Julie Butler

Clinic Director - PT, DPT, OCS

Julie completed her undergraduate work at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and received both her Masters and Doctorate degrees from Western University of Health Sciences. After spending many years in high school and college running track and then coaching at both levels, Julie enjoys working with athletes to get back to their optimal level.

She has been board certified as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy since 2004, an accolade that only the top ~3.5% of Physical Therapists in the country have earned.

While not in the clinic, Julie enjoys biking, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors with her family.

Education
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Masters in Physical Therapy

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelors of Science in Physical Education

Alex Dalley

PT, DPT

Alex was born and raised in San Luis Obispo. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences from UCLA in 2017 and spent much of her time there interning with the UCLA Football team, where her interest in physical therapy grew. Following graduation from UCLA, Alex worked as a Physical Therapy Aide at Movement for Life’s Atascadero clinic. She then moved to St. Louis, Missouri to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Washington University in St. Louis, which she received in 2021. Alex completed a clinical rotation at the Arroyo Grande clinic as a Physical Therapy Student, and she is excited to come back as part of the team! She has a wide range of interests including orthopedic and sports therapy, but has a special interest
in pediatrics as well! Outside of the clinic, Alex enjoys being outside, going on hikes and working out, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family.

Education

Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2021

University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science, Physiological Sciences, June 2017

G.R. Nessenthaler

PT, DPT

G.R. has a 25 year history working in physical therapy with a primary focus on orthopedics.  He enjoys spending time with his kids, the ocean, biking, music, reading, and podcasts. 

Education

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences, 1993

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

Master of Physical Therapy, 1996

Western University, Pomona, California

Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2008

Steven Flores

PTA

Steven grew up in Visalia, CA where he enjoyed doing anything and everything outside. He played baseball for 8 years growing up and played football and wrestled in high school. Steven attended Fresno State for his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and is where he learned to love the phrase GO DOGS! He recently moved to the Central Coast where he still enjoys playing basketball and golf in his free time.

Education
College Of the Sequoias, Visalia, California
Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, May 2016

University of California Fresno, Fresno, California
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, May 2013

Rebecca Jones

Front Office Manager

Bio coming soon!

Levi Christopher

PT, DPT

Levi is a Southern California native who was raised in South Pasadena. Levi loves to fix things and understand the world around him, which led him to begin his collegiate journey at CSULA studying mechanical engineering. His life took a turn for the better when he completed his weight loss goal of 50 lbs. in 2013. He was inspired to share the healing power of exercise with the world and began to study exercise science with his sights set on becoming a physical therapist. In December of 2020, Levi graduated from Azusa Pacific University with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Levi’s primary interest is pain science and orthopedics where he is passionate about helping his clients understand their pain and improve their quality of life. Outside of his professional role, Levi is an avid photographer, backpacker, and DJ who loves to spend time with his friends and family.

Education

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
Doctor of Physical Therapy, December 2020

California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, July 2016