Postal Clinic

Dr. Christensen values training and education and has several contracts with surrounding colleges and universities to provide clinical educational opportunities to future therapists such as PT’s, PTA’s,OT’s, COTA’s, and Athletic Trainers. In 2017, Dr. Christensen began helping with the Nye County School District, consulting school employees/staff, parents, and directly treating students with various gross motor impairments throughout Nye County. Dr. Christensen has become certified in Dry Needling, McKenzie Method, Kinesio Taping. He is also trained in high velocity low-amplitude thrust manipulation of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and SI joints. His clinical skills/experience include: wound care, home health services, orthopedic conditions, neurological impairments, vestibular/balance, cardio-pulmonary, and workers’ compensation/FCE cases. Dr. Dave Christensen has worked with Optimal/Affiliated Therapy since July of 2012 and enjoys working with a wide array of patients with various ailments. His interest in rehabilitation started at an early age as he enjoyed sports and was injured several times including broken bones, muscle strains, and knee surgery that introduced him to the wonderful world of physical therapy. Because of his time dealing with injuries and several bouts of rehab, Dr. Christensen is able to empathize with his patients and provide some unique insight. Dr. Christensen is blissfully married to his high-school sweet-heart Elsha and they are blessed to have 4 children in their home: 3 boys and 1 girl. As a family they enjoy church, scouting, sports, photography, theme parks, video games, being involved in the community, and various outdoor activities. If you feel you need physical therapy services, please do not delay and call us today. Dr. Christensen and his incredible staff look forward to meeting you and will promise to provide great therapy close to home!

While at the University of Utah, Stephen met and married his wife Kim. Together, they have 3 beautiful children. Dr. DeFriez’s interest in physical therapy started after an ACL and meniscus injury and subsequent surgical repair and physical therapy treatment. Stephen has always enjoyed small towns so his work experience has been very broad and includes geriatrics, vestibular/balance, orthopedics, home health, cardiopulmonary, and wound care. Stephen has been a resident of Pahrump since 2009. His interests include Jeeping, camping, hiking, playing board games/videos games and trying science experiments with his children.

Through becoming an avid runner and cyclist, Bob grew his interest in physical therapy, health and more importantly, in helping people. He attended school at Brown Mackie College in South Bend, Indiana and finished in the top of his class. Soon after graduation, Bob gained employment with a skilled nursing facility where he won the annual exemplary employee, “Quest for Excellence” award. He has since gained a wealth of knowledge and experience as a PTA from working in many skilled nursing and wellness facilities throughout his career. Now an empty nester, Bob and his wife are very active in their church, volunteering, mentoring high school students, and enjoying time with their rescue horse, Tom.

Selica joined Optimal PT back in 2017 and has expanded her field in orthopedic injuries, pediatrics, manual techniques, and neurological conditions. She also has experience with cardiac rehab, providing home health services, and sports related injuries. She enjoys working with a company that takes pride in what they do. She feels that everyone is like family and always strives to help others feel better. In her spare time, Selica enjoys snowboarding, kickboxing, traveling, and hiking. She tries to stay active as best as she can to provide the best care for her patients. When not active, she enjoys trying out new local Vegas restaurants and learning how to cook. Selica enjoys learning about others and sharing experiences. She is looking forward to have a wonderful career in physical therapy with Optimal Therapy.