The Physical Therapy Innovations Team
Physical Therapists
Executive Director, MPT, OCS
Allen Ling
- Master of Physical Therapy – University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS)
- APTA Certified Clinical Instructor
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology – UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Allen Ling joined the less than 10% of Physical Therapists who are board certified in a specialty such as Orthopedic Physical Therapy. He is one of the first national instructors of Aquatic Physical Therapy, and also is certified in kinesiotaping, aquatic exercise instruction and WATSU.
Allen had been a member of the PTPN board of Directors since 2011 until 2018. PTPN is the largest and oldest Physical Therapy network in the Country, with over 1000 offices and 3500 Physical Therapists.
Allen has completed long term residencies in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) from Kaiser Vallejo Rehab Center and Orofacial and TMD from the UCSF Center for Orofacial and Temporomandibular Dysfunction Center. Over the span of his career, Allen has taken over 185 courses, residencies, and workshops in Physical Therapy treatment, ethics, and philosophy. He has also taken two dozen workshops and courses in marketing and business management. Allen has taught over 2 dozen workshops and courses across the country in Aquatic Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, and ethical business development. He was appointed CPTA Ethics Investigator for Northern California, was a member of the CPTA Ethics Committee, and is on the CPTA subcommittee for continuing education course approval. Allen is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a national professional organization of physical therapists, for over three decades.
Allen accepted a teaching position at Albany High School affiliated with the Contra Costa ROP program from 2005-2007. He was an instructor for a Sports Medicine class as well as spent time treating the injured athletes at AHS.
A cancer survivor since 2005, Allen still continues to mentor other physical therapists and PT students. He enjoys treating young children as well as being present for end stage cancer patients. Allen continues to evaluate and treat patients, he also finds time to write articles and teach courses for clinicians. His approach on the use of weights versus buoyancy, “Weight and See the Results” was published in “Physical Therapy Products”, January/February 2004.
Allen’s other special interests include songwriting and music production with accomplished musicians at www.AllenLingMusic.com. His music video “Straight Into the Ocean” has won over 40 awards in 28 music and film festivals. He also hikes on weekends, does Pilates exercises weekly, weight lifting, & indoor bouldering. He promotes “green” living by using solar power, converted biodiesel, electric and hybrid vehicles for personal and commercial use. He has one of the only waste vegetable powered H1 Hummers in the world, which he wrecks every so often when off-roading. He has also managed to become a martial arts enthusiast, and has built a state of the art Martial Arts Studio in Oakland currently being used by Catch MMA.
Allen has been involved as a medical advisor with the AMC series, “Into The Badlands” from 2015-2018. He is one of the physical therapists for the cast and crew thanks to Daniel Wu, the star and executive producer, who also is a long time family friend and saw fit to have onsite rehab due to the incredible number of live stunt work on the show. He currently flew to the production site in NOLA and Ireland to provide PT on site along with local medical professionals.
He has two full grown adult children, and lives part time in El Cerrito with his mother and part-time in Ukiah on an active vineyard in a farmhouse with his romantic partner Annie.
PT, NC, Senior Clinician
Donna Morton
- Graduate in Physical Therapy from University of Washington, Seattle
- Certified Nutrition Consultant
- Faculty, Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts
- Yoga and Meditation instructor
My whole-person based therapeutic approach integrates Western rehabilitation therapies such as orthopedic manual therapy, postural retraining, neuromuscular reeducation and therapeutic exercise, with Eastern healing arts including yoga, meditation, and Jin Shin Jyutsu. Whole-foods based nutrition is addressed as a critical foundation for healing, as well as optimal health. My goal is to support each individual, through integrative therapy, education and coaching, on a positive path toward healing and greater wellbeing.
DPT, CSCS, FMS, FRC. Clinic Manager of El Cerrito
Jeromiah Huey
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Biology- University of California- Irvine
- Certified Level 1 FMS
- FRC Certified
Jeromiah Huey is a San Francisco native and has worked within the physical therapy field for years. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with an emphasis on manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.
In addition to being a physical therapist Jeromiah loves staying active. He has had exposure to a variety of sports through high school and college ranging from basketball, swimming, powerlifting, and Olympic weightlifting. Currently, his focus has been on Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is also an avid hiker and enjoys being outdoors.
Jeromiah strongly believes that movement and exercise should be integrated into everyday life as they are essential to one’s physical and mental health. He is looking forward to helping you reach your physical therapy goals or just physical goals in the most efficient and fun way possible!
DPT
Casey Mulligan
- Bachelor of Arts Business Economics – University of California Santa Barbara
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – California State University Long Beach
Casey grew up in the Bay Area playing baseball and basketball and has years of experience weightlifting. He now enjoys his free time outdoors mountain biking, backpacking, hiking and camping.
He worked in construction management before returning to school to pursue his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He believes that education is vital for his patients to understand how and why exercises and therapy will help them achieve their goals. He is always looking for ways to incorporate patient’s hobbies into their treatments.
DPT
Sean Pournia
- Bachelor of Science – San Francisco State University
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – West Coast University
Hi, I’m Sean! As a recent graduate, I’m excited to work with new patients and create engaging treatment plans. I’m passionate about helping my patients feel their best through the medicine that is movement. When I’m not in the office I enjoy hiking, cooking, and spending time at home with my wife and our two cats.
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants
James Quinn
Alex Lin
Marco Filoteo
LPTA, Certified Personal Trainer, El Cerrito
James Quinn
- Western Institute of Science and Health, Rohnert Park, CA
- Body conditioning, aquatic and clinical physical therapy
Prior to obtaining his license, James was Head Coach of Team Sports at St. Joseph’s Notre Dame High School in Alameda, and Director of Athletics for Concordia Argonaut in San Francisco. He has extensive experience in rehabilitation and work conditioning activities involving exercise instruction, neck care programs, back problems as well as the instruction of bio-mechanics and ergonomics. James’ hobbies are tennis and basketball.
LPTA
Alex Lin
- BA with an emphasis in Human Movement, San Francisco State University, San Francisco
- Certified Acupressure Practitioner, Acupressure Institute, Berkeley
Alex Lin has 32 years of out patient workers compensation experience as a LPTA, contributing to patient pain management education, home exercise program development, instructions for improved body and lift mechanics, work hardening and work conditioning programs, and client company back care in-services.
Past and present leisure activities and hobbies have included college football and track and field, sprint triathlon races, 5k and 10k running races, power lifting weight training, Tae Kwon Do, road cycling, brush painting and playing the ukulele.
LPTA
Marco Filoteo
- Physical Therapist Assistant AS from Concorde Career College
Marco incorporates a good balance of manual therapy techniques, strengthening, and body conditioning to help people become the best they can be.
Marco’s hobbies include weightlifting, hiking, photography, and music.