Carlos Ramirez, COTA – Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Carlos moved from California to Arizona in 2005 and was hired at Desert Hand Therapy shortly thereafter.  Prior to moving into therapy, Carlos was certified as a Licensed Massage Therapist in CA.   While at DHT, Carlos earned his Associate degree in Applied Science for Occupational Therapy Assistant.  Since then, he has dedicated his career to the treatment and rehabilitation of the upper extremity while being mentored by several Certified Hand Therapists.  He has worked with therapists at our Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Cofco and Clarendon offices.  He has a particular interest in tendon injuries and pursuing further continuing education in modalities, such as kinesiotaping.  He is currently in the process of pursing his Masters Degree of Occupational Therapy.  Carlos is actively involved in daily managerial duties at the Clarendon clinic when not treating patients.

Carlos, his wife, and 3 boys enjoy outdoor activities which include riding bicyles, soccer, football, and going to the zoo.

Central Phoenix Location

Cori Pooley OTD, OTR/L

Cori graduated from Northern Arizona University with her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy in 2018. She gained valuable, well-rounded experience in both outpatient pediatric and hospital-based settings prior to joining the DHPT team. Cori loves the field of Occupational Therapy and helping her patients to achieve their goals regardless of disease, disability, or injury. Her interests include focusing on advanced upper extremity rehabilitation and working towards obtaining her certificate in hand therapy. She hopes to one day combine her love of pediatrics and hand therapy, serving children with congenital or traumatic upper extremity conditions. When not in the clinic, Cori enjoys spending time with her family and friends, taking care of her plants, and creating art.

Danielle Giannantonio

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Danielle graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Wellness and from GateWay Community College an Associate of Physical Therapist Assisting. When she is not working, her hobbies are working out, playing video games, and golfing when the weather is nice.

Lisa Austin

Lisa Austin is a Physical Therapy in our Arcadia location. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She has 18 years of experience in an outpatient orthopedic setting and is hoping to have many more. She utilizes many different techniques including Dry Needling, Kinesiotaping, myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and manipulation. She has extensive knowledge of exercise selection and utilizes a pilates reformer in her clinic. She is a great asset to her co-workers and is always willing to help. Personally, she enjoys spending time with her family and watching her young son (Aubry) grow up. She enjoys golf and loves watching college basketball. Her favorite time of year is March Madness and she will take time off from work to stay home and watch the games.