James Moore, DPT, PT
Physical Therapist & Owner
James is very passionate about being effective as a clinician, and he enjoys himself while doing it. He has extensive manual therapy and other continuing education training. He has also held a variety of APTA positions. James enjoys participating in the opportunities in our lovely little community. He teaches OLLI classes at Humboldt State University and plays in a local rock band, among other activities. James worked at Mad River Hospital for 5 years before opening Humboldt Physical Therapy. HPT has enjoyed continued growth since opening.
Mona Lisa Perez, PT
Physical Therapist
Mona Lisa is a licensed Physical Therapist who graduated from the University of the Philippines in 1981 and immigrated to the US in 1984. Her passion is empowering people to take charge of their bodies, so they can live life more fully, working and doing the things they love with confidence and the right balance of stability and flexibility. Osteopathic Manual Therapy and Movement System Impairment principles are among some of Mona Lisa's favorite strategies to help people get on the path to wellness. She has proficiency in treating TMJ and vestibular rehabilitation for vertigo, cervical and thoracolumbar spine, SI joint dysfunctions, and hyper-mobility issues, such as EDS. She is pursuing learning about PT for long Covid patients to help them manage their energy deficits. In her spare time, Mona Lisa loves to hike and explore, play and compose music on her keyboard, cook with friends and enjoy a good meal while listening to mind-blowing jazz.
Jackson Miller
Office Manager
Jackson is majoring in Kinesiology at Cal Poly Humboldt with an emphasis in Exercise Science. He spent two years at College of the Sequoias, completing his Associate's degree, before transferring to Cal Poly Humboldt. Jackson spent his years at the College of the Sequoias participating in Track and Field which earned him a scholarship to compete at Humboldt. Jackson moved to Humboldt County in 2020 and has been here since. He graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in 2022 and is currently in the Master's Program at the university where he plans to study the Effects of Stress and Anxiety on Rock Climbing Performance. Jackson loves to spend his time outdoors playing soccer with the Arcata community and rock climbing along the California Coast with his friends.
Roberto Ramirez
Referral Coordinator
Roberto was born and raised in Crescent City, CA and he moved to Humboldt in February 2024. He has 3+ years of experience working at Crescent City Skilled Nursing as an Activities Director. He received his license for Activity Director in 2022. Roberto is always looking for an opportunity to grow and learn new skills. He has a special interest in physical therapy as well and hopes to be able to start school soon to start his Physical Therapist Assistant journey. In his free time, Roberto enjoys listening to music, karaoke, dancing, swimming, and going for long walks. He is always looking for a new hobby to participate in.
Lily Simmons
Care Coordinator
Lily is from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine in 2022. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and hopes to continue on to graduate school for physical therapy, or a related field within the next few years. Lily spent her years following graduation traveling in the winter and working in Glacier National Park in Montana during the summers until she moved to Arcata in August of 2024. Lily likes to spend her time hiking, running, and doing whatever she can to stay outside.