Meet the Founder
Dr Jane. S Mead, PT, DPT, MS | Owner, Physical Therapist
Dr. Jane S. Mead, PT, DPT, MS has lived in the Crescenta–Canada area since childhood and is an alumna of Glendale High School, UCLA, USC, and the University of Michigan, where she completed her doctorate. With decades of clinical experience, she is passionate about delivering personalized, evidence-based care supported by cutting-edge technology.
Dr. Mead has treated patients across the lifespan, from infants as young as one month old to seniors in their late 90s. Her clinical experience includes working with Olympians, professional and collegiate athletes, and entertainment industry professionals, while applying the same high-level strategies to help every patient achieve efficient, optimal recovery.
She has completed extensive advanced training in manual therapy, Redcord, the Gokhale Method, Pilates, yoga, balance and vestibular rehabilitation, and postural activation. Dr. Mead has also invested in state-of-the-art treatment technologies, which she integrates with hands-on care to promote rapid pain relief, efficient healing, and a safe return to full function.
Meet the Team
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Ani Khachatoorians, PT, DPT, MFDc
Physical Therapist
Bio coming soon
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Cassidy Hing, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Cassidy Hing, PT, DPT grew up in California’s Central Valley, where she participated in multiple sports including volleyball, soccer, softball, and track and field. Her athletic background and personal experience with injury sparked an early interest in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, where she completed over 1,000 hours working with NCAA athletes. Dr. Hing went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California.
Dr. Hing has a special interest in treating a wide range of conditions, including vestibular rehabilitation, balance disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Her treatment approach emphasizes patient education, neuromuscular retraining, and collaboration, fostering a true “team effort” to help patients reduce pain and return to the activities they love. Outside the clinic, she enjoys reading, exploring new restaurants, and playing golf or hockey with her husband, family, and friends.
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Karine Yeterian, PT, DPT
Bio coming soon
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Carmela Ortega
Client Care Specialist
Carmela is a Client Care Specialist at Plaza Verdugo Fitness & Rehab and a lifelong San Fernando Valley native. She has been an integral part of the practice since 2000, bringing decades of experience in physical therapy office management and administration.Carmela plays a key role in ensuring each patient has a smooth and positive experience from their first phone call through every stage of care. She assists with patient intake, scheduling, and serves as a knowledgeable liaison between patients and insurance providers, helping navigate administrative and coverage-related questions with clarity and compassion.
Dedicated to supporting patients in achieving their treatment goals, Carmela takes pride in creating an organized, welcoming, and supportive environment. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her four children and three grandchildren.
