Our Team

Joshua PT, DPT, OCS, COMT

Education: Grand Canyon University and A.T. Still University

Joshua is a Tucson native who underwent physical therapy during high school after an injury. After observing physical therapists enhance their patients’ quality of life, Josh immediately realized that pursuing a career in physical therapy was his true calling. In 2022, he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University. Joshua is always learning and enjoys being a health advocate. He recently completed a 9-month program with Phoenix Manual Therapy to improve critical thinking and manual skills.

Frank PT, DPT, CSCS

Education: University at Buffalo

Frank joined Proactive after becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University at Buffalo and is an Orthopedic Resident under the Foothills Sports Medicine Group, working towards becoming a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist. He initially graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo in 2016. Frank is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Frank’s passion is running, and he has spent a significant amount of time in and out of school learning gait analysis techniques, coaching philosophies, and programs to help runners get the most out of their individual stride. He enjoys working with athletes of all ages to improve their performance and bring them back to their sport, healthy and pain-free.

Paige PTA

Education: Villa Maria College

Paige is from Buffalo, New York, and has been in Tucson for over a year. Paige has been practicing as a PTA for four years and graduated from Villa Maria College in 2015. She enjoys treating athletes, especially runners and swimmers but also enjoys working with patients after they have had joint replacements. She enjoys coming up with challenging exercises in agility, balance, coordination, and strength. She is constantly learning new skills to help her patients, such as; taping, gait/run analysis, manual therapy, and blood flow restriction. She assesses runners’ forms, so they are pain-free and lifelong runners.

Angela PTA

Education: Pima Medical Institute

Angela chose physical therapy as her career path after her father had his hip replaced, and she watched him go through PT. She likes to treat patients with neurological pathologies, such as strokes, balance, and Parkinson’s disease.

David PT, DPT

Education: University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University

Dr. David Borboa’s passion for physical therapy shines through his deep listening and respect for each patient’s unique story. He’s an empathetic provider, readily adapting to individual schedules and needs while prioritizing a positive and empowering experience. Witnessing his patients achieve functional goals, regain fitness, and return to work or their sport fuels his daily motivation.

Dr. Borboa works closely with pain specialists in treating individuals with chronic pain conditions and has worked with many professional athletes, including baseball players, swimmers, track athletes, cyclists, and runners. In addition, he served as the local physical therapist for the Tucson Sidewinders AAA baseball team in 2006 and 2007 and worked with active-duty military personnel at an Air Force base.

Brian PTA

Education: Pima Medical Institute

Brian finds it most rewarding when his patients can walk out of the clinic pain-free and get back to their most-enjoyed activities. Interacting with patients and helping them reach their goals fuels his passion for physical therapy. Having gone through a basketball injury himself, Brian knows how it feels to be on the patient’s end, and continues to do all he can to achieve positive outcomes.

Nikki PT, DPT, MTC

Education: Weber State University, University of St. Augustine

Nikki combines her levels of education, continuing education, and years of experience to help patients have the most effective outcome. She listens to each patient, does her best to understand the information they give her, and then works with them on their goals. She attended graduate school at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL, under the instruction of Stanley Paris, a renowned New Zealand Physiotherapist. Nikki received her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in physical therapy and has advanced training in Manual Therapy (MTC) and Kinesio Tape.

Rick PT

Education: University of South Australia

Rick is a Physical Therapist with over 30 years of experience in sports-related injury and a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. He attended the University of South Australia, studying Maitland manual therapy techniques and specializes in neck/shoulder injuries. Rick came from a swimming background and was a national-level swimmer in Surf Life. He became the New Zealand swim team Physical Therapist for several years before moving to the United States. He also currently coaches swimming from the novice to the Olympic level.

Xochitl PTA

Education: University of Arizona, Pima Medical Institute

Xochitl became a physical therapy assistant (PTA) after witnessing her father go through PT. She has been a PTA for ten years and is passionate about helping others become more functional and get back to the things they love. Xochitl has experience in many settings and demographics, from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Jim PTA

Education: University of Wisconsin LaCrosse, Gateway Technical College

Jim was born and raised in Wisconsin, played sports in college, and has been a PTA for 10 years. He worked in business and finance, but when he suffered a back injury in 2007, he was seen by an older PTA who was in his second career. Jim was inspired and developed a passion for physical therapy and decided to change careers and become a PTA when the market fell. He would describe his treatment style as one in which he listens to his patients and uses his expertise to explain how to help them.

Ted PT, DPT, OCS, TPS, CSCS, Cert. DN

Nicole PTA

Education: Pima Medical Institute

Nicole started her journey in physical therapy when she worked as a physical therapy tech at an outpatient clinic in Sierra Vista, AZ. In 2015, she received her PTA education and training from Pima Medical Institute. Nicole is very caring and compassionate when it comes to helping others. Being able to treat and help people reach their goals and get better is her greatest reward. She is a Southern Arizona native, born and raised in Sierra Vista, Arizona. She also received her certified medical assistant and nursing assistant from Cochise College.

Sandra PTA

Education: University of Arizona, Pima Medical Institute

Sandra, a native of Tucson, graduated with a PTA degree in 2019 from Pima Medical Institute. In 2015, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the University of Arizona. Sandra developed a passion for physical therapy while working as a student athletic training technician in Arizona Athletics’ sports medicine department. Her special interests include general orthopedics, hand therapy, lymphedema, and golf rehab.

Lex PTA

Education: University of Arizona, Pima Medical Institute

Areas of Interest: General orthopedics, geriatric physical therapy, balance therapy

Lex Andrew Manalo was born and raised in the Philippines before moving to the United States at 14, settling in New Jersey, and eventually finding his home in Tucson, Arizona. Lex holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Arizona (UOFA), which has enriched his understanding of the psychological aspects of rehabilitation and patient care. His journey into the physical therapy profession was influenced by his upbringing, as both of his parents are doctors. Furthermore, his personal experience as a physical therapy patient and his active involvement in sports and martial arts motivated him to pursue a career in helping others.

As a physical therapist assistant, Lex enjoys helping others overcome adversities, learn, adapt, and achieve their goals. He strives to create a healing environment where patients receive quality care. His top priority is building strong connections with patients and ensuring they find joy in healing.

When not at the clinic, you will find Lex doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, video games, or playing basketball and soccer.

Camryn PT, DPT

Camryn is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University, where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Her passion for human movement and anatomy was sparked through years of playing competitive volleyball, which laid the foundation for her dedication to helping others optimize performance and recover from injury.

With a strong foundation in orthopedics and a personalized approach to care, she is committed to empowering patients to move confidently, live pain-free, and reach their functional goals. Outside of the clinic, she loves to go to the movies, attend University of Arizona Women’s Tennis matches, and spend time with her family.

Rebecka PT, DPT

Rebecka was born in Yuma, AZ but raised in San Luis, AZ. She moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona and has now been here for over 15 years. She loves to hike, play recreational sports, work out, and enjoys the beautiful Arizona sunsets. She recently received her PT diploma from Franklin Pierce University but has been involved with physical therapy for over 7 years working as a PTA prior and during PT school. She enjoys meeting and connecting with patients in addition to providing high quality care to improve patients’ overall function and well-being.