About Kim

Kim received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Western University and her physical therapy degree from California State University, Long Beach, in 1985. She obtained her Master's degree in biokinesiology from the University of Southern California in 1996.

She has specialized in the treatment of orthopedic injuries for the past 20 years. Recently, Kim has directed her continuing education towards the rehabilitation of the side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Kim developed this interest after her grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer, and, as a result of the surgery and subsequent treatment, her grandmother lost her shoulder mobility and developed lymphedema. In addition to becoming certified in the treatment of lymphedema, Kim completed the STAR training to address and treat other side effects of cancer, including unspecified pain, neuropathy, and fatigue. Kim co-founded Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation with Michael McKindley in October of 2004.

About Alison

Specialties:

• Ortho Rehabilitation
• Injury Prevention & Sports Rehab
• Exercise Management for Chronic Illness

Alison was born and raised in Los Angeles and now calls Garden Grove his home. He is an honors graduate from the University of St. Augustine, where he obtained his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry from UC Santa Barbara and then went on to obtain a Masters of Science degree in exercise physiology from San Diego State University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Alison became interested in the medical field after designing his own healthcare plan to lose over 100 pounds. Through trial and error and a few injuries, he was able to obtain his goal of better health. It was that pursuit and interest in the science of medicine that led to his foray into exercise physiology that provided the spark to pursue a physical therapy career. Motivated to help others obtain better physical health, Alison has a unique insight into overcoming obstacles to achieve those goals, whether it is rehabbing from an injury or a surgical procedure or simply using exercise to improve the health of those suffering from chronic or complex conditions. 

Alison is fluent in Vietnamese.

In addition, Alison has a special interest in sports rehabilitation, conditioning, and exercise management.  In his free time, he likes to weightlift, ride his bicycle up and down the coast, play pickleball, and pretty much participate in anything active in order to offset his voracious appetite. He loves to eat- BBQ, Shabu, pizza, and cheese, and his favorite type of dessert is ice cream.