Bios

Rei (Jane L.) Spickelmier

PT                            EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Rei is a physical therapist who has been practicing as a physical therapist for 35 years. She attended California State University at Long Beach, earning a BS in Physical Therapy. She has experience working with California Childrens Services, in-patient and out-patient facilities for pediatrics, the Ayres Clinic in Torrance, California and other pediatric therapy clinics, in-home pediatric services, and four different school districts. She is a certified provider and instructor in project MOVE through MOVE International. She has been trained in sensory integration, cranio-sacral therapy, myofascial release, neurodevelopmental treatment, Pilates, Yoga, acupressure, serial casting, applied analysis of autism spectrum disorder, and handwriting training. Outside of working at Up & Movin, she enjoys scrap booking, camping, hiking, water skiing, gardening and being a mom.

Dr. Nicole Sanguino

PT,DPT                      EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Nicole is a physical therapist who has practiced in the field of pediatrics for 20 years. She is a graduate of Loma Linda University and received her Bachelors in Science and Masters in Physical Therapy in 2003. She then went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in 2006. Nicole has evaluated and treated children and infants of all ages and with multiple diagnoses. She has worked in a variety of settings including school systems, outpatient/sensory integration clinics, and early intervention home based visits. She has been trained in sensory integration, neurodevelopmental treatment, handwriting, early intervention, NICU, and Cascade DAFO orthotic bracing systems. She is also a certified instructor of infant massage and baby signs. Outside of working at Up & Movin, she enjoys scrap booking, spending time with her family, and being a mom.

BERTHA MONTOYA

FRONT OFFICE

Bertha has been working in the Physical Therapy field for over 7 years as a Physical Therapy Aide and administrative assistant. She studied at American College of Healthcare in Riverside where she received her Aide Certificate. Bertha is fluent in Spanish. She has 8 year old daughter who she loves to read to, take to the park, and go to the drive-in movies with. When she's not spending time with her daughter, Bertha enjoys going on hikes and spending time outdoors.

ASIA JACKSON

FRONT OFFICE 

Asia has been working in the pediatric physical therapy field for over 4 years as an administrative assistant. She is currently studying at St. Catherine University to earn her associates in applied science in preparation to become a certified occupational therapy assistant. Once she is a licensed COTA, her hopes are to practice in the field of pediatrics. When she is not working or studying, she enjoys traveling, cooking and being a dog mom to Brownie.

BREANNA FRANKLIN

THERAPY AIDE

Breanna graduated from California Baptist University with a major in Kinesiology, Concentration in Sports Medicine and a minor in Nutrition.  Breanna has experience working & volunteering in private therapy practices as well as hospital settings with patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.  Breanna have always had a passion for children and enjoys babysitting in her free time. When she is not working, she finds joy in spending time with her family, fiancé, traveling and loving on her 2 dogs- Koi and Saint. Breanna's goal is to continue her career path in becoming a pediatric physical therapist.

DIXIE SOSA 

FRONT OFFICE 

Dixie has been working with Pediatrics for over 4 years as a Medical Assistant and Clinical Associate with experience in a Pediatric Hospital. She studied at American College of Orange County where she received her Medical Assistant Certificate. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. Dixie looks forward to continuing her education, to become Speech Therapist for pediatrics in the future. She is a mother of twin boys who she loves having movie nights and dance parties with. She also loves playing outside with their dog (Dash). When she's not spending time with her boys, Dixie enjoys having karaoke nights, binge watching shows/movies and barbecuing with family and friends. 

lilibeth mora

FRONT OFFICE

Lily is from from Orange County and is currently attending school for Early Childhood Education. She hopes are to become a special needs paraeducator in the future. She loves baseball (GO ANGELS!), hiking, and spending time with her son.

Dr. Catherine Luna

PT, DPT                      PT DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

Dr. Catherine Luong graduated from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) with her Bachelors of Science in Biology while pursuing her passion for dance. After her undergraduate academic career, she wanted to combine her love of dance and the human body/movement with her desire to help people, so she sought out a career in physical therapy. She continued her graduate education by completing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University (LLU), and graduating with honors. During her time at LLU, she had clinical internships in various physical therapy settings including orthopedics, geriatrics, and pediatrics. She fostered a love for pediatrics and a desire to help children with neurological and orthopedic impairments during her internship at Up n Movin’ Pediatric Therapy in Riverside, California.  In her spare time, she enjoys surfing, hot yoga, dancing, and playing with her miniature Australian Shepherd named Cody.

AMANDA FEHELENBERG

MOT, OTR/L          OT DEPARTMENT  SUPERVISOR

Mandi graduated from Loma Linda University in 2011 with a masters degree in occupational therapy. She has worked at Up and Movin' since 2011. She enjoys working with children of all ages and helping them to be as independent as possible through play. Mandi has experience and training in the areas of feeding, oral motor, handwriting, sensory processing, and school-based as well as early intervention. She has had training in the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, Handwriting Without Tears, and SOS Feeding Approach. She enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.

OCTAVIA BENTUM

SLPA

BIO COMING SOON 

Joseph casco

PTALA


ANNAIS LOPEZ

COTA

Annais is a certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant. She received her Bachelor’s degree from University of California Riverside. She then earned her OTA degree from St. Catherine University in 2021. During her internship, she worked in a pediatric clinic, school-based therapy and an outpatient hand therapy. She has a strong passion for pediatrics and is looking forward to continuing her education in this setting. In her free time, she loves to travel, spend time with family, friends and her dog Sammy.Annais is a certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant. She received her Bachelor’s degree from University of California Riverside. She then earned her OTA degree from St. Catherine University in 2021. During her internship, she worked in a pediatric clinic, school-based therapy and an outpatient hand therapy. She has a strong passion for pediatrics and is looking forward to continuing her education in this setting. In her free time, she loves to travel, spend time with family, friends and her dog Sammy.

katherine aleman

COTA

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Jasmine bunuan

COTA

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CHELSEA VAN GORDER

DOT, OTR/L

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VICTORIA MARTIN

PTA

Victoria is a licensed physical therapist assistant who grew up in Riverside, CA. She attended school in southern Utah at Utah Tech University where she received her associates of applied science in physical therapy assistant. In her clinical rotations she worked with a variety of individuals from pediatrics to geriatrics. She loves to be a part of children's journeys and help them reach their goals. Outside of work, Victoria loves spending time with her family, exploring new areas, painting, and doing yoga.

JAMIE SANCHEZ

PTA LEVEL II PTA

Jamie is a Physical Therapy Assistant who graduated from California State University, Long Beach with her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, with an emphasis on Kinesiotherapy, and Minor in Psychology. She then went on to earn her certification and became a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant at Cerritos College in 2016. For the past 3 years, she has been a practicing PTA consultant working 1 on 1 with adults with disabilities at adult day care programs. Working in the pediatric setting has been a long time goal of hers. She has internship experience at Miller Children's Hospital in Long Beach, CA, where she helped to treat in the inpatient, outpatient and aquatic therapy setting. She feels the pediatric setting is very rewarding and she loves that she is able to help her patients attain their goals early in life to set them up for a bright and better future. In her spare time, Jamie enjoys cooking, spending time with family, including her miniature schnauzer named Cooper.

COURTNEY WYMAN

SLPA

Courtney is a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant who graduated from California State University of San Marcos, with her Bachelors in Communication Sciences & Disorders. She acquired her clinical hours through a program offered by Loma Linda University and gained experience from working with children in a clinical setting. Courtney enjoys working with children and strives to inspire and motivate them as they progress. Her ultimate goal while working with children is to continuously make a positive difference in their lives. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys traveling, hiking, spending time with family and her dog Milo. 

MARTHA RODRIGUEZ

SLPA

Martha is a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant who graduated with her Bachelor's degree and license from California Baptist University in Communication Disorders. Martha enjoys working with children as she has been working with kids since the age of 13 at her local church. In her free time Martha loves to cook and bake, when she’s not working with kids she's cooking away in the kitchen! She also loves to watch movies, especially Marvel movies! Martha is so excited to be working here at Up & Movin where she hopes to continue making a difference in your child’s life.

STEFANY LUNA

SLPA

Stefany is a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant who graduated with her Bachelor's degree and license from California Baptist University in Communication Disorders. She has been working as a SLPA for 6 years and has experience working with children in several different settings. With that experience, she has found child development very rewarding. In her free time, she loves spending time in the outdoors with her  son, daughter and husband, serving her local community, and playing the guitar.

CARMEN ASCENCIO

SLPA 

Carmen is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant who graduated from Santa Ana College with her Associate's degree in Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program. During her degree, Carmen gained clinical experience at Johnson Middle School in Westminster, Orange County. She worked as a special education instructional assistant at Eleanor Roosevelt High School for 18 years. She worked with all ages and disabilities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time family, going for walks, and traveling to new places. 

ANGELIE DANG

M.A.,CCC-SLP

BIO COMING SOON 

ANTHONY GODOY

SLPA                          LEVEL II SLPA

Anthony is a licensed SLPA who earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Redlands. He recorded his clinical hours through a program offered at Loma Linda University, and gained a lot of experience working with children who required speech therapy in both school, and clinical settings. He knew he wanted to be a speech pathologist since the young age of 17. His motivation has always been to impact the lives of others in positive and meaningful ways. His interests include things such as playing video-games, starting games of pick-up basketball, spending time with family and friends, and going for long walks.

JANICE MCINTYRE

M.A.,CCC-SLP

Janice has been a Speech Language Pathologist for 12 years. She has worked with a wide variety of clients including toddlers to adults. Janice was born in raised in Riverside, she completed her undergraduate and Masters degree at the University of Redlands. Janice currently works at a local high school part time. Her professional passions include language and literacy as well as assessments. When Janice is not working, she enjoys spending time with her 2 sons, and her husband. They enjoy camping and embarking on new adventures.

SAVANNAH ORNelas 

SLPA

Savannah is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant who graduated from California Baptist University with her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. During her undergrad, Savannah gained clinical experience at an elementary school in San Bernardino. She loves working with children of all ages and views it as an honor to be able to help them reach their goals. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering at her local church, going on hikes with friends, and trying new foods.

HANNAH BRODIE

SLPA

Hannah is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant who graduated from California Baptist University with her Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders. During her undergraduate clinical program, Hannah earned her clinical hours at an elementary school in Riverside. She has been volunteering with children since she was 17 at her local church. She has volunteered with the Jr. High - High School ministry since she was a freshman in college. Hannah has a passion to work with kids and strives to make a positive impact in their lives. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys watching movies, being outdoors, and spending quality time with loved ones.Hannah is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant who graduated from California Baptist University with her Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders. During her undergraduate clinical program, Hannah earned her clinical hours at an elementary school in Riverside. She has been volunteering with children since she was 17 at her local church. She has volunteered with the Jr. High - High School ministry since she was a freshman in college. Hannah has a passion to work with kids and strives to make a positive impact in their lives. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys watching movies, being outdoors, and spending quality time with loved ones. 

KELSEY GOUVEIA

M.A.,CCC-SLP

BIO COMING SOON 

NICOLE VALDEZ

M.A.,CCC-SLP

Nicole is a Speech Language Pathologist. She has worked with a wide variety of clients including school-aged children to teenagers. Nicole was born and raised in Southern California. She completed her undergraduate degree at University of California, Riverside in 2008 and earned her Master’s of Science in Communicative Disorders at the University of Redlands in 2011. Nicole has previously worked at a local high school and continues to currently work at the Up & Movin’ Pediatric Therapy clinic. Her professional passions include functional communication in the community for young adults, as well as, augmentative and alternative communication options. When Nicole is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, mountain biking, running, and swimming.

KELLEIGH VALDEZ

M.A.,CCC-SLP

Kelleigh is a Speech Language Pathologist. She has worked with a wide variety of clients including toddlers to adults. Kelleigh was born and raised in Southern California. She completed her undergraduate degree at University of San Diego in 2008 and earned her Master’s of Science in Communicative Disorders at the University of Redlands in 2011. Kelleigh currently works at a local elementary school and the Up & Movin’ Pediatric Therapy clinic. Her professional passions include articulation / phonology, as well as, early intervention. When Kelleigh is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, swimming, and running.



Up & Movin Pediatric Physical Therapy

6180 Brockton Ave,

Suite 102,

Riverside, CA 92506

Phone. 951-684-6500

Fax. 951-684-0051

Email. pedtherapy@upandmovintherapy.com

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