Dr. Ziad Dahdul, PT, DPT, OCS, SFMA, FRCms

Physical Therapist

Owner and Founder

Specializations

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

SFMA Level 1 certified

Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist

ACL Rehab Expert

Ziad brings a unique approach by blending functional movement principles with skilled hands on care. He possesses 11+ years of experience working with athletes across the spectrum from the youth level all the way up to the pros.

Ziad earned his B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis on clinical exercise science from California State University, Fullerton. He then went on to receive his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Southern California (USC), the number one program in the country.

Over the years, Ziad has developed a clinical expertise in treating patients post ACL reconstruction in addition to rehabbing overhead athletes’ shoulder and elbow injuries. He has helped hundreds of people return to their sport and life at the highest outcome levels.

Ziad has a passion for taking the principles of sports performance and applying them to the general population, helping unleash the athlete within all of us. He’s a firm believer that no matter the sport, activity, or life demands, everyone deserves individualized care at the highest level possible.

Dr. David Monte, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Physical Therapist

Athletic Trainer

Specializations

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Certified Athletic Trainer

David is a student of movement. He graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from the University of La Verne working with high school and collegiate athletes of all levels. He continued to study movement by becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist to better push himself and his clients. He then went on to receive his doctorate in physical therapy while simultaneously working as an athletic trainer at Gannon University.

David strongly values accountability, balance and integrity to uphold the best treatment for his clients. His goals are to create a lifelong impact and encourage each person to find the athlete within themselves. He works to empower his clients with strategies and movement to help improve their overall quality of life. He strives to keep everyone in the game and keep them moving doing what they love.

His daily movement practice involves strength and mobility general preparedness. He sees just as much value in quiet self reflection as collaboration and communication. He loves to learn and practice Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit and kettlebell based strength movements. You can find him unwinding watching Critical Role, reading a science fiction fantasy novel or taking trips to the beach or lush forested areas.

Dr. William Sheehan, PT, DPT, CSCS, CISSN

Physical Therapist

Specializations

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Certified Sports Nutritionist

Will is a physical therapist and coach specializing in optimizing movement of the human body and its intricate mechanisms for athletic performance. He earned his B.S in Allied Health Sciences from the University of Connecticut and went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences. In an effort to provide comprehensive care for his patients, he has also completed additional training as a strength & conditioning coach/sports nutritionist.

He is passionate about using a multi-factorial approach to optimize the human body, athletic performance, and pain-free movement to create opportunity for success in his patients. By emphasizing a collaborative and holistic approach, Will blends evidence-based treatments with a fitness forward and psychologically informed mindset. Her believes in empowering his patient’s to take an active role in their rehabilitation/performance enhancement.

In his free time, Will enjoys being active outdoors with hiking, swimming, surfing, and snowboarding. He practices what he preaches with CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting. If he’s not outside, he enjoys watching movies and will travel/explore as often as he can.

Dr. Adam Paicely, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Physical Therapist

Specializations

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

Fellowship Trained through Kaiser Permanente

Adam was born and raised in the greater Los Angeles area. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before transitioning to a career in physical therapy. He completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at Western Kentucky University.

In order to improve his clinical skills to provide better care for his patients, Adam completed an orthopedic residency at Loma Linda University. He then went on to complete the Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation fellowship through Kaiser Permanente and the Lower Quarter Biomechanics fellowship at the Movement Performance Institute.

In his free time, you will find Adam hiking, traveling, watching basketball, and playing ultimate frisbee. While he loves to treat all different athletes, his true passion and drive is to bring top level care to the ultimate frisbee community.

Melissa Macias Rodriguez

Office Manager

Melissa’s role here at Ignite is elastic and broad. She strives to keep our back-office running smoothly while providing non-clinical, concierge service to our patients. She functions as the backbone of our growing company.

A background in communications, a love for fitness, and a desire to be part of a team whose primary goal is to help others is what led her to Ignite. These qualities make her an integral part of our goal desire to provide top-notch treatment and to build strong patient relationships along the way. She understands the importance of truly listening in order to provide the best services and treatments to help our patients get back to the activities that they love.

Daniela Hernandez

Administrative Assistant

Daniela is the administrative assistant at Ignite. She assists with back-office tasks concerning scheduling, insurance verifications, as well as documentation. One of Daniela’s main goals is to provide for the best non-clinical care for our patients in providing assistance wherever it may be needed. 

Daniela is a former cross country runner whose passion for fitness only grew stronger after obtaining her B.S in Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton. She is also a huge mental health advocate who firmly believes one must take care of themself so you can best take care of others. Her athletic, academic and personal life have taught her the importance of the valuable attributes needed to help others.