STAFF BIOS:

Bryan Burch, MS,PT,OCS,SCS : Bryan has over 25 years experience as a physical therapist focusing on orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation. He has directed and owned Burch Physical Therapy, Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Rehabilitation since 1995. Bryan earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in physical therapy from the University of Oklahoma and Rocky Mountain University, respectively. Bryan holds two board certifications as an Orthopaedic Specialist (OCS) and Sports Specialist (SCS).

Alex von Dachenhausen, PT, CHT: Alex has been a Redding resident since 1966. He has over 20 years experience as a physical therapist focusing on hand therapy since 1985. Alex received his Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the University of California San Francisco. Since 1985, Alex has been a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) and a Certified Hand Therapist through ASHT. Alex is the director of Northern Hand Therapy Center, a division of Burch Physical Therapy.

Anita Palko, MPT: Anita earned her Master’s degree in physical therapy in 1992 from the University of Puget Sound. She has advanced training in manual therapy under Loren Rex, D.O. and the Ursa Foundation. Since 2007, she has been certified as a lymphedema therapist through Norton School of Lyphedema and works with patients who are post-surgical breast cancer survivors and various conditions involving the lymphatic system. Anita has experience in rehab, acute care, and outpatient orthopaedic settings.

Dianna Oye, PTA, CMT: Dianna has over 16 years experience as a physical therapist assistant and certified massage therapist. She has advanced training in manual therapy with focus on strain-counterstrain and muscle energy techniques. Some of her hobbies are gardening, reading, and crocheting.

Ashli Winkler, BS : Ashli is the director and fitness professional at Cobblestone Health and Wellness Club. Ashli has a BS in exercise science from the University of Oregon. Ashli has been a personal trainer for the past seven years and is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Hobbies include working out, running, hiking, doing anything outside and spending time with her son.

Nancy Leonard, Office Administrator: Nancy has worked in the healthcare field for over 21 years. She can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .