Meet Our Staff

Melinda Anderson, PT; Co-owner

PT Degree: CSU Fresno, 1990. Melinda has over 27 years of clinical experience with an emphasis in orthopedics, geriatrics, total joint rehabilitation and temporal mandibular dysfunction. She has developed her skills with continuing education programs that have an emphasis in manual therapy, and also places her focus on patient education and community education.

Robin Hathaway, PT, DPT; Co-owner

PT Degree: Master's degree, USC 1993 and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, A.T. Still University (Mesa, AZ) 2012. Robin has over 24 years of experience. Robin's PT career includes extensive experience in geriatric orthopedics, vestibular/balance and wound care. She has completed a comprehensive eight month course though Polestar Education to become a Rehabilitation Certified Pilates Teacher and is a member of Pilates Method Alliance. Robin also specializes in treatment of osteoporosis.

Michael Dendas, DPT; Co-owner
BBTW certified clinician

PT Degree: Doctorate degree, Pacific University (Forest Grove, OR), 2003. Mike has over 14 years of experience and focused his outpatient orthopedic treatment on spinal disorders, shoulder injury, post-operative conditions and geriatric rehabilitation. He utilizes exercise-based treatment approaches with an emphasis on posture and total body conditioning. Mike has also developed the "Back in Swing" golf rehab, fitness and performance program. Michael also specializes in neurologic conditions such as Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Parkinson's Disease, stroke (CVA) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Andrea Ecsedy, PT, NCS, DPT; Per Diem
BBTW certified clinician

PT degree: CSU Northridge, 1984. Doctor of Physical Therapy degree: Rocky Mountain University, 2009. Andrea is a PT board certified neurological clinical specialist (NCS) with over 33 years of clinical experience. She has focused her energy on developing her skills and knowledge in the treatment of those suffering from neurological problems, with specialized skills in the area of stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, spasticity management, vestibular disorders and balance.

Karen Ahern, PT, DPT; Per Diem

Karen received her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy in 1990 from the University of North Dakota and recently completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the college of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN) in 2017. She has 28 years experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and specializes in treating those with neurological diagnoses, including stroke (CVA), head injury (TBI), MS, Parkinson's Disease and spinal cord injury. She is a certified specialist in wound care and also specializes in edema management and wheelchair seating and positioning.

Marcee Martinez, DPT

Rob Rose, PTA

20 years of practice and experience. Rob graduated from Chico State University in 1988 with a BA in Physical Education and is a certified Athletic Trainer. Rob is the co-founder of The Rose Center and is co-founder of The Roses 4 Hope, a non-profit organization developed in helping those with spinal and severe medical issues. Rob has first-hand experience with spinal cord injuries and rehabilitation. He enjoys working with orthopedic and athletic-related injuries, prevention and rehabilitation.

Lisa Rose, PTA

21 years of practice and experience. Lisa graduated from Chico State University with a BA in Exercise Physiology. She is the co-founder of The Rose Center and is co-founder of The Roses 4 Hope. Lisa has experience in outpatient orthopedics as well as balance-vestibular, and neurological rehabilitation.

Janet Gazlay, PTA
Rehabilitation Certified Pilates Instructor

23 years of practice and experience. Janet brings a wealth of knowledge, skill-sets and training to The Rose Center Physical Therapy team. She has experience in various practice settings and has specialized training in aquatic therapy and wound care. Janet is also a Polestar Certified Pilates Rehabilitation instructor and is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance.

Ronita Slate, PTA

Jessica Early, PTA

Jessica is a Physical Therapist Assistant, recently graduated from the Institute of Technology in Redding. She is also a Certified Massage Therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist with years of experience helping others with manual therapy and complete decongestive therapy. On her free time, Jessica enjoys playing guitar and exploring the great outdoors with her husband and two beautiful daughters.

Alicia Duffin, PTA

Kaitlyn Rupp, PTA