OUR TEAM

At DeWitt Physical Therapy, our physical therapists take a functional and evidence-based approach to your rehabilitation. We challenge the convention of physical therapy as most have experienced it.

We blend the best of manual therapy techniques with strength coaching and movement restoration with corrective exercises. Our physical therapists will get you to tap into your inner athlete, break a sweat, and embrace an active lifestyle.

Bear with us if we geek out from time to time on the latest research and newest exercises of philosophies—it is all a reflection of our passion for helping you meet your goals.

NOW, LETS GET AFTER IT!

RYAN DEWITT PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND OWNERMasters in Physical Therapy (MPT) Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)Ryan, a native of Santa Cruz, opened DeWitt Physical Therapy in 2011 to provide the community with physic…

RYAN DEWITT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND OWNER

Masters in Physical Therapy (MPT)
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)

Ryan, a native of Santa Cruz, opened DeWitt Physical Therapy in 2011 to provide the community with physical therapy services that bridge the gap between rehabilitation and sports performance. As a life-long athlete, physics geek, and gym rat, physical therapy was the perfect fit.

CINDY MACK

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CCI)

Cindy received her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Exercise Science from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at Chapman University in Orange County. Born and raised in the South Bay, she returned to the area after graduation in order to be closer to family because there really is 'no place like home'.

 
JUSTIN YASUTAKE PHYSICAL THERAPISTDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)Justin received his B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California, Davis, bolstering a strong foundation of the nervous system and its value in musculoskeletal health.  He then acquired his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and began treating in 2019.  Justin also maintains credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and offers personal training services in his spare time. Outside of his career in healthcare, Justin believes that breadth of experience is tantamount to quality of life.  He grew up playing soccer at the collegiate and national levels and was an avid baseball player through high school.  He now engages in a plethora of hobbies, most notably: competitive apnea spearfishing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, rock climbing,  and long trail runs with his 5-year-old Hungarian Vizsla, Murphey.  His latest aspiration is to learn how to kiteboard, and he hopes to participate in an Iron Man by 2023.

JUSTIN YASUTAKE

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Justin received his B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California, Davis, bolstering a strong foundation of the nervous system and its value in musculoskeletal health.  He then acquired his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and began treating in 2019.  Justin also maintains credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and offers personal training services in his spare time. 

KASSIDY LANE

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

Kassidy, a recent transplant from the Central Valley. She initially decided to pursue physical therapy in order to help people live their best lives. She chose DeWitt PT for our core values and patient-focused care.

Coming from an athletic background, Kassidy saw the importance of patient education for optimizing movement to gaining and maintaining a quality of life. She wanted to become a physical therapist to educate her patients on how to keep living life to the fullest doing the activities they loved the most.

DEREK VANOUS

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

Derek first began to understand programming, coaching, and movement while acquiring his Bachelors of Exercise science at Wichita State University. He later completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Washington University in St. Louis where movement and patient care are prioritized.

 

JENNA RILEY

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Jenna first became interested in physical therapy after undergoing her own treatment as a 12-year-old age group swimmer. However, it wasn’t until becoming an PT aide that she realized that this was the profession for her as she loves working one-on-one with patients and tailoring treatment for their individual needs and goals.

ALEA KRAUSE

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Clinical Athlete Certified Power Lifting Coach (CCPC)

Dr. Alea Krause is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, currently working in Santa Cruz, California.

She obtained her degree from Azusa Pacific University after completing a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from UC Santa Cruz. Prior to obtaining her doctorate, Dr. Krause worked as a high school swim coach, physical therapy aide, laboratory assistant, and day camp counselor.

 

KRISTINA REZOWALLI

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Kristina obtained her DPT from Boston University in 2019 and returned to Santa Cruz to work as an inpatient Physical Therapist at a local hospital.  After about 5 years of inpatient care, she decided to take a leap into the outpatient world in order to grow as a clinician and work with our active Santa Cruz population.