Cristie M. Bennett, MPT

Cristie is the most recent physical therapist to join Sport & Spine Therapy of Marin. She was born and raised in Davis, CA, and received her B.S. in Kinesiology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2006. She's also a recent graduate of the MPT program at Cal State, Northridge. Cristie brings with her, several years of physical therapy experience focused on sports-specific conditioning, manual therapy, modalities and therapeutic exercise. She is alsoa certified Pilates Instructor.

A new resident of Mill Valley, Bennett's love of exercise, working with people and promoting health, led her to a physical therapy career. When she's not working, Bennett enjoys many different sports and outdoor activities including swimming, running, hiking and skiing.

Ole Christian Borgesen, PT

Ole received his B.A. in Physical Therapy from Haagse Hoge School Voor Fysiotherapie, in the Hague Holland in 1990. Shortly thereafter, he moved back to his home country Norway where he practiced mainly in the private sector, with emphasis on sports injuries/rehabilitation, until 1999 when he moved to California. He worked with the Norwegian National Hockey team and Vaalerengen ice hockey team from 1993-1996. He also followed Stavanger SIF Handball team during the 1996-1998 seasons. Ole specializes in joint and muscle dysfunctions, with a manual therapy based approach to joint dysfunctions and functional emphasis on muscle rehabilitation.

Nick Keitzer, DPT

Born and raised in Hawaii, Nick is a long way from home. Traveling across the States to fulfill his career goal, Nick received his Bachelor of Science in December 2002 from Lindenwood University in St Charles, Missouri. His undergraduate degree was in athletic training. Nick went on to receive his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2006 from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. Shortly thereafter, he joined Sport & Spine Therapy of Marin. Nick's treatment approach includes heavy emphasis on manual therapy and functional rehabilitation to help people achieve their personal health and physical fitness goals. Nick married his beautiful wife Liz, in 2006 and is looking forward to starting a family in the near future. When not working, Nick enjoys playing football and wrestling. Quite often you'll find Nick debating a game or a players stats with patients or co-workers.

Ann Sabine, PTA, ATC

Ann graduated from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports & Movement Studies and Athletic Training. She received her Athletic Trainer Certification in 1988. In 1995, she obtained her Physical Therapy Assistant license. Ann brings 19 years of varied experience to Sport & Spine Therapy of Marin. Daily, she gets satisfaction from her work helping people return to their greatest level of activity. Most days you'll find Ann Supervising the Gym and sharing her experience in sports, athletic training, and physical therapy and providing excellent care to our patients. Outside of work, Ann enjoys spending time with her daughter and enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking and rollerblading. When Ann isn't being a mom and enjoying the outdoors, you'll find her on the dance floor enjoying her favorite form, swing dancing!

Kristina Svenson-Brown, PT, CHT

Kristina has lived in Marin County for over 40 years. After graduating from San Rafael High School she attended numerous colleges and got her first degree, Bachelor of Arts in Marine Biology, from San Francisco State University in 1978. Kristina then went on to physical therapy, receiving her Bachelor of Arts and Certificate of Physical Therapy from University of California San Francisco in 1984. After working in acute care for 4 years, Kristina began specializing in hands at Davies Medical Center. She worked with micro surgeons in traumatic hand injuries for 8 years and received her Certification in Hand Therapy in 1992. Kristina works with repetitive strain injuries, traumatic hand injuries, fractures and neurologic patients, incorporating hands-on techniques and splinting. Kristina has enjoyed numerous aspects of Physical Therapy, including inpatient acute care, teaching back classes, ergonomic evaluation and out patient physical therapy. She became a Certified Hand Therapist in 1992, specializing in upper extremity injuries. As much as Kristina enjoys her work, you'll find her in her personal time enjoying hiking, exercising and playing with her dogs and cat.

Daniel Vasquez, MS, ATC

Daniel is the newest member of the SSTM staff. He recently completed his Master's degree in Kinesiology and Recreation with an Athletic Training specialization from Illinois State University. While obtaining his advanced degree, he worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer in the NCAA Division 1 University's athletic training department providing healthcare to the men's and women's cross country and track and field teams. Prior to his arrival at ISU, he worked at an outpatient physical therapy clinic in Southern California. In 2006, he received his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with an Athletic Training focus from California State University, Fullerton. While at CSUF he worked with numerous athletic teams gaining invaluable athletic training experience. He has been a certified athletic trainer (ATC) since March 2006. Daniel continues to stay involved in the athletic training profession at the district and national level and attends professional meetings and seminars regularly. He currently resides in Novato with his girlfriend (Lily) and 3 cats (Audrey, Austin, and Mia). In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies, working out, learning, and spending time with his girlfriend and cats.