Meet the Team
Physical therapy and sports medicine are important for recovering fast.
But, with a great team of therapists and trainers like us, you can count on physical therapy working for you.
It would be hard to find a finer crew of medical-fitness professionals in Pasadena who can get you active,
pain-free, flexible and strong as quickly as they do.
Eric received his Bachelors of Science studying at Skidmore College where he played Division III college soccer. After graduating, he initially worked in physiologic research, examining the effects of cardiovascular and thermoregulatory stress on firefighters for the Department of Homeland Security.
Eric attended George Washington University in DC and received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy before relocating to Southern California. He is a USA track and Field Level 1 coach and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Eric specializes working with overuse and acute injuries with a specific emphasis on runners. When he’s not working, you can probably find Eric out on a run exploring the Pasadena area or up in the San Gabriel Mountains.
DR. ERIC HOLTQUIST
Lead Physical Therapist
Dr. Michael Yip received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University after his Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from California State University of Los Angeles.
Michael has always been passionate about helping people and combined this with his interest in exercise to pursue his career in physical therapy. He understands the physical, psychological, and emotional stress that is present during your rehab journey after going through the same process himself. An expert in aiding athletes reach their full potential and returning safely from injury as well as managing all levels of care in each patient.
When not in the clinic, you might catch Michael practicing Kung Fu at a local park or even performing at a local event.
DR. MICHAEL YIP
Physical Therapist
NINA MOLINA
PT AIDE
NICOLETTE RAMIREZ
PT AIDE / ADMIN
REYNA SMITH
PT AIDE / TRAINER
Client Testimonials
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Evangeline Fajardo2022-10-19
An awesome place with with awesome staff. I felt very comfortable on my first visit. Service is personalized and caters not only for my physical healing but mentally as well. Looking forward to many more amazing amazing experience.
Neeraj Chari2022-09-20I’m older. 52. My observation of the clientele- all ages, including younger athletes, there for both injury related and preventative, and of course folks around my age and older than me with ’stuff’ needing remedied. I have a chronic issue with bulging discs in lower back from bad golf that leads to back spasms. Been to multiple PT’s. For sure 1PT has extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and friendly PTs who ask in detail your reasons for being there, and are not shy about working on both, the affected area and the peripherally affected areas. My treatment includes first loosening up the muscles around the lower spine for me to begin with. This is tough work for them, but treatment doesn’t stop there. Steps 2 and 3 for them involve loosening up of muscles on hamstrings on lower side, and mid back for the upper side to cover both sides of the primary affected area. After all this, the easy part at the tail end begins and involves stretching to continue. At the end of this jam packed session, every PT recommends continuing the stretches until the next time. I try, but I’m human, and I definitely make better excuses than most others. I’m sure every case is different on the type of work required but knowing how hard the PTs work on me (and friends of mine who also go to 1PT for different issues), it is a no brainer for me to highly recommend this outfit. Cheers…
CHIEKO RUPP2022-09-19Eric and Michael are very conscientious and caring about our specific individual needs. They are knowledgeable and experienced about their fields. The facility is clean and well equipped .
Douglas Inouye2022-03-09Melissa and her staff are awesome! She changes up the exercises and I had to adjust to different exercises every time I had a PT session. I highly recommend her and her PT services.
Myhisha Myles2021-12-16My daughter plays elite competitive soccer and has a body that is constantly changing as she is growing from pre-adolescence to adolescence; which can be scary when faced with natural growing pains to injuries from the field. Melissa's astute, knowledgeable, thorough, and realistic approach enables her to differentiate between the two and compassionately and successfully treat my daughter. She has been an absolute blessing to the physical development and care of my daughter. I recommend Melissa Dooley to everyone seeking excellence in a Physical Therapist!
A Stepanian Rodriguez2021-12-10Melissa and all of 1PT are professional and effective in diagnosing, rehabbing and maintaining good physical strength. Melissa has excellent bedside manner with her younger clients and can talk them through any exercise. Both assistants are equally effective with clients and highly skilled at supervising any rehab regimen. I highly recommend their services.
Nina Molina2021-08-07A great environment to learn! Come experience it for yourself!!
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