ABOUT GOLD COAST PHYSIO
Bringing Expert Rehabilitation to Seniors Nationwide
Gold Coast Physio was built on a simple belief: every senior deserves access to world-class physical, occupational, and speech therapy — wherever they call home.
OUR STORY
Started in a Single Community. Now Across Multiple States.
Gold Coast Physio was founded in 2015 by Dr. Sarah Mitchell after years of watching seniors struggle to access quality rehabilitation. Too many patients were skipping therapy simply because getting to a clinic was too hard.
We started with a single partnership at a Hampton Manor community in Sterling Heights — delivering PT, OT, and SLP on-site. The results were immediate: faster recoveries, fewer falls, and patients who actually stayed engaged in their care.
Today we serve 6 Hampton Manor communities, run outpatient clinics across Metro Detroit, and send therapists directly into patients' homes throughout multiple states. The mission has never changed: bring the clinic to the patient.
WHAT DRIVES US
Our Mission & Values
"To make expert rehabilitation accessible to every multi-state senior — in their community, in their home, and on their terms."
Patient First
Every clinical decision starts with what's best for the person in front of us — not protocols, not paperwork.
Evidence-Based
We use only interventions backed by peer-reviewed research, updated as the science evolves.
Community Partners
We work as an extension of the care teams we serve — transparent, communicative, and accountable.
Growth Minded
Our team invests in continuing education and mentorship so patients always benefit from the latest thinking.
The clinicians behind, built into Health Restored.
Licensed, senior-care-focused therapists — recruited, mentored, and led by clinicians who built Gold Coast from the treatment room up.
Michelle Kashani
Co-Founder & Clinical Director · OT
Sets the clinical standard across every community — documentation quality, outcomes, compliance, and a resident-first culture of care.
Narmean Pedawi
Co-Founder · Occupational Therapist (Multi-State)
Leads multi-state operations and community partnerships — keeping therapy responsive, visible, and easy for operators to work with.
Every discipline. Fully licensed.
- ✓ Geriatric-focused clinical mentorship and leadership tracks
- ✓ Interdisciplinary teams embedded in each partner community
- ✓ Outcomes, ethics, and documentation excellence as standard
CLINICAL TEAM
Our Therapists
David Chen, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Specialises in post-surgical recovery, balance training, and fall prevention. Dedicated to mobile home visits across Metro Detroit.
Aisha Johnson, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Passionate about home modification assessments and caregiver education. Serves Sterling Heights and Clinton Township communities.
Marcus Rivera, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Brings energy and precision to every session. Marcus works across our outpatient clinics in Westland and Taylor.
Linda Park, COTA
Certified OT Assistant
Linda supports residents in the Commerce Township and Madison Heights Hampton Manor communities, focusing on meaningful daily activities.
Tom Harrington, DPT
Rehab Director — Grand Rapids
Tom manages our west multi-state operations, ensuring quality standards across every community we serve. 10+ years in geriatric and neuro-rehab.
CREDENTIALS
Licensed, Insured & Accredited
Every Gold Coast Physio therapist holds an active state licence, carries full professional liability insurance, and undergoes annual background checks. Our clinical protocols are reviewed by a licensed Medical Director.
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
Whether you're a senior seeking rehab, a family member looking for answers, or a facility exploring partnership—Gold Coast Physio is here for you.