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Monty Merrill, P.T., M.S.., O.C.S, F.A.A.O.M.P.T. - owner Monty Merrill, P.T. received his Bachelor of Arts Degree at U.C. Davis in 1982 and earned his Master's Degree in physical therapy from U.S.C. in 1989. Monty is board certified as an orthopedic clinical specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. He is a full fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manipulative Physical Therapists. Monty has taught in the Doctorate program in physical therapy at the University of the Pacific since 1989. Monty's areas of expertise include orthopedic physical therapy, athletic performance and functional training. Monty is most proud of his three children Jeff, Lyndsey, and Hannah. Email: monty@lodipt.com |
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Lauri Merrill, P.T., M.S. - owner Lauri Merrill, PT, received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from U.C. Santa Barbara in 1981 and her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from U.S.C. in 1984. She has been with Lodi Physical Therapy since 1989 and, along with Monty, purchased the practice in 1992. Her specialty areas of interest are Women’s Health issues including incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction, and pregnancy. She also enjoys working with athletes of all ages. Lauri especially enjoys being mom to her three children, Jeff, Lyndsey and Hannah. Email: lauri@lodipt.com |
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Danielle Sartori, D.P.T., C.S.C.S Danielle Sartori, D.P.T., C.S.C.S recieved her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sports Science in 2004, and her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy in 2006, from the University of the Pacific. During her time at UOP she played varsity water polo.. Danielle enjoys treating children and athletes and working with her Aquatic Therapy patients. Email: danielle@lodipt.com |
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Brijpal Pataria (B.J) , D.P.T Brijpal Pataria DPT, received his Bachelors Degree in Biology from University of the Pacific in 2007, and his Doctorate in physical therapy in 2009. B.J enjoys treating patients of all ages and has an interest in specializing in the treatment of the spine. In his spare time B.J enjoys playing recreational sports, running, playing video games and visiting friends and family in far off places. He speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi. Email: bj@lodipt.com |
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Fatema Ghani D.P.T. Fatema Ghani, P.T. received her Undergraduate Degree in Biology from U.C. Riverside in 2003, and her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of the Pacific in 2006. Fatema enjoys running, painting, and camping with her family in her spare time. At the clinic she has a passion for working with geriatric patients. Email: fatema@lodipt.com |
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Piper Barnes D.P.T Piper Barnes, received her Bachelors Degree in Biology from the University of Portland in 2007. She continued her education at University of the Pacific where she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010. Piper takes pleasure in using functional rehabilitation to restore patients’ abilities to participate in activities they enjoy the most. When not at the clinic, Piper enjoys running, golfing, hiking, traveling, scrap-booking, and Fantasy Football. Email: piper@lodipt.com |
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Renee Mercado D.P.T Renee Mercado received her bachelors of science in kinesiology at CSU Sacramento in 2007, and Doctorate of Physical Therapy at University of the Pacific in 2010. Renee enjoys working with post surgical and lower extremity patients and helping them return to doing what they love. When not in the clinic Renee enjoys running, reading, and attending San Francisco Giants games. Email: renee@lodipt.com |
