COOPERATIVE
PERFORMANCE & REHABILITATION

The clinic founder and director has over 25 years of clinical experience. Kenji began his career as a Certified Athletic Trainer and volunteered as the Head Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer for the IAAF World Junior Track and Field Championships. Kenji is Board Certified in Orthopedic Clinical Specialty through the American Physical Therapy Association. He is also Advanced Competency Certified in Vestibular/balance therapy. A writer and medical illustrator, Kenji has co-authored multiple texts and journal articles and teaches continuing education courses in the field. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado and a Master of Physical Therapy from Carroll University. A Eugene local Kenji enjoys hanging out with his daughters, snowboarding, and making things that are aesthetically pleasing but functional in his shop.

Rachel received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ohio University in 2019 and has been practicing in Eugene, OR ever since. She enjoys helping patients through a multitude of vestibular and orthopedic conditions, with a special interest in running related injury and performance. In addition to practicing physical therapy, Rachel is pursuing her PhD in Human Physiology at the University of Oregon’s Bowerman Sport Science Center. Her current research at UO involves the use of wearable sensors to monitor running biomechanics outside of the lab, and using 3D motion capture and force analysis to study the biomechanics of uphill and downhill running. Rachel’s favorite thing about Eugene is the tight-knit running community and loves spending time on the amazing trails of Oregon with her dog, Poppy!

Michael is a Eugene native whose passion for movement took him to the University of Oregon where he received a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology while volunteering as a youth basketball coach and a student research assistant. He then ventured out to Denver, where he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Colorado. While in Colorado Michael also worked for a cancer research team at the university hospital where he saw the impact that a collaborative healthcare team can have on patients’ lives. Michael enjoys working with patients with a broad range of conditions including orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, and vestibular conditions. His treatment philosophy is to use movement as medicine to help people move towards healthier, happier lives. In his free time, Michael enjoys playing basketball and soccer, traveling, and enjoying the beautiful state of Oregon.

Kyle is originally from Southern California and developed his passion for movement and the outdoors while surfing, snowboarding, rock climbing, and hiking. Building upon his passions, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from San Diego State University and went on to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Anschutz. Kyle now happily calls Eugene home and enjoys helping people in the community with a variety of vestibular and orthopedic conditions. Kyle has a special interest in Pickleball performance, injury, and rehabilitation. He has furthered his expertise in this area through continuing education and coaching courses. In his free time, he enjoys playing Pickleball both recreationally and competitively!

M. Oeser earned their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Texas as of May 2022. Prior to that, Oeser obtained their Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science from Seattle University where they were a D1 collegiate track and field athlete. Oeser enjoys working with patients recovering from vestibular, concussion, and orthopedic conditions. They have a special interest in athletes returning to sport after concussion and orthopedic injuries. In their free time you can catch Oeser exploring the Pacific Northwest with their dog Coconut or enjoying local breweries and wineries.

Wade has been in clinical practice in Oregon since 2013, gaining valuable clinical experience in outpatient, skilled nursing, and home health settings. He obtained his Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree at Lane Community College. His clinical interests lie in orthopedics, manual, and vestibular rehabilitation and he enjoys working with a diverse variety of individuals to return them to prior function. He has made Eugene his home for more than 20 years, where he has been pleased to raise his family. In his spare time he enjoys woodworking projects, training in martial arts, hiking, riding his motorcycle, playing music, and gaming.