Professional Physical Therapy Staff in Kihei, HI
No matter what has caused you to need physical therapy, there is someone at our Kihei, HI office that can help you. Our Physical Therapy staff guarantee to address everything from stroke recovery to injury prevention. We believe in treating the individual, and we are always happy to discuss your needs.
Meet the team at Bodies In Motion below and see why we are Kihei’s number one choice!
Naomi Mark
PT, DPT, owner
Naomi is a graduate of Ithaca College for both her Bachelor’s and Doctorate of Physical Therapy degrees and practiced in Southern Oregon before moving to Maui. She has worked with a wide range of injuries and patients, from infancy to geriatrics and enjoys integrating movement and hands-on treatment for optimizing performance. She is a passionate learner and enjoys taking a variety of continuing education courses each year to widen her knowledge base so that she can better serve each unique patient. She is a certified Graston provider and also has experience in RockTape, Pain Neuroscience Education, Sahrmann Movement System Impairment, Mulligan Technique, and Muscle Energy Technique.
Naomi was a collegiate springboard diver and pole vaulter and enjoys working with fellow athletes of all ages to return to their sport of choice. She also has specialized experience working with pediatrics, aquatic therapy, chronic pain, and dizziness/vertigo. Outside of the office, she volunteers coaching diving at the high school level and has a wide range of hobbies including hiking, practicing yoga, and competes in springboard diving at the Masters' level in the US and abroad.
Elsie Norquist
MSPT
Elsie is a graduate of the University of California San Francisco with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. She has been working in outpatient orthopedics for over 20 years, including experience at significant institutions such as Stanford University. She has taken multiple continuing education courses every year since her graduation. These courses have helped broaden her scope of practice and better serve her patients. Her course work included specialized McKenzie, Mulligan, and Sahrmann techniques. Elsie is NDT-certified to treat neurological impairments such as strokes. Her other specialties include treatment of foot and ankle dysfunction and orthotics fabrication
Elsie is an avid swimmer and practicing Physical Therapy in paradise has led her to a particular interest in using the water to maximize patient function. When clinic-based treatment is too difficult or painful, or when weight bearing limitations restrict walking, Elsie can be found helping her patients in the pool or ocean.
When not working, Elsie can be found doing something active with friends or family. Walking the beach with the dog and swimming are her favorites. She has completed multiple Olympic Distance Triathlons over the last several years.
Patricia Sanders
PT
Patricia is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch, SAHS at Galveston. She opened Back in Shape, the first physical therapy clinic here in Kihei. Having partially retired, we are fortunate to have her here at Bodies in Motion. With over 30 yrs. of Orthopedic experience in Out-Patient and Industrial Medicine Clinics, Patricia uses a broad array of exercise and manual therapy skills (joint, soft-tissue and neural mobilization) to help give you the best care that she can provide. She is Certified in SFMA, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, and is a Graston Provider. Her 3-D focus of your body’s posture and movement patterns helps to target and correct the root causes of your pain.
Patricia’s Industrial Physical Therapy background makes her ideal to oversee our injured worker’s program, helping the injured worker get back to work safely and successfully.
When not in the office, she loves traveling, tennis, Tai Chi, and aquatic exercise. She hopes to help get you back in shape and living your life to the fullest.
Elizabeth Strain
PT, DPT
Elizabeth graduated from Azusa Pacific University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2018. She found her passion for cancer rehab while practicing at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Southern California, where she completed a residency program and achieved board-certification as a specialist in oncologic physical therapy.
Elizabeth also developed a passion for pelvic floor therapy while working with men and women with pelvic health concerns following their cancer treatment and she has completed specialized training through the American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Pelvic Health.
In addition to cancer rehab and pelvic health, Elizabeth has experience providing home-based care for orthopedic and neurological conditions and enjoys the opportunity to help her patients heal from a wide range of injuries and conditions.
In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys hiking with her husband and their small dog, practicing yoga, and playing beach volleyball. She has completed multiple half marathons and loves jumping in the ocean after a long run.
Lisa Gregoire
PT, DPT
Dr. Lisa Gregoire is a licensed physical therapist in Hawai’i with a wealth of experience. For over 18 years, she has focused on orthopedic outpatient rehabilitation here on Maui.
Lisa is also a Comprehensive Certified Stott Pilates instructor, with training in all apparatuses and levels. With her extensive knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology, she uses Pilates principles and movement education to decrease pain and improve functional mobility. When needed, her treatments also incorporate manual therapy, such as IASTM (Graston, cupping therapy, etc.). Staying current with evidence-based practices is a priority for her.
With a deep passion for her work, Lisa believes that exercise and fitness are essential for a long, happy, and healthy life, and she lives by this philosophy. As a dedicated mother, Pilates enthusiast, and health-conscious individual, Lisa enjoys reading and spending quality time with her husband, two sons, and their pets.
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