Eliza Downs

Clinic Director- PT, DPT

Eliza was born and raised in Clovis, CA. Eliza played sports all throughout her childhood and into high school until she injured her knee. After a stint in physical therapy herself, she found her passion for assisting others to rehabilitate their injuries and get back to the activities they love to do.

She completed her Bachelors of Science Degree in Sports Medicine, at University of Pacific in 2010 and then continued her education at the University of the Pacific, earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2012.

Eliza plans to continue her education in orthopedics and manual therapy by obtaining a Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Outside of her professional career Eliza loves to play sports of all kinds, travel whenever she has the chance, and spend time with friends and family.

Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy
University of the Pacific, Stockton, 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Sports Medicine
University of the Pacific, Stockton, 2010

Kristine Csicsery

PT, DPT

Kristine was born and raised in Elk Grove, California. She attended Gonzaga University, where she competed as a student-athlete on their cross-country and track teams, and received her Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology in 2013. She then attended Creighton University, receiving her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2016.

Inspired by many experiences during her high school and collegiate years, Kristine is passionately driven to help others achieve their rehabilitation and wellness goals so that they can live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives!

Kristine’s professional interests include orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, and plans to continue her education by pursuing a specialty certification. In her free time, Kristine enjoys running, hiking, spending time with friends and family, and cheering on her favorite basketball teams (Go Kings, Go Jays, Go Zags!)

Education
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2016

Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington
Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology, May 2013

Brandi Burrell

Front Office Manager

Brandi was born and raised in Lodi, California where she graduated from Lodi high school and has been a community member ever since. She has raised 2 outstanding boys in the Lockeford, Lodi area where she was fortunate enough to be a stay at home mom until the boys were in high school. Then, she started her career in banking and being a small business owner with a friend for a short time. Afterwards, she took a career path working for a local small business in Lodi for many years. Finally, she worked in the sports industry before taking the position at Movement for Life Physical Therapy as the Front Office Manager.  Brandi enjoys spending time with her 2 boys and her little dog Brewsky. She likes to go to local wineries, shopping at local businesses and is looking to travel more in the near future.

Melissa Cortes Trujillo

PT, DPT

Melissa was born and raised in Lodi, California. Melissa's love for the central valley kept her in Stockton while completing her bachelor's degree from University of the Pacific in 2020 and then took a small break by traveling to the east coast to complete her DPT from Duke University. During this time, Melissa began her pelvic floor physical therapy series education by completing her level 1 certification and participated in mentorship for pre-physical therapy students of underrepresented students. Outside of the physical therapy world, Melissa enjoys trying new food, traveling, reading, making music playlists for special occasions, spending time with her family, exploring new coffee shops, and being a pet mom to her cat Pepper, dog Lola, and guinea pig Bunsen.

Education

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2023

Dave Ludin

PTA

Dave was born and raised in northern Virginia, just outside Washington DC. After he finished his undergrad at the University of Mary Washington, he moved up to Long Island, New York. There he met his wife, Jill, who was in medical school at the time. Dave worked for the Dept. of Social Services of Suffolk County, New York for over 10 years, working directly with Medicaid applicants and helping to determine their eligibility for nursing home care. When Jill finished her residency and was offered a psychiatrist position here in the Central Valley, she and Dave packed up their house, their cat, and their turtle, and drove across the country to start a new life on the west coast. Dave enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Carrington College in the fall of 2021 and graduated in the spring of 2023 with honors as a student mentor, the President's List, and the Program Excellence Award. Having worked in the Lodi clinic as a clinical extern during his program, Dave knew firsthand what a wonderful environment they had there, both for patients and for employees. So it was a natural choice for a position as a new graduate. Dave is very excited to be working with the people of Lodi, his new hometown. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys running, cycling, hiking, brewing beer, playing music, and chasing around his 9-month-old son with Jill.

Education

Carrington College, Pleasant Hill, California

A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant, July 2023