Sam Cassell, DPT
Sam moved to the Redding area with his wife in 2020 from Atlanta, GA. He graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Berry College in Rome, GA, then went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Georgia State University. He brings over five years’ experience in outpatient orthopedics and over three years of experience in a supervisory role. Sam welcomes the opportunity to serve the surrounding community as Lead Physical Therapist of Mountain Valley Physical Therapy. In his free time, Sam and his wife, Crystal, enjoy the outdoors and traveling.
Garret Gheen, MPT
Garret received his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and his Bachelor’s in Health Science from Loma Linda University in 2004. Garret started his career in Southern California, developing new courses and curriculum for some of the latest physical therapy techniques before moving to the Redding area with his young family in 2007. He specializes in outpatient orthopedics and neck/back rehabilitation and has developed programs for total joint rehabilitation as well as a vestibular (dizziness) rehabilitation program. Garret also is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, certified through the American Physical Therapy Association. Garret is a devoted family man and is active in sports and outdoor recreation including mountain biking, running, hiking, golfing, fly fishing, snowboarding, and surfing.
Crystal DeMarco, PTA
Crystal grew up in Keno, Oregon. She moved to Redding and graduated from Enterprise High School. Crystal started a family while working in elderly care and also as a NASM certified personal trainer. In addition, she did bookkeeping for the landscaping business she owned with her children’s father. Crystal wanted to make a bigger difference in the world and to start a career using her elderly caregiving and personal training skills. This led her to join the first cohort of the PTA program at Shasta College. During Crystal’s time in the PTA program, she completed outpatient, skilled nursing, and aquatic therapy clinical rotations. Her primary focus and goal with her patients is to enhance longevity and quality of life through improvement of body mechanics and functional abilities while decreasing pain. In her spare time, she enjoys shooting, off roading, kayaking, singing, painting and, most of all, quality time with her 3 kids.
Samantha, Receptionist
Samantha is responsible for the front office duties at Mountain Valley Physical Therapy including patient scheduling and insurance and is more than happy to answer any questions you might have. She enjoys welcoming new patients and helping out where she can around the clinic.
When she is not working, Samantha loves being outside with her two boys, camping and spending as much time as possible in the water fishing, swimming and tubing.
