About
There Is No “I” In Team
Being part of Simons Physical Therapy means being part of something different. We are a team we are family. We have been around since 2003 and have chosen to stay private and not corporation.
Simons Physical Therapy is owned by Stacey M. Simons, PT. She is a licensed therapist in the state of Arizona. Her clinic specializes in orthopedic, geriatric and neurological conditions and our therapists have over 100 years of experience combined. She and her team are avid integrators of traditional and alternative techniques.
We’re honored to help you on your healing journey!
Meet Our Team
Stacey Simons, PT
Stacey’s fascination with the human body began as a young athlete, plagued by injuries. She began to explore rehabilitation on her own and was amazed with the positive impact Physical Therapy can have on a person’s life and chose to pursue a career in physical therapy. She believes that educating patients about their bodies and injuries can empower them to make necessary changes for optimal results.
Stacey graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelors of Health Sciences in 1994. In 2003 Stacey decided to open her own practice to serve patients the way she believed that they should be taken care of: with one-on-one, hands-on quality care in private treatment rooms. She believes in treating the FULL PERSON, including the mind and body.
Stacey has professional experiences in general orthopedics, advanced education in myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, as well as strain and counter strain techniques. Stacey is certified in the Graston Technique and has level 1 & 2 trigger point dry needling certification. Stacey teaches myofascial release twice a year for the Pima Medical Institute PTA program. She is currently working with a group of medical professionals and patients in a study to try to educate more physicians and therapists in treatments for EDS.
Stacey‘s primary focus with her patients is to understand that each person has their own unique story and issues that affect their ability to be pain-free and fully functional.
Stacey enjoys hiking and spending time with her wife and dogs, photography and watching sports in her free time (go Giants!).
Matt Erb, PT
Matt Erb is a physiotherapist with an integrative approach to care. He currently specializes in working with mind-body integrated approaches for people experiencing both somatic issues (e.g. headache/migraine, fatigue, muscle tension, dysautonomia, chronic pain, etc.) and mental health challenges (e.g. high stress, anxiety/depression, trauma exposure). He also has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of dizziness, vertigo and vestibular disorders. He incorporates biofeedback, exercise and contemplative movement training, yoga therapy, self-care training, and hands/on manual therapies. He actively works to expand the role of integrative physiotherapy in mental health care. He also serves as a faculty member and Associate Clinical Director for The Center for Mind-Body Medicine based out of Washington D.C. Matt teaches/consults internationally and recently developed and co-edited a large scale textbook on Integrative Rehabilitation Practice: The Foundations of Whole-Person Care for Health Professionals. Matt was raised in Iowa and spent many years in Minneapolis before his move to Tucson. In his free time, he enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife, reading (especially psychology, scientific research, and philosophy), studying and practicing yoga, engaging in meditation and other psychospiritual practices, exercise, and gardening.
Learn more about Matt on his website.
Leah Walker, PT
Leah Walker graduated from St. Louis University in 1992 with a degree in Physical Therapy. She has practiced in a variety of settings including inpatient, home health, schools, and outpatient orthopedics. Prior to joining Simons Physical Therapy, she worked at the Spine Center specializing in treating back and neck pain. She is certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling. While she does incorporate a variety of techniques to treat patients, including myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and movement assisted mobilizations, she believes that movement is medicine and a properly dosed exercise program is key to leading a healthy, functional life.
In her free time, she spends most of her time traveling with and watching her daughter's softball team. (Go Rebels!) She also enjoys camping with her husband and daughter, baking, and attempting to turn her black thumb green in her garden.
Amanda Connors, PT, DPT
Amanda is a native Tucsonan and University of Arizona alumna who recently returned after several years out of state. In 2018, she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. She is passionate about working with patients with various conditions. She has taken specialized courses focused on helping patients with chronic pain, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal ailments, expanding her manual therapy skills, as well as certification in the LSVT Big protocol for treating patients with Parkinson’s Disease.
Along with spending time with her husband, children, and dog, she enjoys spending time outdoors, practicing yoga, running, traveling, and trying new recipes or restaurants.
Mike Angelo, PT, DPT, CFMT
Mike graduated from Northeastern University in 2014 with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. He grew up in Southeastern Massachusetts before moving to Boston for college. Upon graduation, he moved to Arizona, first living in Pinetop-Lakeside and then relocating to Tucson five years later.
Mike studied for and obtained his Functional Manual Therapy Certification (CFMT) in 2021. He is passionate about one-on-one manual based physical therapy and working to treat the whole patient, not just a body part. He is passionate about complex, multidimensional diagnoses and helping restore quality of life to all of his patients.
Mike is a mountain biker, skier, hiker, and general outdoors enthusiast. He enjoys camping in his van with his fiance and three dogs.
Sarah Bialik, PT
Sarah Bialik graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2015 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and moved out to Tucson immediately after. Sarah is trained in and works primarily with men, women and non-binary people with pelvic floor dysfunction. She has a special place in her heart for pregnant and postpartum people to offer support during and after this significant life event. Postpartum is for life!
In her free time Sarah enjoys Crossfit, weightlifting, yoga, hiking, reading and getting lost in nature. She loves to support and guide people either back to or introduce a daily movement practice as a part of a healthy lifestyle.
Allyn Baker, LMT, PTA, CLT
Allyn Baker graduated with a PTA degree in July 2016 from Pima Medical Institute, and from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in 1998. She has taught Anatomy and physiology and Massage Techniques at the Desert Institute and later at Cortiva Institute. In her many years as a Massage Therapist, she specialized in Deep tissue techniques, Hot Stones, Kinesio taping, Thai Massage and Reflexology. Allyn holds certifications in Kinesio Taping, Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Release. Recently Allyn became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and is treating patients both with or at risk of developing lymphedema. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and creating beautiful music with Tucson’s only community handbell group, Sonoran Bells.
Katrina Grijalva, PTA
Katrina graduated with her Associates Degree from Pima Medical Institute in 2019. She is dedicated to the well-being and safety of her patients and helping people of all ages improve their quality of life with Physical Therapy. She is certified in Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release I and Myofascial Release Unwinding.
In her spare time she loves escaping to the mountains, watching sports, hanging out with her large family, and playing with her pups Remi and Dupree.
Greg Bustamante, PTA
Greg worked as a massage therapist for 12 years. He spent two of those years at Canyon Ranch. He graduated from Pima Medical Institute as a Physical Therapy Assistant in 2006. His focus is on out patient orthopedics with a strong emphasis on manual skills. He is experienced with Kinesio Tape, Luco Tape, and articular strain techniques. He has taken continuing education classes in osteo-manual medicine.
In his free time, Greg escapes into the Sonoran Desert and Mexico on foot and bike.
Liz Hill, PTA
Liz graduated with her Associates Degree from PMI in 2019. She enjoys helping her patients through the healing process. Liz's philosophy is to treat each patient as family and let them know they are not alone in their rehabilitation. She ensures that each of her patients feels heard, cared for, and is a vital contributor in their own healing. Liz is certified in Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Release. She also has experience working with Lymphedema, balance/fall risk and pelvic floor patients.
In Liz's spare time she enjoys hanging out with her family, playing with her 2 dogs and swimming. She also enjoys learning new healing techniques; such as meditation, crystal healing and Reiki.
Nick Novak, PTA
Nick Novak is a native Tucsonan and 2021 graduate of Pima Medical Institute. He has a passion for connecting with and educating patients during the rehabilitation process. He has completed the John Barnes myofascial release training.
Nick’s interests include minimalist footwear, live music, and exploring the local food scene. In his free time, he enjoys taking his dog to the park, or generally getting as far away from cars and buildings as possible. He is also SPT's resident "Dad Joke" extraordinaire!
Stephanie Dixon, PTA
Stephanie graduated from Pima Medical Institute in 2023. She enjoys working with patients from all walks of life, but is particularly nerdy about neurological conditions and chronic pain. Before becoming a PTA, she was a neuromuscular massage therapist.
In her free time, Stephanie likes to hike, crochet, sew, and other crafty endeavors. She is also a Broadway and Star Trek fan.
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Join the SPT Family
We are searching for like-minded people who believe that it is all about patient. We offer private one of one treatments are used in a closed room. If you are interested in becoming part of our team and our license, physical therapist, physical, therapist, assistant, or a heart front office experience feel free to email your resume to spttucson@gmail.com.