-Photoroom.png)
Experienced Therapists You Can Trust
Our team brings decades of combined experience across orthopedic, neurological, sports, and movement-based rehabilitation. Each therapist at Kinetix is committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate care that supports lasting recovery.
Front Office Assistant
Rachel Robertson
Front Office Coordinator
Tanna Galetti
Founder & Physical Therapist
Steve Hodgson, MPT
Steve brings over 25 years of experience to his work as founder of Kinetix Physical Therapy. He specializes in orthopedic and post-operative rehabilitation, joint replacement recovery, and vestibular care, with a strong focus on patient education and long-term movement health.
.png)
Physical Therapist
Valerie Assemi, MPT
With more than 23 years of experience, Valerie is known for her compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. She specializes in treating neck pain, cervicogenic headaches, and orthopedic and post-operative conditions using hands-on and movement-based therapy.
Physical Therapist
Stella Culver, PT
Stella brings over 35 years of clinical experience and a movement-focused approach to rehabilitation. Her specialties include sports and running injuries, shoulder and hip rehab, and Pilates-based therapy, helping patients return to the activities they love.
Physical Therapist
Marlene Hodges-Earl, PT, MPT
With over 30 years of experience, Marlene specializes in neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, postural correction, and spine protection. Her care emphasizes safety, education, and functional movement to support lifelong mobility and wellness.
Steve Hodgson
MPT
Kinetix was founded in 2014 by Steve Hodgson MPT. Steve has been working in physical therapy since 1996, starting in the Los Angeles area and most recently working on the Central Coast since 2005. Steve is an avid tri-athlete with special interests in sports medicine including sport performance training, bike fitting, and running and gait analysis. Steve also specializes in post operative rehabilitation, foot and ankle conditions, vertigo treatment, wound care, ACL screening and injury prevention. Steve enjoys training students interested in the physical therapy profession from a variety of local education institutions and has served on the board of the local Rotary Club. By utilizing his specialized skill set and reputation, Steve plans to lead Kinetix as it rapidly influences accessible and equitable healthcare across the community.
