Jason Roda

Clinic Director - PT, DPT

Jason Aaron Roda has spent the last 20 years of his life using his personal and career experiences to help his patients overcome impairments, disabilities, and handicaps through physical therapy. In that time he has also had the opportunity to lead a physical therapy team providing opportunities, education, and mentoring to bring out the best in his staff and colleagues. Jason volunteers his time within his own company to help mentor and train potential clinic Directors and current Directors. As a life long resident of his community, he has developed relationships that have helped his team establish a strong reputation in the region he serves. While his focus is on the physical therapy business he does volunteer time with the local high school assisting with Career Technology Education, Community Health, Athletic Training, and Skills USA to help young students learn about different job opportunities and how to be part of the job market. He knows there is no single approach that works for everyone so he continues to keep up with current concepts and evidence-based practices through continuing education. His interest in the business aspect has grown over the years so he spends time learning new approaches in leadership, business, and management of people to better himself as well as the team he works with. He received his education at the California State University Sacramento with a Bachelor’s in Physical Education. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from Hanzehogeschool Van Groningen, The Netherlands in Physical Therapy. He holds a Doctorate Degree from Western University of Health and Science in Physical Therapy and is currently Board Certified in Orthopedics. In the last 17 years, Jason has been Director in a physical therapy clinic for Movement for Life in Paso Robles, California. He currently sits as Chair of the companies Advisory Committee. He is part of the team that helps train new and upcoming physical therapy directors and mentors current directors. Within the community, he sits on the advisory committee for the Career Technology Education representing the health section for the local high school. Jason lives locally enjoys being outdoors, hiking, fishing, leisure sporting activity and spending time with his wife Serena and two sons Jared and Anderson.

Education
Western University of Health Sciences
Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2009

Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, the Netherlands
Bachelor of Physical Therapy, April 2000

California State University Sacramento
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, December 1996
Concentration: Physical Therapy

Jennifer Seay

PT, DPT, Orthopedic Residency Director

Jennifer was born and raised in Southern California.  She received a BS in animal biology with an emphasis in exercise physiology from University of California, Davis.  While attending UC Davis, Jennifer completed internships in cardiac rehabilitation, outpatient physical therapy, and worked as a physical therapy aide. 

Jennifer returned to Southern California to attend PT school at Chapman University.  She gained experience in areas such as inpatient acute care, outpatient neuro and outpatient orthopedics.  She also had the opportunity to spend 10 weeks in Costa Rica learning Spanish and working in an outpatient clinic. 

Jennifer has received her board certification as an orthopedic clinical specialist and currently is the Director of the Movement for Life Orthopedic Residency program helping guide physical therapists towards board certification in orthopedics.

Education
Chapman University, Orange, California
Doctor of Physical Therapy, September 2007

University of California, Davis. Davis, CA
Bachelor of Science, Animal Biology, June 2004

Courtney Mahaffey

PT, DPT, OCS

Courtney was raised in Patterson, California, a small town in California’s central valley.  After high school, she moved to the central coast to attend Cal Poly, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology.  She then worked as an aide in the Arroyo Grande clinic for two years before making her move to ‘The City’ to cheer on her beloved Giants and attend physical therapy school.  She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of California San Francisco and San Francisco State University in 2017.

Courtney enjoyed the central coast so much that she moved back after grad school to join the Movement for Life Physical Therapy team, known formerly as San Luis Sports Therapy.  She is very dedicated to her craft as an outpatient physical therapist and hopes to pursue an Orthopedic Residency in the next few years.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys exploring the great outdoors, hiking, camping, playing tennis and basketball, and enjoying the company of family and friends.  She is also an animal lover and loves to play with, cuddle and draw animals.

Education
University of California San Francisco/San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, June, 2017 

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, June 2012

Mackenzie Dake

PT, DPT

Mackenzie is happy to have returned to the Central Coast after graduating from Cal Poly in 2007. As a student at APU, she spent three clinical rotations with San Luis Sports Therapy, and is glad to officially be a part of the team.

At APU, Mackenzie gained experience working in inpatient acute care and long-term rehabilitation facilities, as well as with outpatient orthopedic populations. She also enjoyed working in an early intervention pediatric facility with children ages 0-3 years in Orange County. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends, as well as hiking, going to the beach, baking and scrapbooking.

Education
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
Doctor of Physical Therapy, December 2010

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration, June 2007

Stacy Stricklin

PTA

Stacy was born and raised in Paso Robles, California. Stacy attended Cuesta College while working at San Luis Sports Therapy as a physical therapist aide. Stacy transferred to California State University San Marcos where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Stacy returned to the Central Coast and San Luis Sports Therapy as a physical therapist aide wanting to continue her education in physical therapy. In March 2016 she began the PTA program at Stanbridge University in Irvine, California, and graduated in November 2017. Stacy enjoys spending time in South Lake Tahoe, camping, playing co-ed softball, and spending time with her family and friends.  

Education
Stanbridge University, Irvine, California
Associate Degree Physical Therapist Assistant, November 2017 

California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, California
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, December 2011

Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, California
Associate of Science, General Studies, May 2009

Mackenzie Neumann

Front Office Manager

Bio coming soon!

Matthew Ireland

PT, DPT

My name is Matthew Ireland and I grew up in San Diego, CA. I was raised surrounded by sports and fitness which became my passions. I graduated from the University of California, Davis (Spring of 2019) with a degree Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior and was an athletic training intern for 3 years. I then attended APU for my Doctorate of Physical Therapy which I attained in December of 2022. My primary interest is in orthopedics, but I have experience in hospital based PT. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy weightlifting, running, hiking, and watching sports.

Education

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California

Doctor of Physical Therapy, December 2022

Mai Xiong

PT, DPT

Mai was born and raised with her 10 siblings in Fresno, California. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science in 2019 at California State University, Fresno and decided to stay in the Central Valley to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has an interest in orthopedics and neurology, with hopes of pursuing a specialization in orthopedics in the future. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her friends and family, and spending time outdoors!

Education

California State University, Fresno, CA

Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2023