacific University
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2017
Carly Martin, PT, DPT
Clinical Specialist
Physical therapy training: University of California at San Francisco/San Francisco State University
Specialty training: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2015
Jayme O’Connell, PT
Clinical Specialist
Physical therapy training: Western University
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Advanced Instructor, NDT Certification
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1998
Tin Pham, PT, DPT
Clinical Specialist
Physical therapy training: University of California at San Francisco/San Francisco State University
Specialty training: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Basic Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2012
Erwin Punz, PT
Clinical Specialist
Physical therapy training: PT School at the Vienna General Hospital, Austria
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Advanced Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1994
Amy Radu, PT, DPT
Clinical Specialist
Physical therapy training: Azusa Pacific University
Specialty training: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Basic Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2010
Sean Ryan, PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: California State University, Sacramento
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2020
Stephen Schmidt, PT
Supervisor Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
Spinal Cord Injury Program Co-Lead
Physical therapy school: University of the Pacific, University of South Australia
Specialty training: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS), Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Basic Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2002
Wyatt Smith, PT, DPT
Director, Rehabilitation Services and Postgraduate PNF Program
Physical therapy training: University of California at San Francisco/San Francisco State University
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2015
Allison Spear, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: Samuel Merritt University
Specialty training: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2016
Mark Spear, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: Samuel Merritt University
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2016
Allison S. Stevenson, PT
Clinical Specialist
Physical therapy training: University of California at San Francisco/San Francisco State University
Specialty training: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor, Neuro-IFRAH certified therapist
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2003
Todd M. Tanner, PT
Clinical Specialist
Physical therapy training: Touro College, NY
Specialty training: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Advanced Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2002
Phil Villa, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: Samuel Merritt University
Specialty training: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Advanced Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2011
Khoa Vu, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: Azusa Pacific University
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Basic Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2013
Charissa Wong, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: University of California at San Francisco/San Francisco State University
Specialty training: Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2018
Susana Yanez, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Physical therapy training: California State University, Sacramento
Specialty training: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS), Kaiser Vallejo Post-graduate PNF program, IPNFA Assistant Instructor
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2016
Our staff members are fully qualified to help the patient with every phase of recovery and rehabilitation.
Donna Ancheta
Assistant Nurse Manager
Professional school: Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College
Specialty training: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2001
Shanna Caceres
Assistant Nurse Manager
Professional school: University of San Francisco
Specialty training: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2007
Cierra Creer
Assistant Nurse Manager
Professional school: Touro University
Specialty training: Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNL)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2021
Laverta Horner-Hill
Nurse Manager
Supervisor, Case Management and Preadmissions
Professional school: Chamberlain University
Specialty training: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2001
Emmanuel “Manny” Imperio
Assistant Nurse Manager
Professional school: Pines City Educational Center
Specialty training: Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2004
Elizabeth Lauder
Assistant Nurse Manager
Professional school: University of Pangasinan
Specialty training: Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2004
Brandy Partlow
Assistant Nurse Manager
Supervisor, Case Management and Preadmissions
Professional school: Chamberlain University
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2015
Mary Ann Peralta
Assistant Nurse Manager
Professional school: Union Christian College
Specialty training: Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse (CRRN)
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2000
Yasmin Proctor
Nurse Manager
Professional school: University of San Francisco
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2016
Our staff members are fully qualified to help the patient with every phase of recovery and rehabilitation.
Alexandra Armas, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech therapy training: California State University, East Bay
Specialty training: Certificate of Clinical Competence
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2021
Olivia Chu, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech therapy training: California State University, San Francisco
Specialty training: Certificate of Clinical Competence
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2019
Denise Cifelli, SLP
Speech therapy training: California State University, San Francisco
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1992
Cara Cosce, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech therapy training: California State University, San Francisco
Specialty training: Certificate of Clinical Competence; MBS imp
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2003
Kam Gardner, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech therapy training: California State University, San Francisco
Specialty training: Certificate of Clinical Competence
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2001
Hannah Hudnall, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech therapy training: California State University, San Francisco
Specialty training: Certificate of Clinical Competence
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2018
Laura Jung, MSPA, CCC-SLP
Speech Therapy Rehabilitation Supervisor
Speech therapy training: University of Washington, Seattle
Specialty training: Certificate of Clinical Competence
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1990
Hazel Li, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech therapy training: California State University, East Bay
Specialty training: Certificate of Clinical Competence
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2020
Kristine Thompson, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech therapy training: University of Pacific
Specialty training: Certificate of Clinical Competence
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2002
Kate Wilson, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech therapy training: California State University, San Francisco
Specialty training: Certificate of Clinical Competence, MBS imp
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2008
