Therapists at CompletePT
Jennifer Haynes, MSPT
Born and raised in Kentucky, Jennifer graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2003 with a specialty emphasis in aquatic physical therapy. After moving to California, she began her career at an occupational health center where she specialized in orthopedic rehabilitation, ergonomics, and safe return to work. She joined the CompletePT staff in 2005. In addition to treating common musculoskeletal injuries, Jennifer has developed an interest in treating patients with complex neurological disorders, especially Parkinson's disease and Multiple Sclerosis. She became CompletePT's Clinical Director in 2008.
Kristy Laing, DPT
After being a competitive gymnast for seventeen years, Kristy graduated from Ithaca College in upstate New York in 2005 with a doctorate in Physical Therapy. She began her career by joining the CompletePT staff in January, 2006. Her completed research project on exercise and geriatric low back pain is slated for publication in "Spine Journal." Kristy was appointed one of CPT's sports marketing specialists as well as one of our Co-Assistant Clinical Directors in 2007.
Kevin Wagner, MSPT, CSCS
Originally from the Boston area, Kevin earned his Masters degree from the Quinnipiac University's Physical Therapy program in Hamden, CT in 2006. His main area of interest includes orthopedic injuries and sports rehabilitation. He has been an avid athlete his entire life, competing in soccer, lacrosse, football, swimming, and rugby. He was captain and head coach of his collegiate rugby team for two years. His graduate research project, an inter-rater reliability study on the manual palpation of the thoracic spine, is due for publication soon. In 2007 Kevin was appointed as one of our sports marketing specialists and in 2008, he became one of CPT's Co-Assistant Clinical Directors.
Jennifer Fletcher, DPT, MOT
Jenn graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with a masters degree in Occupational Therapy and a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy in 2005 and 2006, respectively. She has an extensive background in manual therapy of the extremities and the spine. As an occupational therapist, Jenn focused her work in acute care and in pediatric settings. As a physical therapist, she has worked in outpatient neuromuscular, pediatrics, and orthopedic settings. Jenn joined the CompletePT staff in January 2007. A staff therapist CompletePT's West Los Angeles site she became in 2008 the Clinical Director of CPT's clinic inside the Saban Center for Health and Wellness on the Motion Picture & Television Fund campus in Woodland Hills.
John Koegel, PT, DPT
A native Californian, John received his degree in physical therapy from California State University at Long Beach. John has been in private practice for over twenty years, focusing on orthopedic rehabilitation. He earned his doctorate degree in physical therapy from Boston University in 2007. John formed CompletePT with Lynda Huey in 1999.
Ashley Gast, PT, DPT
Ashley graduated from West Chester University in Pennsylvania with a Bachelors of Exercise Science, then a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University. She has clinical experience in acute care, pediatrics, and outpatient physical therapy and has a background in Pilates-based rehab. She has an extensive background in competitive sports including gymnastics, field hockey, track, and soccer. After finishing a school internship with CompletePT in early 2009, she happily joined the CompletePT staff later that year. She is heavily interested in expanding her clinical expertise in orthopedics and athletic/sports physical therapy.