Potrero Physical Therapy Staff
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Lance Harriman, MSPT
Lance is the clinic's owner and has worked in the physical therapy field for 16 years. He is an active diver and
snowboarder, as well as an expert surfer having surfed Mavericks for 16 years. Lance has extensive experience in
outpatient orthopedics, including a special emphasis on knee and shoulder injuries. With his surfing background
and orthopedic physical therapy experience, Lance has become the go to person for surfing related injuries.
He is also involved with Operation Rainbow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to performing free orthopedic
surgery for indigent children and young adults in developing countries worldwide. Lance has gone on multiple
medical missions to countries in Central and South America. He also leads the aquatic therapy program offered
by the clinic.
Education: Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, University of California San Francisco/San Francisco State University
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Tracy Michelmore, MPT
Tracy Michelmore has been practicing physical therapy for 18 years in a variety of settings including
inpatient, acute rehab and outpatient orthopedic. Prior to joining Potrero Physical Therapy, Tracy
created, directed, and functioned as the primary PT for an industrial medicine clinic. While she has
extensive experience in treating a vast array of injuries/conditions, Tracy specializes in treatment
of the knee and shoulder. An active cyclist and expert skier, she has an innovative approach to
therapeutic exercise as well as designing home exercise programs.
Education: Masters of Physical Therapy, Samuel Merritt College, Oakland California
Affiliations: Operation Rainbow mission to Ecuador (Spring 2008), Expert contributor Krames health and safety education.
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Radhika Shah, MSPT
Radhika Shah has been practicing physical therapy for 5 years across a variety of settings including inpatient, industrial medicine,
neurologic rehab, and outpatient orthopedics. Prior to relocating to the Bay Area this summer, she served as the clinic director of
an outpatient facility in NYC. Radhika is also a certified massage therapist (NCBTMB) and has a special interest in trigger point
release, having completed the series by Janet Travell. She is an avid hiker and yoga practitioner and brings a balanced treatment
approach to Potrero PT.
Education: Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, Boston University, Boston, MA
Affiliations/Special Skills: Nationally certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage Bodywork.
Fluent in Spanish
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David Silkey, MPT, CSCS
David has been practicing physical therapy for 15 years in a variety of settings, with a strong emphasis on
outpatient and sports rehabilitation. While experienced in the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal
injuries/conditions, David has a particular interest in injuries of the shoulder, knee, and foot/ankle. He is
adept in lower extremity biomechanical analysis including evaluation, fabrication, and implementation of
orthotics. David received his "Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist" certification from the NSCA
in 2000 and has logged over 250 hours in continuing education. A year-round athlete and competitive canoe
paddler, David is able to understand the needs of high-level athletes and weekend warriors alike.
Education: Masters of Physical Therapy, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Affiliations: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
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Andy Tsui, MPT, CSCS
Andy Tsui earned his Master's degree in physical therapy from Columbia University and has been practicing in
New York and California for more than nine years. With extensive education in orthopedic manual therapy,
including such methods as Maitland Australian Physiotherapy, Stanley Paris, muscle energy, active release
with manual stabilization, and LJ Lee's integrated ring approach, Andy's continued efforts to broaden his
knowledge and deepen his skills enable him to tailor programs specific to each individual's needs and to
achieve optimum results. Having lived and worked in New York for the past five years, Andy recently decided
to head back to the Bay Area and it's beautiful surroundings. He enjoys swimming and working out in his spare
time.
Education: Masters of Physical Therapy, Columbia University, New York City, NY
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