Our Team
Dr. Desi
PT, DPT Cert. LSVT BIG
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Hampton University
10+ years
English, Medical Spanish
Traveling, Hiking, Strength & Conditioning, Exploring
Dr. Desiree 'Desi' Williams graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2015, after completing her undergraduate and graduate coursework at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Desi has always made health and wellness—for both herself and others—a priority in her life. In addition to being a registered Physical Therapist, Dr. Desi also became a certified Yoga Instructor in 2009 and a certified Reiki I practitioner in 2011. Throughout her career as a PT, Dr. Desi has worked in the outpatient setting, home health, and has served as an educator.
Before relocating to Los Angeles in 2017, Dr. Desi worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Hampton University where she taught coursework in Kinesiology, Basic Skills, Neuro Rehab, and Leadership Studies. She also worked as a staff physical therapist in an orthopedic outpatient clinic. After making the ambitious decision to relocate to Los Angeles in 2017, Dr. Desi worked as an Outpatient Physical Therapist for Kaiser Permanente prior to transitioning to the home health setting.
Dr. Desi has since worked for various Home Health Agencies, an opportunity that allows Desi to ensure she is able to provide customized, hands-on, and highly specific treatment interventions to meet her patients' needs. Dr. Desi has found that the one-on-one treatment allows her to gain a deeper understanding of her patients' goals and provide a targeted treatment plan customized to their needs. She has also found that she is often able to restore hope to patients who have previously been told they would not progress. This passion motivated Dr. Desi to start her own full-time home health business.
Dr. Desi considers herself a lifelong learner, and has taken additional coursework to include Yoga and Pilates for the Older Adult, Kinesiology Taping Techniques, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Techniques, and Manual Therapy Techniques for Pain Control and Movement Optimization. Dr. Desi also speaks conversational Spanish.
She served as Miss Virginia 2013, competing in the 2014 Miss America Pageant and was Miss Virginia USA 2016, finishing Top 10 in the 2016 Miss USA Competition. She was also a contestant on CBS's SURVIVOR Season 35: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, The Challenge USA: Season 1, and is the reigning winner of The Challenge USA: Season 2.
- • Miss Virginia 2013 - Competed in the 2014 Miss America Pageant
- • Miss Virginia USA 2016 - Finished Top 10 in the 2016 Miss USA Competition
- • Contestant on CBS's SURVIVOR Season 35: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers
- • Former Assistant Professor at Hampton University, Department of Physical Therapy
- • Finalist for The Challenge USA: Season 1
- • Winner of The Challenge USA: Season 2
Dr. Karen
PT, DPT Cert. LSVT BIG
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Temple University
9 years
English, Russian, Hebrew, Medical Spanish
Hiking, Reading, Beach, Pilates
Dr. Karen Fradkin graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2016, after completing her undergraduate and graduate coursework at Temple University, located in Philadelphia, PA. Her entire life Dr. Karen has been passionate about helping others and she has always strived to work in the medical profession. She spent her career specializing in outpatient and home physical therapy, as well as acute care/hospital work.
During the past few years she has worked for Kaiser Permanente in multiple locations across Los Angeles, where she focused her time treating patients in the outpatient physical therapy department and inpatient/hospital rotations. In addition to working for Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Karen has worked for several home health agencies whereby she offered personalized treatment options for patients in their homes. The experience of providing physical therapy to homebound patients was very rewarding because this enabled Dr. Karen to treat patients who have limited treatment options. As a result of this experience, Dr. Karen decided to start her own full-time home health business. She loves the special connections and improvements she has made with her patients, and she looks forward to making a difference in all of her patients' lives.
In her free time, Dr. Karen enjoys taking professional courses and studying new treatment methods. More specifically, she has taken many Vestibular Rehabilitations courses to treat vertigo and dizziness, chronic pain courses, back and neck pain courses, as well as the Movement Links course which addresses the entire body with a movement-based approach.
Moving across the country from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in 2017 was a big change for Dr. Karen, but not her first big move. Dr. Karen was originally born in Jerusalem, Israel to a Russian immigrant family and later immigrated to the United States in 2002. Having a culturally diverse background makes it easier for Dr. Karen to communicate with her patients. She is fluent in Hebrew, Russian, English, and conversational in Spanish. Outside of work she loves to workout, hike, ride bicycles, and enjoy the beautiful California weather.
- • Born in Jerusalem, Israel to a Russian immigrant family
- • Immigrated to the United States in 2002
- • Relocated from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in 2017
- • Fluent in four languages: English, Hebrew, Russian, and conversational Spanish
- • Culturally diverse background enabling deeper patient connections
- • Completed specialized training in Vestibular Rehabilitation for vertigo and dizziness
- • Advanced coursework in chronic pain management, back and neck pain, and Movement Links methodology
Garet Lamb
Full Biography
Garet Lamb, PTA received his Bachelor of Physical Therapy degree from PIMA Medical Institute. In addition to his degree, Garet has completed additional training in LSVT Big Therapy and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine for Medical Sciences.
During his career, Garet has worked in Outpatient rehab and Home Health rehab and will one day open a gym based on Calisthenic movements and conditioning.
Garet’s interest in physical therapy began 8 years ago, and his therapy motto is flexibility is a stream into the fountain of youth.
When Garet is not helping his clients move and feel better, he enjoys playing sports of all kinds, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Michael McCormick
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Throughout all of his schooling and also with his current employment, Michael has allowed these two motto’s to push himself and his patients to meet their goal: 1. “Good, better, best, never let it rest until your good gets better and your better gets best” – taught to him by his mother when he was 5 years old; 2. “You can’t be mad at the progress you don’t make by the work that you don’t put in.” When Michael is not helping clients move and feel better, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 (soon to be 4) kids, exercising, playing basketball, and practicing Jiu-Jitsu.
Crizza Cruz
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Morgan Smith
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Morgan received her Master’s and Doctorate degree from University of Southern California. In addition to her degree, Morgan has completed additional training to become a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist by the National Association of Home Builders.
During her career, Morgan has worked in the intensive care units at Keck Hospital, Acute Rehabilitation, and Norris Cancer Institute.
Morgan’s interest in occupational therapy began as she saw different ailments affect her family’s ability to engage in their meaningful occupations, and her therapy motto is always do your best.
When Morgan is not helping her clients move and feel better, she enjoys sewing, swimming, and traveling.
Adrian Zaldana
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Adrian Zaldana received his Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Cerritos College and his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science from California State University, Long Beach. In addition to his formal education, Adrian has extensive clinical experience across diverse settings including outpatient orthopedics, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, acute care, and home health.
Adrian’s passion for physical therapy began during an intensive three month volunteer and shadowing experience alongside seasoned physical therapists. Witnessing firsthand how skilled intervention restored independence, reduced pain, and profoundly improved patients’ quality of life solidified his commitment to the profession and the transformative power of movement.
His therapy motto is “Movement is medicine, and I’m here to get the dosage just right.” Adrian believes that every exercise, every repetition, and every adjustment is a carefully measured prescription designed specifically for the person in front of him. Whether it’s helping a senior stand taller from a chair, getting an athlete back on the court, or restoring confidence after surgery, he focuses on finding the perfect balance of challenge and encouragement so patients heal stronger, move better, and return to the life they love.
When Adrian is not helping his patients move and feel better, he enjoys weightlifting, playing basketball, and spending quality time with his wife and son.
Delanni Johnson
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Delanni Johnson, PTA received her Post Baccalaureate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from Casa Loma College. In addition to her degree, Delanni has completed additional training in Chinese Mandarin Language, Strength and Consditioning, Yoga, Dance & Aerobics. During her career, Delanni has worked in Outpatient clinics, Mobile Outpatient, and Home Health.
Esther Pilapil
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Esther Pilapil, PTA received her A.A.S. Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from CBD College. During her career, Esther has worked in Home Health Care, Mobile Outpatient, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.