Staff
The Staff of Mill Valley Physical Therapy
Jaina Patel
Licensed Physical Therapist and Owner
Jaina Patel started her career as a physical therapist in 2004 when she received her Masters of Physical Therapy at Georgia State University. She later went on and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Boston University in 2007.
Jaina has predominately worked in orthopedics, but has also worked in pediatrics performing aquatic therapy as well as serving the geriatric population focusing on fall prevention and overall health maintenance. In addition to being the current owner of Mill Valley Physical Therapy, Jaina also has an out-patient practice in southern California. When away from work, Jaina enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Susan Van Hise
Licensed Physical Therapist
Susan Van Hise received her BA from UC Berkeley and her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from UCSF/SFSU. She has been practicing out-patient orthopedics since 2009, first in S.F. and currently in Marin. Susan's diverse experience includes treatment of sports and work injuries, balance impairments, degenerative conditions, pre- and post-surgical joint repairs and replacements, postural irregularities and gait disorders. She is a native of Mill Valley and is raising her family here.
Susan thoroughly enjoys working in this community treating people of all ages, from our elementary school students to our centenarians.
Danielle Skordas
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Danielle was born and raised here in Marin County. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Art from University of Denver majoring in Communications with a minor in Spanish. Danielle enjoys working with others and has a great appreciation for staying active which sparked her interest in physical therapy. She has been a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant since 2015 after graduating from the Physical Therapy Assistant program at St. Philips College in San Antonio. When not working, Danielle is playing with her 2.5 year old girl and her shepherd mix. She loves the Bay Area where she can enjoy the outdoors year round, whether it’s trail running, skiing, camping, hiking or paddle boarding.