Meet the Team

Christina Frohlich

Founder, DPT, Pilates Instructor

Christina Frohlich has been the proud founder and president of Mind Body Physical Therapy since 2013. Following her honorable discharge from the Army 2003-2011, Christina graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Loma Linda University, CA. She immediately entered the Orthopaedic Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente. Upon completion of that program she earned her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) board certification.  She bought her first clinic and moved to Tahoe and never looked back!

Her advanced certifications include Titleist Pro Institute Golf Expert (TPI L1). Body Arts and Science International Comprehensive Pilates Instructor (CPI), ASTYM tool assisted manual therapy (IASTM), and Rocktape kinesiotape. Dry Needling Basic and Advanced certified through IDN. Advanced Certification in Myofacial Decompression via Bay Area Sport Performance and Rehabilitation (MFD). She currently works in Kona Hawaii at Club Rehab during the winter and at Mind Body PT from Spring to Fall.

I love Pilates! I was certified as a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor through Body Arts and Science International (BASI) in Costa Mesa, CA in 2011. I also earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in 2011. Since having my first baby Mira McKenzie in 2018 i found myself using Pilates to strengthen my core and pelvic floor.

You can find her trail running powerline, biking to Marlette, and e-foiling on Lake Tahoe in between helping her patients return to doing the things they love too.

Marie Draxton

Marie Draxton is a physical therapist assistant and a certified athletic trainer for the last 35 years. In her 35 years of practicing physical therapy, she completed a clinical career ladder as a clinical specialists in orthopedic/sports medicine injuries emphasis on post-operative shoulders and knee injuries. Marie has developed and implemented aquatic therapy and back stabilization programs. She obtained her therapeutic massage practitioners certification along with her IASTM/ROCK BLADE certification. As a physical therapist assistant, Marie’s goal is to provide quality care to each patient so they can obtain optimal health and return back their functional activities.

Marie has recently moved to South Lake Tahoe and enjoys the outdoor life such as boating, riding electrical bike around the town of  South Lake Tahoe and walking her dog on the beach.  Along with being outside,  she enjoys cooking and scrapbooking.

PTA, Pilates Instructor

Harrison Brown

Harrison Brown PT, DPT has been practicing in the Lake Tahoe area for the last seven years. He works with orthopedics, chronic pain, and sport related injuries. He specializes in bike fittings as well as gait analysis services for runners. When not working, Harrison enjoys mountain biking, bike packing, ultrarunning, ski mountaineering, and cooking.

DPT
DPT

Erica Avallone

Front Desk Manager, Pilates Instructor

Summer Baron

Hi, my name is Summer! I graduated from Chico State with a BS in Exercise Physiology and am now a trained Pilates Instructor. I practice Pilates to improve my posture, relieve pain, and calm my mind. I am excited to continue my education through Balanced Body to work towards a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification.

Jeremy Estrada

Hello everyone, my name is Jeremy Estrada and I am a shadow/aide here at Mind Body Physical Therapy. I am a student at the University of Nevada, Reno majoring in Kinesiology. I plan on going to Physical Therapy school once I graduate with my bachelors. I was born and raised in Carson City and enjoy outdoor activities. I look forward to meeting everyone and being a part of your journey! 

PT Aide

Jezica Monette

Pilates Instructor, PT Aide
Pilates Instructor

Shannon Yannazzo

I enjoy creating dynamic classes focusing on breathing, control, alignment, and flowing movements! After graduating with my BS in Kinesiology, I completed extensive training in reformer & mat Pilates with Balanced Body.  Along with practicing Pilates I enjoy swimming in Lake Tahoe, paddle boarding, and exploring the beauty of the mountains with my dog, Winnie.

Front Desk

Lara Townsend

As a fourth-generation Nevadan, I’m grateful to call Lake Tahoe my home for the past decade. Born and raised in Reno, NV, my family and I spent countless summers at our cabin here, soaking in the tranquility of this majestic town and its community. 

I’ve been an athlete my entire life, starting with tennis at age 10.  I competed nationally as a junior and earned a full-ride scholarship to play Division 1 tennis at Purdue University, where I graduated in 2006. 

After college, I started my hospitality career with Marriott International in Marina del Rey, CA. Living just steps from the beach in that lively, active community sparked my passion for wellness and movement. 

In 2016, my husband and I relocated from the South bay to Tahoe full time.  During my search for physical therapy, I discovered Mindbody.  I immediately connected with Christina and started taking her Pilates classes as well. Today, while working in property management, I dedicate some of my time to assisting at the front desk here.  I’m excited to be a part of the Mindbody team and proud to support their mission of healing and strengthening the body through physical therapy and Pilates