Staff

Hugh Gilbert, OTR/L, CHT, Owner

Hugh Gilbert received his Bachelors of Science degree from Loma Linda University in Occupational Therapy in 1990. After working in Sacramento for two years, Hugh returned back to his home town of Chico in 1992 and began practicing Occupational Therapy in an outpatient setting at one of Chico’s local hospital. Hugh was involved from the start with the development of a hospital based Occupational Medicine program; he expanded the hand rehabilitation program as well as the injured worker evaluation testing.

As the program expanded Hugh took on additional leadership roles by serving as the Outpatient Therapy Coordinator. Hugh has lectured to large and small employer groups about prevention and treatment of repetitive motion injuries and he has been a guest lecturer for the American Society of Hand therapists.

Hugh completed the requirements to obtain the professional designation of a Certified Hand Therapist and has recently completed the recertification requirements. As a Certified Hand Therapist Hugh has met clinical and educational requirements above those required of an Occupational Therapist in order to treat injuries of the hand and arm. Additionally Hugh has gained other special certifications in the evaluation of injured workers as a Certified Work Capacity Evaluator.

Hugh opened North Valley Physical & Occupational Therapy in October of 2003 with the goal to provide high quality rehabilitation of hand and arm injuries as well as improving community awareness of Occupational Therapy. Outside of work, Hugh is very involved with his wife by spending time with his son and daughter and by helping out at school, coaching soccer and baseball.

Jeff Weast, MPT, Physical Therapy Director

Jeff, a native of Kansas, received his Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and his Masters of Physical Therapy degree from Wichita State University. After working in Wichita for one year, he moved to Chico and has practiced in the Chico area since 1998. He has completed extensive continuing education during his career with emphasis on spinal mobilization to the neck and back, shoulder pathology, knee rehab, and prescriptive exercise.

Jeff places a strong emphasis on manual therapy techniques to complement appropriately prescribed exercises, pain relieving modalities, and patient education. His goal is that each patient receives one on one attention, and that patients are involved and active in a comprehensive treatment plan specific to their problems and goals. In his off time, Jeff enjoys archery, golf, biking, hiking, and playing with his wife and two sons.

Mary Kay Genzlinger, PT

Mary Kay Genzlinger has been a physical therapist for over 28 years. She graduated with her Bachelors degrees in Physical Education at University of California Davis and Physical Therapy at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles. She has a wide ranging background in orthopedic physical therapy including treatment of back and neck injuries. In addition, she has worked with professional and recreational athletes, dancers and soccer players and has developed women's health and wellness programs. She has written many health-related articles and also was editor of a professional medical publication. She is on the Physical Therapy Board of California Department of Consumer Affairs.

Mary Kay developed the Pilates program at North Valley Physical and Occupational Therapy and is a certified Pilates instructor through Body Arts and Science International. She has lived in Chico since 2003, enjoys bicycling, reading, traveling, cooking and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Scott Deadmond, MPT

As the newest member of our therapy staff, Scott has lived in the Chico area most of his life and is excited to bring his skills to a new location in town. He graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1993, and has spent the last 12 years as an outpatient therapist for Enloe Rehabilitation Center . He brings a very strong manual therapy background and excellent orthopedic skills to our clinic. Scott offers 15 years of experience in the evaluation and treatment of a variety of physical conditions including: Back and Sacroiliac pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica, Headaches, TMJ, injuries of the shoulder/hip/knee/ankle/foot, and post-operative rehab.

North Valley Physical & Occupation Therapy offers personal rehabilitation with a focus in orthopedic and hand therapy. We are located on the corner of East 20th Street and Notre Dame Blvd. For more information about Scott Deadmon, MPT or the rest of our services, please contact the office at 530-898-9850.
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