About Us

Jackie grew up in Virginia Beach, VA, and has lived on the North Shore of Oahu since 2015. She completed her undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech and graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Old Dominion University in 2013. She has been practicing as a physical therapist for the past 12 years, mainly in the outpatient orthopaedic setting - ultimately becoming a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. She loves working in a small town, connecting with people, and getting involved in the community. She values providing excellent care for everyone, from keiki to kapuna.

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Jackie has special interests in strength training, sport-specific training, high school athletics, and geriatrics. She applies a holistic approach to help patients achieve their goals. In her free time she enjoys a wide range of activities, including hiking, freediving, shelling, attending live music and festivals, and traveling. Her greatest passions are paddling canoe with Manu O Ke Kai and spending time with her dog. 

Valerie was born in France and moved to the United States when she was 16 years old. She pursued her dream of being a physical therapist, graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at University of Miami, a top 10 US ranking physical therapy school since 1995. She has been practicing in Hawaii for 6 years and is passionate about holistic medicine and restoring well-being at all levels. With experience in various clinical settings, she utilizes an integrative approach that analyzes static and dynamic posture, structural alignment, whole body movement, and musculoskeletal imbalances to assess improper movement patterns. Valerie has a special interest in spinal disorders and has trained with the McKenzie Institute for mechanical management of lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine pain and dysfunction.

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Valerie is passionate about human service. She loves being a physical therapist because of the opportunity it gives her to give back to the community and help individuals improve their quality of life, realize their potential, and make a difference in the world. Valerie is a nature and movement enthusiast, filling her time outside of the clinic with surfing, yoga, meditation, diving, hiking, swimming, and quality time with loved ones.

Dane grew up in Maui and recently moved back to his home here in Hawai'i, after spending nearly a decade in Oregon. He completed his undergraduate and master's degree at Pacific University and received his physical therapist assistant training at Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon. Dane has a background in education and is passionate about guiding others on their journey toward optimal health. He helps patients achieve their goals through a comprehensive program tailored to their individual needs and objectives. He has experience working in various areas of orthopedic physical therapy and is a certified orthopedic manual therapist through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.

In his free time, Dane enjoys spending time with family, playing guitar, and spending time outdoors

Arden Sanford was born and raised in Jupiter, Florida, where she was surrounded by the water and spent many years participating in competitive swimming, helping shape her appreciation for physical wellness and active living. She studied at the University of Hawai‘i from 2014 to 2018 before relocating to Los Angeles, where she obtained her Physical Therapist Assistant license in 2023. Arden is also yoga teacher trained in Yin Yoga and is passionate about helping patients improve mobility, recover from injury, and enhance their overall quality of life through personalized, evidence-based care.

Outside of work, she enjoys practicing yoga, exercising, hiking, and spending time with her dog.