Our Team

Bethany Gradert, MSPT

​Bethany graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1999 with a Master of Science degree in physical therapy. She has worked exclusively in the area of pediatrics since 2005 in various inpatient and outpatient settings, including neonatal and pediatric intensive care units and inpatient and outpatient pediatric rehabilitation. Her experience also includes work at Santa Clara County's High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic and Infant Neurodevelopment Clinic, providing physical therapy services to pre-term, late pre-term, and intrauterine drug-exposed infants from 0-3 years of age.  Bethany is trained in Bayley III developmental assessments, pediatric taping, and is certified in pediatric massage. Bethany founded Pinnacle Kidz in 2013 and has been focused on outpatient physical therapy treatment for infants and children, including developmental support and wellness for typically developing children. Despite her extensive clinical experience, Bethany admits that her best teachers have been her own three kids. 
Joanna Lee, PT, DPT

Joanna received her bachelor of science degree at UCLA (Go Bruins!) before moving up to the Bay Area to attend Samuel Merritt University where she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Upon graduation, Joanna was awarded the Peter Edgelow Award for clinical excellence. She has experience treating across the life span in both outpatient clinical settings and in the hospital acute care and intensive care units. One of her internships was completed here at Pinnacle Kidz. She enjoys working in pediatrics because it is a team environment and every treatment plan is tailor-made to the children/families’ needs & goals. Outside of work, Joanna enjoys baking (especially sourdough), cooking, watching food/travel videos, and doing online virtual workouts with her friends. And when possible, she finds time to visit her family and dog Maple back home in SoCal.
Madeline Smith, PT, DPT

​Madeline graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in Movement Science before earning her doctorate degree in physical therapy from Columbia University in New York City, where she participated in the advanced pediatric clinical track. Madeline finds working in pediatrics to be incredibly rewarding due to the opportunity to maximize a child's lifelong potential, and she is passionate about helping patients and their families achieve their goals. She enjoys working with children of all ages, with a particular interest in intervention for children 0-3 years of age. In her free time, Madeline enjoys spending time with her friends and family, exercising, reading, traveling, and walking dogs.
​Roxanne ("Rocky") Greene, PT, DPT

​Roxanne “Rocky” Greene is a graduate of San Jose State University where she received her bachelor of science degree in health science and kinesiology before earning her doctorate in physical therapy from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Arizona. Rocky loves working in pediatrics and has extensive experience working with children in home, school, and outpatient settings. Her clinical background ranges from work with children in early infancy up through adolescence, with an emphasis on treating conditions that are congenital, neurologic, genetic, and orthopedic in nature.  As a mother herself, Rocky appreciates the opportunity to work with families to achieve their goals. When not working, Rocky loves spending time with her husband Tyler, and their two daughters Gabriella, Mikayla, and Harper.
Sarah Pomarico, PT, DPT

Sarah received a BFA in Dance from Florida State University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy with honors from Samuel Merritt University. While at SMU, she was inducted into the National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society. Sarah has experience working with children in both outpatient orthopedic and neurologic settings. She has treated children with joint pain and instability, arthrogryposis, cerebral palsy, and various genetic, congenital and developmental disorders. She finds pediatrics especially rewarding due to the opportunity to help set children up for success early in life, and she is excited to be a part of helping patients achieve their goals. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, cooking, and playing board games.
Aida Sanchez- Patient Account Representative/Rehabilitation Aide

Aida graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology and plans to continue her education by pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. As our Patient Account Representative, Aida helps our patients and their families navigate the complicated world of health insurance in addition to handling the various tasks that accompany patient care. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, going to Karate and Jiujitsu practice, and competing in Spartan Races.
Colby Choi- Patient Account Representative/Rehabilitation Aide
Colby graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology and plans continue his education by pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. As our Physical Therapy Aide and Patient Account Representative, at both the San Francisco and Mountain View locations, Colby assists our patients, families, and providers to better their lives through movement. During his time outside of the clinic, Colby enjoys weight lifting and conditioning, and currently is obtaining an Associates Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics through the College of San Mateo in addition to preparation for a DPT program.