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Our Team
JANNA M. FRANCZYK, MSPT, FMSC
Janna has been a practicing physical therapist at Wahiawa Physical Therapy (WPT) since January 2000. She graduated from Pearl City High School in 1991. She earned her B.A. in Liberal Studies from the University of Hawaii Manoa in 1995. She graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1998 with her Master's of Science degree in Physical Therapy. In addition to outpatient orthopedic experience, Janna serviced the early intervention programs in Wahiawa and Waianae as a pediatric physical therapist for 7 years. Janna retains associations with the Hawaii Physical Therapy Association (HAPTA), the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and the Functional Movement System (FMS). She is a certified Functional Movement Screening specialist.
Althia Dicion, PT aide
Althia graduated from Waialua High School in 2010, then from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a degree in Kinesiology in 2016. She recently completed massage school and is currently working toward her massage license. Althia plans to apply to a PT program and one day attain a doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Michele Heller, Office Manager
Michele began with the WPT group in 2002. She took a break to raise her 2 children and returned in 2013. Michele graduated with a degree in Administrative Assistant from Hawaii Business College in 2001. Michele is extremely helpful in answering your questions regarding insurance authorization, prescriptions, scheduling, and bills and payment.
Kirsten Garner, PTA
Kirsten earned her BFA in dance with a minor in kinesiology from Sam Houston State University in 2016. Her past of dance performance and dance education led to a passion for injury prevention and rehabilitation especially in athletes. After a couple years of teaching, she decided to pursue a career in physical therapy and graduated from Pima Medical Institute in 2019 to be a physical therapist assistant. Kirsten is passionate abut continued learning and looks forward to gaining her athletic trainer certification to better serve her patients.
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Join Our Team
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a friendly and supportive environment? Look no further! Waihiawa Physical Theraphy is seeking qualified individuals to join our team. We're dedicated to fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career journey, we welcome you to be a part of our team. Submit your resume and desired job position to wahiawapt@gmail.com with header "Career Opportunity" for immediate consideration.