President and Owner of Preferred Physical Therapy

Nick is a Physical Therapist who grew up in Glendale, Arizona. He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah where he received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. He then went on to attend the University of Utah in Salt Lake City where he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy.

While in school, Nick was able to work in a hearing and balance center, pain management clinic, and several orthopedic clinics. In 2010, Nick moved back to the Phoenix area to begin his physical therapy career. After just 2 years in practice, Nick was promoted to partner physical therapist, managing a team of physical therapists and support staff. With this experience, he decided to continue his care for patients by starting his own clinic. Some of his special areas of interest include orthopedic rehab, vestibular impairments, and trigger point dry needling. He is particularly skilled with the spine, knee, and foot/ ankle areas.

In his spare time, Nick enjoys CrossFit training, cycling, triathlon training, jeeping, and spending time with his wife and four boys in the outdoors (by camping in the summer and snowboarding in the winter).

Born: Provo, UT
Lives now: Peoria, AZ

Place: Codon, Catanduanes Philippines
Restaurant: The Keg Steakhouse
Food: Chinese Food
Holiday: Christmas
City: Moab, Utah
TV Show: Stranger Things
Movie: Growing up: Dumb and Dumber, Now: Thor Ragnarok as well as The Power of One
Singer/ Group: Imagine Dragons
Celebrity: Lebron James
Book: Lee Childs Jack Reacher Series and many books by David Baldacci
Hobbies: Crossfit, basketball, 4 wheeling in my Jeep
Sports Team: The Phoenix Suns and the Arizona Cardinals

Stretch and Fitness Director

Aolani is originally from the Big Island of Hawai’i and attended Fort Lewis College in Durango Colorado where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science. Aolani is currently attending Bastyr University to pursue an online Masters of Science in Integrative Nutrition. 

Aolani has a passion for health and wellness and has always loved helping people. In addition to her work at Preferred Physical Therapy, Aolani is an exercise specialist, stretch therapist, and Lomi Lomi massage therapist. She has strived to make the care she provides both accessible and individualized to create a safe healing journey. She has dabbled in a few facets of healthcare but has always been interested in rehab, movement therapy, and correctional exercise techniques. 

“Like I would with my own family, I want to provide the best care possible and empower the patient to make effective decisions in their plan of care.”

Born: Hawai’i
Lives now: Glendale, AZ

General Manager

Jennifer was born in New York, but now calls Arizona her home. She attended SUNY Purchase in Westchester County, NY where she obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Advertising Art & Design.  

Jennifer was a General Manager of a Wellness Clinic and is excited to help bring her love and knowledge of Regenerative Medicine to Preferred Physical Therapy and help patients continue to find joy in their journey! 

In her spare time, Jennifer loves spending time at the gym weight lifting, gardening, biking, and spending time with her husband and son usually off-road somewhere!

Born: New York
Lives now: Peoria, AZ

Place: My home, By the Beach La Jolla, The gym
Restaurant: True Food
Food: Mediterranean
Holiday: Christmas
City: Rome
TV Show: Roseanne
Movie: Breakfast Club
Singer/ Group: U2
Celebrity:
Book: Davinci code
Hobbies: Gardening
Sports Team: Olympics TEAM USA

Sales Administrator

Kristy was born and raised in California but now calls Peoria her home. She attended school in Fullerton, CA and Irvine, CA where she studied Physical Education.

Kristy is excited to now be a member of the Preferred Physical Therapy team. She loves the company’s core values. It makes her happy to know that she is helping people feel better and influencing them in a positive way.

She spends her spare time with her husband and 2 daughters.

Born: Anaheim, CA
Lives:  Peoria, AZ

Place: Anywhere in nature with a pretty sunset (and her camera)
Restaurant:  Any place that has tacos or sushi
Food: Street tacos
City: Any city where my family is
TV Show: Heartland
Movie: City of Angels
Singer/ Group: 80’s pop or country
Celebrity: I don’t really follow them
Book: Facebook! Lol. Kidding! Anything informative on health, fitness, or relationships.
Hobby: Photography, yoga, & smiling
Sports team: Any team my kids are playing on