Our Therapists

Melissa graduated from California Lutheran University in 2013 with a bachelors degree in Exercise Science and Psychology.  She then graduated from California State University Northridge in 2017 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. ​

She was born and raised in the Coachella Valley and has an athletic background in softball and soccer.

Jessica graduated from St. Ambrose University in 2007 with a bachelors degree in Exercise Science and Biology. She also graduated from St. Ambrose University in 2008 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  She has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA since 2007.

Jessica was a collegiate softball pitcher for Illinois Central College and also has an athletic background in basketball, volleyball, and dance/gymnastics.

Karen graduated from University of Iowa in 2006 with a bachelors degree in Health and Sport Studies. She then graduated from St. Ambrose University in 2008 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  She completed an outpatient orthopedic residency in 2009 and is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the APTA.  

Karen was a collegiate swimmer for University of Iowa and also has an athletic background in running and biking.

Cassie is currently attending Cal State San Bernadino. She will graduate with a bachelors degree in Kinesiology. After that she will be pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy.


PT, MSPT
Physical Therapist 

Zainab graduated from The Ohio State University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences and minor in Theater in 2012. She then went on to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Duke University and graduated in 2015. 
She was born and raise in Mumbai, India before she made her way to USA. She enjoys hiking, cooking and loves the mountains. She is a traveler and hopes to visit at least one new country every year.

Valerie Jimenez

Front Office Assistant

Valerie has worked in the medial field since 2011.  She has an extensive background in insurance verification and office management.  She is from the Coachella Valley.

ZAinab Kothari

PT, DPT, MS

Physical Therapist


PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist / Practice Owner

Our Team


PT, DPT, CSCS, FMT
Physical Therapist / Practice Owner

44651 Village Court Suite 120 Palm Desert, CA 92260​

Tracy graduated from Ithaca College, School of Health Science Human Performance in 2001. She specializes in orthopedic injuries and rehabilitation with a special interest in manual therapy.  Tracy has advanced clinical competency in Functional Manual Therapy, Spinal Mobilization/ Manipulation, Myofascial Release, Gait Analysis and Golf biomechanics. She has also completed certificate courses in Orthopedic Excellence of the Spine and Total Joint Replacement. Tracy is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association. 

Serving the Coachella Valley and cities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, and Indio.

Dynamic Physical Therapy : an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic.

Our Clinic​

Cassie Gearhart

Tech


PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

760-501-6655