Bakersfield

Jared was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA, and has a love for sports, specifically baseball. He was a professional baseball player for the Florida Marlins for three years. As an athlete who dealt with two surgeries himself, Jared attended physical therapy, where he came to realize that he was suited for a career in this field. He completed his undergraduate work at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in Kinesiology and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in the spring of 2016. While in PT school, Jared was able to continue his love of baseball and landed an internship with the Cleveland Indians.

He currently assists the Bakersfield Condors in player treatment when the team is on the road and is at the games if players need in-game treatment. Jared is committed to continuing his education and increasing his knowledge, and hopes to become a Sports Certified Specialist in Physical Therapy in the future. In his spare time, he enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife and son going hiking, camping, and enjoying sporting events.

Education
Franklin Pierce University, Goodyear, Arizona
Doctor of Physical Therapy, March 2016

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, June 2012

Chris was born and raised in Bakersfield and has been with the Central Valley team since December 2015. He attended Fresno State and graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health ans Rehabilitation Science (IHRS). His hobbies include outdoor and indoor climbing, hiking, cycling, skateboarding, collecting shoes and spending time with family.

Deepa was born and raised in India. She spent most of her life in Mumbai, India. She completed her Bachelors degree in physical Therapy in Mangalore and worked for about a year for an NGO. She came to the US for her Masters program in Loma Linda. Post graduation she worked in Fresno and some time in Texas. She is passionate for her profession with interest in orthopedics. Apart from professional life, she loves painting and travelling.

Education
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
Masters of Physical Therapy 2013

Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India
Bachelors in Physical Therapy, 2011

Brendon spent much of his childhood in Bakersfield, CA, where he grew up playing competitive soccer. When he was 13 he suffered a major knee injury, which required him to attend physical therapy prior to returning to soccer. It was during this time that Brendon’s love for physical therapy was kindled. Brendon attended the University of California, San Diego, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology while continuing to volunteer at physical therapy clinics. Immediately following graduation from UCSD he began his Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Rosalind Franklin University in the Chicagoland area. When not working Brendon enjoys spending time with his new son and participating in all types of sports and outdoor activities.

Education
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Physical Therapy, June 2016

University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology, March 2013

Stevie was born in raised locally in Bakersfield, CA. After years of participating in competitive swimming, Stevie chose to attend Boise State University as a member of the women’s swimming and diving team. There she earned a degree in Health Science with a concentration in healthcare management and public health. After a brief career in healthcare management Stevie decided to attend physical therapy school at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. She graduated in August of 2018 and is eager to begin serving her local community. In her free time, Stevie enjoys spending time with friends and family and hiking with her dog.

Education
Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee 
Doctor of Physical Therapy, August 2018

Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
Bachelor of Science, Health Science, December 2013

Born and raised in the central valley, living mostly in Bakersfield and Fresno, California. As a graduate from Fresno State in Health Sciences, Dominic worked with autistic children and adults prior to entering a career in Physical Therapy. His PTA internships included working with Fresno Physical Therapy, Terrio Physical Therapy & Fitness, and Kern Medical. In his free time, Dominic enjoys music, working on cars, and collecting vintage watches

Education
California State University, Fresno, California
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, December 2010

College of the Sequoias, Visalia, California
Associates of Arts, PTA, May 2019