Having the opportunity to complete the HealthCare Partners Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program and the year-long USC Orthopedic Boot Camp Seminar Series, Ernest Filart is committed to learning to help improve the health of his patients. He is always searching for ways to assist others in optimizing their movement strategies to support people on their road to recovery and to avoid injury. Ernest also had the privilege to participate in a host of volunteer programs over many years from working with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps to mentoring physical therapy graduate students provide services to the under-served at the Union Rescue Mission in Downtown Los Angeles. While in school, he was an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and USC class representative. On a more personal note, he spends most of his free time chasing around his 2 young daughters as he is wrapped around their little fingers. He also enjoys coaching his daughter’s basketball and soccer teams.

• Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) – American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (2016)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – University of Southern California (2014)
• Masters of Public Health (MPH) – University of Southern California (2005)
• Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology – University of California Los Angeles (1999)

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Kylie was born and raised in Los Angeles, where she developed a lifelong passion for basketball and staying active. She pursued this interest academically at California State University, Fullerton, earning her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science in 2017. She went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in 2025. Kylie has a strong interest in treating orthopedic conditions, particularly sports-related injuries. She is committed to evidence-based practice and continually seeks opportunities to enhance her clinical skills to help patients improve their overall function and quality of life. Outside of the clinic, Kylie enjoys playing basketball, running, snowboarding, and spending time in the gym. She also loves spending time with family and friends and finding new matcha spots!

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When you enjoy something, it isn’t work! This has been Emilie’s guiding force, which has allowed her to practice in an outpatient orthopedic setting as a Physical Therapy Assistant for 20 years! She received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at UCLA. There, she volunteered at their Sports Rehab Center and worked at Kinetic Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (KOPT) as a PT Aide. This is where she was under the mentorship of an excellent PT clinician whom she credits as giving her the solid foundation necessary for her profession. She operated a lumbar exoskeleton software to measure lumbar motion and generated accompanying reports for referring doctors at KOPT. Given her potential, her clinic provided her an educational scholarship to acquire her Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant at Cerritos College. Upon graduation, Emilie was offered a permanent position at KOPT, which she held for 10 years. Emilie then began her next phase in life--marriage and children. She worked per diem at Preferred Registry, while balancing motherhood and her career. Emilie enjoyed immersing herself in volunteering at her children’s school. She also picked up photography to capture her children’s soccer games and school events. She also participated in the production of each of their 5th-grade yearbook. Once the children were grown, she took regular assignments at CareOnSite (COS) Inc., Long Beach for 4 years. COS offered her a full-time position as a Physical Therapy Assistant. She worked there for 6 years focusing primarily on Worker’s Compensation patients. It was here that she trained to do Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE). Currently, she is enjoying watching her kids become adults. Her oldest child loves to take her to concerts and try out new restaurants. She loves traveling with her family to attend her middle child play for the University of San Francisco Women’s Soccer team. Her youngest is musically inclined and loves nature. She is currently helping him scout potential colleges. So, their family adventure continues and now includes hiking and being immersed in nature at Muir Woods, Sequoia National Park, and Yosemite. Emilie feels very fortunate to have found a career that fits her and plans on enjoying her journey at CA Rehab and Sports Therapy in Torrance.

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Kimberly received her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science in 2014 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2016 from Saint Louis University. She was originally introduced to rehabilitation when she was injured as a ballerina growing up outside of Chicago. She enjoys working with patients of all levels including sports injuries, sprains and strains, post-operative and degenerative conditions. She has a special interest in a hands-on approach and education to create healthy lifestyle changes at home to improve function and recreation. Kimberly loves to help patients transition from rehabilitation to wellness and return to the activities they love. Kimberly has expanded her knowledge to provide modalities to assist patients in their rehabilitation including BFR, scraping, and trigger point release. In her free time, Kimberly enjoys hiking, biking, and exploring everything the community has to offer, but especially new restaurants.

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Alex became interested in physical therapy while in high school after a soccer injury. She followed this passion to Loyola Marymount University graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science with an emphasis in Physical Therapy in 2013. After graduating, Alex worked as a physical therapy aide in an outpatient clinic before returning to school at the University of Southern California to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2018, where she is now an Adjunct Instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy. Alex became a Certified APPI Matwork Pilates Instructor in 2018 and enjoys integrating Pilates exercises in her treatment plans. She especially enjoys working with pediatric patients with orthopedic conditions and athletes of all ages.

Passionate about helping others, Alex has been volunteering with Special Olympics Southern California since 2013 with the FUNfitness discipline for Healthy Athletes where she is a Clinical Director. She enjoys getting to work with these athletes and teaching them ways to improve their health. In her free time, Alex enjoys spending time with her family and friends, USC football, and traveling adventures.

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Kyle Valencia received his Physical Therapist Assistant Degree from Stanbridge University after his Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Whittier College.

Kyle found a passion for rehabilitating while working at Valley Orthopedic Institute as a PT aide post-undergrad. Hearing patients’ stories, supporting them, and building confidence in movement helped him find his career as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Kyle’s primary goal is to foster a positive environment for your rehab by motivating and pushing you to a level you did not think was possible. Kyle works diligently under the Physical Therapists to collaborate on patients’ goals and build a comprehensive program that will return the patient to doing what they love.

Outside the clinic, Kyle enjoys his recreational sports: Basketball, Pickleball, Golf, Softball and Rock Climbing. He also enjoys going to live concerts and finding new spots to eat, so be sure to hit him up with your best recommendations during your next session.

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