A Little Bit About Us
Valponi & Wagner Physical Therapy (VWPT), a physical therapy center based in Chico, Ca, has been serving locals for over 30 years. Our professional, friendly, and supportive staff create the optimal environment for you to receive the best treatment you can during your road to recovery. Our patients find their PT experience here enjoyable and effective, so come see us today!
We offer the highest level of rehabilitation treatment and patient care. Our clinic is decorated with unique art created by a local Chico artist providing our patients with very comforting healing environment while making you feel at home.
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Meet Our Team
Jeffrey Wagner, P.T., C.H.T.
Jeff graduated from Chapman University in 1990 and returned to Chico to begin his work at North Valley Rehabilitation Center. In 1993 he joined David Valponi and has been practicing orthopedic physical therapy since this time. Jeff is also a Certified Hand Specialist treating a wide variety of upper extremity disorders such as fractures, joint replacements, tendon lacerations, and amputations.
Erin Yankovec , P.T.
Erin received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Science in 2017. She also received certifications in the Graston Technique, muscle activation techniques lower and upper body and is a 200-Hour certified yoga instructor. Erin is very passionate about bonding both the philosophy and physical practice of yoga with physical therapy treatment. Erin joined our clinic in June of 2023, and we love having her in our clinic. When she is not at the clinic, Erin loves spending time outside with her two Australian Shepherds.
E.J. Genato P.T.
This is Edgar but you can call him E.J. Genato earned his Bachelors degree in 2001 from Sonoma State University. He then received his Masters in Physical Therapy from Sacramento State. E.J. has been working as a Physical Therapist in Chico since 2004. He joined our clinic in 2022 and has been a great addition to our team! In his free time he enjoys participating in competitive shooting!