Meet the Members
NBPTA Members from the NBA
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Atlanta Hawks
Ryan Brooks
PT, DPT, other credentials
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Ryan Donahue
PT, DPT
Official role/
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience…
Amy Atmore
PT, DPT, other credentials
Boston Celtics
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Amanda Joaquim
PT, DPT
Official role
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience….
Brooklyn Nets
Alvin Dike
PT, DPT, other credentials
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Stefania Rizzo
BSc(Bio), BSc(PT), MClSc, DPT, IOC Sports Dip, FCAMPT, MHPS(c), MSD(c), CGIMS
Head of Rehab Therapy
What I love most about my role now is the opportunity to work alongside individuals performing at the highest level—athletes, coaches, the front office, and an interdisciplinary performance team.
Cassidy Papa
PT, DPT, SCS. CSCS
Charlotte Hornets
Performance Physical Therapist
I love working with a group of people with a common goal and mindset. Being a part of the process of keeping athletes on the court or returning them to the court following injury is special to be a part of. I love that my job combines my passion for human performance with my love for being a part of a team and my competitiveness.
Matt Tuttle
PT, DPT
Official role
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience….
Mike Orr
PT, DPT, other credentials
Chicago Bulls
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
George Sibel
PT, DPT, other credentials
Cleveland Cavaliers
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
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PT, DPT, other credentials
Dallas Mavericks
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Jack Friesen
DPT, PT, SCS, CSCS
Denver Nuggets
Physical Therapist
It is exciting to be a part of the NBAPTA, being a part of a community of physical therapist who advocate for the profession, offer opportunity to network with peers, provide valuable resources and provide a platform to elevate the awareness of sports physical therapy, that is ultimately how we all grow individual and as a profession, supporting career development to ensure high quality care.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Detroit Pistons
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Golden State Warriors
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Houston Rockets
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Indiana Pacers
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Los Angeles Clippers
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Los Angeles Lakers
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Memphis Grizzlies
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Miami Heat
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Milwaukee Bucks
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Minnesota Timberwolves
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Amy Atmore
PT, DPT, other credentials
New Orleans Pelicans
Director of Rehabilitation
Being a member of the NBPTA means being able to connect with other like-minded individuals to better ourselves and our future patients.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
New York Knicks
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Oklahoma City Thunder
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Orlando Magic
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Philadelphia 76ers
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Phoenix Suns
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Sean Johnson
PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Portland Trail Blazers
Physical Therapist
I wanted to join the NBPTA Board to collaboratively lead efforts in establishing a legacy within the NBA for the profession of Physical Therapy and further facilitate and establish our voice within the league.
Sacramento Kings
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
San Antonio Spurs
Marilyn Adams
BScPT, MCISc, DPT, PgCert Med MSK Ultrasound
Director of Performance Therapy
What I love most about my role now is the opportunity to work alongside individuals performing at the highest level—athletes, coaches, the front office, and an interdisciplinary performance team. Every day presents new challenges that require collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.
Logan Kelly-Sullivan
PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, PhD(c)
Senior Performance Physical Therapist
Being a member of the NBPTA means joining a community of high-performing therapists that aim to advance the field of PT and support each other through the sharing of knowledge and expertise.
Toronto Raptors
What I love most about my role now is the opportunity to work alongside individuals performing at the highest level—athletes, coaches, the front office, and an interdisciplinary performance team. Every day presents new challenges that require collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.
Amanda Joaquim
BSc Hons, MScPT, MClSc, FCAMPT, SPD, RISPT
Lead Physiotherapist
Alex McKechnie
BSc Hons, MScPT, MClSc, FCAMPT, SPD, RISPT
Lead Physiotherapist
What I love most about my role now is the opportunity to work alongside individuals performing at the highest level—athletes, coaches, the front office, and an interdisciplinary performance team. Every day presents new challenges that require collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Utah Jazz
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.
Steve Short
PT, DPT, other credentials
Washington Wizards
Official role/title
Bio? Or why they wanted to become a PT in the league? Or what being in the NBPTA means to them? I don’t know I’d love something that shows personality and not just experience.