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

DERRICK ISHIHARA, PT
DERRICK ISHIHARA, PTPhysical Therapist

Education

  • Loma Linda University, Los Angeles, CA

    • Bachelors in Physical Therapy

continuing education & professional interests

  • Officer in HIWA (Hawaii Injured Workers Association) helping to ensure workers’ compensation care.
  • HAPTA (Hawaii American Physical Therapy Association) Legislative Committee member working to promote access to physical therapy services.
  • Professional interest include working with patients with Parkinson. 

interests

  • During his free time Derrick enjoys golf, fast pitch softball and spear fishing.

accomplishments

  • LSVT Parkinson Certified

EVAN STRONG
EVAN STRONGOffice 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’s plans include going back to school where he will study to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. 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.

EMILIE NAKASONE
EMILIE NAKASONEOffice Staff

Emilie was born and raised on O’ahu. She graduated from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa in 2021 with a Bachelors’s in Kinesiology and plans to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in the future. In her free time, Emilie enjoys snorkeling, playing tennis, eating good food, and hanging out with friends and family. Her favorite beach is Three Tables in the North Shore!