About Us

SHAWNA YEE, DPT, OCS, CSCS
SHAWNA YEE, DPT, OCS, CSCS Physical Therapist

Shawna was born and raised in Hawaii.  She worked in Los Angeles for 6 years before returning home to Hawaii.

Education

  • University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

    • Doctorate in Physical Therapy
    • Valedictorian, University of Southern California

  • Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA

    • Bachelor of Human Biology & Psychology
    • Summa cum laude, Claremont McKenna College

continuing education & professional interests

  • Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic
  • Pilates Instructor Certified
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

interests

  • Maintaining and active lifestyle and working out. Enjoys running, weight training, and doing Pilates.

accomplishments

  • Teaching assistant at University of Southern California Physical Therapy Program

  • Published article in Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. (2004). Functional recovery using movement analysis and task specific training in an individual with chronic severe upper extremity hemiparesis

  • Division III Collegiate Cross Country & Tennis

LIA YAMAMOTO, DPT
LIA YAMAMOTO, DPTPhysical Therapist

Education

  • Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR

    • Doctorate in Physical Therapy – With Distinctions

  • Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR

    • Bachelor of Science; Exercise Science
    • Magna cum laude
    • Minor in Biology

continuing education & professional interests

  • ASTYM (augmented soft tissue mobilization) – Limited providers on Oahu.
  • NAIOMT Ortopedic Manual Therapy (multi-level training: spine and extremities.
  • Professional interest include working with patients with foot and ankle dysfunction / hip and ACL injury management / running biomechanics and rehabilitation.

interests

  • During her free time Lia enjoys staying active with her daughter.

accomplishments

  • 15+ years of outpatient orthopedic experience that integrates manual therapy (NAIOMT training).

EVAN STRONG, CPT
EVAN STRONG, CPTOffice Staff, Personal Trainer

Evan was born and raised in Alaska. He moved to Oregon to attend Pacific University where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Exercise science with an emphasis in Integrated Physiology in 2017. Evan truly enjoys exercising and loves finding engaging, fun and challenging ways to help his clients stay committed to their fitness goals. Evan has been on Oahu since June of 2017 and in his free time he enjoys, hiking, playing soccer, going to the beach, and spending time with family and his dog. Evan also loves the food here in Hawaii where he constantly can try new and different things.

Apex Intro Video 2019