Professional Physical Therapy in Mission Viejo

Sports Injuries
Hand Injuries
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Work Injuries
Post Surgical Rehabilitation
Back and Neck Pain
Arm and Shoulder Pain
Leg and Knee Pain
Sports Performance Enhancement
Personal Training

STAFF

	Nicole Beauregard - PT, ATC Nicole has been with Professional Physical Therapy since 2002. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree at Cal State University, Pomona with a specialization in athletic training, she received a Masters in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences. She is a certified Athletic Trainer as well as a double All American athlete.

	Karen Avramidis - PT Karen has been in the physical therapy field for over 30 years. She graduated from the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Newbury College in Holliston, MA and returned to Northeastern University in Boston, MA to complete her Physical Therapy degree. She is skilled in manual therapy intervention techniques and incorporating stretching and strengthening programs with individualized programs based on the patient’s evaluation. Education, body mechanics, posture and measures of prevention are also an integral part of the treatment plans with patients becoming an independent participant in achieving their functional goals.

	Mike Maga - PT Mike is a native southern Californian and Graduated from Fountain Valley High School. He then attended Westmont College on a soccer scholarship. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology. He continued his education at Azusa Pacific University earning his Masters of Physical Therapy. He then trained for 4 years in an Orthopedic Manual Therapy residency at the Ola Grimsby Institute, earning a certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy. Mike initially worked in a skilled nursing facility and developed a special concern for patients who have balance disorders. This interest led him to take multiple continuing education classes developing an expertise in helping people with this disorder. His background is focused on differential diagnosis, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, patient education, and balance.

	Kelly LaZor - PT, DPT Kelly LaZor, a south OC native, originally became interested in physical therapy after a knee injury in high school. Upon graduating from El Toro High School in Lake Forest, she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology, graduating Suma Cum Laude from California State University Fullerton. During her undergrad she worked as a NCCPT certified personal trainer. Kelly then went on to hearn her Doctorate in Physical therapy from Chapman University, which proudly remains the oldest continually accredited physical therapy proram in the country. After graduation, Dr. LaZor spent 6 years working in out patient orthopedics as the head of the physical therapy department in a workers compensation clinic. While there she became an APTA credentialed clinical instructor and began teaching physical therapy students in a clinical setting. After having a baby in 2016 she found the need to find a new job closer to home. Dr. LaZor enjoys spending time with her husband and son Alex, playing with her dogs, and continuing to teach and mentor physical therapy students.



	Judson "Judd" Brown - OTR/L, CHT Judd graduated from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and went on to specialize in treating upper extremity injuries becoming a Certified Hand Therapist. As our Director of Hand Therapy, he brings 12 years of experience in treating hand injuries and custom splint fabrication. He is also ASTYM certified

	Rebecca Horne - COTA Becky is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a degree from Loma Linda University. She has specialized in the treatment of hand injuries for 13 years.

	Brittany Fecteau - PTA Brittany grew up in Laguna Niguel and played soccer and softball for over 20 years. She graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with her BS in Kinesiology Exercise science in 2012. After 7 years of aiding (over 5 right here at ProPT), Brittany got her PTA license from Cerritos Community College (2019) and joined her mentors. Brittany loves to hang out with family, friends, and her animals; enjoys going for hikes, playing softball, and going to the beach and river.

	Amin Ghanavatzadeh - Physical Therapy Aide Amin has been with Professional Physical Therapy since 2002. After attending high school locally, he went on to Saddleback where he played football for two years. He graduated from Long Beach State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology. He is currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Rehabilitative Sciences. Amin is also nationally certified in personal training.

	Debbie Griebel - Front Office Administrator Debbie's vast knowledge and experience in front office management and insurance authorization makes her a vital part of the Professional Physical Therapy team.

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