SOL - Key Persons
Alicia is a Board-Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with over ten years of experience and training in complex, traumatic, upper extremity injury treatment. She attended Western Michigan University on a Division 1 gymnastics scholarship, where she received a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. She graduated with distinction from Northern Arizona University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Alicia's journey into physical therapy began with a gymnastics injury, which has helped her to better understand her patients' paths to recovery.
Alicia enjoys staying active with her husband and two sons. Her passions include hiking, running, cycling, watching college sports, and plenty of family time.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dan fell in love with Tucson's city and mountains while here for his final clinical rotation in physical therapy school. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from West Chester University with a focus in Kinesiology and a minor in Nutrition, and went on to attend Drexel University, where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. During his 3 years of PT school, Dan worked at a nationally renowned acute rehabilitation hospital, where he gained experience assisting with the treatment of some of the most medically complex patients in the country. That experience, along with his many mentors and lectures in school, provided him with the skills to provide physical therapy to a wide variety of individuals with orthopedic and neurologic conditions. Dan believes the best way to help his patients is to teach them what they need to do to help themselves.
In his free time, Dan enjoys challenging himself with different forms of exercise in the gym along with traveling and exploring his new home in the southwest.
Job Titles:
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer
Jacob Vogel is a physical therapist and certified athletic trainer who has a special interest in treating orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, vestibular disorders, concussions and headaches. He is certified in dry needling and the Graston Technique, and is passionate about providing a therapy experience that uses specific treatments to meet specific goals.
Understanding one's condition, movement impairment or functional limitation is key during the rehabilitation journey. Jacob is intent on ensuring each patient feels educated and empowered through the recovery process allowing confident return to the activities he or she loves.
Outside of work, Jacob spends time with his wife hiking, biking, camping and fishing. He enjoys cheering on his favorite Indiana sports teams and playing basketball, golf and soccer.
Job Titles:
- Physical Therapist
- Clinic Director
Joe is a Physical Therapist Assistant, native to Tucson, with nine years of experience in treating patients in an orthopedic setting. He graduated with honors from Pima Medical Institute, where he earned his occupational associate degree. Joe enjoys working closely with his patients and guiding them back to enjoying their favorite activities. He specializes in sports rehab and general orthopedics, is certified in Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR), and utilizes Instrument Assisted Manual Therapy (IASTM) including Gua Sha and cupping techniques. Joe also takes pride in "giving back" to his professional community and is a certified Clinical Instructor (CI).
Joe enjoys living an active lifestyle with his wife and two children. His passions include golfing with friends, working out, bowhunting, and spending time outdoors at the beach, off-roading, hiking, and camping.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Physical Therapist
Matt is a physical therapist assistant with seven years of experience in orthopedic outpatient rehabilitation. He grew up in Tucson and worked in athletics and as an EMT before starting his career in physical therapy. Matt specializes in sports rehab and general orthopedic issues. He enjoys working closely with patients of all kinds that are looking to improve their current condition and return to an active lifestyle.
Matt enjoys spending his free time with his spouse Paige and his dog Oliver. They love hiking and any other outdoor activities.
Molly has over 19 years of experience as an Orthopedic Physical Therapist, and has been specializing in pelvic floor therapy for over 13 years. An Arizona native, Molly grew up in Tucson, attended the U of A for her B.S. in Exercise Science, and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from NAU. Her pelvic floor specialty involves treating both men and women for conditions of the pelvic floor. She is certified in Graston, a form of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, as well as Kinesio Taping, a treatment used for a wide range of orthopedic conditions.
Molly enjoys spending time with her two boys, hiking and enjoying the outdoors, and completing DIY projects around her house.
Philip is a Tucson native that received his bachelor's degree from University of Arizona. He went on to attend Northern Arizona University where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. His initial interest in physical therapy came about after suffering multiple sports injuries that required extensive rehabilitation. It was then that he fell in love with the profession. Philip sees a wide variety of patients including those with orthopedic, sport, and vestibular conditions.
Outside of the clinic, Philip spends most of his time with his girlfriend Ellen and their dog Cudi. He enjoys staying active by going on runs, playing soccer, and going on hikes.
Rachel graduated with a master's degree in occupational therapy from Barry University, after receiving a bachelor's degree from Florida State University. Rachel is a certified hand therapist (CHT), holding advanced knowledge and extensive training in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand-specific rehabilitation. Rachel is proficient in splinting the upper quarter to facilitate healing post-surgery as well as to reduce pain and improve function in the non-surgical upper limb.
In addition to upper extremity orthopedic specialty, Rachel is certified in neuro-developmental treatment, a treatment approach specific to rehabilitating the upper limb post brain injury/stroke. Rachel believes the upper extremities provide a level of independence that is directly related to quality of life. Rachel enjoys helping her patients restore function and reduce pain so they can participate in activities that are meaningful.
Outside of practicing occupational therapy, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and two dogs.
Savannah specializes in evaluating and treating orthopedic and sports injuries and conditions as well as rehabilitation in upper and lower extremities, spinal region, and return to sports or work. A true Arizona native, Savannah grew up in Tucson and attended Northern Arizona University to receive both her bachelor's in Exercise Science and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Her journey in physical therapy started as a patient, battling injuries caused by years of youth softball and volleyball. This first-hand experience led her towards the path of helping patients from the therapist perspective.
An avid reader, you can find Savannah enjoying a good book when she is not in the clinic treating. She also loves being outdoors, especially to participate in water activities like stand up paddle boarding or walking her dog, Rocky.
Sharon has over 30 years of experience treating spine and both upper and lower extremity issues including acute injury, post-op, fractures, joint replacement and chronic issues/diagnosis. She attended the University of Arizona and went on to Northern Arizona University to receive her Physical Therapy degree. Sharon's current focus is with active adults, assisting clients in meeting goals of restoring abilities and returning to daily activity such as at home independence, returning to work, and returning to sport and recreation. She has a special interest in treatment and management of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Sharon's focus is providing one-on-one care, tailored to clients' specific needs and goals, with a hands-on approach. Sharon's treatment strategies entail manual techniques, functional movement, strength, balance and posture training. She has been practicing in Tucson since 1987, beginning her career in TMC's Neurological and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Unit, then serving as the supervisor of TMC's Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic, and then going into private practice in 1990, specializing in Manual Therapy and Orthopedics. Throughout her career, Sharon has completed numerous postgraduate courses and trainings including certification in Dry Needling and Kinesio Taping techniques.
Outside of the clinic, Sharon enjoys hiking, Pilates, skiing, golf, tennis, group exercise classes (Zumba, P90X, Insanity) and volunteer work in the community.
Stephanie is a Physical Therapist with 17 years of experience in the outpatient, orthopedic setting. She originally hails from Indiana but has called Tucson home for over 10 years. She earned a B.A. in Pre-Medicine and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and went on to Northwestern University to complete a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Her rehabilitation interests include upper and lower extremity rehabilitation, spine rehabilitation, and return to sport and/or work. Her specialty training areas include Graston Technique, Dry Needling, Cupping, Muscle Energy Techniques, Mulligan Techniques, Joint Mobilization, and Trigger Point Release.
In her free time, Stephanie can be found spending time with her husband, their two sons, and their dog, Rocky. She also enjoys cooking, baking, cross-stitching, cheering on Notre Dame, playing tennis, hiking, biking, and skiing.