Staff
Stella Culver, PT
stellaculver@ centralcoastpt.com
Professional Education:
- B.S. in Biological Sciences from California Polytechnic State University
- Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Physical Therapy from University California San Francisco
Personal Profile:
Stella Culver was born in Manila, Phillipines before immigrating to the United States in 1972. Stella lived in the San Francisco Bay Area before relocating to the Central Coast in 1982. She has been married for twenty years to Mitchell Culver and has a son(Austin) and a daughter(Jessa). Outside interests include running, cycling, wakeboarding, skiing, traveling, and reading. If living an active lifestyle and raising a family wasn't enough…….Stella is currently completing her Sports Certified Specialty(SCS) program from the American Physical Therapy Association. Her SCS skills will help give back to the community as Stella is actively involved with the local high schools' athletic training programs. Treatment philosophy is based on the movement system balance theory, which examines entire human movement patterns versus individual segments. The approach helps to identify faulty mechanics and/or muscle imbalances, which lead to common pain syndromes.
Lee Haskin, DPT
Professional Education:
- B.S. in biology from Portland State University in Oregon
- Master's degree in physical Therapy from California State University, Fresno
- Doctorate degree in physical therapy from Western University in Pomona California
- Multiple continuing education courses ranging from evidence based practice in treating low back and neck pain to kinesiotaping techniques
Personal Profile:
Lee grew up in the northern central valley of California. Pursuing a career in physical therapy and an active lifestyle, Lee discovered the central coast was a perfect fit. For the last five years Lee has resided on the central coast, enjoying surfing, mountain bike riding and running. Goals include continued pursuit of furthering his physical therapy skills and education. Lee's background is in orthopedic physical therapy and specialties include post-surgical rehabilitation, back and neck pain, temporomandibular joint disorders, vestibular rehabilitation, lymphedema management, pregnancy related low back pain, osteoporosis programs, cervicogenic tension headaches, and sports specific injuries. His philosophy towards physical therapy and rehabilitation is to be as effective as possible while making it a positive experience with the least amount of discomfort to the patient.
Maria Allen, PT
mariaallen@ centralcoastpt.com
Professional Education:
- B.S. in Physical Therapy from CSU Fresno
- Extensive background and continuing education in neurological rehabilitation
Personal Profile:
Maria Allen grew up in Santa Maria and graduated from CSU Fresno with a degree in Physical Therapy in 1983. She moved to Orange County and practiced in a variety of therapy settings primarily with neurologically involved adults and children before moving to Atascadero in 2000. While in Orange County she was very well respected by the rehabilitation community, even earning the "Outstanding Physical Therapist of the Year" in 1996, awarded by the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) of Orange County. Since joining CCPT, Maria has directed the "neuro" therapy and also has a special interest in and ability to treat balance and vestibular disorders. Maria also specializes in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation.
She has 3 wonderful, very active school age children that keep her extremely busy. She enjoys working one on one with her patients and their families to improve the quality of their lives.
Robert Brady, PT
robertbrady@ centralcoastpt.com
Professional Education:
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Physical Therapy 1977 from Emory University, Atlanta, GA
- BA, Literature 1970 with a Pre-Med Minor from Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Personal Profile:
Bob grew up in Florida on the Gulf coast. After graduation from Emory University he began his professional career. He became regional director of rehab for a company providing therapy services to skilled nursing facilities throughout western Georgia. He then moved into acute care and became director of rehab for a 120-bed hospital east of Atlanta.
It was there that he developed a real interest in outpatient therapy, and began focusing on that area of treatment. Subsequently he worked in hospital and private outpatient clinical settings including Atlanta Sports Medicine, which was a primary provider of orthopedics and PT for Atlanta professional sports teams and schools. He also trained and became involved in Jobsite Analysis, Functional Capacity Testing, and Work Hardening programs. He was the first therapist hired by Therapists Unlimited in Atlanta and worked for them several years providing therapy in a variety of clinical settings.
Bob lived the "island dream" in Hawaii for two years, managing an outpatient orthopedic clinic. He then moved to Florida and with his brother opened a Wellness Center. The facility provided private PT, personal training, massage, yoga, tai chi, and nutritional counseling. He also contracted with a large local hospital system to provide physical therapy in their outpatient and sports medicine centers.
He moved to California in 1999 and worked at Cedars-Sinai in the outpatient department and in the Spine Center. He worked several years as a senior therapist in the Verdugo Hills Hospital outpatient department, specializing in neck and back disorders. He also worked as senior therapist and on-site manager for DSC, a private outpatient clinic in Glendale.
Bob and his fiancé moved from Los Angeles to Paso Robles in August of 2011, and he is delighted to be a part of the Central Coast Physical Therapy team! In his free time Bob enjoys tennis, reading, hiking, spending time with family, and writing/recording/performing music.
Jordan Ramsey
jordanramsey@ centralcoastpt.com
Professional Education:
- Massage Therapy Practitioner from California Holistic Institute Atascadero
- Currently enrolled at Cuesta College San Luis Obispo
Personal Profile:
Jordan has been enjoying the central coast for the past five years and has been working in the industry of physical therapy and massage for about two. She started as a little tyke in the health field, growing up with a chiropractor as a father, which inspired her to learn more about heath and wellness. Jordan graduated from California Holistic Institute located in Atascadero, California in November 2006. Shortly after, she received her certification in hot stone massage and deep tissue therapy. Currently, Jordan is continuing her education at Cuesta college taking pre-requisites for a Physical Therapy Assistant Program. When not working or completing coursework at Cuesta; Jordan enjoys working out and going to the beach.
Amanda Thompson
amandathompson@ centralcoastpt.com
Professional Education:
- A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant from Loma Linda University
Personal Profile:
Amanda Thompson grew up on the Central Coast and was delighted to move back to the area after completing PTA school. She is a classically trained ballet dancer who currently enjoys activities such as walking and kayaking and hopes to try sky diving someday. The discipline of ballet, a fascination with learning how every muscle must work in harmony for movement to be effective, combined with parents in healthcare careers made the field of Physical Therapy a great fit for Amanda. She is pleased to help others achieve the greatest results from their recovery efforts.
