Our Team

Dr. Janice Albert is a New Orleans native who received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University in 2014 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of South Alabama in 2017.  She was introduced to physical therapy in middle school and wanted to share the power of exercise and conservative management with as many people as possible.

In 2023, Janice earned her Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association.  She specializes in both pelvic health and orthopedic impairments and addresses the whole person, not just an individual body part.  She is an active listener who uses manual therapy techniques and functional strength training to help patients reach their goals.   She has a strong emphasis on teaching independent strategies for pain management and progressing function, adapting to meet each patient’s lifestyle needs.

In college, Janice was on the club triathlon team and experienced the joys of endurance exercise.  She has patient and practitioner perspectives in regards to running, cycling, and hiking.

Interests

When she is not focused on physical therapy, Janice enjoys hiking, backpacking, or snowboarding in the mountains. She is a New Orleanian with an extensive costume collection, so she also enjoys exploring all the excitement Seattle has to offer.

Melissa Caviezel received her Master of Physical Therapy degree from Eastern Washington University in 2003.  Since then, she has practiced in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy.

She is board certified by the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and is a Certified Manual Physical Therapist through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.  Areas of interest include spine and sacroiliac joint dysfunction, sports rehabilitation, and movement pattern re-education to treat repetitive trauma/overuse syndromes.

Melissa’s treatment approach combines manual therapy, posture and movement re-education, core stabilization and functional strengthening with the goal to optimize movement patterns in order to get patients back to the activities that are most important to them.

Strong emphasis is placed on patient education and providing the individual with tools that will allow them to obtain their goals and continue to be successful at home.

Interests

In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time outdoors. Passions of hers include running, triathlons, camping, and mountain biking.

Dr. Robert Cheng has been practicing Physical Therapy for over 25 years having obtained his Physical Therapy degree from the University of Connecticut in 1998 and completing his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University 2007.  He is board certified by the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist through Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy.  He is also FMS Level 1 Certified, Graston Certified, and is a Certified Clinical Instructor by the APTA.

Originally from Connecticut, Robert’s past experiences include working at several community hospitals in the NYC area as well as being a Senior PT at the famed Rusk Institute at NYU Medical Center.  Transitioning to outpatient private practice he held the position of Senior PT at Central Park Physical Therapy in NYC followed by his work as the Facility Manager of Sports Physical Therapy of New York’s Upper West Side office. Robert was also designated as a “Master Clinician” by the NYU School of Physical Therapy for his work with their student program and assistance with their musculoskeletal interventions class.  Robert also served on the volunteer Medical Staff for several NYC Marathons.

After moving to Seattle, Robert worked at Swedish Medical Center, serving on both the PT department’s Fall Prevention Committee, the Sports Team and was the Center Coordinator for Clinical Education.  He served on the medical center’s Musculoskeletal Service Line Implementation Committee and was a faculty member and lecturer for Swedish’s annual Orthopedics Symposium for the PCP.  Robert also served as the Chair of the Physical Therapy of Washington Association’s Cultural Competency Task Force.

Following his work at Swedish, Robert served as the Supervisor of Physical Therapy at the Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium.  In addition to his clinical role, Robert also assisted in the implementation of standardized ACL and Shoulder post-operative rehab protocols, helped develop the Golf Medicine program and instituted the department’s first PT Grand Rounds series.  

Following his work at the University of Washington, Robert returned to full-time clinical practice working for Mark and Anne-Marie Trombold at ProFormance Rehab.  In 2020, he took the baton from the Trombold’s becoming the new owner of ProFormance.  He remains committed to building upon the practice’s reputation for clinical excellence, as well as its’ reputation for being a caring, warm, fun, and family-oriented environment that seeks to improve the lives of the people it serves every day.  

With a philosophy of care that emphasizes the movement system, patient education and mindfulness,  Robert aspires to empower his patients become their own “best physical therapist”!

Interests

Robert currently serves on the APTA WA Special Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as the APTA’s PT Moves Me campaign.  Outside of work, Robert’s interests include spending quality time with his wife and kids, skiing, running, hiking and the occasional triathlon to justify his eating and drinking habits.

Since graduating from the University of Washington’s Physical Therapy program, Amber Gaw has developed her techniques in a variety of private, outpatient orthopedic settings. Her professional growth includes strengths in general orthopedic rehabilitation, pre- and post-surgical treatments, and sacroiliac and spinal dysfunction.

As a skilled manual therapist with a strong focus on patient education, Amber applies her multi-faceted treatment approach to restore function and help patients return to normal activity.

Interests

Amber enjoys the outdoors. Some of her favorite activities include running, hiking, and backpacking. She is a student of photography and loves to travel.

Dr. Katie Hall is happy to be back in her hometown of Seattle as a practicing Physical Therapist. Katie left Seattle for 15 years to pursue her ambitions as a professional cyclist and raced for the US National Team, as well as the Dutch powerhouse- Boels Dolmans, competing around the world while living in Europe.

Katie received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington, and also completed an Orthopedic Clinical Residency with a focus on orthopedic manual therapy. Her treatment philosophy emphasizes manual therapy, dry needling, movement system impairments, patient education, and mindfulness training.  She is passionate about holistic health and helping patients get out of pain and move their bodies to live their best lives.

Katie enjoys helping patients return to high level sport with an emphasis on injury prevention.  She has a strong background in sport and return to sport preparation and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialtist.

Interests

Outside of the clinic, Katie still loves to ride but also enjoys mountain biking in the PNW, skiing, strength training, gardening, and spending time with her friends and family.

Dr. Rebecca Irwin, born and raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, with a focus on manual therapy. Rebecca’s treatment philosophy involves a holistic approach, incorporating manual therapy techniques, patient education, and core and postural stabilization into all treatment programs. She is dedicated to providing quality, individualized care to all of her patients, and is passionate about helping them get back to what they love to do.

Prior to joining the team at ProFormance Rehab, Rebecca worked in outpatient orthopedic clinics in New York City and Seattle, where she has sharpened her manual therapy skills and emphasized her focus in functional exercise rehab programs. Currently, she is focusing on continuing education through the Maitland-Australian Approach, with the goal of becoming a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist.

Interests

Outside of the clinic, Rebecca enjoys exploring the world around her. She loves cooking, traveling, music, hiking, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Karen grew up in sunny California but moved to Washington in 2017 to experience something new.  Karen is passionate about personal growth and making the most of every opportunity. She steadily progressed from childcare to the medical field. As a recent entrant, while still learning Karen is eager to contribute positively, no matter how big or small.

Interests

Aryana was raised on the magical island of Oahu, Hawaii.  In 2012 she relocated to Washington with her family and has loved exploring the magnificent outdoors and exciting cities Washington has to offer ever since.

In 2020 Aryana moved to Seattle to go to cosmetology school but instead decided to pursue working in healthcare.  She wants to inspire people whether it be by laughing or educating people about things they might not have thought about before.  Aryana is passionate about finding new ways to take care of her health and wants to make the world a warmer place for those around her.

Interests

Hello! I’m Connie Ziccarelli, and I’m honored to be part of the ProFormance Rehab team. 

With 30 years of experience in healthcare business management, I specialize in leadership, billing, and revenue cycle operations. I bring solid business systems that parallel excellent clinical practices, creating a financial plan of care that goes hand in hand with your clinical plan of care.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked in several areas of healthcare, including physical and occupational therapy, high-risk obstetrics, cardiology, otolaryngology, and psychology. In every role, I’ve led teams and built business practices that support both the provider and the patient experience.

At ProFormance Rehab, we believe that strong operations and outstanding care go together. I’m proud to support a practice that values professionalism, clear communication, and doing right by every patient we serve.

Interests

In my free time, I find peace and joy on the water. Whether it’s boating with friends, enjoying a quiet morning with a coffee by the lake, or watching the sunset from the dock, being near the water helps me recharge. I’m usually joined by my two Lagotto Romagnolo pups, Lorenzo and Donatella, who love splashing around and exploring as much as I do.