Meet the ASPIRE foothill Team

AARON MCGUINNESS PT, DPT, OCS, OWNER

HOURS: M/W 7:00AM-6:00PM

Born and raised in Glendale, Aaron McGuinness is the founder and owner of Aspire Physical Therapy & Sports Performance. He specializes in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Gonzaga University, where he was a 4-year starting shortstop on the Bulldog baseball team. He completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2011 and was accepted into the university’s residency program, where he completed his Orthopedic Certified Specialist in 2011.

Aaron worked closely with many sports physicians, including a Dodger physician, Dr. John Itamura, the USC sports physician Dr. George Hatch, and the Lakers physician Dr. Dan Kharrazi with Kerlan and Jobe Orthopedics. Aaron works with a wide array of athletes, from adolescent to professional, by developing sport specific exercises, injury prevention programs, post-operative protocols, and strengthening programs to return to the prior level of function.

Aaron’s Vision: “I want to help athletes of all ages perform at the peak level with strength and body mechanics that will promote the athlete’s maximum ability while preventing injury. Many athletes are unaware of their faulty movement patterns and risk for injury until it is too late, and that’s where we can help. With proper training, treatment, and motivation, the athlete can get the most out of themselves. And remember, we are all athletes in our own way, so this approach is appropriate for all patient types.”

Certifications/Memberships:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS)
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Hawk Grips Technique for Manual Therapy

Reid Gantney PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

HOURS: M 8AM-6PM T/T 7AM-6PM W 12-6PM F 7AM-12PM

Reid was born and raised in La Canada. He was involved in youth sports in the area his whole life as a player, coach, and Athletic Trainer. While attending his undergraduate studies in Athletic Training at California State University Northridge (CSUN), Reid coached high school football and volleyball at La Canada High School and Saint Francis High School. Reid started his professional career as the Head Athletic Trainer for John Burroughs High School in Burbank, where he worked for the better part of a decade to evaluate, rehabilitate, and prevent injuries to student-athletes. During this time, Reid continued to pursue his education, completed his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, and became a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Reid also became a part-time faculty member at CSUN as a professor in the kinesiology department, sharing his passion with future athletic training students. Reid again decided to further his clinical knowledge and returned to CSUN to complete his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, where he developed a passion for working with many patients beyond athletes. Reid is grateful to serve the same community he calls home to his family.

In his free time, Reid enjoys playing basketball, softball, volleyball, and golf. Reid is excited to share his enthusiasm for movement and help patients of all ages get back to doing the activities that make them happy.

Certifications/Memberships:

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Megan Lund, PT, DPT

HOURS: T/W/TH/F 7AM-6PM

Megan earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marquette University, where she was part of the direct admission program, completing both her undergraduate and graduate studies. Born and raised in Pasadena, California, Megan grew up immersed in sports—playing volleyball, soccer, and swimming from a young age.

She began playing volleyball at age 9 at San Gabriel Elite, later competing on the varsity team for four years at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. Megan continued her volleyball career at the collegiate level, playing for three years at Marquette University. Her lifelong involvement in athletics has given her a deep understanding of movement mechanics and the injuries associated with high-level competition.

Megan is passionate about helping each person who comes into the clinic recover and perform at their best, drawing on both her academic training and personal experience. Outside of physical therapy, she enjoys balancing her time between family, faith, and the arts. One of her greatest joys is teaching ceramics and mentoring youth at a Catholic summer camp.

Certifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Mitchell G Skinner PT, DPT, MAT, ATC

HOURS: M/W/F 7AM – 6PM T/Th 7AM – 6PM

Mitchell G. Skinner is from La Crescenta, CA, and holds dual credentials in Athletic Training (ATC) and Physical Therapy (PT). He attended Cal Poly Pomona, where he majored in Kinesiology and Exercise Science and minored in Psychology.

Mitchell also completed a summer internship with the Dodgers High-A team in Rancho Cucamonga. Afterwards, he obtained his Master of Athletic Training degree at the University of Arkansas, where he worked with the Razorback Swim & Dive, Football, and Baseball teams.

He obtained his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences. He also worked at Stanford University and The Ohio State University, where he collaborated with the Cardinal Football Men’s Crew teams and the Buckeye Football Men’s Tennis programs, respectively.

He currently holds certifications in Graston Technique, Owens Blood Flow Restriction, Rock-Blade IASTM, and Dynamic Tape. Recreationally, Mitchell enjoys playing pickleball, hiking, camping, lifting, and sometimes running.

Certifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Certified Athletic Trainer

KATIE QUON PT, DPT

HOURS: T/Th 9AM-6PM

BIO AND PHOTO COMING SOON!

Certifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Rae-Lyn Daza
Patient Care Coordinator

Melonie Caldera
Patient Care Coordinator

HOURS: WEEKDAYS 7AM-5PM (LUNCH 1-2PM)