DR. BIANCA MENDONÇA
PT, DPT, PCS, CLC
BOARD-CERTIFIED CLINICAL SPECIALIST IN PEDIATRIC
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Co-Founder of NeuroFit Institute
Hi, I’m Bianca! I’m a dedicated and passionate pediatric physical therapist who cares very deeply for her clients and families. I see potential where others see barriers, and I have learned over the last nearly decade of clinical experience to never underestimate what tiny humans are capable of doing.
I learn daily from the incredible children and families I work with. This is a privilege I don’t take for granted.
It would be an honor to be part of your child’s journey. I hope we get to meet soon!
Dr. Mendonça was on staff as an outpatient physical therapist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) from 2015 to 2022 and also has extensive experience in acute rehabilitation in pediatrics. She has conducted research in cross-cultural validity of pediatric motor assessments and has published and forthcoming manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. She has presented at various regional and national workshops on the topic of cross-cultural effects on infant motor development and cultural competence.
She is adjunct faculty at the University of Southern California, with teaching experience in the neuropathology curriculum. She serves as member of the Specialization Academy of Content Experts at the American Physical Therapy Association as an item writer for the pediatric specialist certification examination. After developing an interest in the interplay between lactation and neuromotor development, she obtained a certification as a lactation counselor (CLC) from the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice.
PT Degree: University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles/University of Southern California
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Diplomate: California Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
DR. NIMA TABLOEI
PT, DPT, MPH, NCS, CSCS
BOARD-CERTIFIED CLINICAL SPECIALIST IN NEUROLOGIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
Co-Founder of NeuroFit Institute
Hi there. I’m Nima and it makes me happy that you’re here. All of my training and experience funnels down to you, my clients and patients, with whom I have the privilege of working. My promise to you is that I will bring the best of me to our session to help catalyze your recovery. I’m excited to work with you!
Dr. Tabloei is one of a handful of physical therapists in the United States with formal training in both neurologic and orthopaedic rehabilitation. He held the position of staff therapist at Kaiser Permanente until 2022, during which time he established the outpatient neurologic rehabilitation program. He has been a consultant to small and medium-sized medical practices looking to partner with rehabilitation professionals. In addition to his clinical practice, he is a residency and fellowship credentialing site reviewer for the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as a consultant to several technology companies working in the field of rehabilitation software development.
PT Degree: University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency: Cottage Health/NeuroRecovery Training Institute (Neurology)
Fellowship: Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Orthopaedic Spine)
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
Graduate Degree: Columbia University (Public Health)
DR. APRIL VOGEL
PT, DPT
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
I am a San Diego native and love every aspect of living in southern California. Both my parents were born and raised here as well, and therefore I have extended family locally. We are a loud and crazy bunch, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. If I’m not spending time with my family, you can catch me reading or listening to podcasts, crafting, trying new restaurants or breweries, or playing at the park with my son, husband and puppy.
Dr. Vogel graduated with honors from The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ Physical Therapy program with a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. She received her bachelors degree in Human Development, with minors in Biology and Chemistry, from the University of California San Diego. She has experience in all aspects of pediatric therapy which include - but are not limited to - outpatient rehabilitation, school-based therapies, in-home therapies, and neonatal physical therapy. Her personal goal is to provide the highest standard of care using evidence-based practice, in order to provide every child and family with the tools they need to succeed. April has spent the last few years transitioning from the standard outpatient model of weekly therapy to the high frequency block style (intensive model) of therapy. She feels very strongly that intensive therapy is a more efficient and effective form of treatment for children with neurologic conditions and their families!
PT Degree: The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
