THE BODY CENTER PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PILATES - Key Persons
Deanna Harris grew up going to figure skating practice and competitions, but after a bad injury, she feared her time on the ice was over. However, thanks to physical therapy, she soon made it back to the ice. This experience inspired Harris to pursue physical therapy, earning her DPT from Azusa Pacific University in 2021, and she gives back by helping young athletes recover from their own injuries. She enjoys creating connections with patients and watching them overcome boundaries. In her free time, she loves to do water sports and activities such as kayaking and paddle-boarding.
Jasmine Chen, PT, DPT, received her bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine in 2015 and graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in 2018. She has experience treating various patient populations in various settings including the skilled nursing facility, acute rehab unit, concierge home therapy, and orthopedic and sports rehab. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and enjoys working with patients of all ages and backgrounds. In her free time, she enjoys staying active with rock climbing, tennis, snowboarding, and yoga and hopes to encourage an active lifestyle by educating the community and optimizing movement.
Jeff Fairley is the owner and principle treating therapist at The Body Center Physical Therapy.
Jeff holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science ('97) and a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy ('00) both from University of Southern California. Jeff earned his board certification as a specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy in 2002, while completing the Kaiser Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program. He continued additional post-graduate education in Manual Physical Therapy at the Kaiser Fellowship Program in Manual Therapy in 2003.
Natalie Sousa has known since high school that she wanted to be a physical therapist, having experience receiving therapy for injuries as an athlete. The Las Vegas native attended UNLV, earning her degree in Kinesiology, and obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020. She is motivated by pure passion for the field, especially enjoying the little moments when a patient can do something they were unable to do before. Her favorite memory as a PT is helping a patient who was in a boot recover, and went on to complete a 20-mile hike!
Job Titles:
- Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor
After retiring from a career as an advertising executive, Yolanda Macias wanted to pursue a "fun job" by exploring her passion for fitness. She had never tried Pilates before, but after a friend recommended she try it, Yolanda was exposed to a whole new world. She obtained her certification as a STOTT Pilates instructor
and has now been teaching for over 15 years. Yolanda loves that pilates is beneficial for those of all ages, having taught both teenagers and 90 year-olds. She is passionate about showing patients the diverse benefits of Pilates, both physical and mental.