The Fabrizio PT Tech
Brian Castellanos, Lead PT Tech
Brian Castellanos was born and raised in West LA. Obtained his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Sport Psychology at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Certified by CSULB as a Physical Therapy Aide. Prior to working for Fabrizio PTSM, he worked for 2 years as a Physical therapy aide in El Segundo, CA. Brian has participated in different sports, mainly soccer and football.
He aspires to be a physical therapist in the future. His passion for physical therapy is inspired from his grandfather and father who have helped countless people. Another reason for joining the field of physical therapy were the injuries he experienced that kept him from playing the sport he loved or being functional for work. Mesmerized by the complexity and at the same time simplicity of the human anatomy. He is constantly willing to learn from his predecessors to improve his skills and knowledge in how to assist patients to execute techniques with safe and efficient body mechanics.
Steve Yee, PT Tech
Steve was born and raised in Alhambra, CA. He graduated from California State University Long Beach (CSULB) in 2022 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology: Exercise Science. Prior to working at Fabrizio PTSM, he worked in both a hospital and an outpatient clinic in Long Beach.
During his free time, he enjoys working out, snowboarding, and playing volleyball and basketball. His love of exercise and desire to help other people fueled his ambitions to become a Physical Therapist in the future.
Lauren Manyweather, PT Tech
Lauren is from Los Angeles , California and currently is attending El Camino Community College to finish her prerequisites for DPT school. Besides being a PT Tech at Fabrizio, she is also a supplemental instruction coach at El Camino College For Anatomy and Physiology 1. She graduated with her Master’s in Degree Sports Administration from Grambling State University in 2020 and plans on applying to PT school in 2024. She would like to pursue Pelvic Health for Women and to teach Anatomy and Physiology at a community college in the future. Lauren also cares for her grandparents and is as sweet as can be.
Ryan Ainsworth, PT Tech
Ryan graduated from California State University Northridge with his degree in Kinesiology in 2019 with the desire to be a Physical Therapist some day. Ryan participated in a year long internship at CSUN Center of Achievement working with patients that suffer from neuromuscular diseases. In his free time, Ryan enjoys playing baseball, snowboarding and surfing. As well as supporting his community with activities through a buddhist organization called the SGI. His sights are set on PT school in the near future!
