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Physical Therapy Specialists in Aiea and Kapolei

From sports injury therapy to post-surgery rehabilitation, our physical therapy center offers a wide range of services to meet your unique needs. Our team of experts is trained in various specialties, allowing us to provide comprehensive care for a diverse range of conditions. Whether you are recovering from an injury or looking to enhance your overall well-being, our clinic is here to support you on your wellness journey.

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At our clinic, you’ll always get 1-on-1 care. We take the time to really listen, so you feel understood and supported every step of the way. We keep things friendly and comfortable, making it easy to ask questions, share any concerns, and be part of your own recovery. Our goal is to help you feel stronger, healthier, and ready to get back to doing the things you love.

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Our StayFIT Aiea Clinic team

Chip Yamaguchi,

CHIP YAMAGUCHI, MPT

CO-OWNER & PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Punahou School
  • University of Oregon Ducks - B.S.
  • University of Puget Sound - M.P.T.

Special Training:

  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) 2000-2010
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist 2003-2010
  • Certified Graston Technique Practitioner
  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level I Certified
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine: Stretch and Flexibility Coach

PT Background:

  • Rehab Hospital of the Pacific
  • Wahiawa General Hospital Central Oahu Orthopedic and Sports Clinic
  • Volunteer PT UH Men's Volleyball Warriors 2023-Present

CANDACE YONASHIRO

CANDACE YONASHIRO-BARRETTA, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Hawaii Baptist Academy 2006
  • Pacific University - B.S. Exercise Science (Integrative Physiology) 2010
  • Pacific University - D.P.T. 2013

Special Training:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist 2012-2014
  • Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner 2014
  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS)

PT Background:

  • Employed at StayFIT Physical Therapy since June 2013
NICOLE HIRATA

NICOLE HIRATA, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Punahou School 2012
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa - B.S. Biology 2016
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas - D.P.T. 2021

Special Training:

  • Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

PT Background:

  • Internships: Outpatient Neurologic (Vestibular) and Orthopedic Therapy, Inpatient Acute Care (Neuro ICU), Skilled Nursing Facility
RACHEL TOKUDA

RACHEL TOKUDA, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Christian Academy 2012
  • Corban University - B.S. Health Science 2016
  • George Fox University - D.P.T. 2021

Special Training:

  • Otago Fall Risk Certification 2019
CHEYNE

CHEYNE TANOUE, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Mililani High School
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • Pacific University - D.P.T.

PT Background:

  • Internships: Outpatient Orthopedics, Urgent Care (Workers Comp), Inpatient Acute Care, Outpatient Pediatrics
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Xiaoyuan Zhou, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

*Speaks Cantonese

Education:

  • McKinley High School
  • Vanderbilt University - B.S. Child Development and Public Health
  • Hawaii Pacific University - D.P.T.

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MATT ISHII, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Hawaii Baptist Academy
  • University of Oregon Ducks
  • Creighton University - D.P.T.
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SYDNIE SAMBUENO, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • La Pietra 2019
  • San Diego State University - B.S. Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy 2023
  • Hawaii Pacific University - D.P.T. 2025
JASON

JASON CABE, PTA

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Education:

  • W.R Farrington High School 2010
  • Kapiolani Community College - PTA Program 2023

PT Background:

  • Private and Hospital Outpatient
  • Trauma/ICU Rehab
  • Orthopedic Rehab
JUDY

JUDY RAMOS, PTA

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Education:

  • Farrington High School 2020
  • Kapiolani Community College - A.S. PTA 2024

PT Background:

  • Clinical experience at StayFIT, First Physical Rehab, Sports Medicine Hawaii (All Out-Patient)
CARMEN GARCIA,

CARMEN GARCIA, LMT, PTA

MASSAGE THERAPIST & PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

*Speaks Spanish and French

Education:

  • Maryknoll High School 1985
  • University of Hawaii - B.A. Spanish 1989
  • Kapiolani Community Academy- PTA Program
  • Hawaii Massage Academy- L.M.T. 2010

PTA Background:

  • Worked in various inpatient and outpatient clinics on Oahu, Aquatic Therapy at Rehabilitation Hospital of The Pacific

Massage Background:

  • Employed at StayFIT Physical Therapy since November 2010

Specializations:

  • Swedish, Medical Massage Therapy, Myofascial Release Therapy and Trigger Point Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Lomi Lomi

Administrative Staff - AIEA

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KRISTEN BARENG

RECEPTIONIST

MADDIE

MADDISEN ZELLMER

RECEPTIONIST

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CANDACE TADA

RECEPTIONIST

Our StayFIT Kapolei Clinic Team

Catherine Koike

CATHERINE KOIKE, DPT

CO-OWNER & PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Waipahu High School
  • Mount St. Mary’s College - B.S.P.T. 1991
  • Boston University - D.P.T. 2005

Special Training:

  • Certified McKenzie Therapist
  • Certified Graston Technique Practitioner
  • Certified FCE-Ergoscience

PT Background:

  • 17 years at the Rehab Hospital of the Pacific
  • Orthopedic, Neurological, Return to Work Program
DANIEL PARK

DANIEL PARK, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Pearl City High School 2002
  • Willamette University - B.A. Exercise Science 2006
  • University of North Dakota - D.P.T. 2013

PT Background:

  • Employed at StayFIT Physical Therapy since September 2013
RACHEL MIYOGA

RACHEL MIYOGA, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • University of La Verne
  • University of Southern California - D.P.T.

Specialization:

  • Foot and Ankle
  • Pelvic Floor Therapy
JOY

MARY JOY HALLARES, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

*Speaks Tagalog

Education:

  • Emilio Aguinaldo College Philippines
  • B.S. Physical Therapy 1998

PT Background:

  • Working as a Physical Therapist in Hawaii since 2007

Specializations:

  • Myofascia Release
  • Graston Technique
  • Sports K-tape technique
  • Orthopedic Sports Outpatient experience since 2007
AMBER

AMBER HIGASHI, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Mililani High School 2016
  • Seattle University - B.S. Biology 2020
  • Pacific University - DPT 2024

PT Background:

  • Internships: Outpatient Neurologic and Orthopedics, Inpatient Acute Care
AARON

AARON RAMOS, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Kapolei High School
  • Creighton University - B.S. Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions
  • Creighton University - D.P.T.

PT Background:

  • Internships: Private and Hospital Outpatient, Inpatient Rehab
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JADE VILLARUZ, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Pleasant Grove High School
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa - B.S. Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • University of Melbourne, Australia - D.P.T.

Background:

  • Internships: Inpatient Acute Care in Orthopedics, Neurology, and Cardiorespiratory
  • Outpatient Orthopedics and Pediatrics
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ADAM BERG, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Pacific University - B.S. Exercise Science 2021
  • D.P.T. 2024

PT Background:

  • Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Enjoys treating patients of all ages with any variety of Orthopedic Injuries including Shoulders, Knees, Hips and Spine
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LAUREN BRENNAN, PTA

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Education:

  • Stratford High School
  • Riverside College of Health Sciences (Newport News, VA) - A.A.S.

PT Background:

  • Comber Physical Therapy and Chiropractic
  • Alliance Rehab and Physical Therapy
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EDWARD "EJAY" RIMANDO JR., PTA

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Education:

  • Farrington High School 2017
  • Kapiolani Community College - A.S. PTA
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LAURELL "RELL" PASCUA, LMT

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Education:

  • Sacred Hearts Academy 2015
  • Hawaii School of Professional Massage 2019

MT Background:

  • Volunteer work and internships at private outpatient clinics on Oahu

Specializations:

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine: Stretch and Flexibility Coach 2024
  • Deep tissue, Medical Massage, Sports Massage, Trigger Point, Lymphatic, Myofascial Release

Administrative Staff - KAPOLEI

GINEL

GINEL CAMBIA

RECEPTIONIST

TYRA

TYRA CHING

RECEPTIONIST

TASHA

NATASHA CHUNG

RECEPTIONIST

Our Support Team

KAREN

KAREN HARRIS

ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

LEAH CRAIL.

LEAH CRAIL

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

PAIGE HARRIS

PAIGE HARRIS

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

JADEN SANCHEZ

JADEN SANCHEZ

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

At StayFIT Physical Therapy, we are more than just a clinic — we are your partners in health and advocates for your well-being. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply looking to enhance your overall wellness, we are here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today!