Pillsbury Physical Therapy was established in Paradise by Chris Pillsbury in 2002. With his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from the University of California, Davis, Chris earned his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, from the University of Southern California in 1995. Chris has been an Orthopedic Certified Specialist since 2002. Additionally, he completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy as well as Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship training in 2017. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. This is a credential shared by less than three percent of Physical Therapists.
William Wilbur, MSPT, OCS
William Wilbur received his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from California State University, Chico. He then completed Master’s coursework in Bio-Mechanics at Chico State. He received his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis in 2000 and has been in clinical practice since then. Will began his career in the Chicago area for two years before re-location to his stomping grounds in the North State. Will has been a Chico Rotarian since 2008 and takes great pleasure in serving his community. Will fills his time outside of the clinic with his wonderful wife and two growing boys, enjoying a myriad of outdoor activities in all climates. Will has been a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist since 2005, with a recent re-certification effective through 2025.
Joseph Barnett, PTA
Joseph Barnett, a Chico native, received his bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology from California State University, Chico and has been a licensed PTA since 2010. He is an advocate for organizations such as APTA, UHCW, and WTC. He strives for physical therapy to be a positive, progressive, and educational environment that optimizes patients' ability to function and enjoy life. He enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and spending time with his family.
Jose Alejo, PTA
Jose Alejo graduated from California State University, Chico, in 2017 where he received a B.S. in
Exercise Physiology. He then graduated from the Institute of Technology in 2022 receiving an
A.A. in Physical Therapist Assistant. Jose was born and raised in Gridley, CA and in his free time enjoys hiking, playing futbol, and spending time with friends and family. He aims to promote an effective, fun and motivating healing environment for all.
