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  • Jordan is a native of Southern Oregon, having graduated from North Medford High School before traveling to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Venezuela and Chile for two years, where he became fluent in Spanish.

    He holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology and Psychology from BYU-Idaho, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the osteopathic school of A.T. Still University in Arizona.

    After graduate school, Jordan was recruited to teach clinical anatomy at A.T. Still University as an adjunct professor to doctoral candidates of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, and Athletic training, which provided a unique experience collaborating with others in health care.

    Jordan is happily married to the woman of his dreams and has four amazing and gifted children. “I love my family and our majestic southern Oregon landscape. Local opportunities to kayak, paddle board, cycle, trail run, and explore its vast and diverse beauties are just a few of the reasons we have made Southern Oregon our home! Being active with the ones I love is my definition for Living, and I hope to assist as many as are willing to return to the activities they live for.”

  • Nate is originally from Southern California. He first became interested in physical therapy after a knee injury playing collegiate soccer, finding himself in a PT clinic. After rehabbing the knee, Nate joined the US Coast Guard and honorably served for 4 years. This also allowed him to attend a PTA program at American Career College in Anaheim, CA, graduating first in his class with an Associate Degree in Occupational Science. Nate enjoys working with everyone from the weekend warrior to the elderly and has worked with top athletes from the NFL, UFC, MLB and NBA helping to restore function and return them to sport.

    "My goal is to provide an evidenced based approach and treat each patient as an individual, but my primary goals for all patients remain the same: Educate my patient; increase strength and function while reducing physical limitations and pain; cultivate lifestyle behaviors that promote wellness and longevity."

    Nate is married to his loving wife Brianne and they share two beautiful daughters, Finley and Morgan. If Nate isn't working, he and his family are likely outside fishing, camping, hunting, snowboarding, or hiking the breathtaking Oregon wilderness.

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  • Lisa was born in Merced, California after her parents migrated from Zacatecas, Mexico. After much traveling, at the age of 6, Lisa and her family finally settled in Southern Oregon. Lisa attended Eagle Point high school and later received her certification as a Licensed Massage Therapist.

    Massage was always interesting to Lisa, especially after watching her paternal family use it for the purpose of healing for generations, and it quickly became like a hobby. Lisa is very passionate about helping people find relief from physical pain and stresses of life. She enjoys both relaxation and therapeutic massage.

    Lisa is married to a very loving, supporting husband and has 7 wonderful children.

  • Jordan is a recent graduate and completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. During his time there, he participated in several student club activities including costume fun runs and health fairs. Jordan’s training switched from in-person to online/hybrid due to COVID-19 restrictions which provided new opportunities for learning and the occasional interruption of group meetings/class by his children.

    Jordan has been married to the love of his life since 2016 and they have two beautiful, crazy daughters together. Jordan is originally from a small town in southern Idaho and is enjoying the greener scenery of Oregon. When not at work, Jordan loves being outdoors and spending time with his family. They love taking trips to local parks, visiting family, and finding places to swim in the water.

    Jordan has been interested in physical therapy from a young age after attending his father’s appointments for low back pain. The interest continued to grow into a love throughout undergraduate/graduate school with a growing fascination with the amazing human body. Jordan loves that this career allows him to interact with individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and he loves being able to enable individuals to participate more fully in their lives and interests.

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Carice and family
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  • Ben has been in practice for 6 years. He has a unique approach to massage therapy. His techniques include Trigger Point, TMJ Release, Integrative Deep Tissue. He works deeply and aims to relieve muscle pain with as few sessions as possible. He gets a lot of joy working with people who want to get rid of their pain. When Ben isn't working, he enjoys the outdoors, plants and reading.

  • Carice was born on a small farm in Brazil and grew up in the city of Goiania. Several years after graduating from high school she left Brazil and lived in England for two years, becoming fluent in English. While traveling through Portugal, she met her American husband. They moved to Connecticut, then Florida, and eventually to Indonesia, following her husband’s career in international geology.

    Upon returning to the United States and moving back to Florida, Carice began her college career at the State College of Florida in Sarasota. There she got her basic college education, began studying radiology, and made a wise decision to enter the Physical Therapist Assistant program in 2010. She graduated with honors in 2012.

    Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) has been a wonderful and fulfilling career choice. “I love physical therapy because I am fascinated with the human body and how it functions, and I have a passion to help people to reach their full functional potential.” My professional career began in 2012 working in a skilled nursing facility in Sarasota. In 2021 I decided to expand my skills in a different setting and began working in acute care at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

    My husband and I decided to make a major life change in 2023 after both of our adult children left Florida. After much research, Southern Oregon was our number one choice. Small towns, numerous outdoor activities, outstanding theater and the four seasons checked all of our boxes. Also, having family close by in Northern California is a big plus.

  • Sarah Lavender is excited to work for Alevia. She has been a certified massage therapist since 2018 and has a passion for supporting people through their healing process. Sarah has personally experienced the physical healing from working with a physical therapist in conjunction with a massage therapist. Sarah works gently, and intuitively deepens her work to relieve tension and promote mobility.

    When Sarah is not massaging she is leading music classes and teaching children in her therapeutic homeschool group. Outside of work, Sarah has a wise young girl and is so grateful to share this journey of life with her. We enjoy harps, song, stories, and honey bees.