Our Physical Therapists

Thomas J. Curtis, PT, DSc

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

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 Master's 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

Blair J. Packard, PT, MS

Mr. Packard is co-owner with over 40 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. BlairPackard@cox.net

Robert L. Whipple, PT, DPT

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

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 and is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). He has worked in a neurological rehab hospital, managed a statewide home health division while on the board for the Utah Association for Home Care and developed and directed orthopedic clinics. robert.whipple@eastvalleypt.com

Janell Keller

Janell Keller, PTA

Ms. Keller earned her Associate in Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from Pima Medical Institute. She has practiced in skilled nursing facilities and pediatric therapy and completed continuing education in aquatic therapy. She is a member of the APTA and serves as a member on the PTA Advisory Committee for Pima Medical Institute. She has completed the APTA credentialed clinical instructor program and strives to continue to expand and share her knowledge of therapy.