B.E.S.T. Physical Therapy: Staff

Our Staff

Kathy Johnson, MSPT, OCS founded B.E.S.T. Physical Therapy in 1995. She received her Master's degree and graduated from the University of the Pacific in 1988. She has her Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist Certification (OCS). Her specialties include spine, shoulder and knee rehabilitation. She is a avid tennis player and currently coaches club level youth soccer. Kathy competed in field hockey and soccer in high school. She specifically enjoys helping athlete's return to their sport. She is our foot/ankle biomechanics specialist and does orthotic fittings.
kathyjohnson@bestphysicaltherapy.com

Julie Gupta, DPT, OCS brings many years of experience in orthopedic physical therapy to B.E.S.T. Physical Therapy. She has an extensive academic background including a BS in Biology from UC Riverside, and a Masters' and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. She is Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS). She has advanced training in manual therapy, and she is especially interested in treating the low back, neck, and lumbo-pelvic regions. She enjoys working in women's health rehabilitation. She is married and enjoys volunteering through the Alpha Chi Omega alumni group.
juliegupta@bestphysicaltherapy.com

Karlo Castillo, PT graduated in 2000 with a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy from De La Salle University College of Physical Therapy. His experience has focused on outpatient orthopedics and sports rehabilitation. He has worked at outpatients clinics in the Santa Clara County since graduation. He is married and has three children. He is devoted to watching his children participate in their sports endeavors.
karlocastillo@bestphysicaltherapy.com

Kate Nickerson, PT is a 1990 graduate of California State University, Fresno. She has gained extensive experience in orthopedic outpatient rehabilitation throughout Silicon Valley. She has advanced training in spine rehabilitation, pelvic girdle dysfunction, myofascial release techniques, orthotic construction, gait analysis, knee rehabilitation, TMJ dysfunction and sports injuries. She has an ASTYM certification to treat scar tissue and other types of soft tissue restrictions. Kate is married and enjoys being active in the lives of her two children.
katenickerson@bestphysicaltherapy.com