Staff
Jason Hazelett, PT, DPT
Owner, Lead Therapist
Jason Hazelett is the owner and lead physical therapist at Steppin' Up Physical Therapy. He graduated from Indiana University in 1995 and received his Masters in Physical Therapy from Andrews University in 1998. Jason then received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2009.
Jason's responsibilities at Steppin' Up include treating patients, running the business and managing the staff. His highest goal for the clinic is for every person who walks through the door to feel that they are welcomed into a hospitable atmosphere and personally cared for with the best treatment possible.
Jason is fluent in Spanish and enjoys conducting therapy sessions with Spanish speaking patients. In his free time Jason can be found cycling on the road or trail. His favorite people to take a ride with are his wife and three daughters.
Ashley Smith, MSPT
Physical Therapist
Ashley Smith is a staff physical therapist at Steppin' Up Physical Therapy. She graduated from the University of St. Francis with a Physical Therapist Assistant degree in 2005 and began working with special needs children in the school system. Ashley recently earned her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Findlay in Ohio.
Ashley's responsibilities at Steppin' Up include evaluating and treating patients. Her favorite thing about being a therapist at Steppin' Up include working with the friendly patients and staff, the variety of patients treated, and the amount of one-on-one time she is able to spend with her patients.
When not working, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends.
Michale Rothgeb, PTA, BS
Physical Therapist Assistant
Michale Rothgeb is a staff physical therapist assistant at Steppin' Up Physical Therapy. She graduated from Miami University of Ohio in 2004 with a Bachelors in Exercise Science and a minor in coaching. She then received her physical therapist assistant degree from St. Francis in 2008.
Michale's responsibilities include treating patients and tracking certain business-related statistics. Michale's favorite thing about being a therapist at Steppin' Up is the work atmosphere and being able to provide one-on-one care.
Michale loves to spend time with her husband and relaxing at the lake during the summer.
Michael Ybarra, PTA, BS
Physical Therapist Assistant
Michael is a staff physical therapist assistant at Steppin' Up Physical Therapy. He received his physical therapist assistant degree from the University of Saint Francis in 2008, and then earned a Bachelors in Health Services in 2009.
Michael's responsibilities include treating patients, along with the maintenance and repair of the computers in our facility. His favorite thing about being a therapist at Steppin' Up is working alongside a great staff, helping his patients meet their individual goals and improving their overall quality of life.
When he is not working, Michael enjoys spending time with family and friends. He keeps active with weight training and participation in sports. He played baseball for the University of St. Francis and still enjoys "tossing the ball around."
Gloria Avila, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sheila Lucas
Billing Specialist
Sheila Lucas is the Insurance & Billing Specialist at Steppin' Up Physical Therapy. Her responsibilities include verifying insurance coverage for each patient and processing all bills. Her attention to detail as well as obvious care for each patient helps to ensure that every client has a hassle-free insurance and billing experience. She enjoys her job variety and working with friendly patients and staff.
Outside of working here, Sheila is active in churchs and spending time with friends and family. She is married and has a daughter.
Pamela Camacho
Bilingual Receptionist
Pamela works at the front desk as receptionist and assists with making sure the staff stay on schedule. Her friendly face and easy manner welcomes everyone walks into the clinic or calls on the phone. Her favorite thing about working at Steppin' Up Physical Therapy is the flexible schedule which allows her time with her family. She also enjoys the opportunity of meeting new people.
When she's not at work, Pamela is active in church and running her kids all over town to various functions. She lives with her husband, niece and three children.
Tiina Hazelett
Dance Instructor
Pure Dance Works
