Kimberly Relos, PTA 2023Kimberly Relos, PTA

Kimmy has been an athlete from a young age, mainly playing basketball up until she went into competitive powerlifting as a junior competitor, where she often had PT herself for both injuries and help with maximal performance for her state and national competitions.

Kimmy has experience from pediatrics through geriatrics with neurological and orthopedic conditions. She believes in building good relationships with patients to aid in their success and quality of life. 

Kimmy enjoys her free time by powerlifting, going to concerts, and spending time with loved ones.

Specialties:

  • Balance training
  • CPR certified
  • Injury prevention
  • Orthopedics
  • Outpatient physical therapy
  • Pediatrics
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation

francisco franco valencia 2023Francisco Franco, PTA

Francisco graduated from Concorde Career College in North Hollywood with an Associates degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.

In his free time, he likes to go to the gym, go on hikes, eat good food, and play video games.

He has also played all types of sports over the years, from basketball, volleyball, and football to skateboarding and snowboarding.

Because of all the sports he's played he's experienced multiple injuries over the years. Out of all the injuries, what made him want to pursue a career as a PTA was his football injury in high school, which left him temporarily paralyzed from the neck down. He eventually regained sensations in all his limbs, but had to relearn how to walk. Since then, he has worked on strengthening all areas of his body that were weak through exercises.

Specialties:

  • Balance training
  • Certified ASTYM clinician
  • CPR certified
  • Elbow rehabilitation
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Fall prevention
  • Injury prevention
  • Orthopedics
  • Outpatient physical therapy
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation treatment for sports and industrial injuries
  • Shoulder rehabilitation

Luke Swenson 2023Luke Swenson, PT, DPT

Luke is a Moorpark native who earned is Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Cal State Northridge.

Luke received training in orthopedic and sports related injuries during his time in physical therapy school. He was fortunate enough to spend the entire 2022 season as an intern with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In his spare time Luke enjoys playing golf, watching the Rams, and spending time with his family.

Specialties:

stephanie audish sherman oaks 2023

Stephanie Audish, PT, DPT

Stephanie Audish is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who graduated from the University of St. Augustine. Stephanie’s physical therapy goal started when she was 16 years old as a patient at Vargo PT. She soon found her love for the field and became a team member as a rehabilitation aide. Prior to graduate school, Stephanie also worked in a skilled nursing home, helping patients transition from the hospital to their homes. 

Once Stephanie graduated, she started working in the Workman’s compensation setting where she facilitated employees’ ability to regain their independence and return to work safely and efficiently following acute, chronic, and surgical injuries.

It has always been Stephanie’s goal to help people return to health as well as their favorite hobbies, sports, and activities. 

Stephanie is excited to help you on your journey with Physical Therapy and is here to assist in anyway she can. She is proficient in Spanish and Arabic as well as CPR and First aid certified. Stephanie has certifications in lower body screening and rehab and she is currently undergoing programs to attain her Fellowship in Manual Therapy as well as Sports certification.

Specialties:

  • Proficient in Spanish and Arabic
  • CPR certified
  • Lower Body Screening & Rehab certified