Our Team

Lead Physical Therapist

Camery grew up in Hesperia, CA where she was involved in competitive dancing for 8 years and cheerleading for 2 years.

Physical Therapist, Lead Stretch Fixologist

Emily, originally from Northern California, embarked on her dance journey at the age of three and pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Physical Therapist

Meet Austin, the upbeat physical therapist born and raised in beautiful Alaska.

Physical Therapist

Katia, a Southern California native, grew up playing a variety of sports, including basketball, volleyball, and softball.

Premium Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health PT

Meet our pelvic health and sports therapy PT Dr. Rebecca Gasca. Rebecca treats issues that are among either of these categories, but also specializes in addressing these issues concurrently.

Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health PT

Born and raised in San Antonios, Texas, Chloe graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Physical Therapist

Sarah grew up in Southern Orange County and has been involved in sports her whole life. She competed in gymnastics for 13 years.

Physical Therapist

Doctor Sarah Young knew she wanted to be in healthcare from an early age since she was always captivated by anatomy and physiology.

Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health PT

Meet Dani! Dr. Dani Melgarejo is a Southern California native. She grew up in Tustin and recently moved to Rancho Santa Margarita.

Physical Therapist

Bailey is an Orange County native and has been surfing ever since she could walk.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Abby Anderson is a Pilates instructor for 18 years, a Physical Therapy assistant for 4 years, and a personal trainer for 20 years.

Physical Therapist

Byron is a bilingual (Spanish and English) physical therapist who graduated from Chapman University.

Physical Therapist

JC earned his DPT from the University of St. Augustine in Dallas, TX. He was a former cross-country and track runner

Lead Physical Therapist

Meet Dr. Nick Takekoshi! Dr. Nick graduated from university of St. Augustine in San Diego, CA. He has always been interested in sports and would always wonder how athletes recovered from injury which led him to physical therapy.

Physical Therapist

Ryan, originally from Irvine, discovered his passion for physical therapy through personal experience when his brother suffered an ACL tear while playing soccer.

Physical Therapist

Clay was born and raised in Orange County and has been surfing since he was seven years old up and down the California coast.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Kathryn Totheroh grew up in Bishop, CA, but moved to Orange County for college and to pursue a career in dance.

Physical Therapist

A graduate of Brigham Young University with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Dr. Andrew also excelled in collegiate volleyball, competing at the NCAA level.

Premium Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health PT

Meet our pelvic health and sports therapy PT Dr. Rebecca Gasca. Rebecca treats issues that are among either of these categories, but also specializes in addressing these issues concurrently.

Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health PT

Born and raised in San Antonios, Texas, Chloe graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health PT

Meet Dani! Dr. Dani Melgarejo is a Southern California native. She grew up in Tustin and recently moved to Rancho Santa Margarita.

Physical Therapist, Lead Stretch Fixologist

Emily, originally from Northern California, embarked on her dance journey at the age of three and pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Lead Aide, Stretch Fixologist

Born in Laguna Beach and raised in Mission Viejo, Esteban graduated from Cal State San Marcos with a degree in Psychological Sciences.

Stretch Fixologist

Olivia was born and raised in Orange County and is currently an undergraduate student studying Biology Pre-Physical Therapy at Grand Canyon University.

Stretch Fixologist

Brisa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science from California State University, Long Beach. In her free time, she enjoys staying active through soccer and surfing.

Stretch Fixologist

Ethan De La Riva has been working as an aide at Rausch PT since September 2023. Born and raised in Santa Ana, California, he received his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of San Diego in 2023.

Stretch Fixologist

Stretch Fixologist

Chris was raised in the Laguna Niguel/Dana Point area. He earned his degree in Nutritional Sciences: Physiology and Metabolism from UC Berkeley and is currently pursuing a career in Physical Therapy. He is passionate about basketball.

Stretch Fixologist

Reagan was born and raised in Orange County. She graduated with a degree in Kinesiology from Concordia University Irvine. She is passionate about helping people reach their individualized wellness goals and can’t wait to support people in t

Lead Massage Therapist

Rolan is our Massage Lead therapist and brings nearly two decades of massage and bodywork expertise to our team and us.

Massage Therapist

With over 6 years of experience as a massage therapist, Rook’s style is a balance between relaxing and deep tissue.

Massage Therapist

Marc is an incredible massage therapist who brings a personalized approach to each session.

Massage Therapist

Irina’s style combines the intricacy needed for deep tissue massage with the soothing strokes of a relaxing massage.

Massage Therapist

With a wide variety of modalities, Liz offers personally catered massages with a focus on relaxation, improved mobility and pain relief.

Massage Therapist

Faviola is known for her incredible massage techniques that make it seem like she has 8 hands.

Massage Therapist

Veronica “Roni” is one of our amazing massage therapists with over 30 years of experience.

Massage Therapist

Meet Andy, an exceptional massage therapist renowned for his personalized approach to each session. With expertise in Deep Tissue, Myofascial Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, and Sports Massage, Andy offers a diverse range of modalities aimed at enhancing recovery and performance.

Massage Therapist

Lueree has been a therapist for 8 years. She has worked with chiropractors for 3 years and in spas for the past 5 years. She enjoys working with patients who have chronic issues and/or injuries.

Massage Therapist

Nathen specializes in MyoFascial Therapy (Cross fiber & longitudinal release), trigger point release, postural deviation assessment, and correction

Massage Therapist

Originally from Japan, my style is a combination of relaxation and deep tissue. I'm also focusing more on sports and therapeutic massages since I've been practicing Karate since I was 5 years old.

Massage Therapist

Massage Therapist

Alina specializes in Deep Tissue, Myofascial Therapy, and Trigger Point Therapy, and Sports Massage.

President & Owner

Just like you, I was first introduced to the world of physical therapy as a patient. I hurt my knee playing volleyball, and after surgery I was sent to physical therapy.

Regional Manager

Meet Jess, the heartbeat of our company and the driving force behind our operations.

Marketing Coordinator

Venice grew up in Lake Forest, where she was involved in a variety of sports, including swimming, volleyball, and lacrosse.

Marketing Manager

Emma grew up on the East Coast and recently relocated to California. She studied marketing at Northeastern University in Boston and enjoys spending time outside, particularly skiing, sailing, and practicing yoga!

Assistant Office Manager: Laguna Niguel

Born and raised in Aliso Viejo. In my free time I enjoy playing indoor and beach volleyball and participate in leagues around Orange County.

Assistant Office Manager: Dana Point

Shanna was born in New Zealand but has lived in California most of her life. She previously worked in the mortgage industry but eventually made the change to Rausch PT.

Assistant Office Manager: Mission Viejo

Born and raised in Santa Ana, Anthony is currently pursuing my studies at Long Beach State with the goal of becoming a physical therapist.