Meet Our Staff

The staff at Paso Robles Physical Therapy has over 100 years of combined experience in physical and occupational therapy. Their diverse background includes training in treating conditions as varied as sports injuries, strokes and neurological disorders, vestibular dysfunction, back and neck pain disorders, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle rehabilitation. Their training encompasses techniques including strength training, joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, ergonomics, balance and vestibular rehabilitation, and neuromuscular facilitation. Since the emphasis of treatment here is assessment of dysfunction, the one-on-one care is essential in accomplishing beneficial outcomes for our patients. Through ongoing post-graduate training, our staff stays at the cutting edge of our respective fields. We encourage you to meet them. Some details of their education, work training, and occupational history are below.

Tony Wallace, PT
Co-Owner
​Director of Atascadero Clinic

Tony Wallace, PT, owner and director of PRPT, was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated from Long Beach State with a degree in physical therapy in 1980. After starting his career at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, he decided to transplant to the California Central Coast in 1982. Bringing his wife and two boys, he settled in Atascadero and went to work at Twin Cities Hospital. He and Lisa added two more boys along the way and love living on the Central Coast. The boys are grown and now there are grandsons to enjoy!

After directing another private PT office in Paso Robles for 13 years, he decided to strike out on his own. The result is Paso Robles Physical Therapy. Tony has had extensive experience in treating all manner of orthopedic difficulties over the years. "I love it all. Everyone is unique and every problem offers a unique challenge for recovery". Of particular interest is acute and recurrent back and neck pain conditions.

Tony has stayed on the leading edge of out-patient rehabilitation through continuing education courses and journal reading as well as an ongoing dialogue with the staff of PRPT. The environment in the clinic is fun and challenging. "I think of PRPT as a family. We love working together."

Wendy Westphal, PT, MPT
Co-owner
​Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation
Director of Lake Nacimiento & Paso Robles Clinics

Wendy graduated from CSU Northridge with her MPT in 2001. She worked at an outpatient orthopedic setting for over one year after graduation in addition to acute and subacute hospital setting dealing with primarily neurological dysfunction. Wendy left this setting to work with children with special needs which included orthopedic, neurological and muscle disorders for children, adolescents and young adults aged 0-21 years of age. She has recently transitioned to PRPT to incorporate all her skills that she has developed through out her career to all age groups and diagnoses. Wendy is excited to be a part of the growth and changes that we are making at PRPT which include utilizing her expertise with children of all ages, myofacial release technique, NDT (neurodevelopmental technique), strength training utilizing traditional methods as well as TRX and functional skills training in the clinic and in the community. Wendy is the proud mother of 31 year old twins. She enjoys running, volleyball, kayaking, hiking, camping, dirt biking, boating and learning to paddle board as well as surf. Wendy also enjoys cooking, scrap booking, card making and other crafts when she has time. She also enjoys teaching strength training classes incorporating TRX, therapy ball, and Pilates mat to develop and enhance postural control for injury prevention.

Jennifer Metzler, PT, DPT, OCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist

​Jennifer received her Master’s of Physical Therapy degree from Fresno State in 2008. Soon
after she moved to the Central Coast to work in outpatient orthopedics for over 10 years.
Jennifer completed her orthopedic residency program and obtained her transitional Doctorate
of Physical Therapy degree in 2012. She even worked a couple of years in a home health
setting to provide orthopedic care to those who were recovering from their recent joint
replacement surgeries.
Jennifer became a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy, is a member
of the America Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and she also completed additional training in concussion management, myofascial decompression techniques and chronic pain science.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys swimming/snorkeling, traveling, attending concerts/sporting
events, gardening and spending time with family, friends and her pets.
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Alyson Amenta, PT, DPT, NCS, CSRS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Director or Neurologic Rehab

Alyson earned her Bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Fresno State. While earning her Doctorate, she spent time in clinical settings including neurological rehab, orthopedics, and home health. She also participated in and conducted research with fall-risk prevention, balance outcome measures, and the benefits of power training with decreasing fall risk. Her professional career includes work in the acute rehabilitation setting with neurological cases including CVA, brain injury rehabilitation, and Parkinson’s. She has a certification with PWR!Moves and is a Certified Neurological Specialist.  She has a passion for the neurologic population as well as orthopedics, and enjoys incorporating her passions of biomechanics, strength training, and gait mechanics into both neurological and orthopedic cases. Outside of work, Alyson enjoys all things in nature including surfing, paddling, hiking, running, and drinking coffee.
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Donna Randall, PT

Kiley DeVor, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Pelvic Floor Specialist

Born and raised in Templeton California, Kiley completed her Bachelor's degree in psychology at Oregon State University. She then continued on to Idaho State University to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. After working in both the pelvic floor and acute settings in Idaho, she decided to return to the central coast to be closer to her family and is very happy to be back!


Kiley is dedicated to taking a holistic approach to her patients and providing individualized care, as she believes in treating the whole person and not just their symptoms. She is passionate about learning and prioritizes staying current on the latest evidence-based treatments. Kiley enjoys working with a wide variety of pelvic floor conditions with a special interest in treating patients with pelvic pain, as well as neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries, strokes, Parkinson’s disease, and more!


Outside the clinic, Kiley enjoys spending time with her husband and their many animals, as well as photography, reading, volleyball, and crafting.

Nannon Kelsall, PT, DPT, NCS, CSRS

Nannon earned her Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, with an emphasis in Athletic Training, from Bowling Green State University in 2001. She went on to complete her Master's in Physical Therapy at Ohio State University in 2004. Over the course of her career, Nannon has worked in a variety of settings, including acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation units, and outpatient clinics. During her time in skilled nursing and inpatient rehabilitation, she developed a strong interest in neurological physical therapy. This passion led her to become a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurology in 2016. Nannon further advanced her expertise by earning a Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University in 2020. She is also a Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist and plans to pursue certification in Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery. Nannon is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
​Having lived and worked on California's Central Coast since 2007, Nannon enjoys hiking, spending time by the ocean, and immersing herself in the local wine industry. She’s a regular at sporting events, concerts, and enjoys reading in her spare time. As a former gymnast, Nannon remains passionate about the gymnastics world and loves staying connected to it. Nannon is also involved in singing in a local choir. Above all, she values spending time with her family and friends.

Grace Elgin, PTA

Grace was born and raised on the Central Coast where she received her AS in Math
and Science before moving to Visalia to attend the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at College of the Sequoias. Upon graduating and receiving her PTA license in 2019, she began working at a large orthopedic outpatient clinic. There she developed her skills in treating various pathologies which included post surgical patients, balance
and vestibular, overuse/repetitive use injuries, headaches, cervical/thoracic/lumbar pain, sports injuries, fall prevention, elbow/wrist/hand injuries, and numerous other conditions.
She is also MDT certified for both cervical and lumbar spine. Grace is passionate about treating her patients with the most up-to-date, evidence-based interventions to both efficiently and effectively meet the goals of each individual. When Grace is not at work, she enjoys hiking, mountain biking, working out, playing soccer, rollerblading and backpacking. She also spends time with her family and friends, having home barbecues, and watching live music.

Chelcy Johnson
Director of Operations

Chelcy earned her bachelor's degree from Cal Poly SLO, specializing in Community Recreation and Nonprofit Administration. This background has given her the skills to expertly manage the administrative and operational aspects of all three PRPT clinics.
In addition to her role at PRPT, Chelcy spearheaded the creation of Movement Collective, a sister brand that offers gym memberships, group fitness classes, personal training, and studio-based classes at the Paso Robles location. She holds numerous certifications, including:
  • Certified Functional Movement Specialist
  • PWR! Parkinson Wellness Recovery Certified
  • Certified Nutrition Coach
  • Registered Yoga Teacher
  • ​Mat Pilates Certified
  • Pre & Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist (in progress!)
A former collegiate volleyball player for Moorpark College and the University of South Carolina Upstate, Chelcy has a strong foundation in athletics. She has also dedicated her time to working with children, volunteering for California Children Services of Ventura County, managing a kids' gym, and coaching volleyball.
When she's not training clients or teaching yoga at local studios, Chelcy loves spending time near the water and enjoying local wine and beer. She is also a mom to four-year-old twin boys.

Aimee Neto
​Front Office Manager

​Aimee Neto was born and raised in the Northern Central Valley and has lived on the Central Coast since August 2015. After her and her husband of 20 years had their two children & being a stay at home mom for 6 years she was eager to get back to work! She has years of customer service experience, loves to assist and put a smile on our patients faces. Her on the job training has taught her the skills to be a successful physical therapy aide to our front and back office and she loves being a part of PRPT! On her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, watching her son & daughter in their extra curricular activities & going to the beach!