Clinical Staff

ROC Physical Therapy is dedicated to providing patients with supreme quality care and attention. Founded in 2002 by Matthew Smith, we are a team of highly professional and experienced physical therapists. From a surgical recovery treatment and general orthopedics to ergonomics and sports therapy, we have specialists to address specific problem areas efficiently. Our team not only comes up with a tailor-made treatment plan but also makes sure the sessions are conducted as per your convenience. The moment you reach out for an initial consultation till the time you complete your treatment, we are there for you every step of the way!

Matthew Smith

  • Physical Therapist
  • Owner
  • Certified McKenzie Specialist
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Matthew Smith

Physical Therapist


Academics/Experience
  • Owner of ROC Physical Therapy since 2003
  • Bachelor's Degree, Physical Therapy, California State University Northridge 1989
  • McKenzie Method Certified for over 20 years
  • 30 years' experience of Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Experience in private and corporate physical therapy
  • Industrial injury consultant
  • Clinical instructor for Manual Therapy fellowship
Pertinent Post-graduate Training
  • Related Professional Continuing Education
  • Business Management
Interests
  • Matt has always enjoyed various sports, but now can be found on most weekends doing one of the following; Biking, swimming, hiking, waterskiing, snow skiing, and snowshoeing whenever possible with his wife or kids.
  • Matt loves hearing his patients tell him how physical therapy has helped them get their lives back. He also loves being able to make an immediate change in his patients' pain on their first visit and show them that their condition can be helped.

Laura Porterfield

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Laura Porterfield

Doctor of Physical Therapy


Academics/Experience
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy, from Boston University in 2005
  • 20 years experience Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • 12 years experience Advanced training in the field of women’s health physical therapy
About Laura

I have been a practicing physical therapist for 20 years. After graduating with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) from Boston University in 2005, I moved back home to California and worked in a variety of outpatient settings focused on orthopedics and sports medicine. After experiencing my own journey through pregnancy and the birth of my two amazing boys, I quickly realized the shortcomings of prenatal and postpartum rehabilitation in our healthcare system. This was the catalyst for me to pursue advanced training in the field of women's health physical therapy beginning 10 years ago.  I have a passion for empowering women to gain ownership over their bodies, their physical health, and their overall well-being to live their best life. I do this through education, building awareness, treating physical impairments, and building a toolkit for each client so that they can be proactive in their health and healing.

When I'm not connecting with my women's health patients, I continue to hone my skills as an orthopedic physical therapist here at ROC Physical Therapy. I can also be found running around between all the activities of  my 15- and 12-year-old sons, planning our next big travel adventure and enjoying any available quiet time with my husband.

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Kelly Warren

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS)
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Kelly Warren, PT, DPT, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy


Education/experience
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2010, Chapman University
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) 2018
  • Inpatient and outpatient Physical therapy experience
Interests
  • Traveling
  • Spending time with my husband, daughter and our labrador

Kelly holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chapman University with 15 years of experience and became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) in 2018, with both inpatient and outpatient physical therapy experience.