Vaden Staff: Physical Therapy

Zaldy Dela Cuesta, DPT
Physical Therapist

Zaldy was raised in a family of allied healthcare providers which influenced his decision to pursue a career in physical therapy. Zaldy initially worked at MORE as a therapy aide while attending San Jose State University.  He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Biology from San Jose State in 2001, and then received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Azusa Pacific University in 2006.  After graduation from Azusa Pacific, Zaldy returned to MORE and is now the Clinical Manager of Physical Therapy at Vaden Health Center Stanford. Zaldy is currently studying under the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy in order to obtain Board Certification as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Certification as an Orthopedic Manipulative/Manual Therapist.  In his free time Zaldy enjoys traveling and playing football, golf, and basketball.

Pooja Chokshi, DPT
Physical Therapist

Pooja was born in Mission Viejo and grew up in southern California where she attended the University of California Riverside and earned her Bachelor of Arts in History. Having always had a strong interest in health sciences, Pooja worked as a physical therapy aide and was inspired to help people reach their optimal level of function through a career as a physical therapist. Pooja attended Touro University Nevada, where she earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2012. Shortly after relocating with her husband to the Bay Area, Pooja joined MORE, where she works as staff physical therapist at our Vaden Student Health Center clinic at Stanford University. Pooja speaks fluent Gujrati and Hindi and enjoys running, yoga and Pilates.

PayneGreg Payne, ATC, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Greg began working for MORE in 1989, shortly after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from San Jose State University.  He went on to become a Certified Athletic Trainer in 1991 and a Physical Therapist Assistant in 1994.  Greg has provided athletic training services for East West Shriner’s Football, Bruce Jenner Track and Field Competitions, VISA National Gymnastics Championships, and several Bay Area high schools.  Greg enjoys both volleyball and tennis and is an avid reader.


Carly Chambers, ATC, PT Aide

Athletic Trainer

 

 

 

 


Rhalph Revestir
P.T. Aide Supervisor

 

 

 

 

 
 

Melissa Go
P.T. Aide

 

 

 

 

 


Nelson Ma
P.T. Aide

 

 

 

 


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