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Jeffrey L. Blake, PT John L. Joe, PT
Tiffany N. Dugan, MPT
Minsu Kim, DPT
Rebeca Correalima, DPT
Pauline Steward, DPT
Krysta Caingcoy, DPT
Terese H. Smith, MSPT Stella N. Levin-Leong, PT Megan A.
Wilson, DPT Ellen M. Kohler PT, OCS
Alison N. Donaldson, MPT Tanya L. MacLeod, PT Sarah D. Cortez, MSPT |
Jeff
received a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise
Physiology from California State University, Northridge in 1989. He
followed up with a B.S. degree in Physical Therapy with emphasis in
orthopaedics and sports rehabilitation also from CSUN in 1991. In 1993,
Jeff started his first private practice within the Manhattan Beach
Athletic Club for Women. As Jeff’s patient population grew, he relocated
his business and opened Blake Physical Therapy in Santa Monica in1996. At
that location, he assisted Fitness America by performing biofeedback
testing on athletes using the Reebok Rehabilitation Bike, which is used in
clinics across the country as well as professional athletic teams. In
2003, he opened a second Blake Physical Therapy clinic in Marina del Rey.
The third location; Blake Evolution, opened in 2004, is also located in
the Marina and incorporates Pilates as part of the advanced rehab program.
John
received his physical therapy degree in 1978 from Florida International
University in Miami, Florida. While in Miami, he practiced at Jackson
Memorial Hospital and Mount Sinai Medical Center. He received special
training in a number of areas including spinal cord injuries, hand
therapy, amputees and stroke rehabilitation. In 1982, John moved to
Pasadena, California taking the position of senior physical therapist of
the Medical Surgical unit at Huntington Memorial Hospital. He later
accepted a position as out-patient supervisor at Saint John’s Hospital of
Santa Monica. Prior to joining Blake Physical Therapy in 2002, John spent
10 years as a clinician and director of an orthopedic and sports medicine
private practice in Beverly Hills.
Tiffany
graduated from California Lutheran University in 2008 with a B.S. degree
in Exercise Science/Sports Medicine with an emphasis in Human Performance
and Pre-Physical Therapy and a minor in Psychology. While studying at CLU,
Tiffany was a member of the NCAA Track and Field team, competing in the
heptathlon. She then went on to receive her Masters in Physical Therapy
degree from California State University, Northridge in 2011. She looks
forward to pursuing the title of Board Certified Sports Clinical
Specialist. When not in the clinic, she enjoys competing in triathlons and
spending time with her husband Jeremy. Some of her other hobbies include
golf, tennis, snowboarding, and playing guitar. 
Minsu
graduated from UC San Diego in 2004 with a BA in communications. He then
went on to receive a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chapman
University. He currently has a goal to become a Board Certified
Orthopeadic Clinical Specialist. He enjoys snowboarding, basketball,
football and “chill-in”.
Rebeca is a
national gymnastics champion and had coached gymnastics for 5 years prior
to physical therapy school. Rebeca graduated from Florida International
University in 2006 with a degree in Health Sciences and she went on to
earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Florida International in 2009.
While at Florida International University she was a competitive
cheerleader for two years. Rebeca enjoys eating, traveling, water sports
and hiking.
Pauline
graduated from University of California, Irvine with her B.S. in
Biological Sciences in 2007. While attending UC Irvine she helped
rehabilitate collegiate athletes as a student athletic trainer. In 2011,
Pauline graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mount St.
Mary’s College. Pauline brings an understanding of injuries and ailments
affecting a variety of performing artists and athletes to Blake Physical
Therapy. She has 20 tears experience and training in art and painting, 10
years of voice training, and 20 years of dance training in most dance
forms. Pauline also has experience as a competitive gymnast. She enjoys
incorporating Pilates and Pilates-based exercises into treatment programs.
She believes in the benefit of core stabilization in rehabilitation of
pain, injuries and surgeries.
Krysta
graduated from Long Beach State University of California in 2006 with a
B.S. in Kinesiology option Exercise Science and continued on to receive
her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Mount St. Mary’s college in 2011
where she was on the student board of Mount St. Mary’s Pro Bono Clinic in
Skidrow. Krysta has experience in both outpatient orthopaedics and
neurologic therapy in which she enjoys working with both. She just joined
Blake Physical Therapy this year as a part-time physical therapist and is
concurrently working on her Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist certification
through an outpatient orthopaedic residency program. Krysta enjoys all
outdoor activities, sporting activities, and spending time with her dogs.
Terese
received her Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of
Miami in 1991, having completed her undergraduate studies in education at
Montana State University. Since 1991, Terese has specialized in
out-patient orthopaedic therapy with a focus on the spine and neck. In
addition to her education as a physical therapist, Terese is also a
certified Pilates instructor through Long Beach Dance and Conditioning.
She has been a Pilates instructor since 2003 and integrates Pilates into
her practice. She joined Blake Physical Therapy in 2007 and treats her
patients in the Pilates studio, Blake Evolution. Terese is currently
working towards an honorary degree in veterinary science through the
in-home care administered to her two cats, one dog, and one bird.
Stella graduated from Loma Linda University in 1982 in Physical
Therapy, and is currently obtaining her Doctoral Degree in Physical
Therapy. Stella has an extensive clinical background in orthopedics,
neurology, pediatrics, cranial-sacral therapy, Pilates, and women's
health. Additionally, Stella has extensive experience in treating head
trauma, and vestibular & balance disorders from the Los Angeles VA
hospital working with veterans. Stella brings a skilled, hands-on approach
to her therapy that incorporates a holistic perspective. Stella has worked
as a per diem therapist for Blake Physical Therapy since 2002, and is now
on staff part-time and treats patients at their Pilates Studio, Blake
Evolution. 
Megan received her undergraduate degrees from the University of Arizona in
2005 with a B.S. in Mathematics and Biochemistry and a B.A.
in Sociology. She then went on to complete her doctorate of Physical
Therapy at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Concurrently, she completed a graduate certificate program in Disability
Policy and Practice, represented her class at the college, university, and
national level, and was awarded the Professional Achievements Award from
the Department of Physical Therapy. Megan moved to Los Angeles and joined
Blake Physical Therapy in 2010. Outside the clinic, Megan enjoys reading,
hiking, and traveling.
Having
just completed a business degree from Cal State University Long Beach,
Laura was prescribed physical therapy after a car accident. Shortly after
being discharged from physical therapy, a skiing accident landed her back
in physical therapy. After two very successful outcomes from her time in
physical therapy, Laura completely changed her career direction. Laura
went back to school and graduated with her Masters’ degree in Physical
Therapy in 1999 from Mount St. Mary’s College in Brentwood, California.
Laura is a life long learner and has taken numerous courses since
graduation. Laura is also currently working on her doctorate degree from
Boston University and is a part time instructor at Cal State University,
Dominguez Hills. Laura joined Blake Physical Therapy’s per diem staff in
2008.
Alison
graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a B.S. in Zoology. During her time at
UCSB, she was a 4 year member of the collegiate soccer team. In 2002,
Alison received her Masters in Physical Therapy from Western University of
Health Sciences. She joined Blake Physical Therapy full-time in 2004, and
after 6 years, she transitioned to per diem status in 2010. She enjoys
working out, golf, playing soccer, and spending time with her family.
Tanya
attended McGill University, Montreal, Canada where she played university
rugby and received a BSc. in Anatomy and Cell Biology with a minor in
Psychology in 1997. She then completed a BSc. in Physiotherapy at Curtin
University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia in 2001. Prior to
joining Blake Physical Therapy full-time in 2005, she worked for 3 ½ years
specializing in sports and orthopedic injuries in Toronto, Canada. In
2007, Tanya became a per diem therapist for Blake Physical Therapy, and in
2008 began pursuing her transitional DPT. She enjoys playing tennis,
rollerblading, golf, hiking and downhill skiing.
Sarah
graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from Biola University of La
Mirada in 1997. During her time at Biola, Sarah was a 4 year member of the
collegiate volleyball team. In 2000, Sarah received her Masters of Science
in Physical Therapy from the University of California, San Francisco.
Prior to joining Blake Physical Therapy, she worked for 5 years in a
sports rehabilitation clinic in Los Angeles where she had the opportunity
to treat many professional and collegiate athletes. In 2006, Sarah left
her full-time position at Blake Physical Therapy to pursue a career as an
LA County firefighter and paramedic; she currently remains on staff as a
per diem therapist. Sarah enjoys working out, playing volleyball,
rollerblading and going to the beach.