About Our Crew
Bobby Basha, USMC
Bobby is a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran. Following his discharge from the military, he has experience working in many areas, including construction, handy-man, security and customer service. Bobby has a passion for helping people, and has found that through BPT he is able to connect with families and help them in a whole new way that he loves! Bobby runs BPT, he is the man to talk to in regard to insurance authorizations/questions, new patient referrals, and scheduling.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/OWNERJessica (Klein) Basha, PT, DPT, c/NDT, PCS
Jessica earned her Bachelor’s in Science from Creighton University where she also played volleyball for the BlueJays. She then earned her doctorate in physical therapy from Creighton University. Her tenure in physical therapy spans over 18 years. She has experience working with kids from birth to 21 and has worked in various clinic settings, home based services as well as in the schools. She loves her job and has a passion for the kids and families she works with! She also works as an adjunct instructor at AT Stills University, and Creighton’s PHX campus. Jessica is NDT certified through the NDTA, as well as maintaining her NSCA-CPT certification, she has training in Kinesiotaping, EStim, Torticollis, infant/baby handling, CranialSacral Therapy, sensory processing, toe walking and more! She was recently awarded her PCS and is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatrics. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her friends & family, and she loves to cheer on her Dallas Cowboys!
PHYSICAL THERAPISTShannon McKivitz, PT, DPT
Shannon completed her Bachelor’s at The University of Arizona with a degree in Rehabilitation. She went on to receive her Doctorate in physical therapy from East Tennessee State University. During her time on the east coast, she found her passion for pediatrics by becoming a source of hope for families within underserved rural communities. She enjoyed watching the miraculous growth of kiddos with the help of therapy treatments. Her experience in physical therapy includes neurological-based outpatient rehabilitation, acute care rehabilitation, rural pediatrics, early intervention, and home-based pediatrics. Shannon loves working with kids of all ages and incorporates play-based therapy into treatments to make therapy fun and enjoyable. Shannon is recently married and in her free time she enjoys baking, paddle boarding, and loves playing with the 3 dogs and 2 goats she shares with her spouse.
PHYSICAL THERAPISTKatie Chung, PT, DPT
Katie is an Arizona native who graduated from Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She received her Bachelor’s of Health Science degree in Kinesiology at Arizona State University. Katie is also now a certified board specialist in pediatric physical therapy supporting families with medically complex dynamics.
She has had prior experience working as a respite and habilitation provider and also as a certified nursing assistant in a group home for children and young adults with varying special needs. These experiences led to her passion for working with children and their families to promote functional well-being and independence. She has clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan in various settings, however has most enjoyed working with children. Katie also completed a clinical internship with Phoenix Children’s Hospital with emphasis of children with congenital heart defects in acute, ICU, and outpatient Multidisciplinary Cardiac Clinic. Katie has experience in TMR tots, myofascial release, and reiki. As a first generation Chinese-American she understands the importance of understanding and integrating culture with healthcare. She is dedicated to working as a team with the families and approaches her therapy through a holistic, evidence-based, culture sensitive, and family-centered perspective.
In her free time, Katie enjoys running/walking with her dog, camping, kayaking, cooking, painting or drawing, working on her non-profit to support families of medically complex children, and spending time with friends and family.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTDebbie Hines, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA
Debbie received a B.S. degree in Occupational Therapy from East Carolina University and an M.A. degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. She has over 40 years of experience in pediatrics including school, clinic, and home-based settings. Debbie retired from owning a successful pediatric therapy practice for over 30 years and now enjoys working part-time with children in their natural environment. She is certified in the Neurodevelopmental Treatment approach for infants and children and has training in sensory integration/sensory processing disorder, Kinesiotaping, The Listening Program, Therapeutic Listening, Interactive Metronome, and as an infant massage instructor. Debbie continues to work as adjunct faculty for the Occupational Therapy program at Northern Arizona University. She has held numerous volunteer positions for the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Debbie enjoys gardening, traveling, and jewelry making in her spare time. She is married with two children and one grandchild.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTJamie Norris, MS, OTR/L
Jamie is a fourth generation native of Arizona. She completed her Masters of Occupational Therapy degree at Midwestern University in 2010. She has experience in both school based and home health settings. Jamie‘s favorite part of being a therapist is the relationships she gains when working with families. She resides in Cave Creek with her husband, a Phoenix Fire Fighter, and their 2 daughters. Together they enjoy homeschooling, gardening, hiking, and dog training..
Joy Leslie, SLP
Joy grew up in Chandler when it was still a small town. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science and her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from Arizona State University (go Sun Devils!). She has more than 17 years experience working as a speech language pathologist in schools, clinics, and with clients in their homes. Joy has advanced training with AAC communication devices, apraxia, language processing, myofunctional disorders, and feeding. She recently earned her certification in orofacial myology from the IAOM. Joy loves using play to strengthen communication skills. She likes to help clients apply their speech language skills to practice, everyday experiences. Joy is a new dog owner. She has three grandkids who love to play with her therapy toys!
Tim Molander COTA/L
Tim completed his associates in health sciences occupational therapy at PIMA Medical Institute. He admits that while during his studies pediatrics was not on his radar, but as things usually work out, he states, “pediatrics found me, and I love it”. He works with children and young adults with autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, sensory processing disorder, and many more ages 3 and up. Prior to becoming a COTA, he worked for 40 years in the commercial and industrial sheet metal industry. Followed by 6 years of experience at a community college on the maintenance staff. During those years he acquired knowledge of exchanging and communicating ideas with other tradesmen and professionals from all walks of life. He manages to utilize these “life lessons” into therapy sessions, as well as discovering what interests the child and family to help motivate them during their sessions to support positive outcomes.
Kat Bauer, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Kat Bauer is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Professor who is from Montana and loves anything that has to do with cold weather and snow. She is incredibly passionate about neuroscience and helping others live life to the fullest. In her free time she loves to trail run with her 10-year-old son, snuggle her puppy Sadie, and be outside.
Becky Johnston
Becky has more than 16 years experience in outpatient physical therapy billing and management. She has a big heart for pediatric therapies (all disciplines) and the life changing role they play. Becky has a passion for helping others, developing processes, and fostering a team environment. An Idaho native, she found her way to Arizona in 1995 where she met the love of her life and together they raised their family in the East Valley. In 2012, Becky and her family left the East Valley and moved to her home state of Idaho. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, she’s been able to work remotely doing what she loves, supporting physical therapy clinics with their billing and business processes. She is thrilled & honored to have landed at BPT! Becky has been married to her husband for 26 years. She’s a mom to 3 amazing humans, grandma to one sweet boy in heaven, and is in love with her new Mini Aussie named Maui. In her free time, Becky enjoys camping, being outdoors, reading, and working out.