Staff

Dr. Stacey Parsons graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1997 with her B.A. in Human Biodynamics. Her background in dance and experience teaching group exercise fueled her desire to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, graduating from the University of Southern California in May 2002. While in graduate school, she became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist to further her knowledge in exercise prescription. In 2006, she became a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.

Her areas of expertise lie in pediatrics, strength and conditioning of athletes, post-surgical care, general orthopedics, spine, and shoulder.

Greg Fajardo, PT, OCS received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and Health Science and post graduate certificate in Physical Therapy from Cal State University, Northridge in September 1996. Greg started his career at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles and has gained extensive experience in treating a variety of orthopedic and spinal disorders. In 2000, Greg completed a two-year long advanced orthopedic and manual therapy program in the Australian approach (Maitland) to manual therapy through the Kaiser Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program. This prepared him to become board certified in orthopedic physical therapy in 2002. Greg is also certified in performing workstation ergonomic evaluations. He specializes in ergonomics, manual orthopedic physical therapy, pain management for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders, and golf rehab. His new passion for golf has directed his interest in golf rehabilitation and fitness as he will be certified as a golf fitness professional in December 2008 through the Titleist Performance Institute.

Greg currently lives in Culver City with his wife Manette and his three kids Grant, Matthew, and Malia. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, singing in his church choir, and playing his ukulele.

Christi was born and raised in the Manhattan Beach, California. After becoming a National Certified Personal Trainer for Bally's Gym, Christi was drawn even more to the health and well being of others. After Christi's internal drive to become more active in the holistic health field, Christi decided to attend the South Bay Massage College. After completing the South Bay Massage College, Christi completed her Massage Therapy and Clinical Herbology Certification from the Natural Healing Institute in Encinitas, CA. Christi is currently a Certified Massage Therapist and Herbalist and loves working at MTMPT.

Irma Kessler was born and raised in California. She has extensive experience being an office manager in previous medical facilities. She really enjoys meeting and working with new people and enjoys her time at MTMPT. She spends most of her time with her family, husband (Greg), son (Nikolas) and daughter (Cierra), who are very involved in soccer and football.

Dave received his Bachelor of Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, majoring in physical education and sports, in the Spring of 2006. He has previously worked as an exercise prescription specialist at Indiana Regional Medical Center and Velocity Sports Performance in Redondo Beach. He is currently a private trainer at The South Bay Spectrum Athletic Club here in El Segundo. Dave recently moved to Redondo Beach from Pennsylvania. He is enjoying the amazing weather and active lifestyle of the south bay.

Greg received his Bachelor of Science from California State University, Fullerton in January 2008, majoring in Kinesiology with an emphasis on fitness & health promotion. Greg has been drawn to the beach since he moved to Redondo Beach from New Jersey at the age of 8. In his free time he enjoys bodyboarding/surfing (when the waves are good), working out, and watching or playing sports with his friends. Greg played baseball his entire life until a shoulder dislocation forced him to stop playing in high school, which is when he took up volleyball and stuck with it. Greg joins us with over a year and a half experience as a PT aide (previously at South Bay Sports Medicine Physical Therapy) and is currently pursuing his personal training certification through the American College of Sports Medicine.