Staff

Janet Yamada Soto, PT, FAAOMPT

Janet Yamada Soto received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia. She received certification from the Kaiser Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program in Hayward, where she taught from 1983 to 1997. She founded Berkeley Physical Therapy in 1984. She specializes in musculoskeletal disorders. She is a member of the Special Projects Committee of the Institute for the Advancement of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, a consultant to the Kaiser Hayward Physical Therapy Fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Manual Therapy, and has participated in research projects in physical therapy.

Allan Horwitz, PT, FAAOMPT

Allan Horwitz received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 1975. In 1983 he received certification from the Kaiser Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, where he has been teaching since 1985. He specializes in musculoskeletal disorders, especially spinal care, shoulder rehabilitation, and foot disorders, including fabrication of orthotics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists. He also consults and teaches seminars in office ergonomics.

Diane Kern, PT

Diane Kern graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut in 1976. She has a wide range of experience, from treating athletes at the professional, college and high school levels, to having a strong geriatric base. Her special interests include working with athletic injuries (especially runners), aquatic exercise, and postural and balance problems.

Scott Smith, PT

Scott Smith graduated with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences, an osteopathic-based school. His professional interests include treating spinal disorders, repetitive strain and sports-related injuries, using ergodynamic, posture and yoga based approaches. His training includes Pilates and postural strengthening, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and agility and balance training. Scott es fluente en Español.

Christopher DaPrato, DPT, MS, CSCS

DaPrato is returning to the Bay area after being away for the last 2 years, living in Denver, CO. While in Denver he was the clinic director for a sports-ortho based PT facility located inside a 64,000 sq ft. athletic club. DaPrato received his Master's degree in Physical Therapy from CSU Long Beach, and his Doctorate from Temple University. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a Performance Enhancement Specialist certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. DaPrato also currently works with Div. 1 athletes at Cal Berkeley in its Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy departments. He is an avid advocate for athletics, and enjoys playing in local soccer leagues, volleyball, basketball, and snowboarding. His philosophy in PT is to treat each case as a whole person and not just a body part, delivering specifically appropriate treatment for each individual.