Staff

MICHELE McCARTHY, MSPT, OCS, CHT

Licensed Physical Therapist
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Certified Hand Therapist
Owner / Director
BS: Simmons College, Boston, MA
MS: Simmons College, Boston, MA

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Michele received her Bachelors in Health Science from Simmons College, Boston MA and continued on at Simmons College, receiving her Master of Science Physical Therapy degree in 2000. She earned national recognition as a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and as a Certified Hand Therapist in 2006. Michele has served as the Treasurer for the Long Beach/South Bay District of the California Physical Therapy Association and as a member of the Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE) as an item writer for the Orthopedic Specialty Exam. She is also an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), with special interest in hand therapy, orthopedics and sports physical therapy, as well as the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.

She specializes in functional applied biomechanics and advanced manual therapy evaluation and treatment techniques of orthopedic, sports and work related injuries. Her areas of expertise lie in hand therapy, post-surgical care, infant PT, TMJ and headache management, and general orthopedics of all areas of the body.

Dr. Carolina Rojas Cruz, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Carolina graduated from USC with a doctorate in Physical Therapy.

In her free time, Carolina likes to watch/play soccer, ride her bike at the beach, travel, Disney trips, and eat foods from different cultures.

Dr. Amber Gore, PT, DPT, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

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Bio coming soon.

Megan Chamoun, OTR/L, CHT

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Certified Hand Therapist

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Prior to joining the team at Made to Move PT, Megan worked at Cedars-Sinai outpatient rehab department. She graduated with a M.A. degree in Occupational Therapy from USC, May 2008. She attended undergrad at Arizona State University and graduated with a B.S. degree in Kinesiology in August 2003.

Megan is passionate about the field of hand therapy. She has been a certified hand therapist since 2000. She strives to continually further her post graduate education in this field.

Rosemary Frausto, OTR/L, HTC, PAMs

Licensed Occupational Therapist

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Rosemary, born and raised in East Los Angeles, graduated from Seattle University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in sociology. After moving back home to East LA, Rosemary continued her education to fulfill prerequisites for graduate programs in occupational therapy while working as an instructional assistant for children with special needs at Downey Unified School District. The summer before starting her master's program, Rosemary deepened her interest in hand therapy once attending therapy herself after experiencing a thumb contusion in her dominant hand. With an aspiration to become a Certified Hand Therapist, Rosemary earned a master's degree in occupational therapy from University of Southern California in 2021.

When Rosemary is not working, she enjoys spending time gardening, amateurly playing acoustic guitar, attending concerts, and visiting botanical gardens, art exhibits, and museums.

Jordan Perry, OTR/L

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

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Jordan is a Los Angeles native and graduated from Gonzaga University in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. He was originally interested in physical therapy after playing sports his whole life, but he became more interested in occupational therapy after working at Made to Move. He now has his Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.

In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, pickleball, and golf.

Sylvia Kraut

Office Manager

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Sylvia has worked in the Physical Therapy industry for 23 years, and 14 of those years happily at Made to Move Physical Therapy. As our Office Manager, she provides excellent customer service, responding to any questions promptly and effectively, administration, and being there to help resolve any issues for the patients and her work family for positive outcomes. Sylvia's goal is to continue to make Made to Move a place where patients confidently want to come to and return for all their Physical/Occupational Therapy needs.

When Sylvia is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, being a proud and grateful mom to her adult children, riding their bikes to the beach, and volunteering at her Church.

Katie Joynt, BA

Biller

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Katie keeps our medical billing running smoothly and is here to help with any questions you may have about billing or payments. She’s your go-to resource when it comes to navigating the financial side of your care

Outside of work, Katie enjoys cheering on her favorite hockey teams, spending time in the garden, and cooking up delicious meals.

Dalia Ponce

Front Office Coordinator

Dalia is a Los Angeles native with 30 years of healthcare experience, primarily in physical and occupational therapy. She brings extensive knowledge of medical front office operations and a warm, welcoming approach to every patient at Made to Move Physical Therapy.

Outside of work, Dalia enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She loves attending sporting events, going to the movies, taking road trips, and discovering and trying new things.

Laila, BS

Therapy Aide

Laila is an LA native who is currently attending Cal State Fullerton for her Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology to further her knowledge of the human body. She hopes to go on to tech school after graduation to pursue a career in ultrasound technology.

In her free time you will find her attending numerous music festivals.

Zaire, BS

Therapy Aide

Zaire grew up playing many sports but ultimately fell in love with volleyball. Bouncing back from sports injuries led her to pursue becoming a Physical Therapist. She graduated from Cal State Dominguez Hills, obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology.

In her free time she likes to go to the beach, bike ride, rollerskate, and swim.

Aileen, BS

Therapy Aide

Aileen grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA in 2024 with a B.S. in Anthropology. She aspires to be a physician assistant in orthopedic or ENT surgery.

In her free time, she enjoys staying active with hiking, lagree, and tennis. Her other hobbies include pottery and going to kpop concerts.

Alyssa, BS

Therapy Aide

Alyssa, a Los Angeles native, graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) with an Aquatic Biology B.S. degree and Speech-Language Sciences & Disorders minor. She aspires to become a physical therapist, primarily working with dancers/athletes and/or pediatrics.

In her free time, she likes to try new cafes, beach days, Disney trips, concerts, hiking, and taking dance classes.

Alexa, BS

Therapy Aide

Alexa graduated from California State University of Long Beach with her B.S. in Exercise Science. She is aspiring to be a physical therapist that works with a variety of patients.

Her hobbies include baking cakes and breads, watching movies, playing games, and going for runs or walks.

Jenna, BS

Physical Therapy Aide

Jenna is an LA native who graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelors of Science in Public Health-Global Health. She aspires to become an orthopedic Physician Assistant.

In her free time she likes to watch sunsets at the beach, attend concerts, snowboard, hike, and travel.

Hannah, BS

Therapy Aide

Bio coming soon.

Alan, BS

Therapy Aide

Bio coming soon.