His Story

Spencer Lee studied Kinesiology with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy at Biola University and then earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from California State University, Fresno. He started his career by working in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Fresno, before transitioning to Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center in October 2017. At Kaiser Vallejo, Spencer completed an intensive PNF residency while working with patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. He then relocated across the country to New York City to join an orthopedic/sports-focused clinic as part of the IPA / Functional Manual Therapy skills enhancing residency program. In August 2021, Spencer passed his Certification in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT) through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA), and is currently training in the Functional Manual Therapy Fellowship Program offered through IPA Physio Orange County. His practice is centered around injury/disease prevention, optimizing lifestyle factors, and promoting a mindset of thriving throughout one’s lifespan.

Education and Specializations

Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)

California State University, Fresno

Certified in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT)

Institute of Physical Art

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

National Strength and Conditioning Association

TPI Certified Level 1

Titleist Performance Institute

Certification in Plant-Based Nutrition

T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies through eCornell

Interests and Hobbies

Cycling
Golf
Basketball
Extreme Day Hikes
Weightlifting
Broomball
The Mountains

Her Story

Kat Wong graduated from Westmont College, Santa Barbara with her B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy. She then earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Campbell University, North Carolina. Kat started her career working at one of Inova’s outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinics in Fairfax, Virginia. There she treated a diverse patient population including high level and professional athletes, post-surgical, pediatric, general orthopedic, post-stroke, and pelvic health. She is passionate about human movement and its capacity for efficiency and optimal function. Her treatment philosophy involves a holistic approach encompassing lifestyle and nutrition to create an environment for the body to heal. She strives to work with her patients in a collaborative manner to help them meet their movement goals.

In August 2022, Kat passed her Certification in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT) through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) with Honors (>90% cumulative average) and is currently training in the Functional Manual Therapy Fellowship Program offered through IPA Physio Orange County. She also specializes in pelvic health rehabilitation and has taken numerous coursework through the Herman & Wallace Institute. She combines her pelvic health knowledge with the Functional Manual Therapy approach to assess and treat her patients head to toe to address the driver of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Her Story

Jessica Workman received her B.S in Physiology and Neuroscience at the University of California, San Diego in 2009. She then went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, San Marcos in 2012. She started her career in an outpatient orthopedic clinical residency program in Thousand Oaks. In March 2014, she moved to a mixed outpatient ortho/neuro practice specializing in vestibular disorders. Jessica has been treating patients with complex neurological and vestibular diagnoses as well as chronic orthopedic conditions while studying and practicing Functional Manual Therapy techniques and philosophies.

In August 2021, she passed her Certification in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT) through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) with Honors (>90% cumulative average), and is currently training in the Functional Manual Therapy Fellowship Program offered through IPA Physio Orange County. Her philosophy is centered around evaluation of the whole person; working as a team with her patients to ensure they return to the activities which bring them joy.

His Story

Kevin Hartsough studied Kinesiology with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy at Whittier College and then earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles. He started his career working in three outpatient orthopedic clinics in Long Beach, Newport Beach and Irvine and a home health company in the OC area. There he treated a diverse population ranging from high school and college athletes, post-surgical, general orthopedic, post-stroke and Parkinson’s. His treatment philosophy involves a whole body approach to help create an environment for healing. He is passionate about optimizing human movement to promote a lifestyle for his clients to pursue their goals and desires.

Kevin achieved his Certification in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT) with honors (>90% cumulative score) through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) in August 2023. He immediately transitioned into the Functional Manual Therapy Fellowship Program offered through IPA Physio Orange County. His practice is centered around injury/disease prevention, optimizing lifestyle factors, and promoting a mindset of thriving throughout one’s lifespan.

Her Story

Micaela grew up in Ontario, CA and just recently moved to Orange County. She has had a very active lifestyle since she was young. She danced competitively, played high school and club volleyball. She earned her Associates in Communications at Mt. SAC, and her Bachelors in Sociology at UCR. While she was in college she enjoyed public speaking so much she joined the debate team. Since then she has worked in education assisting high school students achieve their academic goals.

Micaela has years of customer service experience and finds it rewarding to assist others, meet their needs, and exceed their expectations. She is happy to be a part of the IPA Physio team!

Her Story

Esther grew up in Riverside, CA, and is currently living in Orange County. Growing up, she enjoyed all sports but specifically soccer. Club soccer allowed her to play the game she loved but was also the perfect excuse to travel to different cities for various tournaments. During her time at CSU Long Beach, she pursued her Bachelor’s in Education and still enjoys the relational aspect of working with people from all ages. She wholeheartedly loves the OC life because of the great food and weather.

Esther is committed to serving people with excellence. Her experience working with a diverse group of ages has equipped her to be a good listener and communicator. She is thrilled to be joining the team at IPA Physio.

Her Story

Michelle has lived in Orange County, CA for almost nine years. She comes to us from the UK where she has had a career in ecology, conservation and service based industries. Michelle worked on an award winning project to conserve rare meadows in Northern England. She also gained recognition for her volunteer work with bats. Michelle’s work has always had a strong focus on public engagement and education.

Michelle’s interests extend beyond the natural world. Having cared for family members and members of her community with chronic conditions, she is committed to offering our patients the care and attention they deserve. Michelle is looking forward to being your patient advocate!