Thrive Physical Therapy

Thrive Therapy is the premier source for outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation in Orange County. Thrive Therapy provides passionate expert care in evaluating, treating and managing patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

Some of these conditions include but are not limited to: sprains, strains, tendonitis, arthritis, ligament tears, muscle tears, joint/muscle/tendon inflammations, post fracture injury, joint stiffness, joint pain, rotator cuff repair, Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction, spine and neck pain, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and post arthroscopic and total joint replacement surgeries.

Dr. Lalli Betancourt, DPT, PT

Aaron Kropiewnicki, PTA

David Chang, PTA

Dr. Lalli is Thrive’s Lead Physical Therapist. She graduated with honors from St. Augustine of Health Science in San Marcos, CA and has three years’ experience in orthopedics, neurological, and pediatric physical therapy. She grew up an athlete, playing fast pitch softball throughout her youth and rowed for Santa Clara University during her undergrad.

In her spare time, she enjoys travelling with her family and playing fetch with her Australian-border collie, Xochitl.

Aaron was born in Tulsa, OK and graduated from Concorde Career College in 2020 and has been a PTA for 4 years. He specializes in sports therapy and post-surgery rehab. A former Marine, he has an extensive background in personal training which enables him to provide a varying level of expertise, specifically shoulders and knee. In his free time, he enjoys lifting weights, vacationing with his wife, and playing fetch with his German Shephard, Echo.

David graduated in 2017 with a B.A. in Healthcare Administration from Cal State Long Beach. After undergrad, he worked doing medical claims and returned to school at Concorde Career College to pursue his dream of becoming a physical therapist assistant and specializes in spine rehab. He enjoys power weightlifting, competitive video gaming, lounging with his dachshund Cleopatra, and travelling to food destinations such as Thailand and Morrocco.

What is orthopedic physical therapy?

Orthopedic physical therapy focuses on the treatment or rehabilitation of injuries to the orthopedic system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Physical Therapy is often helpful in the treatment of orthopedic conditions that can cause pain, decreased strength, decreased range of motion, or swelling.

How can you benefit from physical therapy?

Physical Therapy helps you regain strength, movement, and flexibility while relieving your pain, discomfort, and disability. The goal is to improve the patient’s overall function and remain independent.