Our Staff
Physical Therapy | Massage Therapy | Pilates
A TEAM EFFORT
Kelly Oneil, Physical Therapist, Owner
Kelly received her Physical Therapy degree in 2001 from the University of Miami, FL. Since that time she has worked in a variety of Physical Therapy settings, leading to the inception of her own clinic in 2004, Bodies in Balance Physical Therapy.
"Having my own clinic enables me to implement one-on-one care for optimal patient recovery. Treatments begin with listening to the patient & understanding their goals, followed by a thorough assessment resulting in an accurate diagnosis. Patients are then education on their injury and the work ahead. Here in the clinic, we utilize manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, modalities (ultrasound, whirlpool, electrical stimulation, ice), for thorough care."
Outside of the clinic Kelly provides injury prevention programs and proper training techniques for all levels of athletes including local sports teams (American Youth Soccer Clubs) to professionals (USA Men's & Women's Beach Volleyball team, FIVB World Championships, Gstaad Switzerland).
Pilates
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.
Alisa Michelle
I began my dance career in the professional training program at The School of Toronto Dance Theater.
In 2002 (until 2007) I founded the Company Mecanique Dance Theater. During that time I discovered Pilates, studying with Sagrario Castilla, Rucsandra Mitrea & Diane Miller. Later, relocated and commuting to San Francisco, I further studied Pilates with Ellie Herman completing her certification program.
Teaching Pilates for the last 10 years, I have experience with both elite athletes to injury rehabilitation. Also, as a fitness professional and ex-professional dancer I have watched Pilates change the bodies of my clients and colleagues and believe it is effective for back health, posture as well as conditioning the entire body.
Massage Therapists
Judy Oneil, Business Manager
Judy Oneil 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.
