Meet the ASPIRE San Fernando RD/Glendale Team
KEVIN YU, PT, DPT, OCS
HOURS: M/T/TH 7AM-6PM, W/F 7AM-12PM
Kevin Yu received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of Southern California with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, and then completed USC’s Orthopedic Residency program to specialize in orthopedic injuries.
Kevin grew up in the Los Angeles area, playing various sports, such as basketball, football, and a more recent interest in the game of golf. This passion for sports and exercise led him to pursue further education as a certified strength and conditioning specialist, to develop a better understanding of exercise principles to treat various patient populations.
Kevin has a passion for helping individuals understand how to optimize their health and physical ability, so that they return to their personal passions and joys in life. He uses current evidence-based research, his strength and conditioning background, and a whole-body perspective to guide his treatment practice and provide the best care possible for his patients.
In his personal time, Kevin enjoys playing golf and basketball, watching his Lakers win championships, and finding delicious restaurants and foods throughout the LA area.
Certifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
ARMAND SALAS, pt, dpt
HOURS: M-TH 8AM-6PM, F 8AM-12PM
Armand Salas graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology, and in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He found his passion for physical therapy during his time with his grandmother or “abuela”, in which he witnessed how physical therapy could help those move in all facets of life. After being inspired to become a physical therapist, he graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of California.
Armand grew up in the border town of El Paso, Texas, where Latino culture and “Spanglish” are common themes. His passion continues to stem from empathizing with his patients to meet them where they’re at, while combining his treatment with his love for movement analysis. He loves working with both inpatient and outpatient populations, where he treated various post-op patients, including those with Parkinson’s Disease and CVAs.
He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from USC this past May, and will be working at our Los Angeles/Glendale location.
Outside of being a complete stud in the clinic, Armand enjoys weightlifting, hiking, practicing Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and listening to EDM while Armand frequents various food stands around L.A. (As an El Paso, Texas native, Armand has enjoyed eating burritos his whole life to maintain his physique!) On the weekends, he enjoys practicing Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and bike riding around L.A. Fun fact: Armand is full of love due to having had open heart surgery at 4-years old.
Certifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Natalie Alvarado, PT, DPT, CSCS
HOURS: M/T/TH 7AM-5PM, W/F 8AM-12PM
Natalie received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Neuroscience from the University of San Francisco in 2015. She then received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences in 2020.
Natalie grew up in the Los Angeles area and grew up playing sports, like basketball, volleyball, and track & field. It was in high school that she learned about physical therapy and that she could treat and rehabilitate athletes.
For Natalie, that sparked the idea/goal to work with Kobe Bryant at some point in her career. While pursuing physical therapy school, she spent many hours volunteering and working as an aide, helping patients within various PT settings. It is there that she truly developed her passion for the field and witnessed the difference that physical therapists can make in their patients’ lives.
Natalie enjoys working with patients of all ages, from geriatric to pediatric populations. She has a passion for working with youth athletes, weekend warriors, and the geriatric population, and ensuring that all of her patients can reach their goals and return to doing what they love.
Natalie is a big fan of the Lakers and Dodgers. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, weight lifting, and running. If she’s not doing one of the above, you can most likely find her spending time with her beloved Dachshunds at home.
Certifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
THALIA TOROSSIAN
front Office coordinator
HOURS: WEEKDAYS 9AM-5PM (LUNCH 1-2PM)