The Team

At Berkana we are dedicated to implementing the best patient care from the most qualified personnel. We strive to provide patients with industry leading treatments and services by hiring the most talented employees and investing in the essential technologies and tools that help them succeed.

DR. NANCY QUICK, PT, PHD

Dr. Quick received her B.S. in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Health Science Center, Her Masters degree in Biomechanics from the University of Northern Colorado and her PhD in biomechanics from the University of Kentucky. She has worked in a variety of orthopedic and neurological clinical settings over the past 25 years. From 1995 until 2007, she worked as a physical therapy professor and researcher. During this time Dr. Quick conducted orthopedic and neurological research supported through both private and public funding, including the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Quick's research was focused on developing rehabilitation technology and devices as well as understanding biomechanical and/or physiolological responses to physical therapy interventions. She is the co-inventor on an exercise device for stroke patients, which was funded through a National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research SBIR grant and was a clinical researcher involved in the development and testing of implanted functional electrical stimulation devices in patients with spinal cord injury.  

She has published and presented her research nationally, and has served as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering, and the IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Quick has also served as a grant reviewer for the Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research & Development Scientific Merit Board. She has been active in the American Physical Therapy Association and has served as Chair of the Research Committee in both Maine and Kentucky. 

While teaching at the University of New England, she was nominated for both the Teacher of the Year and the Distinguished Teacher awards. She served as a member of the University of New England’s Board of Trustees Research & Development Committee as well as a Provider Group committee member for the Maine Quality Forum Advisory Council, which functioned as an advisory group on health care to the Legislature of Maine. Currently she serves on the post-acute care task force as part of the Colorado Stroke Alliance.

In 2007, Dr. Quick left her academic career and returned to Colorado to start a physical rehabilitation center focused on providing an innovative evidence-based model of rehabilitation. She continues to pursue her passion for research and teaching through collaborative partnerships with private and public organization. When not in the clinic she pursues her other passions, which includes skiing, running, triathlons, hiking and doing pretty much anything outside.

Andrew Tran, PT, DPT, NCS, CSCS, Clinic Director

Dr. Tran completed his undergraduate degree in Physiology & Neuroscience with a Minor in Psychology in 2011 from the University of California, San Diego and his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in 2015. After completing his DPT, he completed the prestigious Kaiser Vallejo Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) residency program and then subsequently obtained his Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) board certification.

He has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation, trauma care, and sports performance across nearly all settings. In addition to his extensive clinical experience, he provided clinical instruction for the UCSF/SFSU DPT program and is an APTA-credentialed Clinical Instructor, serving as a mentor for many aspiring and current clinicians. Before coming to Berkana, he served as the outpatient physical therapy supervisor at a level 1 trauma center in San Francisco where he successfully managed a diverse team of clinicians in treating complex acute and chronic orthopedic and neurological conditions.

While working at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, he led a Racial Equity Committee that focused on implementing strategies to improve the workplace and patient experience and also served as a wellness champion for the hospital, creating an employee well-being program that was then utilized as a model across the San Francisco Department of Public Health.

Outside of the clinical setting, Dr. Tran has been actively involved in adaptive sports organizations such as the Challenged Athletes Foundation, including helping to start Northern California's first youth and high school adaptive track & field program. He led the Physical Therapy in Adaptive Sports course through the UCSF/SFSU DPT program where students had the opportunity to work directly with Paralympians and recreational adaptive athletes with various conditions. In his free time, Dr. Tran and his family love camping, backpacking, and hiking and he continues to train and compete in track & field as a triple jumper.

Megan Thorburn, PT, DPT, FNCP, CDN

Dr. Thorburn completed her undergraduate degree in Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University in 2007, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude as well as a University Honors Scholar. She completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) at Eastern Washington University in 2014 and graduated first in her class. During her DPT training, she mentored other doctoral students and performed outreach to local elementary schools through the program Sleepover for Science.

Since entering the profession, Dr. Thorburn has worked in home health, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. She has developed her passion for holistic patient care by attaining an advanced certification in nutrition (Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain), as well as Levels 1 and 2 Dry Needling certification. She is currently working to develop her clinical expertise in Pelvic Health and is able to to treat both female and male pelvic health conditions. She enjoys teaching and mentoring, and often serves as a Clinical Instructor for students of physical therapy.

Outside of work, Dr. Thorburn has volunteered with various local organizations, serving as a board member for an environmental organization as well as a cycling coalition. She is a passionate bicycle advocate and bike commuter. In her free time, she enjoys tending her garden and bee hives, hiking, camping, and skiing.

JoAnn Arabasz, MS, OTR/L, MBA, Chief Operations Officer

JoAnn is a dedicated healthcare professional with a diverse educational background and over two decades of experience in healthcare leadership roles. She began her academic journey by earning a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry from the University of Utah in 1994.

After completing her undergraduate studies, JoAnn pursued her passion for helping others by obtaining a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 2000. This equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to work directly with patients, focusing on rehabilitation and improving their quality of life.

As her career progressed, JoAnn recognized the importance of effective management in healthcare settings. In 2013, she furthered her education by earning a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University. This additional degree provided her with the tools to excel in leadership positions within the healthcare industry.

Throughout her 22-year career, JoAnn has held various leadership roles across different healthcare settings, including outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and acute rehabilitation centers. Her primary focus has been on leading teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences by providing highly specialized skilled services. JoAnn's leadership style emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for both patients and healthcare organizations.

In her spare time, JoAnn loves spending time in the mountains with her family hiking, biking, skiing/snowboarding, and enjoying everything that life in Colorado affords.