Physical Therapy
The physical therapy team works closely alongside the Mt. Tam physicians to develop and implement rehabilitation guidelines and treatment that maintain the high standard of care Mt. Tam Orthopedics is known for throughout the Bay Area. At Mt. Tam Physical Therapy, your treatment sessions will be one on one with a licensed PT or PTA. We are dedicated to working with you in order to attain your goals and restore strength, ROM, and function.
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Our physical therapists specialize in the evaluation and treatment of a diverse group of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
- Sports and athletic injuries
- Acute and chronic conditions
- Cervical and lumbar dysfunctions
- Muscle imbalances
- Arthritis/degenerative problems
- Gait Instability
Staff
Sabrina Ames, DPT
Sabrina earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of the Pacific. Prior to that she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at University of California Santa Barbara. Sabrina is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently furthering her education in a year long manual therapy course.
Sabrina lives in Mill Valley with her husband and enjoys exercising, hiking and traveling.
Beth Michelson, PT, DPT, ATC
Beth Mickelson graduated from Simmons College in Boston and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Her studies included a systematic review of the effectiveness of thoracic manipulations on mechanical neck pain. Additionally Beth is a certified athletic trainer, a graduate of San Diego State University, where she worked with the collegiate athletes. Interests in the field include expanding her manual techniques and taking a holistic approach to patient care.
After living on the east coast Beth is enjoying being back home in San Francisco, spending time with family, friends and dogs and enjoying the beautiful outdoor scenery that the Bay Area has to offer.
Ken Brightman, PTA
Ken was raised in Millis, Massachusetts. He currently resides in Petaluma, CA. He received his (CMT) certification from the Institute for Holistic studies in Santa Barbara CA, in 1985. He continued his studies at the New England Institute of Massage, and graduated in 1988. Ken graduated from De Anza College in 2000, with an AA PTA certification. Other affiliations include, St Marys Hospital, CPMC, and San Francisco General Hospital. He enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, gardening and playing guitar.
Mt. Tam Physical therapy routinely accepts PT prescriptions form physicians outside of Mt. Tam Orthopedics
Insurance Coverage
Due to the increasing complexity of health care insurance plans and benefits, Mt. Tam Physical Therapy is NOT always contracted with the same insurance carriers as Mt. Tam Orthopedics. Please be sure to contact your insurance carrier to establish what your specific benefits are for physical therapy.
