Our Doctors & Specialists
Jennyzen (Jae) Santiago – PT, MPT
Jennyzen C. Santiago, PT, MPT received her BS in Psychology from the University of California, Davis with an emphasis in Biology, and her Master of Physical Therapy from California State University, Long Beach. Jennyzen is experienced in caring for patients of all ages, with various orthopedic and sports related injuries. Jennyzen specializes in pelvic floor physical therapy, indicated for most post-partum women or women suffering from pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, diastasis recti abdominis, and pelvic girdle dysfunction. For this, she is currently working to receive her Women’s Health Clinical Certification. Through her skilled administration of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training, Jennyzen is a valuable member of the OSR team. In her free time she enjoys working out, yoga and surfing the north shore.
Ewa Mazurek – PT, DPT
Ewa Mazurek PT, DPT received her BS in Kinesiology and Movement Science from University of Illinois in Chicago (2012) and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Sage Graduate School in Troy, New York (2016). She is originally from Poland and emigrated to the US with her family to the Chicago area in 2000. Having traveled frequently throughout her life both in Europe and across the US she chose to pursue the Travel Therapy route. Over the past five years she has traveled cross country working various therapy settings from acute care to outpatient orthopedics, eventually settling down in the beautiful island of Oahu. Her passion is in orthopedics, pain science and neuromuscular re-education and improving patient understanding of pain to restore their functional mobility as well as quality of life. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, skiing, hiking, snorkeling and lounging on the beach.
Shane Owens – PT, DPT
Shane Owens was born and raised in Wyoming. He received his BS in Exercise science at BYU-Idaho and while attending there he joined the Army National Guard. Shane went on to get his physical therapy degree from the University of St Augustine in Austin, Texas. Shane was introduced to physical therapy in high school when he broke his ankle, and now enjoys helping patients overcome their injuries and getting back to doing activities they love. When he’s not at work he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids doing outdoor activities. He enjoys mountain biking, hiking, fishing, camping, and hopes to get better at surfing.
Bryson Naito PT, DPT
Bryson Naito PT, DPT received his BS in Kinesiology at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Touro University of Nevada. Born in San Francisco but raised in Oahu, Bryson is experienced in treating patients of all ages with various orthopeadic, sport, and neurological conditions. Utilizing pain science, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapeutic techniques, Bryson is able to help patients get back to the things they love. In his free time he enjoys spending time with loved ones, watching all things sports, and getting some sun playing a round of golf.
Jacob Walker PT, DPT
Jacob Walker earned a BSc magna cum laude in Organismal Biology from Christopher Newport University and a DPT with distinction from Virginia Commonwealth University. Jacob is a travel physical therapist and has completed 14 travel assignments across multiple locations and facilities with experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Jacob is an expert in therapeutic exercise, program design and customization, periodization, and progression, advanced strength training techniques, injury management, canalith repositioning, is proficient in joint mobilization techniques, soft tissue mobilization techniques, muscle energy techniques (MET), manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), and manual traction, and is experienced with biofeedback, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, ultrasound, and iontophoresis. In addition to his work as a clinician, Jacob is also an experienced strength coach, and offers premium online strength coaching. In his personal life, Jacob enjoys travel, outdoor activities, and health and fitness.
Dionne Higbee – PTA
Dionne hails from the small town of Sidney which is located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia Canada. She received her Bachelor’s in Applied Science from Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach, VA in 2007. Since that time, she has worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant in a variety of rehabilitation settings, to include; acute care, inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing facilities, cardiac and sports rehabilitation. Dionne is a certified provider of the Graston Technique where she utilizes instruments to treat soft tissue injury. She enjoys taking continuing education courses to acquire new skills, help patients return to previous levels of function, and achieve their own personal goals. She has a true passion for helping her patients and she strives to educate them on their injury or condition while providing them with the tools they need to reach their goals. Dionne believes patient education is the key to successful rehabilitation.
Dionne and her family recently moved to Hawaii and are enjoying all Oahu has to offer. She especially enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, body boarding, snorkeling, swimming, sailing and exploring new adventures throughout the islands.
Fairy Edades – PTA
Fairy was born and raised in Hawaii. She received her Physical Therapist Assistant A.S. degree from Loma Linda University. She has a pretty well-rounded physical therapy background having worked in various settings including Outpatient, Inpatient Acute Hospitals and Rehab, and Skilled Nursing Facilities. Outpatient Rehab has always been Fairy’s passion. Prior to OSR, she had filled a staffing need in Skilled Nursing, working with all types of short-term and long-term patients including orthopedics, geriatrics, neurological rehab, etc. During her days off, she likes to explore the island for new food places. Fairy also enjoys watching sports, especially basketball and football. Her hobbies are anything music related. She loves to sing and can also play the guitar and piano.
Mona Vito – PTA
Mona Vito was born and raised in California’s central valley. She received her BS in Kinesiology from Fresno State University and subsequently graduated from Institute of Technology in Clovis earning her Physical Therapist Assistant license. Mona has worked in the industry since 2015 in both inpatient and outpatient settings and is passionate in helping her patients reach their goals and return to doing what they love. In her free time she enjoys hiking, spending time with family and finding new places to eat. She hopes to learn how to surf now that she lives on beautiful Oahu!
Leo Capili – PTA
Leo is originally from California and recently relocated to Hawaii to be closer to family and experience Hawaii life. He received his B.S. in Kinesiology from California State University, Fresno and eventually received his Associate’s degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Institute of Technology in Clovis, California. Prior to receiving his license, Leo had experience in working in both acute care hospitals and outpatient settings which has developed him into the PTA that he is today. Leo enjoys interacting with his patients and knowing that he can make a difference in their lives. He enjoys spending time with family, going to the beach, and currently learning how to play golf. Leo’s new interest is to learn how to surf.
Chelsea Miller – PTA
Chelsea was born and raised in Butler, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She found her passion in physical therapy following her personal rehabilitation as she separated from the military. She attended Pima Medical Institute in Denver, Colorado to achieve her Associates of Occupational Sciences for Physical Therapist Assistant and began working in the orthopedic outpatient setting. Chelsea is currently studying for her National Academy of Sports Medicine personal training and nutrition.
She is a former athlete, spending much of her childhood playing softball, volleyball, and basketball. Now she stays active by cycling, paddle boarding, lifting, hiking, and spending time with her two young children and dog. After living in Hawaii for just a year, she cannot imagine living back in a cold climate and loves being at the beach every chance she gets.
Mika Gorgonio – LMT
Mika Gorgonio was born and raised here on the beautiful island of Oahu. She received her Bachelors in Speech Communication with foci in Non-verbal Communication, Intercultural Communication and Conflict Management. Mika then attended Hawaii Healing Arts, received her license then immediately started working at Oahu Spine and Rehab.
Mika enjoys spending time with her wonderful husband and 3 beautiful girls. She also loves to work out, Judo, and helping other parents take care of themselves so they can take care of their kids.
Jason Chong – LMT
Jason Chong was born and raised on the beautiful Windward side of Oahu in Kaneohe. Jason graduated from Creighton University with his BS in Biology. He then attended massage school at East-West College of Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon. Jason specializes in different massage techniques such as: Acupressure, Shiatsu, Lomilomi, Sports MET and Hot Stones.
Jason enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, Kung Fu, and Chinese Lion Dancing.
Louisa Franco – LMT
Louisa grew up and currently resides in Kahuku. She has had a love for cooking and massage her entire life. After working in the hospitality field, Louisa decided to focus on massage and received her LMT from Hawaii Healing Arts College and Massage School. She found that she enjoyed Swedish massage, Myofascial Release, Sports and Deep Tissue Massage, prompting her to complete the Clinical Therapy Program. While providing therapeutic massage, Louisa is sure to emphasize the importance of the balance between body and mind with each of her patients.
When away from the clinic, Louisa enjoys spending time with her family and cats, traveling and singing Karaoke!
