Our Staff

Physical Therapy | Massage Therapy | Pilates

A TEAM EFFORT

Kelly Oneil, Physical Therapist and owner of Bodies In Balance Physical Therapy in Beverly Hills is joined in partnership with her mother, Judy Oneil, business manager.

Kelly Oneil, MSPT

Kelly graduated from the University of North Texas in 1995 with her undergraduate degree in Music Performance. Through the years, her continued participation and love of sports directed her to return to school and attain a Masters of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami 2001.

Kelly's expertise earned her a spot as part of the sports medicine crew for the National Men's and Women's Beach Volleyball team. Having recently returned from the FIVB World Championships in Gstaad Switzerland.

Here in Beverly Hills, Kelly is active in the community, coaching locally for the American Youth Soccer Organization and related all-star teams. Additionally she lectures parents becoming AYSO certified coaches on proper soccer training techniques to prevent injury and what to expect when an injury occurs.

Kelly's philosophy of physical therapy treatment begins with listening to the patient and understanding their long-term goals. To ensure a thorough assessment, Kelly combines her background in biomechanics, evidence-based medicine and clinical expertise to identify the patient's dysfunction. Then, utilizing manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise and physical therapy modalities, an individualized plan of care is implemented to improve the patient's injury and functional deficit.

Lisa Wahlander

Lisa first discovered the benefits of Pilates while earning her B.A. in Dance from UCLA. After taking time off from dance to work on Nickelodeon's animated television series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, she relied on Pilates to get back into shape and to help rehabilitate her lower back. She decided to further her training at Pilates Sports Center in Encino, receiving her Pilates certification under the guidance of Kelli Altunian and Andromeda Trumbull. Lisa brings her passion for anatomy, alignment, and movement into her teaching and is intent upon helping her clients feel good in their bodies.

Eva Wilder

Eva Wilder was introduced to Pilates at a young age while rehabilitating from a dance injury. Pilates later became a regular supplement to her dance training while earning her BA in World Arts and Cultures - Dance from UCLA. Eva brings detail, precise alignment, and a strong emphasis on mind-body awareness to her teaching and encourages clients to actively participate in their well-being by cultivating bodily awareness. Eva is a co-founder of IN/EX Dance Project, a member of Collage Dance Theatre, and teaches dance at Renaissance Arts Academy.

CJ

CJ studied Eastern and Western techniques in order to address muscular dysfunction found in tissue, fascia and skin. Her massage skills include Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, trigger points, circulatory and acupressure. Using appropriate manual techniques, pain caused by irritated tissue is decreased by releasing entrapped blood vessels and nerves. Her overall purpose of massage is to produce a positive therapeutic outcome on muscular, nervous, lymphatic and respiratory systems.

Brett Stumpp

Brett Stumpp began training in massage and the mind-body-spirit connection at the Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing. He continued his studies in eastern forms of massage and traditional Chinese medicine, concentrating on Shiatsu-anma by enrolling in the Shiatsu Massage School of California. Currently he is apprenticing with third generation Scottish Osteopath Hugh Milne in Visionary Cranial Sacral therapy.

Judy O'neil, Business Manager

Judy O'neil brings her business background to Bodies in balance. Here at the clinic she works with medical insurance companies to make sure all of our clinic billing is applied to your deductible. Additionally, she makes sure your co-pays and co-insurances are implemented as per your insurance policy and plan. Judy, with her caring attitude, looks forward to providing patients with the best choice in their selection of an outpatient physical therapy clinic.