MEET THE IMPACT TEAM

The Impact Physical Therapy Team is comprised of compassionate, driven and experienced individuals that have one common purpose: To help you stay active and healthy so you can make memories with the ones you love. 

Contact us today so we can get to know each other. 

Dr. Eric Hefferon
Physical Therapist, Owner
PT, DPT, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certificate in Dry Needling Dr. Eric Hefferon received his advanced doctorate degree in physical therapy from the innovative A.T. Still University. He has been practicing in the west valley for 11 years and has made strong ties to local gyms and medical practitioners. Dr. Hefferon started Impact Physical Therapy due to his passion for an individualized healthcare approach.

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Dr. Tamara Hefferon
Physical Therapist, Owner
PT, DPT, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, Certificate in Dry Needling Dr. Tamara Hefferon is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has a strong passion instilling and empowering others to achieve optimum health, believing strongly in the mantra Exercise is Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona, with an emphasis in exercise physiology.

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Dr. Miki Williams
Scottsdale Clinic Manager

Originally from Bulgaria, Dr. Miki Williams moved to Dallas, Texas at age six and grew up in the heart of the Lone Star State. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of North Texas in 2016 before relocating to Arizona with her husband.

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Dr. Elise Harris
Physical Therapist
Elise is originally from Akron, Ohio and received her Bachelor’s in Physical Education with a concentration Athletic Training from Denison University in 2011. She continued her education at Duke University, where she graduated as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2014.

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Dr. Tina Spivey
PV clinic manager

As a proud Phoenician, Dr. Tina earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Arizona State University, graduating with honors. She continued her education in-state, earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff in 2017.

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Dr. Uche Nwambuonwo
Physical Therapist
Dr. Uche was born in Nigeria and migrated to the United States in 1996. After finishing high school in Arizona, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University. His compassionate nature and superb listening ear led him…

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Erin B Dehmlow
Director of Operations
Erin Dehmlow, is Impact’s Director of Operations. If you see her in the clinics, you may often hear her referred to as “B.” After graduating from University of Arizona, she received her Masters in Career Development from the College of New Rochelle in New York.

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Ashley Frye
Office Manager
Ashley is our experience specialist at Impact Physical Therapy. Her passions include instructing Pure Barre, staying active, live music, and quality time with family, friends, and her dog Billy. Ashley could also be described as a “foodie,”…

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Melissa Dozal
Front Office Coordinator
Melissa is originally from New Mexico but has lived in Phoenix since she was 7. She loves being a mom to Isaiah-22, Breanna-20, and Roman-9. Spending time and being intentional with family and friends is important to her.

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Dr. Matthew Koster
Physical Therapist
Dr. Matt was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He completed his undergraduate schooling at Calvin College (now Calvin University) earning a degree in Pre-Professional Kinesiology with a focus in Physical Therapy. Shortly following graduation, Matt explored his interest in personal training in San Francisco prior to beginning graduate studies at Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear, Arizona.

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Dr. Brianna Ramsey
Physical Therapist

Dr. Brianna Ramsey, PT, DPT, was born and raised in Peoria, Arizona. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training from Minot State University in North Dakota from 2013 to 2017. Bri traveled around North Dakota working as an athletic training student for various sports for her college and the surrounding high schools as well as receiving physical therapy experience at Trinity Hospital in ND. 

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Dr. Cassidy Elinski
Physical Therapist

I was born in Phoenix, AZ and grew up in Surprise, AZ. I have 3 sisters and my parents have the cutest doggo named Kody (Nickname Kody Bear) who is an Australian shepherd. I played soccer in middle and high school with my sisters! I went to NAU for undergrad and loved living in Flagstaff for 4 years getting to try different things like snowboarding and exploring different hiking spots.

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Nicole Fisk
Front Office Coordinator
I am an Arizona native and love the desert landscape. My husband and I stay busy with our son Paxton and our dog, Sammy. In my free time I enjoy working out, baking, reading, spending time with friends and family, and trying new restaurants.  I am a bit of a homebody but do enjoy a good day trip or visits to the beach!

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Lara Jones
Front Office Coordinator
I am an Oregon native and I have lived in Arizona for almost 10 years. Outside of work, I love to spend time with my 2 great kids and my husband. I also love to cook, travel, and enjoy spending time outdoors… especially doing anything water related!

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Kendall Billings
Patient Care Coordinator

Originally from the PNW, I moved to Arizona in 2020 in search of the sunshine. I am the mother of 4 kids; Elise 19, Emery 17, Reese 13, and Collin 12. Together we love hiking, camping, concerts, and food carts!  I love being active and outside as much as possible.

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Dr. Pia Salcedo
DPT, OCS – Peoria Clinic Manager

Born and raised in Buena Park, California in Orange County, Dr. Pia later moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA, where she graduated in 2018. She then stepped outside her Southern California roots to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Duke University.

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Dr. Graham Leonard
DPT Scottsdale PT

Dr. Graham was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Exercise Science in 2018. After spending four years working as a tech and CrossFit coach, he pursued his passion for physical therapy at Franklin Pierce University, where he graduated in 2024.

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Dr. Rachael Sluyter
DPT Scottsdale PT

Dr. Rachael Sluyter earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Rachael has a passion for educating and encouraging patients to reach their optimal level of function through rehabilitation and exercise.

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Dr. Abel Sanchez
DPT, PT

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