Physical TherapistS
Shauna, DPT, MBA
Graduate of University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Florida. Doc Russell started Pakolea LLC in 2009. Originally born and raised on Maui, Doc Russell came to the Hilo with her family in November 2014. Her son, Keliʻikoa, goes to Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu, a Hawaiian immersion school and he speaks fluent Hawaiian and English. Outside of work Shauna loves playing softball, doing interval training using Kettlebells as well as Powerlifting. She is a student of strength and believes that making an effort to change what you dislike about your life is the first step but having someone to walk that journey with you keeps you consistent as well as motivated.
She enjoys watching movies with a good story regardless of genre and traveling to new places.
What patients like most about her is that she is tough but compassionate. She loves showing them that anything is possible no matter how crazy the idea. She is a master modifier so she can figure out how to break an activity down into small steps so the goal can be reached. No excuses.
Sam, DPT
Sam is from Sheffield, Iowa. He has his bachelor’s degree in exercise science at Simpson College in Indianola, IA and doctorate in physical therapy at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY.
His hobbies include surfing, diving, watching sports, and playing video games with his friends from back home.
Interesting fact: He played basketball in college and was conference MVP.
Stephanie, DPT
Bio coming soon!
Physical Therapist AssistantS
Daniel, PTA
My name is Amedeo Daniel Ezzo-White and I have been a physical therapist assistant for 20 years. I was born and raised in Hilo, but worked on Oahu for 20 years. I completed my prerequisites at the University of Hawaii at Hilo then graduated as a Physical Therapy Assistant with an associate’s degree in Science from Kapiolani Community College. Thereafter, I worked at Wahiawa Hospital treating patients in outpatient, skilled nursing, home care, and acute settings.
My passion for this job is driven by seeing people enjoying the best quality of life when coming back from an injury and seeing patients become the best they can be.
During my free time I enjoy hobbies such as lifting weights, surfing, and hanging out with friends and family.
A physical therapist assistant implements modalities such as manual therapy, progressive exercise, and neuromuscular rehab. We are continuous learners, keeping up to date on the latest research and treatment applications in order to produce the highest quality of care for our patients. We have a vast understanding of the mechanics, musculature, and physiology of the human body.
Sheldon, PTA
Sheldon was born and raised in Keaau, Hawaii. He graduated from Keaau high school and went on to complete his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Sheldon recently graduated from Green River College to obtain his associates in Physical Therapy Assistant.
Outside of therapy, he loves to travel, go to the gym, eat food, go to concerts, go to the beach, and spend time with friends and family.
Clinical Assistants
Conrad, CA II
A recent graduate of UH Hilo with a B.S. in Kinesiology, Conrad was born in Kosrae, Micronesia and moved around a lot because his dad was in the military.
He loves powerlifting, photography, and playing video games. This future PT enjoys baking and cooking!
Gaylynn, CA I
Bio coming soon!
Hoku Motas, CA I
Bio coming soon!
Shea Stirewalt, CA I
Bio coming soon!
FRONT DESK
Jodi, Front Desk
Aloha My Name is Jodi, and I was born and raised in Hilo. I have worked in Healthcare on Maui and here in Hilo. I enjoy meeting new people and developing relationships with them.
I enjoy sports, mostly Baseball, "Go Mariners".
My favorite show is "Flea Market Flip" and I have fun going to yard sales.
I chose to work here because it is a very "Family Oriented" Business, and that is hard to find.
Sadelle, Front Desk Team
Born and Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Spent most of my life growing up on the Big Island. I'm a mother of 2.
Professionally, I've Spent most of my time in the customer service/sales related field. My biggest career accomplishments are being a part of and helping make a difference in people's lives through all walks of life.
FUN FACTS:
I enjoy using my creativity in flower arranging with our native flowers of the Big Island, cooking, spending time with my family and being a fanatic of watching the Iron Chef and all of the Law and Order series.