Ernie Chavez, PT, Owner

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 in 1979-80. 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. Ernie and his wife have seven children, and one grandchild, with two more on the way.  

Melissa Ita’aehau, DPT, Owner

Melissa 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 continuing education in women’s health issues including lymphedema, pelvic pain, incontinence, pregnancy related pain, osteoporosis, etc. Melissa is also involved in treating sport related injuries.

Melissa is happily married with two children. While at the University of Utah she participated in Track & Field competing in the pole vault. She remains active in sports and loves the mountains. “I am excited to be part of the Wasatch Therapy team where we provide patient focused care.”

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 one little girl. She enjoys playing her guitar and playing with 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.

Pamela Frinkman MS,PT

Pam graduated from the University of Utah’s Physical Therapy program in 1992. She earned a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah in 1999. She has worked in outpatient Orthopedics, inpatient, transitional care and Industrial physical therapy.

Pam has also taught Anatomy, Physiology, and undergraduate Kinesiology at the U of U. She enjoys treating neck and back pain and loves to rehabilitate shoulders and knees postoperatively and has never met a body she did not want to change!

Pam teaches Yoga and loves to hike, mountain bike and roller blade.

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 three sons.