Our Team
Meet Your Physical Therapy Team
Located in Redding California
Our doctors of physical therapy are active individuals who understand your goals and lifestyle firsthand.
Owner and Founder
Dr. Christian Mercill
DPT, CSCS
Husband and father to 5 kids, Christian graduated from high school in Redding in 2005. He went on to graduate with his doctorate in physical therapy from Loma Linda University in 2011. He has served the Redding area for the last 11+ years in outpatient orthopaedics and home health settings. Helping the Redding area achieve outcomes and returning to their active life through superior care is our goal.
Physical Therapist
Dr. Michael Hansen
DPT, TPI Golf Certified
Michael is originally from Temecula, CA, and is now located in Greenville SC where he practices physical therapy for the Greenville community. He earned his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Cal Poly SLO and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. He has always had a passion for helping others and combines his enthusiasm for exercise with a hands-on manual therapy-based physical therapy treatment approach. Michael brings with him a golf certification from the Titleist Performance Institute, which allows him to work specifically with golfers to assess, treat and improve any physical limitations they may have. As a physical therapist, Michael feels that improving a single aspect of someone's life can positively affect all others. He believes that everyone should have the opportunity to live the most active lifestyle possible.
Physical Therapist
Dr. Emily
DPT
Originally from Santa Cruz, CA, Dr. Emily brings a unique perspective to physical therapy with her diverse educational background. She is passionate about helping patients return to the activities they love. She is excited to be a part of the Active Physical Therapy team, helping our community thrive.
Shockwave Therapy & Hyperbaric Specialist
Erika Mercill
Hey I'm Erika Mercill! I grew up in the small town of Hayfork, California. I've lived in Redding since 2012 when I married Christian Mercill. We are proud parents of five kids and together we own Active Physical Therapy. I wear lots of hats but some include Shockwave Therapy and Hyperbaric Specialist, allowing me to help support patients in pain management and recovery. I love working out, running, and getting out in the sun.
Physical Therapist
Dr. Jaime
DPT
Jaime graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from George Fox University, Newberg Oregon in 2022. She has a holistic approach to physical therapy and utilizes evidence-based practice for her clients. Jaime's treatment style is tailored to the individual and customizes the treatment plan accordingly, using a variety of therapeutic manual techniques and exercise. She has experience working with athletes and return to sport and performance after injury, joint replacements, low back pain, general orthopedics, neurological and vestibular rehabilitation. Her passion is meeting patients where they are at in their healing journey and helping them achieve their goals and getting back to living the life they want to live.
Physical Therapist
Dr. Eric Wilkens
DPT
I'm originally from Tennessee and recently relocated to Redding in October 2025. I have a strong passion for staying active, especially through endurance sports, triathlon training, and water sports. I enjoy helping people recover, improve performance, and get back to doing what they love. My goal is to help individuals get and stay healthy so they can go to awesome places and do epic things, reaching their full potential.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Matthew Montes
PTA
Matthew Montes is a Physical Therapist Assistant with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and a certified Exercise Physiologist. A Southern California native, Matthew has called Redding, CA home since his high school years and has built both his career and his life in the North State community. Matthew has a passion for helping all individuals reach their rehabilitation goals, with a particular interest in working with throwing athletes returning to sport. His background in exercise physiology gives him a strong foundation in movement, performance, and the science behind recovery. Outside the clinic, Matthew is a devoted father of three who stays active in all the best ways — playing pick-up basketball, competing in coed softball, cheering on his daughter at competitive dance events, and tending to his garden. This year he completed his first half marathon and has his sights set on more endurance events in the future. He brings that same drive and discipline to every patient he works with.
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