Staff

Paul Hasenyager

Paul H. Hasenyager, PT

Director
Paul is a native of Orange, CA and alumni of Orange Lutheran High School where he quarterbacked the football team and lettered in baseball. He graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1986. Since then he has continued his education with numerous courses including The Back School of Atlanta, and various specialty studies in knee and shoulder rehabilitation. Paul founded and directed Champion Physical Therapy and Sportsmedicine, Inc. before selling his practice to a large national rehabilitation company. After spending the next ten years working with other clinics he decided to return to private practice to incorporate the best ideas of his years of experience into one clinic. In addition to working in Physical Therapy Paul spends his out of the office time training as a competitive road cyclist, working occasionally in the entertainment industry as an actor and coaching youth baseball and soccer while residing in Orange, CA.

Jeremy Wang

Kylie Faildo, DPT

Kylie is a transplant originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. She received her bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. She worked as a case manager for three years where she assisted individuals on Medicare and Medicaid obtain long-term support services. Kylie realized she wanted a more hands-on approach to services and found physical therapy which incorporates her love for service, movement, and the human body. She has experience with treating sports-related injuries, post-surgical conditions, complex orthopedic and neurologic conditions, and more. Kylie is passionate about helping people achieve whatever goal they set for themselves, whether it be climbing a flight of stairs or running a marathon (which she has done and will never do again). In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside, exercising in the form of running, weightlifting, and yoga, and exploring beautiful SoCal.

Lejay Cantre, PTA

Lejay Cantre, PTA

Lejay received his Associate of Occupational Science Degree from American Career College. He worked as a Physical Therapist aide at an outpatient orthopedic clinic for 2 years prior to achieving his Physical Therapist Assistant license. As part of his curriculum, he was a student PTA intern at Activbody Physical Therapy and is now part of our rehabilitation team. Lejay's goal is to achieve a desirable outcome for his patients with the least possible discomfort so that they can go back to doing what they love. Growing up in Orange County, Lejay enjoys playing basketball and hiking.

Katherine Swailes

Katherine Swailes, PTA

Katie completed her Bachelor of Science in kinesiology at California State University Fullerton in 2006. She went on to complete her Certificate from Cerritos College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, and received her Physical Therapist Assistant License in 2008. Katie has worked as a PTA in the outpatient setting now for 8 years, and has experience with a number of orthopedic and soft tissue injuries both pre and post surgical. She specializes in manual therapy for cervical and lumber pain, get feels that a consistent stretching and strengthening exercise program is essential to decrease symptoms, improve function and reach your rehab goals. Katie’s goal is to eliminate pain, get patients back to their prior level of function and prevent further injury. She believes that the key to a successful rehabilitation program is communication, consistency, patience and safety. Katie is a wife and mother of two small children, and enjoys her days off being outdoors with her family. Katie has been a Huntington Beach Resident for 18 years and is proud to call Surf City her home.

Lita Holliday

Lita Holliday, PTA

Inspired by a passion to pursue a successful career in physical therapy, Lita earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Science & Exercise physiology from California State University Fullerton in 2017. She went on to complete her physical therapy assistant program in 2020 with Cum Laude Honors at Stanbridge University. She is exceedingly motivated to be involved with the positive effects and rewarding benefits of physical therapy to create valuable contributions to each individual's quality of life. Lita believes that movement is medicine and physical therapy is an outlet to achieve results to live a pain-free life, enabling those to pursue their passion and what they love to do. Outside of physical therapy, Lita enjoys dirt bike riding, hiking, river time with her family, early morning workouts, and exploring the outdoors.

Lita Holliday

Rachel Niazi, PTA

Rachel grew up dancing ballet, tap, jazz, and modern. However, as a young adult, repeated injuries led her away from dance and towards music. She earned her Bachelor's in music from CSULB. While attending CSULB, she found herself struggling with lasting hip pain from days as a dancer. She went to the campus PT clinic in hopes of relief. It was her experience as a patient which led her to her passion for movement. Inspired by the positive changes at PT, Rachel decided to go back to school and set out to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. Rachel graduated top of her class from Stanbridge University with Summa Cum Laude Honors. She has clinical experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings including orthopedic and neurologic. What she finds most fulfilling about her job is connecting with patients and teaching movement. Rachel believes teaching is the most effective and rewarding way to make an impact. She is driven to provide quality care and to empower each patient with the tools to change for the better. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her extended family, cooking with her husband, and taking long walks with her beloved dog.
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