Wasatch Therapy & Fitness
Our Therapists
ERNIE CHAVEZ, PT
Ernie graduated from the University of Utah and has been practicing
physical therapy since 1994. He has been active in sports, including a
member of the US National Boxing team from 1979-1980. Ernie won a
gold medal at the National Olympic Sports festival as a boxer in the
bantam weight division. He then continued his career as a professional,
world-ranked boxer. He is currently active in running, including a personal
best of 2 hours and 26 minutes for a marathon.

Ernie has been practicing orthopedic, back, and sport injuries since 1998.
He has received certifications in Ergonomic and Industrial Rehab,
including functional capacity evaluations from the Back School of
Atlanta. He also specializes in running injuries and running evaluations.
Ernie has been a co-owner of Wasatch Therapy for 3 years now.


Our Therapists
MELISSA ITA'AEHAU, DPT
Melissa graduated with a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the
University of Utah in 2005 and has been practicing at Wasatch Therapy
ever since. She has focused her continuing education in women’s health
issues, as well as receiving certification in the treatment of lymphedema.
Melissa is also involved in treating sports related injuries

While at Utah State she participated in Track & Field competing in the
pole vault. She remains active in running and sports, and enjoys spending
time with her husband and three children.



ROBERT BLACK, MPT
Rob began his experience with physical therapy as a high school
athlete with multiple injuries requiring skilled intervention. His college
days at the University ofUtah included a brief but sobering season
of basketball under Coach Rick Majerus, and concluded with the
realization of his true dream: a Masters degree in Physical Therapy!

Since graduation in 1999, Rob has had the pleasure of guiding many
people back to their normal activities and passions in life. Since 2005
he has served as the primary spine specialist in an outpatient setting,
and was thrilled to receive his spinal certification from the McKenzie
Institute in 2008.

ASHLEE CRESSWELL, DPT
Ashlee recieved her Bachelor of Science from Utah State University
in 2007 and her doctorate of Physical Therapy from Idaho State
University in May of 2010. She attended Woods Cross High School
where she played basketball and softball. She currently resides in
Farmington and spends her free time snowboarding, wakeboarding,
playing volleyball and doing anything active. She's excited to be a part of
the Wasatch Therapy team!
ROBYN JUDD, DPT
Robyn graduated with a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the
University of Utah in 2005 and has been practicing at Wasatch Therapy
since. She has focused her postgraduate studies on women's health
including incontinence, pelvic pain and pregnancy. She also completed her
doctorate project on low back pain and attended courses on spine
disorders.

Robyn is married with three kids. She enjoys playing her guitar and with
her dog Luke. She participates in recreational activities such as mountain
biking, snowboarding, skiing, and wakeboarding. She and her husband
co-own Decade Snow and Skate. Robyn is happy to be part of the
Wasatch team.

RYAN WEBB, MPT
Ryan grew up in Davis County and received his Masters degree in
Physical Therapy from the University of Utah. Experienced in all types
of injuries, Ryan brings to the Wasatch Therapy team expertise in
manual and orthopedic physical therapy, including headache
management. Ryan strives to provide all of his patients with quality and
personalized one-on-one care.

Ryan currently lives in Davis County and enjoys water skiing, playing the
drums in a local band, and spending time with his wife and four kids.