Meet Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Founder, Owner, & Clinical Director
Kenji Carp, PT, Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, ATC
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.
Board Certified Physical Therapist
Melissa "Oeser" Oeser, PT, DPT
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.
Board Certified Physical Therapist
Stephen "Steve" Maden, PT, DPT
As a long time transplant to the West Coast, starting in 1998 Steve has worked in a variety of clinical settings from Alaska to Oregon focusing predominantly on outpatient orthopedic care for 25 years with a growing focus on Vestibular care for the past 15 years. He has pursued additional training in both areas throughout his career and plans to continue to do so moving forward. He initially gained his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 1995 from the University of Tennessee, Memphis Health Science Center, and completed a Sports Medicine Residency in Wisconsin in 2005. He later gained a certificate of accomplishment from Emory University in Vestibular care in 2017. He received his transitional DPT degree in 2023. While working on the coast, he assisted in developing and expanding vestibular and orthopedic care and looks forward to continuing to assist those in need in the Eugene community. Having recently moved to Eugene from the coast after a 20 year duration, he is thoroughly enjoying exploring all the wonderful natural and cultural resources the Eugene are has to offer, from exploring the regional food scene to hiking and snowboarding. He plans on making Eugene his long term home and is enjoying all it has to offer both professionally and social
Board Certified Physical Therapy Assistant
William "Wade" Whittington, PTA
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.
Board Certified Physical Therapy Assistant
Ashley Villanueva, PTA
Ashley is a Eugene local who found her passion for movement through dance. She trained in most forms of dance with a strong focus on ballet, modern, and jazz. Dancing since she was 4 years old, Ashley found a love for teaching dance and has been instructing for 15 years. Exploring different forms of exercise, Ashley received her yoga teacher certification (RYT-200) in 2017. Incorporating her passions into a career, Ashley earned her Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree at Lane Community College in 2024. Her clinical interests include vestibular rehabilitation, orthopedics, and manual therapies. Ashley enjoys bringing her background in dance techniques to patient rehabilitation and recovery.