Meet Our Team

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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Always 1:1 Treatment

At our center, we prioritize 1-on-1 care, ensuring that you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your treatment. We foster a supportive and compassionate environment where you can feel comfortable asking questions, discussing your concerns, and actively participating in your rehabilitation process. Our goal is to help you feel confident, strong, and resilient as you progress toward optimal health.

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Important Message

We would like to share that Kathleen Ogino, PT, DPT (left) and Fay Hibino, PTA (right) have officially retired.

We are incredibly grateful for their many years of dedicated service, compassionate care, and the positive impact they have had on so many lives.

They will be truly missed!

Our StayFIT Aiea Clinic team

Chip Yamaguchi,

CHIP YAMAGUCHI, MPT

CO-OWNER & PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Punahou School
  • University of Oregon Ducks, BS
  • University of Puget Sound, MPT

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, BS Exercise Science with an emphasis in Integrative Physiology 2010
  • Pacific University, DPT 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, BS in Biology 2016
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas, DPT 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
  • BS Health Science at Corban University 2016
  • George Fox University, DPT 2021

Special Training:

  • Otago Fall Risk Certification 2019
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CHEYNE TANOUE, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Mililani High School
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • Pacific University, DPT

PT Background:

  • Internships: Outpatient Orthopedics, Urgent Care (Workers Comp), Inpatient Acute Care, Outpatient Pediatrics
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ALEXANDER “ALEX” YOUNG, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

*Speaks Taiwanese

Education:

  • Rutgers University
  • University of Nevada Las Vegas

PT Background:

  • Dance Medicine Background

Specializations:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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Xiaoyuan Zhou, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

*Speaks Cantonese

Education:

  • McKinley High School
  • Vanderbilt University (BS in Child Development and Public Health)
  • Hawaii Pacific University, DPT

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MATT ISHII, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Hawaii Baptist Academy
  • University of Oregon Ducks
  • Creighton University, DPT
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JASON CABE, PTA

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Education:

  • W.R Farrington High School 2010
  • Kapiolani Community College - Physical Therapist Assistant Program 2023

PT Background:

  • Private & Hospital Outpatient
  • Trauma/ICU Rehab
  • Orthopedic Rehab
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JUDY RAMOS, PTA

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Education:

  • Farrington High School 2020
  • Associates of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant c/o 2024 Kapiolani Community College

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 BA in Spanish 1989
  • Kapiolani Community Academy- Physical Therapist Assistant Program
  • Hawaii Massage Academy- Licensed Massage Therapist 2010

PTA Background:

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

Massage Background:

  • Worked in StayFit outpatient setting from 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

DANIEL _WALL

DANIEL "WALLY" PETUELI

RECEPTIONIST

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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 BSPT 1991
  • Boston University DPT 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, BA in Exercise Science 2006
  • University of North Dakota, DPT 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, DPT

Specialization:

  • Foot and Ankle
  • Pelvic Floor Therapy
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MARY JOY HALLARES, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

*Speaks Tagalog

Education:

  • Emilio Aguinaldo College Philippines
  • Bachelor of Science 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
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AMBER HIGASHI, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

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

PT Background:

  • Internships: Outpatient neurologic and orthopedics; Inpatient acute care
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AARON RAMOS, DPT

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Education:

  • Kapolei High School
  • Creighton University, BS Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions
  • Creighton University, Doctorate of Physical Therapy

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. in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • University of Melbourne, Australia DPT

Background:

•Internships: Inpatient acute care in orthopedics, neurology, and cardiorespiratory. Outpatient orthopedics and pediatrics

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LAUREN BRENNAN, PTA

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Education:

  • Stratford High School
  • Riverside College of Health Sciences, AAS (Newport News, VA)

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 - Associates in Physical Therapist Assisting
LAURELL _RELL

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

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GINEL CAMBIA

RECEPTIONIST

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TYRA CHING

RECEPTIONIST

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NATASHA CHUNG

RECEPTIONIST

Our Support Team

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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!