Julie Butler

Clinic Director - PT, DPT, OCS

Julie completed her undergraduate work at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and received both her Masters and Doctorate degrees from Western University of Health Sciences. After spending many years in high school and college running track and then coaching at both levels, Julie enjoys working with athletes to get back to their optimal level.

She has been board certified as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy since 2004, an accolade that only the top ~3.5% of Physical Therapists in the country have earned.

While not in the clinic, Julie enjoys biking, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors with her family.

Education
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Masters in Physical Therapy

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelors of Science in Physical Education

Alex Dalley

PT, DPT

Alex was born and raised in San Luis Obispo. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences from UCLA in 2017 and spent much of her time there interning with the UCLA Football team, where her interest in physical therapy grew. Following graduation from UCLA, Alex worked as a Physical Therapy Aide at Movement for Life’s Atascadero clinic. She then moved to St. Louis, Missouri to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Washington University in St. Louis, which she received in 2021. Alex completed a clinical rotation at the Arroyo Grande clinic as a Physical Therapy Student, and she is excited to come back as part of the team! She has a wide range of interests including orthopedic and sports therapy, but has a special interest
in pediatrics as well! Outside of the clinic, Alex enjoys being outside, going on hikes and working out, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family.

Education

Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2021

University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science, Physiological Sciences, June 2017

Rebecca Jones

Front Office Manager

Bio coming soon!

Haley Kubinak

PT, DPT

Haley is originally from southeastern Pennsylvania, where she was born and raised. She attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and earned a B.S. in Exercise Science and a minor in Neuroscience in 2019. Haley then moved to Charleston, SC where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. In her free time, Haley enjoys surfing, snowboarding, hiking, and gardening.

Education

Medical University of South Carolina

Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2023

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

B.S. Exercise Science / Neuroscience Minor, December 2019

Jennifer Bancale

PTA

Jennifer was born and raised on the central coast. When she was 5 years old, she began taking dance lessons, and at age 21 she started a career as a professional dancer. Through dance, Jennifer had the opportunity to travel all over the world and even lived abroad in Europe. In 2003 she returned to school to pursue her applied science degree. In 2006 she began her career as a PTA, and in 2008 she became certified in Pilates. In 2015, an opportunity presented that allowed Jennifer to own and operate her own outpatient clinic in Arizona. After 8 years of ownership, she decided to close her clinic and return to the central coast. Jennifer's primary interest has always been in Orthopedics, and she enjoys integrating Pilates as appropriate with her patients. When Jennifer is not working, she enjoys taking Pilates classes, line dancing, and hiking.

Education

Green River Community College, Auburn, Washington

Associate in Applied Science, June 2006

Kianna Orteza

Front Office Manager

Bio coming soon!