Our Staff

Lisa Boyan, DPT

Lisa received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2005 from the University of the Pacific. Lisa is a resident of Gridley and has worked with Live Oak and Gridley Physical Therapy since 2009. Prior to joining our team, she worked in an outpatient setting in Las Vegas. She is dedicated to providing evidence based treatment tailored specifically to each patient for the best functional outcome. In her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, running, swimming and playing soccer.

Melissa Velasquez, PTA

Melissa is originally from Hayward, CA. She received her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Health & Wellness Studies from California State University, Chico, and her Physical Therapist Assistant License at Carrington College in Pleasant Hill, CA. During her undergrad experience, Melissa had the opportunity to serve as a board member for the Exercise Physiology club, Pre-Physical Therapy Society, as well as on the planning committee for Relay For Life.
Melissa enjoys working with patients of all ages and is passionate about providing services to patients of rural communities. In her free time, she enjoys playing sports, attending music festivals, and lounging around with her pet cat Boo.

Kenneth Stonecipher, PTA

Kenneth was born and raised in Yuba City and now lives in Chico. He received his Physical Therapist Assistant License at Sacramento City College and has worked at Gridley Physical Therapy since 2017. In his years at the clinic, Kenneth has enjoyed the relationships he has built with his patients and seeing their progression throughout their treatment. In his free time, he enjoys watching Sacramento Kings games, going to music festivals, and working out.

Amelia, PT Tech

Amelia is from Yuba City and is currently attending California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. She is planning on transferring to Chico State University to pursue her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology and hopes to become a physical therapist in the future. In her free time, she enjoys taking her dog for walks, painting, and spending time with friends and family.

Rosana, PT Tech

Rosana was born in Long Beach and now resides in Oroville. She received her bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology from CSU Chico and is planning to apply to graduate programs soon. Rosana cannot wait to become a Physical Therapist herself so that she can help her community. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, CrossFit, powerlifting, and spending as much time as possible with her loved ones.

Diego, PT Tech

Diego is from Gridley and is currently an Exercise Physiology Major at Chico State University working toward his Bachelor's Degree. He enjoys helping patients while forming connections with them to make physical therapy a more fun environment! Diego is also a Student Athletic Trainer for the Chico State sports teams whenever he is not working at our clinic. In his spare time he loves playing sports (primarily basketball), listening to music, watching movies and TV shows, and hanging out with friends and family. He is also a huge Los Angeles Clippers fan!

Pam, Insurance Coordinator

Pam is a native of Sacramento where she attended California State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She retired from the accounting and financial management arenas, but missed the challenges of learning new skills and the camaraderie and satisfaction of working towards a common, worthy goal. Having experienced orthopedic surgeries and been a patient at Gridley Physical Therapy, she joined the team in 2021 where she is happy to use her skills and knowledge, along with her personal experiences to serve patients. In her spare time, Pam enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with friends, family, and her golden retriever Opie.