Clinic Staff

	Thomas J. Curtis, PT, DSc, OCS
Dr. Curtis is co-owner and a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). He earned his PT degree from Northern Arizona University and post-professional Masters and Doctorate of Science in Orthopedics/PT from Rocky Mountain University. He has published research and worked with professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams. He has served on several professional advisory boards and currently serves as Chair for the AzPTA Ethics Committee and sits on the Institutional Review Board for AT Still University/ASHS. thomas.curtis@eastvalleypt.com
	Blair J. Packard, PT, MS
Mr. Packard is co-owner with 33 years of experience as a clinician and administrator. With a Master's Degree from Duke University and Bachelor's from Brigham Young University, he has served as past-president of the Arizona Physical Therapy Association and the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. He is also co-founder of Care for Life, a non-profit charitable organization engaged in sustainable community development work in Mozambique, Africa. blair.packard@eastvalleypt.com
	Robert L. Whipple, PT, DPT
Dr. Whipple earned a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Utah, a Master's in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University and a post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Rocky Mountain University. He has worked in a neurological rehab hospital, managed a statewide home health division while on board for the Utah Association for Home Care and developed and directed orthopedic clinics. He is currently pursuing his certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). robert.whipple@eastvalleypt.com
	Randy Case, PT, DPT
Dr. Case earned his Physical Therapy degree at University of North Dakota and his transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at A.T. Still University. He has practiced extensively in both administrative and direct patient care positions in areas of home health, out-patient clinics, and acute care hospitals. He currently directs our aquatic program. He has a special interest in the field of geriatrics and in the care of osteoporosis. Dr. Case is currently pursuing his board certification as a Geriatric Specialist (GCS).  randy.case@eastvalleypt.com
	Paige Martin, PTA
Ms. Martin earned her Bachelor's degree from Stephan F. Austin State University. She has worked for insurance companies as a Liability Claims Analyst and Workers' Compensation Examiner. She has also earned an Associate in Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from Gateway College. She is a certified personal trainer, certified Arthritis Instructor, certified Group Exercise Instructor and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Her expertise is currently being utilized in our aquatic and land-based exercise programs.  pmartin@evpt.phxcoxmail.com