GSPORTSPHYSICAL THERAPY

Experts in Sports Rehabilitation

SAN FRANCISCO FIDI
22 Battery Street, Suite 888
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone (415) 732-5608
Email: [email protected]

SAN FRANCISCO SOMA
470 3rd Street, Suite 120
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone (415) 356-0800

BERKELEY

2041 Bancroft Way, Suite 301
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone (510) 644-8031

Our Staff

			SAN FRANCISCO FIDI STAFF
			Kathryn Csete, DPT Clinic Director Doctor of Physical Therapy Dr. Kathryn Csete earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Duke University after studying Exercise Physiology at California State University at Chico. She developed her love of physical therapy after completing successful rounds of physical therapy for various sports injuries; discovering how rewarding and inspiring physical therapy was. She is certified in Applied Functional Science and uses functional movement analysis as a part of her treatment approach. She is passionate about working with a wide variety of patients, providing them with a specialized program in order to meet their specific goals. She is also a yoga instructor in San Francisco and enjoys treating patients who want to get back to yoga or want to start doing yoga during their rehab process. Outside of the clinic she enjoys running, playing soccer, playing tennis and doing yoga.
			Daniela Norwood, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy Dr. Daniela Norwood earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA after completing her undergraduate degree from San Diego State and Masters at Point Loma Nazarene University. Her interest in physical therapy sparked after rehabilitating from her own injuries while playing soccer in high school. She enjoys treating a wide variety of patients to return to the activities they love, specifically with knee, ankle and foot injuries. She combines her skills in manual therapy with exercises tailored towards each individual’s goals. Outside of the clinic, she can be found exploring around the city with her husband and golden retriever Louie, running, cooking and traveling.
			Lance Chou PT Aide Lance grew up in the Bay Area in Danville, CA and graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Biology from UC Berkeley in 2018. He started his career working in a mouse research lab studying inflammatory bowel disease before realizing an obsessive passion for rock climbing that led to many injuries and eventually to his fascination with movement dysfunction and physical therapy. Knowing personally the importance of pursuing your health goals with confidence, Lance is delighted to work closely with the team at GSPORTS to provide quality, individualized care to patients while gaining experience and knowledge to apply to physical therapy school. Outside of work, you can find Lance singing the same song on repeat, cuddling with his cat, watching anime, and trying to not climb too much.
			Jonina Ibarra Office Administrator Jonina is the Office Administrator at our SF FiDi location. She was born and raised in Daly City, CA and has a passion for helping the community around her! Her background includes, aiding during the pandemic, assisting in schools from K-8, providing support during community food drives and coordinating events. Her interest in medical aid started during her time assisting at COVID Testing Sites providing free tests to the community. Outside of the clinic, she loves to read, play with her kitten Lando and find new places to eat!


	Jenesis Imai Practice Administrator Jenesis Imai is the Practice Administrator for GSPORTS and works behind the scenes to make your experience better. Jenesis is always happy to discuss your insurance or billing questions. She is originally from Hawaii and obtained a Master of Arts in Social Psychology at San Francisco State University in 2016. In her free time, Jenesis indulges in her plethora of interests by hiking to and photographing breathtaking scenery, drinking craft beer, swing dancing, and crafting.
	SAN FRANCISCO SOMA STAFF
	Michael Ng, DPT, MFDc Clinic Director Doctor of Physical Therapy Dr. Michael Ng is the Clinic Director of our SF SOMA office. He specializes in the rehabilitation of sports injuries of the shoulder, neck, knee, and foot. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from UCSF and San Francisco State University. Dr. Ng was also a member of the Wellness Team for the U.S. Open 2012 Golf Championships. He enjoys treating patients through the hands-on application of manual therapy techniques as an effective adjunct to customized therapeutic exercises. He has been certified in Active Release Technique (ART), which is effective in correcting overuse injuries in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Dr. Ng enjoys helping athletes recover from throwing, swimming, volleyball, and running injuries. He also teaches continuing education for physical therapists in the application of Myofascial Decompression. He has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2008.
	Daniel Fok, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy Dr. Daniel Fok earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UCSF and San Francisco State University. Before that, he graduated from Whitworth University in Spokane, WA with a B.S. in Health Sciences and a minor in biology. While exploring careers in undergrad, he completed various internships in dentistry, medicine, and optometry, but discovered physical therapy to be a perfect fit because of the collective time a PT is able to spend working with patients and because of his interests in conservative treatment and health & wellness. Combining his fascination with the human body, background in exercise, training in the biopsychosocial model of treatment, interest in manual therapy, and passion for people, Dr. Fok enjoys personalizing a treatment plan to not only ensure holistic recovery but also long-term resilience. When not in the clinic, Daniel enjoys running, hiking, reading, cooking, and playing piano. He also enjoys participating in a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, Spikeball, and ultimate frisbee.
	Laure Pilli PT Aide Lauren is the physical therapy aide at the SF SOMA office. She is a Bay Area native and recently earned her B.A. in Psychology, with a Health Equity minor, from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. While at Gonzaga, she pursued a pre-physical therapy track, allowing her to develop the foundational knowledge she used while serving in both in-patient hospital and out-patient clinic settings. Lauren played competitive soccer and knows from personal experience the value of personalized patient care. In her free time, Lauren likes to work out, watch true crime documentaries, and spend quality time with friends and family.
	Melinda Louie Office Administrator Melinda is the Office Administrator at our SF SoMa clinic. She grew up in Santa Clara and recently moved to San Francisco after getting married. Her background includes teaching grades K-8 for several years, and office administration in different settings including the library, after school enrichment, and parks & recreation. She is a true Bruin Bear, graduating with a BA in Psychology at UCLA and a MA in Education at UC Berkeley. In her free time, Melinda enjoys spending time with people including her hubby and friends, exploring the local area especially places with nice walking hikes, and cooking. Melinda is excited to join the GSPORTS family and is looking to help make your experience at GSPORTS SoMa a pleasant one!

			BERKELEY STAFF
			Patrick Gee, DPT, CMP President and Founder Clinic Director Doctor of Physical Therapy Dr. Patrick Gee founded G Sports Physical Therapy, Inc. to assemble the best sports and orthopedic physical therapists in the San Francisco Bay Area. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University and specializes in the rehabilitation of sports injuries of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and complex conditions of the spine. Dr. Gee was a member of the Wellness Team for the U.S. Open 2012 Golf Championships. He has over 10 years of experience helping injured rock climbers, mountain bikers, tennis players, and golfers return to their sports successfully. Dr. Gee is currently only one of four physical therapists to achieve the Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) status in San Francisco; a highly skilled manual therapy concept to relieve pain and restore motion of any joint in the body. He has been a clinical instructor for physical therapy students from UCSF, UOP, USC, Columbia University, and Samuel Merritt University. Dr. Gee has also been an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2001.
			Justin Jellin, DPT, ART Marketing Lead Doctor of Physical Therapy Dr. Justin Jellin earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at University of the Pacific, in addition to an undergraduate degree in Sports Sciences. He has a special interest in treating athletes involved in running, skiing, and crew. Whether it is low back pain, ankle instability, or baby boomer generation injuries, Dr. Jellin enjoys helping all athletes return to their pre-injury level of performance. He has been certified in Active Release Technique (ART), which is very effective in correcting overuse injuries in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Dr. Jellin was a practical examiner at UOP and continues his involvement on the University Alumni Board. Outside of clinical practice, he is an accomplished musician in both classical trumpet and guitar. Dr. Jellin has been a member of the APTA since 2010.
			Jacquelyn Glover Office Administrator Jacquelyn is the Office Administrator at the GSPORTS Berkeley office. She currently resides in Oakland but grew up in Sacramento and studied Psychology/Philosophy at American River College. Jacquelyn is motivated by helping patients, being dependable and upholding the foundation of a strong clinic. Outside of GSPORTS, Jacquelyn spends her time in her band Lucrecia, watching anime and spending quality time with her pets.
			Kyle Troll PT Aide Kyle grew up in the Berkeley and graduated from University of California at Santa Cruz in 2022, where he majored in Human Biology. His own experience with Physical Therapy as a youth furthers his desire to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. In his free time, he loves hacky-sacking, baking, biking, and spending time with his two cats. Here at GSPORTS, Kyle hopes to engage and encourage patients to meet and surpass their goals, while having fun.