Staff

 

Dan Corkish, PT,DPT (Dan@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

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Dan is co-owner of Aero Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. He was born and raised in San Francisco and graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Sports Science from the University of San Francisco in 1999. He then went on to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2004.

Dan’s professional interests, acquired through many years of training, encompass the inpatient and outpatient orthopedic settings. Seeing the patient progresses from the hospital and back to a functional, active life is what drives Dan to work hard for the people under his care. He uses an eclectic manual therapy approach of Norwegian, Australian and Greenspan methods tailored to the needs of each of his patients.

Dan has been involved with athletics nearly all his life. Throughout his youth, Dan played football, basketball, baseball, weight lifting, and discus throwing. He uses his experience and knowledge as an athlete. His extensive experience and knowledge as an athlete enables him to instill in his patients the commitment necessary to developing and maintaining a healthy and productive physical life. In his spare time, Dan serves as head coach for his daughter’s youth basketball team and volunteers in his community.

Geoff Lew, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS (Geoff@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

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Geoff is co-owner of Aero Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. He earned his BA degree in Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley in 1999 and completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Southern California in 2004.  He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).

Geoff employs a multidisciplinary approach in assessment and treatment of his patients. He has completed a yearlong Australian Musculoskeletal Course.  In addition, he has been trained in Active Release Techniques (ART),  Graston Soft Tissue Techniques, and Myofascial Decompression Technique. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, he incorporates manual skills in conjunction with therapeutic exercises to improve functional activities and sport-specific mechanics.  He is also TITLEST Performance Institute level 1 Certified (TPI certified) and TPI Certified Medical 2 as well as Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) certified. 

As an avid marathon runner and triathlete, Geoff has a unique comprehension of running, cycling and swimming related injuries and training techniques. His athletic accomplishments include the Boston Marathon, New York Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Berlin Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, IRONMAN Boulder and IRONMAN Santa Rosa. He has been selected as brand ambassador for Nuun Hydration since 2017 and also races with Team Zoot Triathlon Team. In addition, he trains in martial arts and has earned his Black Belt In Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu.

Cheryl Estoesta, PT, DPT (Cheryl@aerophysicaltherapy.com)
Cheryl received her B.S in Kinesiology from the University of Southern California in 2005. She continued her education at University of St. Augustine for Health Science – San Diego where she graduated with a doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2010.  She has been with Aero Physical Therapy since 2017. 

Amanda Ang, PT, DPT OCS(Amanda@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

Amanda is proud to have gone to schools all over California. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Biology with a minor in Psychology from UC Davis and continued her education to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in Southern California. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). 

Prior to beginning physical therapy school, Amanda worked as an Aide at the Burlingame office. Now a fully licensed physical therapist, she hopes to help patients achieve their goals by creating individualized treatment plans including manual therapy, optimizing movement, and strengthening. She is currently a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and has also taken courses in Blood Flow Restriction and Myofascial Decompression Techniques. 

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Amanda is a huge fan of our local sports teams including the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers. With a general interest in all sports and recreational activities, she is most familiar with tennis, basketball, track and field, and yoga. Outside of the clinic, she especially loves travelling and being able to try different foods all over the world. 

Alvin Li, PT, DPT OCS(Alvin@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

Alvin is a Bay Area native, born and raised in San Francisco. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University and went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from West Coast University in Los Angeles. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). 

Alvin’s interest in physical therapy stems from a fascination with the human body and its capacity to recover from injuries. His approach with physical therapy combines the use of various manual therapy techniques, paired with specific exercises to meet the goals of his patients. 

In his free time, Alvin enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle which involves playing basketball, weightlifting, and hiking. 

Mo Aziz, PT, DPT (mo@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

Mohamed Aziz graduated from University of San Francisco in 2014 with a bachelors in Kinesiology and a minor in neuroscience. He continued his education at Regis University in Denver where he graduated with a doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Mohamed was raised in New York City where he worked alongside his father and brother at their family business. He competed in high school cross country and track and was fortunate enough to gain a scholarship and continue his running endeavors at the University of San Francisco.

Mohamed enjoys living an active lifestyle whether he is going on walks, hikes, running, resistance training and or simply throwing the frisbee and playing yard games. On his past time, he enjoys hanging out with friends as he values friendships as a crucial part of living a healthy and happy life.

Mohamed strives to guide through teaching and open dialogue. His purpose is to serve through education and accountability among his patients and himself. Through curiosity, he aims to be adaptable to varying change, whether that is big or small, direct or indirect towards the ultimate end goal of fostering a healthy mental, physical, and spiritual well-being for his patients and those they encounter. As a physical therapist, he envisions a future where as clinicians their purpose is not defined within the walls of their clinics but reaches out like open arms to those close and dear to them as well as far and diverse.

Michelle Ho, PT, DPT, OCS  (Michelle@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

Michelle graduated from the University of San Francisco in 2019 with a B.S in Kinesiology and minor in Health Studies.  She continued her education at University of Southern California where she graduated with a doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2022.  She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). 

Nicole Muranaga, PT, DPT (Nicole@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

Nicole is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with a strong commitment to helping individuals recover from injury, manage chronic pain, and improve mobility. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from the University of Oregon and went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of St. Augustine in San Marcos, CA. 

Nicole’s goal is to provide a personalized approach to each patient, and strives to help people return to the activities they love. Her treatment philosophy incorporates evidence-based techniques, manual therapy and functional movement analysis. 

Nicole was born and raised in the Bay Area, and enjoys being home to support all her local teams including the Warriors, 49ers, and Giants. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys working out, getting outdoors (surfing, snowboarding, hiking) and cooking. She’s also a dog mom and enjoys exploring local areas with her pup, Goku.

Yohanna Konardi, PT, DPT (Yohanna@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

Yohanna Konardi graduated from Simmons University with a Bachelors in exercise science and a double minor in psychology and nutrition. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy also at Simmons University. She strongly believes in empowerment through education and loves to show patients how they have the power to help themselves with exercise.  She especially loves working with the older adult population and is an online personal trainer for those ages 65+. 

Yohanna was born and raised in foggy Daly City, CA, and loves to visit the California coastlines and redwood groves. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, foraging for edible plants and fungi, swing dancing, writing music, and doing anything creative.

Lauren Lee, PT, DPT (Lauren@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

Lauren graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor
of Science in Kinesiology. She continued her education to earn her
Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of California San
Francisco (UCSF) / San Francisco State University (SFSU) graduate
program in Physical Therapy. Lauren strives to provide individualized
care to help her patients achieve their personal goals.

Herlinda Vizcarra (herlinda@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

Herlinda is our Billing Manager.  She can assist you in any billing and/or insurance questions you may come across.

Eunice V(Burlingame@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

Eunice manages our Burlingame clinic and can help you with your insurance questions, scheduling, and any other administrative issues you have.

Claire L. (AeroSM@aerophysicaltherapy.com)

Claire manages our San Mateo clinic and can assist you in scheduling, insurance verification, and any other questions you have regarding your care at Aero.