locally owned and operated since 1985

Meet Our Staff

Linda Zang, co-owner and director of CPT, has been licensed and actively practicing physical therapy for 40 years, 36 of which have been in Eugene. She graduated with a BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Utah in 1981. She has done extensive training through the Institute of Physical Art, North American Institute of Manual Therapy, and the Barral Institute (visceral and neural manipulation, craniosacral therapy), plus dozens of courses in numerous other advanced treatment techniques. She specializes in complex and chronic orthopedic problems including headaches, joint and soft tissue mobilization, neuromuscular re-education, strain/counterstrain, and neurodynamic mobilization. She designs individualized programs that emphasize the importance of exercise, ergonomics, and stress management to improve mobility and ease rehabilitation. As an avid runner, downhill skier, and classical pianist, Linda believes our bodies are made to move, and maintaining them is essential for quality of life.

Kent Keyser, co-owner of CPT, received his BS in Physical Therapy from Cal State Northridge/UCLA in 1978, certification in Athletic Training in 1983, and a Masters Degree in Human Anatomy from the University of Oregon in 1987. He became a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 1995 and Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist in 1996. He is a graduate of the North American Institute Of Manual Therapy Fellowship Program, receiving his Fellow with the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapy in 1998. He is also on faculty and has taught extensively with the Institute of Physical Art and is a founder of the Certified Functional Manual Therapist program. He was an instructor in the Department of Exercise Movement Science at the University of Oregon and adjunct professor of Physical Therapy at Touro College in Long Island, NY. He has taken numerous orthopaedic and sports medicine courses.

Beth Templeton Lemmon completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Puget Sound in 2007. She completed a Fellowship of Applied Functional Science with the Grey Institute in 2012 and was certified as a functional manual therapist through the Institute of Physical Arts in 2015. Further continuing education focusing on visceral and neuro-meningeal mobilization as well as cranial sacral therapy. She has expertise in vestibular rehabilitation, functional mobilization, proprioceptive neuromuscular re-education, and pain management. She and her husband enjoy anything outside: hiking, biking, and paddle-boarding.

Jacque earned a double major in Biology and Spanish from Hardin-Simmons University in 2005 where she played for the women’s DIII soccer team. She obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Elon University in North Carolina. She has completed a Fellowship with the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and specializes in manual therapy.

Jacque takes a hands on approach and enjoys working with a variety of conditions especially low back pain, shoulder injuries, ankle injuries and athletes of all ages. She uses her passion for movement to help you return to sport or regular life after an injury.

In her spare time she enjoys being involved in a variety of sports. Her personal favorites include cycling, soccer, hiking, snowshoeing, yoga, long distance running.

A native from Canada, Leslie has been practicing physical therapy in Eugene for over 10 years. Leslie received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Duke University in North Carolina in 2009. She then completed an Orthopedic Residency program in Eugene with Therapeutic Associates (2011), and became a Board Specialist in Orthopedics (OCS, 2012). She has continued several tracks of learning in physical therapy including specialty certifications in manual therapy (CMPT) through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy (NAIOMT), as well as vestibular training through Emory University. She has also completed several courses through the Institute of Physical Art and is currently working towards a Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy through NAIOMT.

She enjoys seeing people reach their maximum potential and sees Physical Therapy as a means to help people achieve this within their bodies.  Outside of her career, Leslie enjoys spending time with her family and staying active. She is involved in running, cycling, CrossFit, and anything active with friends. She also loves cooking and exploring new recipes to share with friends and family.

Emily earned a BA in Zoology from the University of California, Berkeley and a Masters in Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon. She worked in mapping software (GIS) for 5 years before attending Azusa Pacific University, where she graduated at the top of her class with a Master’s of Physical Therapy in 2000.

She specializes in orthopedic manual therapy. She became a Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist (COMT) through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 2007 and completed a Fellowship through NAIOMT in 2013 to become a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). She obtained her specialist certification in orthopaedics (OCS) in 2015. She sat for the CFMT exam with Institute of Physical Art (IPA) in August 2019 and was successful in obtaining her CFMT with Honors. She is active in helping the profession as a lab assistant for IPA and NAIOMT courses.

She is also a published author:
Temes W, Karas S, Baughman E. Addition of the Anterior Shear Test in Diagnosing Lumbar Segmental Instability: A Case Report. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice, The Magazine of the Orthopaedic Section APTA, 2018; 30 (1): 24-29.

Emily has been married since 2001. She enjoys time with her family and friends, especially if it is participating in outdoor activities, such as walking her standard poodle, skiing, and hiking.

Pat earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2017 at Lynchburg College in Virginia.  He moved to Eugene shortly after graduating in 2017 and has been practicing in the area since.  He has taken a variety of courses to expand his manual therapy skillset and compliment his background a personal trainer.  

His ultimate goal with physical therapy is to teach self management strategies to foster independence and instill confidence in the body's ability to heal.  He also believes in building life-long habits to create a resilient body so you can continue to do the activities you love.  

Pat has dabbled in many activities to learn different ways to move and stay active, including running, basketball, weight lifting, bouldering, biking, hiking, kayaking, and yoga, to name a few.

Neisha received her Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from the University of Wisconsin–LaCrosse in 1998. She earned a Master of Science degree from Des Moines University–Osteopathic Medical Center in 2000. She moved to Oregon in August 2000 and has been providing PT services to the Eugene/Springfield area ever since.

Neisha is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She has taken extensive continuing education through the Institute of Physical Art, McKenzie Institute, North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Herman and Wallace, and the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.

In addition to treating various orthopedic conditions, Neisha has additional training in treating dysfunctions of the pelvic floor. She loves to combine the knowledge she has gained from the classroom and combine it with the knowledge she has learned from her life experiences (both clinical and personal) in order to provide a more holistic approach to her clients.

When not working, Neisha can be found helping coach the Eugene Composite Cycling Team–a local mountain bike club for 6-12th graders, chauffeuring her son to various sporting activities, working on a home improvement project with her husband, or planning her next adventure. She enjoys dabbling in a multitude of sports and activities including skiing, snowboarding, cycling, skate skiing, swimming, trail running, hiking, backpacking, photography, gardening, and knitting.

Daniel Arnold is the office receptionist and is in charge of scheduling. He is a resident of Eugene since 2013. In his time off he enjoys reading books, watching movies, and listening to records.