PHASE IV STAFF

CEO Robert Forster, PT is asports medicine physical therapist, Performance Specialist, and clinical instructor whose career in Santa Monica spans 9 Olympic Games. Bob is a graduate ofthe University of New York at Stony Brook, and co-author of two books: Healthy Running Step by Step and The Complete Water power Workout Book. His elite athletes have captured 60O lympic Medals, Wimbledon,Grand Slam, Wrestling, NBA,and MMA World Champion titles. He made history in Rio with Gold Medalists: AllysonFelix, whose crutches to Olympic Gold Journey made her the most decorated USA sprinter of all time, and with Helen Maroulis,the first USA women to win Olympic Gold in Wrestling. When a student asked what inspires him most Bob replied, “The miraculous human body,and safe effective fitness programs for everyone!”

Ron grew up in Santa Monica. He worked with Bob Forster as an aide during the 1984 Olympics. After attending Santa Monica City College, Loyola Marymount (on a music scholarship), and UC Santa Cruz (where he fostered his love of bicycling, big trees, and massage) , he went to Cal State Long Beach for Physical Therapy school and began his career as a licensed physical therapist in 1990. He’s worked in various communities in Maine, South Carolina, and California, including: Seal Beach, Long Beach, and Oakland.
He has been working with Forster Physical Therapy since 1996 developing experience over many thousands of physical therapy visits, honing his skills as a manual therapist and teacher of efficient movement.
He has been a part of the PHASE IV team since it’s inception and has been an integral part of developing many of the PHASE IV scientific health and performance programs, programs he’s utilized himself as an avid recreational athlete in a variety of sports…

As a Master Physical Therapist, Kent specializes in shoulder,knee, and back injuries as wellas post surgical rehabilitation.He is also extremely proficient incervical, elbow, and foot/ankleinjuries. Because of his keeninterest in ergonomics and itsrelation to injury prevention;Kent is able to treat injuries, andcorrectly diagnose theenvironmental causes as well.Kent’s professional experiencespans 40 years. He graduatedfrom the University of Oregon in1975 with a science degree inHealth Education, then enteredthe Master Physical Therapyprogram at USC and graduatedin 1977.Kent worked at Kerlan-JobeOrthopedic Clinic until 1993, andat Southern California Center forSports Medicine in Long Beach,S.C.O.R., Inc. Following hisinterest in cardiac rehabilitation,Kent worked at both CignaHealthplans in Los Angeles, andDaniel Freeman Hospital. Kentjoined Forster Physical Therapyin October 2000 as Head ofClinical Quality Assurance. Hehas been an avid runner since1967, and has participated innumerous 10k runs and halfmarathons. Kent enjoysswimming, surfing, skiing,backpacking, and camping.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPISTEvan interned at Forster PhysicalTherapy under Robert Forster, PTand graduated in 2015 from CBDCollege with a Science Degree inPhysical Therapist Assisting. Hehas been a massage therapist forover 10 years having worked in avariety of clinical environmentsand specializing in deep tissueand myofascial release therapy.Evan enjoys surfing,snowboarding, hiking and tai chi.

EXERCISE AND REHAB SPECIALIST PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANTBrian is agraduate of Pima Medical Institutein Seattle, Washington. Aftergraduating in 2010 Brian joinedthe Forster Physical Therapy andPHASE IV team of practitioners.Brian is an avid cyclist andadventure sport enthusiast.

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DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPYAfter graduating from Long Beach State, Laurel started the Sports Rehab Therapy program at Fremont College in 2012, and began her internship at Forster Physical Therapy. In 2014 Laurel graduated with S.R.T. and Massage Therapy Certifications and began working with the Forster Physical Therapy and PHASE IV team as a Physical Therapy Aide and Massage Therapist.

PHYSICAL THERAPY AID AND MASSAGE THERAPISTAlex graduated Valedictorian from Fremont College in 2014, and is a valued member of the PHASE IV team with science degrees in Sports and Rehabilitation Therapy, as well as Massage Therapy. Alex serves a diverse clientele at PHASE IV as an Exercise Specialist, and is also a physical therapy aide and massage therapist at Forster Physical Therapy.