Owner/Therapist Petra Pirc, MSPT

Movement as Medicine

Movement as Medicine

A native of Slovenia, Petra is a 1998 graduate in Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Utah. She came to he United States on an alpine skiing scholarship, and continued her athletic path as an ultra runner, competing in 50-mile and 100-mile races. Her passion is movement analysis, to which she brings many of the skills she developed as a ski racer. Petra’s athletic experience continues to influence her approach to physical therapy and her belief in the innate healing power of the body.

Petra’s 25 years as a physical therapist includes experience with intensive care burn therapy, pediatric PT & orthopedics. She moved to Los Alamos in 2003 and has been involved in various community projects, including founding and organizing Moms in Motion and Pajarito Trail Fest. Petra is a mother of two wonderful children, with whom she shares her love of skiing, mountain biking, trail-running and all things outdoors.

Los Alamos Clinic Staff

Josh Connole, DPT

Josh enjoys travel and is an outdoor enthusiast, who has spent most of his time in New Mexico and California. He graduated in 2015 from the University of New Mexico as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Josh has a lifetime of experience in sports and is passionate about rehabilitation and holistic body care. His practice focuses on the unique intricacies of individual needs and differences. Josh specializes in outpatient orthopedics, sports injury and prevention, pre/post surgical rehab, vestibular dysfunction, pain management, spine and alignment, muscular reeducation, neurological and stroke rehab, balance, and return to work/sports.

Monica Naranjo, PTA

Monica Naranjo is a proud native New Mexican who has 22 years of experience, with 13 of those being pediatric-focused. Previously, Monica worked in outpatient and acute care settings. In her time off, Monica can be found watching her 16-year-old daughter on the softball field, or her 14-year-old son on the wrestling mat. Monica also has another daughter who recently started college! When she’s home, Monica loves to cook and bake.

Camille Sackett-Wescott, MSOT

Camille graduated with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University in 1998. She has been a pediatric OT for 20 years. Her expertise includes sensory integration and reflex integration. She treats children with delays in fine-motor skills, self-care skills, difficulties with attention or focusing, handwriting deficits, developmental delays, poor visual skills, and other occupations of childhood. “I love when children feel a sense of mastery. A look comes across their face which says, ‘I can really do this!’” Camille lives with her wonderful husband, two teenagers, a cat and a dog. She loves hiking, skiing, rock climbing, a good book, and vegging out in front of the TV.

Hanju Tsai, MSPT

Hanju has been a licensed physical therapist since she graduated from National Taiwan University in 2002. She earned her master’s degree in the US by researching Kinesiotape and lymphedema treatment. She is enthusiastic about walking clients through their difficulty to decrease pain and maximize their functional level. She specializes in general orthopedic issues such as back pain, S-I joint and shoulder girdle dysfunction, scoliosis, knee arthritis, ankle sprain, post- operative recovery, Kinesiotaping, lymphedema drainage, etc. Hanju moved to Los Alamos in 2007 and fell in love with the great atmosphere of this little town where she can hike in the summer and ski in the winter. She is the mother of three wonderful children, and enjoys Zumba dancing, yoga, and Pilates. She is fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Taiwanese.

Annette Weyrauch, MSPT

Annette received her master's degree in physical therapy in Neustadt, Germany in 1983. In 1986 she moved to the USA and 1988 she opened her practice in Los Alamos, NM. Her specialties include treatment of lymphedema, chronic pain, neurological issues, and orthopedic cases. Annette is a Naturopathic Doctor and has received a diploma in Iridology. Annette speaks fluent German and enjoys conversing in and brushing up on her German skills any chance that she gets! She also enjoys karate, bicycling, hiking, and many other outdoor activities. She is a world traveler who is always happy to share her experiences around the world.

Santa Fe Clinic Staff

Alexi Charter, DPT

Alexi is honored to treat adults of all genders dealing with issues related to the pelvic floor with dignity and compassion. She is passionate about helping people with orthopedic issues feel better and move better through advanced manual therapy techniques and specific, one-on-one exercise and movement training. She is especially excited to treat foot and ankle problems. Alexi earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of New Mexico in 2015. Prior to returning to New Mexico and joining PT Plus, Alexi worked in Alaska where she participated in extensive continuing education and mentorship, earning the rigorous Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from the IAOM-US. Alexi is also trained in Trigger Point Dry Needling, and is fluent in Spanish. Her current continuing education interests include visceral mobilization. Outside the clinic she spends as much time as she can in the wilderness, learning and teaching ancestral survival skills. She also enjoys cycling and skiing.

Ellen Goodall, DPT

Ellen received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2012. Over the last decade, she has gained extensive experience in treating diverse populations presenting a variety of challenges, including post-operative shoulder and knee rehabilitation, complex orthopedic trauma, and vestibular issues. Ellen established the vestibular rehabilitation program at Jackson County Physical Therapy in Medford, Oregon, successfully treating BBPV in a large population and developing rapport with referring physicians. At PTP, she continues to pursue her interest in vestibular rehabilitation, as well as specializing in kinesiology taping, and orthopedic evaluation and treatment of the cervical spine and upper extremities. When not working at the office, Ellen enjoys practicing martial arts and yoga, and going hiking.

Christian Montoya, DPT

Christian has worked for Physical Therapy Plus since 2017. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, and his Bachelor's degree in Physiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Christian got into PT after a snowboarding injury led to surgery. During rehabilitation, he gained an appreciation of the time and care that a PT is able to give patients, and quickly realized that it was his life’s work to help people recover and improve physically. He enjoys treating all types of cases, especially balance issues and stroke recovery. He believes that empowering people to become health conscious and self-reliable is the most effective way to improve health in the long term. Being from Pojoaque, he is glad to be home and working with people from his community. He enjoys snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, camping, mountains, the ocean, and video games - and is happy to talk extensively about any of them.

Physical Therapy Plus Office Staff

Kierra Holmes, Medical Receptionist, Los Alamos

Kierra Holmes is 21 years old. As well as being the Los Alamos PTP Inc receptionist/scheduler, she is a full-time student at New Mexico Highlands University with a focus in Business. Kierra graduated from New Mexico School for the Arts in 2020 with a focus in dance and minor in creative writing. She loves to hang out with family and friends, dance, color, and build puzzles.

Jaime Valdez, Billing & Medical Records

Jaime has been with PT PLus since 2016. Jaime has extensive experience with all aspects of administrative tasks and is currently working as a back office manager and billing . Jaime lives in Espanola with her husband and four children. She enjoys spending time with her family and a grandson.

 

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