Shannon Injety, PT, MPT, PCS, Owner
As a graduate of Loma Linda University in 1999, Shannon headed straight into pediatrics. She started Inland Children’s Therapy (now THRIVE pediatrics) as a single therapist in 2001 servicing exclusively the birth to three populations in their homes. As THRIVE grew she opened a clinic site located in Colton which served our local families from 2002-2009. Then it was back to all in-home services for several years until 2017 when THRIVE began sharing clinic space with our friends at WonderLab. Shannon has completed many continuing education courses with an emphasis on NDT and completed her 8 week training in Neuro-Developmental Treatment of Children with Cerebral Palsy in 2004. She also enjoys working as a contract instructor at Loma Linda University in their entry level Doctoral program. Outside of work, Shannon loves to head out with her husband and kids to go glamping!
Kristin Munsey, PT, MPT, Clinic Director
Kristin has been at THRIVE since 2003 and has been serving as our clinic director since 2005. Kristin graduated from Chapman University with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 1993. Kristin has worked in a variety of pediatric settings including acute care, NICU, high-risk follow-up clinic, in-home early intervention, schools and out-patient clinic. She also has experience in pediatric orthopedic settings. Kristin is certified to perform Neonatal Oral Motor Assessment Scale and has taken continuing education in a variety of areas including Neuro-Developmental Treatment and pediatric taping.
Elizabeth Aguayo, PTA
Elizabeth graduated from Loma Linda University in 1998. She has worked in a variety of settings (acute, orthopedics, geriatrics, wound care, athletic/sports, school district, pediatrics) and as an early intervention infant educator. Elizabeth started working with THRIVE in October 2010. Elizabeth works in the Riverside area. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Emilie Tilson, PT, DPT, Cert-CMFA
Emilie graduated from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in 2018. She has worked in outpatient orthopedics but has always had a desire to work in pediatrics. She started working for THRIVE in January 2020. Emilie loves to be outside whether she is hiking, running, or kayaking.
Felicia Hopkins, PT, DPT
Felicia earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in 2019 and has primarily focused on treating the pediatric population since becoming a licensed physical therapist. Her dedication to fostering children’s development can be seen through her voluntary work. Throughout her extensive schooling, she has gained experience with Hippotherapy and has ventured in aquatic therapy while treating children with disabilities. She also has experience in acute and subacute pediatric hospital settings, in-home early intervention, and outpatient pediatric clinics. In addition to her doctorate, she is certified in LSVT BIG therapy and will soon be NDT certified. Felicia began working for THRIVE in September 2020, mid-pandemic, and has since grown into a wonderful, well-rounded physical therapist who regularly strives to learn new treatment interventions to better assist her patients. During her spare time, you can find Felicia splurging on movie marathons, playing soccer, or spending some much-needed time with her family and friends.
Heiba Kebbas, PT, DPT
Heiba earned her bachelor's degree in Health Science and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in 2012. Interest and training in pediatrics began with her selected clinical rotations during her third year of physical therapy school. This included California Children's Services and home health PT. Following graduation, she immediately began working in orthopedics and honed her skills in this specialty field for 5 years. Within this time, she explored practice in the areas of women's health, geriatrics, aquatic therapy, and sports. Her positions throughout this period including therapy manager and clinic director. Inevitably she returned to one of her primary passions, pediatrics, and feels very much at home. Outside of work she enjoys running, reading, and cooking.
