Tel: (714) 635-9931
ABOUT
LESLEY RIVERA
PT, DPT, PRPC, PCES
Lesley Rivera graduated from Chapman University with Special Recognition in Research. Lesley firmly believes that the point of Physical Therapy is to get people back to the things that they love: from gardening, through travel, through exercise, and so much more. She bases her care on what matters to you, and builds your program to fit into your lifestyle.
Lesley brings a dynamic personal history of competing in triathlons, a student of ballet and other dance forms, hiking, and more to support that physical health is different from person-to-person.
With a deep understanding of chronic pain, Lesley incorporates a whole mind-body approach for lasting results!
When not at work, you can find Lesley camping with her family, taking a dance class, and trying to enjoy the SoCal weather as much as possible.
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Michelle Hernandez graduated from Cal State Fullerton and earned her Physical Therapy Assistant degree from Cerritos College. Michelle has used her more than 17 years of experience to work in the inpatient hospital setting, developing her skills mostly in post-operative patients, but never limiting herself to "only" post-op. This has transitioned well into her outpatient experience here at Physical Therapy 509, where she treats a wide variety of diagnoses from post-op, gait and balance, chronic pain, and more.
Her kind, thoughtful demeanor makes patients feel seen and heard, and sets them up on a positive healing journey.
Outside of work Michelle is a "soccer mom" and a "dance mom" to her two daughters, a lover of all things spin classes and Pilates, and can be found cuddling with her two golden doodles or dating her husband of 17 years.
MICHELLE HERNANDEZ
PTA
MAGGIE GARCIA
MA
Maggie is our dedicated Front Desk Personnel, but with an awesome twist! As a Registered Certified Licensed Medical Assistant since 2015, Maggie has worked in a wide variety of medical settings - everything from primary care through infectious disease and geriatrics. Her favorite job was working in Dementia care, inspiring her to pursue her RN.
Maggie's diverse experience has helped her truly understand the patient's journey - she is now our feisty go-getter, determined to get everyone the best care possible and keeps everyone in bright spirits. She also helps us out with her skills in Spanish - not only translating for our staff but also encouraging us to practice and learn.
Maggie prides herself on her delicious cooking skills and raising her 3 kids - including a set of twins!