About Us

Our physical therapy practice has been serving the Valley for 25 years. In 2006, the clinic name changed to Oakeson Physical Therapy as Bob Oakeson transitioned from clinic director, to Co-owner of the practice with Ian Hover. Together, Bob and Ian have worked hard to create a quality treatment atmosphere where their patients thrive in reaching their specific goals.

Emphasis is placed on one to one treatment, to improve outcomes and maintain continuity of care.

Ian Hover, PT, OCS, MTC

Ian became a physical therapist in 2003. He graduated from West Virginia University with a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy. After starting his career in Atlanta, GA, he became a traveling physical therapist spending time in various states working for clinics on a contract basis. Ian honed his hands-on treatment and obtained his manual therapy certification through the University of St. Augustine in 2005. In 2010, after successfully passing a rigorous written examination, Ian became a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedics (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association. Passing this test demonstrates specialized knowledge, and advanced clinical proficiency in orthopedics. Ian has always had an interest in living in the western US, and finally made the move to Glendale in 2006 to join Bob at Oakeson Physical Therapy. In his spare time, Ian enjoys playing sports, playing with his dog Buster, and cheering on his alma mater during football season.

Lisa Koss, PT

Lisa has been a physical therapist in the valley of the sun since graduating in 2000. She received a bachelors of science in physiology from the University of Arizona and a master's degree in physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. She has practiced primarily in an outpatient orthopedic setting with experience in home health as well as aquatic therapy. She enjoys treating a variety of patients including: post-operative, recreational athletic injuries and vestibular disorders. In her spare time, Lisa and her husband enjoy chasing after their two young children.

Robert Oakeson, PT

A graduate from the University of Nebraska, College of Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Bob has spent the majority of his career in the area of orthopedic and sports medicine. He has worked with athletes from the levels of Little League to the professionals especially the NBA. Bob spent three years as a medical officer in the United States Air Force until resigning his commission as a Captain. During that time he was stationed at the largest hospital in the Department of Defense for the Air Force and worked with active duty personnel from around the globe. Bob achieved his certification as an athletic trainer 1980 and volunteered many hours as the ATC for the local high schools as well as being instrumental in attaining full time jobs for ATC's in the Peoria and Deer Valley school districts. In his free time, Bob enjoys hiking, tennis, and golf.