meet the team
dr. jeff
dr. christie
dr. zaki
george
patti
Dr. Zaki Afzal is a leading physical therapist in Las Vegas who helps active adults, athletes and lifters get rid of pain and get back to the workouts and sports they love without pain medications, injections or surgeries.
Zaki takes pride in keeping active adults, athletes and lifters on top of their game. His goal is to keep them working out, so they can be fit & active for life. Zaki founded Optimize Physical Therapy & Performance out of this simple need - to make sure no one has to suffer through pain or a lack of high quality care like he did. Too often, people don't get the care they need in today's profit-centered healthcare system. Optimize is a patient-centered clinic, and we're here to make sure you get the care you need, exactly when you need it.
“When you come see me you have the guarantee that you will receive the highest quality, patient-centered approach, to ensure you get the care you deserve. Here at Optimize Physical Therapy and Performance, your needs come first, and I won’t be satisfied until all of your goals are met.”
– Dr. Jeff
PHYSICAL THERAPIST SPECIALIST
Dr. zaki afzal
Dr. Christie Berger is a leading Physical Therapist in Las Vegas, Nevada that helps active adults and adolescents navigate their pain and injuries to return to sports, lifting, and their active lifestyle pain free. Christie believes that Physical Therapy should encompass a full body systems approach and should promote mobility, strength, and functional movement training to assure the success of returning you to your full active lifestyle without limitation.
As a competitive athlete for most of her life, Christie knows what it’s like to be injured or to not be performing at your optimal level. The empathy she has drives her desire to help you understand that you can bounce back, and improve your performance with the right care.
Christie went to school in Henderson, Nevada and has since treated athletes and active adults in Colorado and Oregon. She has experienced the profit centered care model of high volume physical therapy clinics, where the patient is not the focus. Christie is excited to break this unfortunate norm of physical therapy and to join the team at Optimize Physical Therapy and Performance to continue to provide high quality patient centered care.
CREDENTIALS
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Touro University Nevada
BS, Health and Exercise Science, Concentration in Sports Medicine Colorado State University
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Certification in Dry Needling – Kinetacore
dr. christie berger
physical therapist specialist
Dr. Jeff Schuerman is a leading physical therapist and Las Vegas native who has spent most of his life playing high-level, competitive sports. Dr. Jeff now finds passion in using his vast, sports-related experience and physical therapy knowledge, helping athletes, active adults, and golfers get rid of their pain and return to performing the sports and activities they love. Dr. Jeff, an avid golfer himself, specializes in using his TPI certification to ensure that all golfers can achieve their most efficient and pain-free round of golf.
“When you come see me you have the guarantee that you will receive the highest quality, patient-centered approach, to ensure you get the care you deserve. Here at Optimize Physical Therapy and Performance, your needs come first, and I won’t be satisfied until all of your goals are met.” - Dr. Jeff
“When you come see me you have the guarantee that you will receive the highest quality, patient-centered approach, to ensure you get the care you deserve. Here at Optimize Physical Therapy and Performance, your needs come first, and I won’t be satisfied until all of your goals are met.”
– Dr. Jeff
PHYSICAL THERAPIST SPECIALIST
Dr. Jeff Schuerman
George Michaels is a Neuromuscular Therapist who helps active adults and athletes with pain, recovery, and getting back to the activities they love. George was the official Soft Tissue Therapist for the Las Vegas Raiders for the 2020 Season. George specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy, Biomechanics, and Corrective Exercise.
George has worked integratively with Dr. Zaki and Optimize during his time with The Las Vegas Raiders and saw the quality care the players were receiving, and the benefits they got from it on the field. George is now an integrated part of the Optimize team and offers mobile recovery.
As an athlete and weightlifter, George dealt with injuries like many of you. George dealt with a shoulder injury that left him concerned with his future as a therapist and athlete due to the subpar care he received. George joined Optimize because of his results and belief of Optimize and their care. Seeing the profit driven healthcare system and not enough patient centered therapy influenced George to try and show people a better quality.
CREDENTIALS
Associates in Manual Therapy from University of Calgary
Corrective Exercise Specialization from National Academy of Sports Medicine
State Licensed LMT
george michaels
NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPIST, CES
Patti is a yoga instructor, currently studying to become a Certified Yoga Therapist who is passionate about expanding the idea of yoga as simply a physical practice. Yoga Therapy, with a whole-person perspective, incorporates the physical with the mental and helps individuals integrate better lifestyle habits. Her work starts with functional movement, whether it’s yoga, stretching, fitness, etc. with the end goal of establishing a personalized plan for a healthier, more fulfilled life.
Patti is currently working with the Optimize team to create valuable content, to learn more about the marvels of human movement, and to hone in on the most effective patient experience.
As an athlete and weightlifter, George dealt with injuries like many of you. George dealt with a shoulder injury that left him concerned with his future as a therapist and athlete due to the subpar care he received. George joined Optimize because of his results and belief of Optimize and their care. Seeing the profit driven healthcare system and not enough patient centered therapy influenced George to try and show people a better quality.
CREDENTIALS
Associates in Manual Therapy from University of Calgary
Corrective Exercise Specialization from National Academy of Sports Medicine
State Licensed LMT
administrative assistant, RYT500, CPT
patti kao
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Las Vegas, NV 89183
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