Leadership

Chelsea Ortega, DPT, SCS, CSCS

Founder

Chelsea Ortega, DPT, SCS, CSCS

Chelsea is a board certified sports physical therapist and regional director at Evolution Physical Therapy and Fitness. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2011 where she competed in NCAA Division I Rowing. Chelsea went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2015 from Duke University, while also becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She completed her Sports Physical Therapy Residency at Ben Hogan Sports Medicine in 2016 and became a Board Certified Sports Specialist in 2017. Over the years Chelsea has worked with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes from a variety of team sports including football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and lacrosse. Chelsea specializes in concussion rehabilitation as well as return to sport activities. Chelsea has worked as a PT and concussion specialist for the Premier Lacrosse League as well as for the Las Vegas Aces and US Women's National Team. Chelsea enjoys working with athletes and is passionate about bridging the gap between rehabilitation and sports performance. She has presented and taught at national conferences as well as residency and fellowship programs.
Bobby Jean Lee, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMT, CSCS

Founder

Bobby Jean Lee, DPT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMT, CSCS

Bobby is a Board Certified Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine from California Lutheran University in 2011 where she competed in NCAA Water Polo. She went on to graduate from Duke University’s Doctorate in Physical Therapy program in 2014. After graduation, Bobby successfully completed the Sports Physical Therapy Residency program at Ben Hogan Sports Medicine in Fort Worth, TX. After residency, she continued on at THSM. As part of her current role at THSM, Bobby is the rehabilitation clinic coordinator with Division I athletics at Texas Christian University (TCU). Bobby serves as a clinical instructor to physical therapy and athletic training students and is faculty on the Physical Therapy Sports Residency Programs at THSM. Bobby is in the dissertation phase of her PhD, with research focused on returning to play after sport-related concussion. Bobby has experience teaching on a multitude of sports topics at local, regional and national professional and inter-professional conferences such as Combined Sections Meeting and National Athletic Trainers Association annual conference. Bobby has a passion for working with high level athletes. She is passionate about a team based management approach for the rehabilitation of athletes of all ages.
Mike Giunta, DPT, CSCS

CEO Evolution Ed

Mike Giunta, DPT, CSCS

Michael received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College while playing lacrosse. He has been around elite athletics his entire professional career, working as the Head Physical Therapist of the Burton US Open of Snowboarding, The Premier Lacrosse League and others. Michael has a passion in treating and training elite sports athletes. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist which has helped him understand how to link rehabilitation and elite training. Michael is dedicated to helping Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and other medical professionals operate with the proper education while always providing exceptional care. Additionally, Michael is the CEO of Evolution Physical Therapy, an outpatient sports physical therapy practice with 18 Clinics across the US.