Caroline Taylor, MS, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT
B.S. Physical The rapy, University of Vermont (Summa Cum Laude).
M.S. Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, Boston MA.
O.C.S. Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist certified through the American Board of PT Specialties
F.A.A.O.M.P.T. Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Caroline has extensive experience in providing clinical care, and teaching continuing education seminars on orthopaedic manual therapy. She has completed the Kaiser Vallejo Program in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, and the Kaiser Hayward Physical Therapy Residency Program in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. She served as a faculty member in the Kaiser Hayward program and Redwood PT Seminars for several years. She has authored four chapters in physical therapy textbooks related to rehabilitation of the spine and peripheral nerve injuries.
Caroline has a special interest in spine, sports, and shoulder rehabilitation, and women’s health issues. Caroline enjoys skiing, hiking and is active outside of work keeping up w ith her two daughters.
Kathryn Thornburg, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
B.S. Physiotherapy, University of Cape Town, South Africa (with Distinction)
B.S. Med. Honors. Exercise Science, University of Cape Town, South Africa
D.P.T. (Doctor of Physical Therapy), Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon
O.C.S. Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist certified through the American Board of PT Specialties
F.A.A.O.M.P.T. Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Kathryn is a graduate of the Kaiser Hayward Physical Therapy Residency Program in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. She loves to teach: she is a former faculty member and current consulant to this porgram. She has published in peer-reviewed journals on cervicogenic headache, knee pathology, and residency education. She has previous experience working with dizziness and balance disorders.
Kathryn enjoys all orthopaedic rehabilitation, particularly the spine. She previously competed for South Africa in springboard and platform diving. She enjoys most outdoor sports especially mountain biking and swimming, and participates intermittently in triathlons. She likes to knit, garden, and spend time with her two young sons.
Jane Hodges, MPT
B.A. Communications, UC Berkeley
M.P.T. (Master of Physical Therapy), Samuel Merritt College, Oakland
Jane is originally from Oakland. She worked in advertising before switching careers to physical therapy. She has completed the Redwood Physical therapy Seminars Yearlong Manual Therapy Course. She has been studying dance for the past 20 years, and is also the physical therapist for Savage Jazz Dance Company (savagedance.org). She has taught injury prevention, stretching and strengthening in the company’s summer intensive dance course for several years. She has also worked as a pediatric physical therapist in the school system.
Jane has a special interest in sports injury and prevention, soft tissue injury and rehabilitation, and foot and ankle injuries. Other than dance, Jane enjoys gardening, hiking, scuba diving, traveling, and having fun with her young son.
Matthew Oravitz, DPT
B.A. Biological Sciences, University of Delaware
D.P.T. (Doctor of Physical Therapy), Drexel University
Matthew is a graduate of the Kaiser Hayward Physical Therapy Mentorship in Advanced Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. Matthew enjoys general orthopaedics. Prior to his physical therapy career, he worked as a research assistant in biochemistry for the Department of Defense. In physical therapy, he has a special interest in research and evidence-based practice, and in the athletic population. He has presented physical therapy research at a national conference level.
Outside of the clinic, Matthew can be found riding his mountain bike, skiing, and passionately cheering for the 2008 World Champion Philadelphia Phillies, and other Philadelphia sports teams.
Deanna Brodke Savant, MPT, cert MDT, CPI
B.A. Sociology/Public Policy Analysis, Pomona College
M.P.T. Master of Physical Therapy, university of Southern California
M.D.T. Mechanical Diagnostic Therapy (McKenzie Institute)
C.P.I. (Certified Pilates Instructor)
Deedee’s rehabilitation background includes several different manual therapy and functional exercise approaches. She has advanced training in Osteopathic and Cranial Sacral Therapy, and in the McKenzie method. She has completed the Kaiser Vallejo program in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. Deedee has extensive experience in Pilates-based rehabilitation, and has created and taught a Pilates Instructor Certification Program. She is a former clinical instructor for the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Department of Physical Therapy, and a former lecturer for the Kaiser Hayward Manual Therapy program.
While Deedee enjoys all orthopedic physical therapy, she has a special interest in spine rehabilitation and chronic pain management. Deedee is also a regular contributor to the medical information website www.savantmd.com where you can see her videos on various physical therapy related topics from ergonomics to injury prevention. Outside of work, Deedee enjoys hiking, skiing, traveling, reading, cooking, practicing yoga, and, most importantly, spending time with her active family.
Lauren Egert, DPT
B.S. Physiology and Neuroscience, UC San Diego
D.P.T. Samuel Merritt University, Oakland
Lauren is a graduate of the Kaiser Vallejo Program in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and currently enrolled in the Kaiser Hayward Physical Therapy Advanced Skills Program in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. She enjoys working with clients with orthopedic and/or neurological impairments. Her approach focuses on treating the whole patient to facilitate achieving each individual’s goals and maximizing their potential.
Outside of the clinic Lauren enjoys hiking, running, rock climbing, and cycling. Her latest adventure found her backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail with her brother.
Administrative Staff
Dana Christey
Office Manager
Ariel Godinez
Administrative Assistant
