About Us

Chad Waits

CEO, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT

Chad Waits grew up in Ahwatukee and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona. During his time as a Wildcat, Chad worked as a technician with the wheelchaired tennis team at the University of Arizona Disability Resource Center. What started as a fun way to help people while he went to school, ultimately led Chad to choosing physical therapy as a career path.

He went on to complete doctorate in physical therapy from AT Still University in Mesa. Since then, Chad’s heart for learning and achieving a higher level of clinical understanding has kept him a student of the profession. He places a high value on mentorship and continuing education and serves as an adjunct profession at AT Still University, holds multiple certifications, and is one of only 2,144 fellowship trained providers in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy across the nation.

Chad has been recognized locally for his exceptional care and received AZ Central’s Best of the Desert Award in 2021 and 2022. He specializes in spinal manipulation, joint replacement rehabilitation, and resistance training. His certifications include:

• Dry Needling
• Certified Pilates Teacher (PMA-CPT)
• APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
• Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) from the Ola Grimsby Institute
• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)

When he’s not mentoring staff or caring for patients, Chad spends most of his time as a spectator and enjoys watching his children participate in school and club sports!

Francis Sinfuego

PT, DPT

Raised in a family filled with nurses, and having grown up playing sports up to and throughout college, Frankie always had a personal connection with health, movement, and service. Frankie joins our team from the Chicagoland area where he graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise and Health Promotion. He then spent the next few years upholding the values of his degree as a personal trainer and later manager of community based fitness club serving over 2,000 members. Wanting to develop a deeper understanding of health and sense of service, Frankie chose to pack his bags and move to Arizona with his wife to begin a career in physical therapy. In 2023, Frankie earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the Arizona School of Health Sciences at A.T. Still University. He is now enrolled in their Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program to continue his development as a clinician specializing in orthopedics. In his spare time, you can find Frankie playing sand volleyball or catching a lift in the weight room. You might also find him exploring trails or cheering on his hometown Bulls with his wife and their dog, Boba.

Connor Cantu

PT, DPT

Breanna Clauser

PT, DPT

Bre was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania and moved to Phoenix, AZ when she was two years old. Bre played several sports growing up including basketball, golf, swim, and volleyball. During high school sports in Avondale, AZ, Bre learned about physical therapy and quickly took interest. She participated in AZ HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) competitions both in the state and nationally for physical therapy. Bre attended Grand Canyon University to pursue a Bachelor’s in Biology with an emphasis in pre-physical therapy, graduating magna cum laude in 2018. From there she continued her work in the physical therapy field and moved her way up to be a lead physical therapy technician for two years prior to being accepted into physical therapy school. Bre is a graduate of A.T. Still University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. During her time at A.T. Still, she participated in several volunteer events including Move for Mason, Surfing for Nixon, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Camp Rainbow. Bre is a multi-sport enthusiast, including paddleboarding, rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, pickleball, lifting and cycling. She takes interest in patients that require unique and individually tailored strength and conditioning programs, as well as active adults and post-surgical patients. Her favorite part about physical therapy is getting her patients to return to the activities they love. She is married to a Home Health Physical Therapist and they have one four legged child, Indiana Bones.

Kelsey Cring

PT, DPT

Kelsey was raised in Tucson, Arizona, and moved to the greater Phoenix area to attend Arizona State University. A dedicated soccer player in high school, she had to step away from the sport due to an injury. This experience sparked her passion for physical therapy and helping others recover and thrive.

At ASU, Kelsey graduated from the honor’s college and received her bachelor’s in Kinesiology.  While there she also joined the Arizona State rowing club and participated in regattas along the west coast. Kelsey is a graduate of A.T. Still University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. During her time at A.T. Still, she participated in several volunteer events including Surfing for Nixon and participating in A.T Still’s Pro Bono clinic. Kelsey enjoys staying active through playing soccer, pickleball, and hiking. She has a special interest in ACL rehabilitation, active adults and post operative. Her favorite part of physical therapy is watching her patients grow and return to the activities they love.