Our Staff

To provide the highest level of care to our patients, our entire staff of Doctors of Physical Therapy have attained, or are pursuing, Orthopedic Board Certification and/or Fellowship Training.

Our clinical proficiency is further enhanced by our rigorous mentorship program and extensive clinical education. Our culture of lifelong learning is what will ensure that you achieve optimal outcomes and success in treatment.

Management Team

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Dr. Maury Hayashida
DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS

Founder / Owner
maury@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Maury Hayashida, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS
Founder/Owner
maury@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Hayashida graduated from Western University of Health Sciences with Master’s and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees after completing his undergraduate education in Kinesiology at Westmont College. Dr. Hayashida holds dual board certification by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in both orthopedics (OCS) and sports (SCS) therapy. He is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association.

Dr. Hayashida founded Hayashida Physical Therapy in 2002 with the conviction that the optimal care for muscle, joint, and nerve pain required the advanced knowledge and skill of a physical therapist specialized in movement diagnosis, manual therapy and exercise prescription.

He says: “To become highly skilled at anything, one must be in constant training with that skill. That is exactly what the physical therapists at Hayashida Physical Therapy do; it is, and always will be, part of our culture here.”

Professional Endeavors
USA Rugby National Rehab Coordinator: Consults regionally and internationally with professional rugby teams
Research Institute of Human Movement founder (RIHM): a non-profit research organization
ArthroKinetic Institute (AKI); DBA Variant Training Lab co-founder & CIO: a medical & performance-oriented training facility
Westmont College Adjunct professor of Motor Behavior; Kinesiology Department
Motus Enterprises founder/CEO: Telehealth licensing

Dr. Hayashida is also actively involved in the community and sits on several local Advisory Boards

Professional Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (AAOMT)
National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

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Dr. Joshua Fong
DPT, CSCS

Director of Clinics
joshua@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Joshua Fong, DPT, CSCS
Director of Clinics
joshua@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Joshua Fong moved to the Santa Barbara area from Texas where he attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center, earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May of 2014. During Physical Therapy school Joshua was elected President of the Student Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Association and was chairman of various charity events aimed toward raising funds for medical supplies for the underprivileged residents of Lubbock, TX. Joshua received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Biology, graduating with honors in 2011 from the University of Texas at El Paso.

Dr. Fong has completed a year-long manual therapy course, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) via the NSCA, and is preparing for board-certification as a specialist in orthopedics (OCS). He believes that learning is a life-long process that is essential in providing the best quality care, and strives to provide an environment in which teamwork with his patients and fellow healthcare providers is the priority. Dr. Fong prides himself on trust-building communication and compassionate patient care that is tailored to each individual patient’s needs and goals.

Dr. Fong enjoys all forms of exercise and sports and is excited to be in a community in which outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and beach volleyball are easily available.

Professional Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)
National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)

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Dr. Chris Ellefson
PT, DPT, OCS

Santa Barbara Clinic Manager
Head of Peri-Operative Services
christopher@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Chris Ellefson, PT, DPT, OCS
Santa Barbara Clinic Manager
Head of Post-Operative Services
christopher@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Ellefson grew up in Gallup, New Mexico and attended college at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, CA. In 2012 he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts. After living in Ventura for several years working as an admissions counselor for his alma mater, he realized he wanted to pursue a career in physical therapy. He moved back to his native New Mexico and applied to the physical therapy program at the University of New Mexico. Doctor Ellefson achieved early admission to the program and after three years he graduated in May of 2018 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). During that time, in addition to his studies, he served as an anatomy tutor employed by the university to work with first year DPT students.

Doctor Ellefson and his wife then moved back to Santa Barbara and he began working at Hayashida Physical Therapy in October of 2018. In March of 2020, he sat for and passed the Orthopedic Clinical Specialty (OCS) Exam. As a clinician he loves empowering his patients to take command of their own care and giving them the tools to do so. In his free time, Doctor Ellefson is an avid trail runner and also enjoys surfing and olympic weightlifting.

Professional Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)

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Dr. Joe Godges
DPT, MA, OCS

Clinical Mentor
joe@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Joe Godges, DPT, MA, OCS
Clinical Mentor
joe@hayashidapt.com

Joe Godges is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California where his primary role is to provide educational support for clinical residency and fellowship programs in the US and internationally.  

From 2006 to 2017, Joe served as the ICF-based Clinical Practice Guidelines Editor for the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association, which were published in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy.  For a complete bio of Dr. Godges, visit:  https://pt.usc.edu/about-usc-biokinesiology-and-physical-therapy/faculty-directory/joseph-godges-dpt-ma-ocs/

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Dr. Thomas Castro
DPT

Santa Barbara Clinic
thomas@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Thomas Castro, DPT
Santa Barbara Clinic

Dr. Thomas Castro grew up in Ventura, California and attended CSUN with a degree in Kinesiology and a focus in Exercise Science in 2014. Dr. Thomas graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health
Sciences in 2020 completing his journey to attain a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT).

Thomas has been personal training private clientele since 2013 and holds certifications in Functional Movement Screen Levels 1 & 2 (FMS), Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Levels 1 and 2 (DNS), and as a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms). He believes in empowering patients to see the potential within themselves while guiding them on their path to recovery.

Thomas enjoys traveling and has been swimming with sharks in Belize, penguins and turtles in the Galapagos, and has kayaked through Ha Long Bay in Vietnam. He has also backpacked in and out of the Grand Canyon to the Havasupai Reservation and looks forward to many more experiences with family
and friends.

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Dr. Brook Phillips
DPT, OCS

Goleta Clinic
brook@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Brook Phillips, DPT, OCS
Goleta Clinic
brook@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Brook Phillips joined Hayashida Physical Therapy in December 2004 and is the clinical director of the Goleta office. Along with the rest of the management team, he works diligently to ensure that Hayashida Physical Therapy continues to provide the region’s highest level of clinical care and expertise.

Dr. Phillips completed his Masters in Physical Therapy (PT) at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, and completed his Clinical doctorate with emphasis in executive management from the EIM Institute of Health Services. He has been a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) since 2007 through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

He, like most of the clinical staff at Hayashida and Associates, strives to be a lifelong learner and to advance his postgraduate education with ongoing continuing education and training. Brook enjoys travel as well as outdoor activities and sports such as hiking, running and beach volleyball.

Professional Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member since 2000
EcoPro Products LLC founder and president: a company that designs and markets eco-friendly products to the health and wellness industry
Prevail Conditioning Physical Therapist: Local Personal Training and Strength and Conditioning Facility

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Dr. Hayden Flores
DPT

Goleta Clinic
hayden@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Hayden Flores, DPT
Goleta Clinic
hayden@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Hayden Flores was born and raised in Southern California where he developed a love for sports and the outdoors. He attended Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee, where he earned his Bachelors of Business Administration degree.

Hayden became interested in physical therapy when he received treatment for injuries he sustained while participating in traditional and endurance sports. He quickly recognized the impact physical therapy could have on people’s lives and decided to pursue a career in the field. He attended Loma Linda University and graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2018.

Hayden moved to Santa Barbara in April, 2020. Cycling and mountain biking currently make up the majority of Hayden’s athletic and outdoor pursuits. Beyond his own riding, Hayden volunteers as a coach with the Central Coast Composite high school mountain bike team. Hayden also enjoys backpacking, waterskiing, and surfing and is excited to take advantage of the outdoor opportunities that Santa Barbara has to offer.

Hayden is passionate about providing his patients with the highest level of care in order to help them reach their goals as quickly as possible. He believes everyone is an athlete in their own right and always works to help his patients achieve their highest level of function. Hayden is currently working to expand his knowledge and expertise working with cyclists and other endurance/extreme sports athletes.

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Dr. Marc Millner
PT, DPT, ATC

Goleta Clinic
marc@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Marc Millner, DPT, PT, ATC
Goleta Clinic
marc@hayashidapt.com

Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Marc graduated SBHS in 2005 and went on to study at CSUN, earning a BS in Athletic Training in 2015. Marc returned home and worked as head ATC at Laguna Blanca High School while also providing coverage at local sporting events. He was then accepted to Western University and graduated in 2020 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Some of his most notable experience is from working as a certified athletic trainer with athletes ranging from the D1 high school to D1 collegiate level. Marc’s main goal is to use his dual credentials of athletic training and physical therapy to best serve his community, while continuing to educate himself with the most up-to-date treatment techniques.

Professional Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)

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Dr. Jon Sakoda
DPT, OCS, CSCS

Santa Barbara Clinic
jon@hayashidapt.com

Dr. Jon Sakoda, DPT, OCS, CSCS

Santa Barbara Clinic
jon@hayashidapt.com
 

Dr. Jon Sakoda was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai’i and completed his bachelor's degree in kinesiology at Westmont College. He then attended Chapman University, where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013. Dr. Sakoda then went on to complete a year long orthopedic residency through the USC/Kaiser didactic curriculum, and has  been a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) since 2017 through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. In the future, he plans on completing a Fellowship in Manual Physical Therapy. 

Dr. Sakoda's interests in Physical Therapy are helping people manage various orthopedic and sports-related injuries through education, manual therapy, and exercise. He believes that Physical Therapy is a team effort, in which the PT and patient are both actively involved in the plan of care. Dr. Sakoda also advocates for PT's to actively pursue post-graduate training/education in order to provide the most current evidence-based practices. In his spare time, Dr. Sakoda enjoys freediving, fishing, hiking, camping, golfing, and anything else outside.

Professional Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)

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Dr. Alexandra Mohamadi
DPT, OCS

Santa Barbara Clinic
alexandra.mohamadi@hayashidapt.com

Alli (Alexandra) had just graduated from UCSB with a BA degree completely unrelated to physical therapy when she incurred her own injury that brought her into a clinic for treatment. This experience inspired her to consider a career shift, but it was during a yoga teacher training in India that she really realized just how much she loved helping people find freedom of movement. She returned to school and graduated with her DPT from Samuel Merritt University in 2019. Shortly after starting her first job, she decided to take her education to the next level and began a fellowship program in orthopedic manual physical therapy with Bellin College. She is currently in the thick of studies and is thoroughly enjoying seeing her hard work pay off in the clinic.

Alli has a particular interest in treating chronic pain. She practices mindfulness daily and has committed many hours to studying how mindfulness can be used to treat those suffering from chronic pain conditions in conjunction with traditional physical therapy. She believes that the body must be treated in a holistic manner, taking the entire individual into consideration in order to have the best possible outcome. When not in the clinic, Alli enjoys being a beach bum, surfing, traveling, yoga, SCUBA, and spending time with her pets and husband.

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"Brook is excellent. I have been to over a dozen pt in the Santa Barbara area over the last 20 years! I almost got a hip replacement this year due to pain while walking. Today I actually ran a 5k after about 2 months of Brook helping me!"

Kelly K.

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COVID-19 Update: we take our community's health seriously and have implemented new procedures in accordance with the CDC.

We have moved our Goleta Clinic!  As of July 1st, 2021 our new address is 271 N. Fairview Avenue, Suite 104, Goleta, CA 93117

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