Vargo PT: Valencia

Erik is a Partner and Director of Clinical Operations of Vargo Physical Therapy and treats at the Valencia Vargo PT location. A licensed Physical Therapist, Erik has been with Vargo PT since the Valencia clinic opened its doors in 2002 and fostered continued growth and the eventual move to its current location at Granary Square. He enjoys the daily challenge and process of helping each of client work toward their rehabilitation goals and highest quality of physical capability. As a sports and orthopedic trained physical therapist, he has worked with a wide variety of clients including youth to the elderly and has done a significant amount of work with multiple sports clubs, and local high school, collegiate, and professional athletes.

Mr. Wolpert earned his B.S. and Certificate in Health Science, Physical Therapy from California State University, Northridge. Prior to Vargo PT, Mr. Wolpert worked at the UCLA Medical Center and thereafter traveled the United States as a contract Physical Therapist. Erik authored an article “A Rite of Passage: Surviving Initiation to the ICU” which appeared in Acute Care Perspectives. Additionally, he co-authored a rehabilitation chapter in a medical textbook, Hip and Pelvis Injuries in Sports Medicine. Mr. Wolpert has observed most orthopedic surgery procedures firsthand and used those experiences to aide his clients to maximize recovery post operatively. He enjoys working with post-operative cases and has extensive experience in non-operative and post-operative shoulders, elbows, wrist, knees, hips, ankle and foot, and spine cases and likes to collaborate with physicians on the client’s care. Erik is certified in ASTYM, Myofascial Decompression, KAATSU / BFR, and CPR.

Mr. Wolpert resides in Valencia and has two daughters starting careers.  His hobbies are traveling, golf, running, hiking, court sports, and exercise.

Mr. Kauffman is the Clinic Director at the Valencia Vargo PT location. He is a licensed physical therapist and has been with Vargo PT since 2007. In addition to helping to manage the Valencia clinic he works daily to evaluate and treat patients, having cared for hundreds of orthopedic injuries.

Mr. Kauffman received his Bachelor’s Degree with Magna Cum Laude status in Kinesiology with an Emphasis in Exercise Science from California State University, Northridge. Later he received his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the same university. Mr. Kauffman is an ASTYM Certified Clinician and is also CPR certified.

Mr. Kauffman is married with two children. In his free time he enjoys playing with his kids, hiking, working out and gardening. One of his personal achievements is climbing Mount Whitney.

Clint earned his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from UERMMMCI, Philippines before moving to California.

During his free time, Clint enjoys spending quality time with his family, exercising, and reading.

Samantha graduated from Azusa Pacific University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She received her undergraduate degree from Cal State University Northridge in Kinesiology.

Samantha loves training with and showing Arabian horses, the outdoors, and spending time with her fiancé and their two dogs.

Kelsey has her B.S. in Kinesiology from Cal State University Northridge and has been trained to work with diverse age groups and patients with varying medical conditions.

She enjoys numerous outdoor activities such as paddle boarding, wakeboarding, running, and hiking.

Maurice is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and honors graduate of Casa Loma College.

During his free time, Mr. Juwono enjoys riding motorcycles, watching movies, snowboarding and traveling.