Steven Keller, MPT, GCS

Steven Keller, MPT, provides outpatient physical therapy for patients with a variety of orthopedic and neurological issues, including joint pain, post-surgical rehabilitation and fractures. He also has experience treating people with Parkinson's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Steve applies a functional, patient-centered, approach to all of his treatment plans. He is especially passionate about working with people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. In 2013, he was certified in the LSVT BIG program. It is a unique program focused on getting people with Parkinson's disease to move bigger and talk louder.

His certification in applied functional science (AFS) focuses on practical movements that occur throughout our day. Steve is able to customize exercises that focus on restoring the three separate planes of movement we all use to live and play in.

He is a certified ergonomic specialist (CES). This certification allows him to properly evaluate workstations and apply his knowledge to improve posture and ergonomics. He is also a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatrics (GCS) and has expertise in assessing and managing conditions in older individuals.

Steve received his Master's of Physical Therapy in 2004 from California State University, Northridge.

He is married and has two children. He enjoys staying in shape through weight training, running, snowboarding, and playing basketball and golf.

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