John Mizoguchi, OTR/L
John, a Maui native, graduated from Baldwin High School and earned his Occupational Therapy degree from The University of Puget Sound in 1982. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in chronic pain management, work conditioning and hardening, traumatic brain injury recovery, and community integration rehabilitation, having successfully evaluated and treated thousands of injured workers to facilitate their return to work. His passion lies in rehabilitating work-related spine and orthopedic injuries, focusing on maximizing clients' functional potential. John's expertise includes functional capacity evaluations, ergonomic assessments, and injury education. He has co-authored a national publication on work hardening programs and contributed the Department of Labor and Industries ergonomic guidelines for Washington State’s Occupational Therapy Association. After 17 years on the mainland, he returned to Hawaii and is also an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer. As the owner of PIRCO and co-owner of TAM, LLC (Maui), John frequently travels between facilities. An avid basketball enthusiast, he often spends time on the island's courts, where his active lifestyle enriches his understanding of work-related injuries and the stresses found in both the workplace and daily life.
Chelsea Lorenson, DPT, OCS
Chelsea hails from the Pacific Northwest, having grown up in Portland, Oregon. She earned her B.S. in Biology from Portland State University in 2004 and later obtained her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Army-Baylor University in 2011. During her DPT studies, Chelsea focused on lower extremity injury prevention, which resulted in her being published nine times and presenting two research posters at the American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting in 2011. She servied as an officer and physical therapist in the United States Army for seven years and has continued her career in outpatient orthopedics since leaving active duty in 2015. In 2017, Chelsea became certified as an orthopedic clinical specialist, one of seven areas of specialty certifications in physical therapy Her interests include mechanical diagnosis and therapy, kinesiology taping, treatment of work-related injuries, intramuscular manual therapy (dry needling), manual therapy techniques such as joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization, and post-operative rehabilitation. Chelsea is also a member of the American Hippotherapy Association and is currently pursuing certification in hippotherapy. Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys an active lifestyle with her two daughters, two dogs, and two cats. She is certified dive master who loves scuba diving, horseback riding, running, hiking, and walking her dogs with her family.
Elisha Randall, DPT, CSCS, CKTP
Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner (CKTP)
Elisha “Lish” grew up Central NY, where her passion for volleyball fueled her interest in Physical Therapy through her own experiences. She earned a volleyball scholarship to Daemen College in Amherst, NY, and received her B.S. in Natural Science/Health Science in 2007, followed by her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2009. After graduation, she moved to Northern Virginia, she worked in Outpatient Orthopedics. In 2021, she relocated to Oahu and joined PIRCO. Lish became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in 2007 through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), where she remains an active member. In 2013, she became a Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner (CKTP) certification through KTAI. In 2022, she completed her Blood Flow Restriction certification (BFRT) to enhance traditional therapy. Lish combines manual treatment with functional re-education to optimize patient outcomes, with experience in postoperative care, SIJ, general de-conditioning, and weekend warriors. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband and two children, enjoying beach outings, hiking, and exploring the beautiful island.
Leona Lin, PT
Physical Therapist
Leona became a member of PIRCO in April 2021. A kamaaina from Oahu, Leona developed a passion for community sports growing up and later turned her attention to physical therapy through her volunteer work at various hospitals and caring for aging family members. She earned a Master's in Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota and has over 25 years of experience in diverse settings, including acute care, outpatient therapy, aquatic therapy, Pilates-based PT, work-site consultations, and home care for both pediatric and adult patients. Leona enjoys working with individuals of all ages, from infants and children with disabilities to adults facing orthopedic and neurological challenges, focusing on functional therapeutic exercises and pain management techniques such as myofascial release and Maitland joint mobilization. Additionally, she has taught at community outreach supporting Hawaii’s disability communities, contributed to pre-clinical training for PTA students at KCC, and volunteered in transfer training and equipment support at disability camps partnership with Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream Foundation Camps. Leona has also offered consulting for the Hokulele dance program for youth with disabilities and provided PT support for Hawaii’s longline fishermen through Seafarers Ministry. In her free time, she exploring the outdoors, snorkeling, hiking, and wading in tide pools at Hawaii’s stunning beaches and trails.
Mark Yanai, PT
Physical Therapist
Mark joined PIRCO in July 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience practicing physical therapy in Hawaii. He grew up on the Windward side of Oahu and graduated from AT Still University in Arizona in 1998. His career includes working in the Gilbert Schools District in Arizona and as an outpatient therapist at Petersen Physical Therapy in Tempe. Returning to Honolulu in 2005, Mark served as the President of Operations at Fukuji and Lum Physical Therapy for a decade. He is currently the Chair of the Hawaii Physical Therapy Political Action Committee and has a wealth of experience in outpatient therapy particularly in industrial injuries. With 15 years of conducting Functional Capacity Exams and training in ErgoScience FCEs, he is dedicated to helping injured workers return to Hawaii's workforce. In his spare time, Mark enjoys golfing and spending quality time with his family, which includes his wife, three sons, and a two granddaughters. He also loves fixing and building things, both at home and work.
Nicole Tanaka, LMT
Medical Massage Therapist
Nicole resides in beautiful Manoa Valley where she was raised, and has discovered her passion as a Medical Massage Therapist. She earned her massage certification from Arizona School of Massage Therapy in 2004 and has over 19 years experience working in various spas and with private clients on Oahu and Arizona, including a Spine and Rehab facility where collaborated closely with a rehab team. These diverse experiences solidified her skills and interest in Medical Massage. Nicole has assisted clients recovering from strokes, repetitive stress injuries, surgeries, lymphedema, motor vehicle accidents, industrial and sports injuries, and military service-related issues. Her mission is to support individuals in their "healing" process, enhancing their quality of life and functionality affected by injuries. She is certified in Medical Massage and Kinesiotape, with specialties in Medical Massage and Rain Drop Therapies.
