Physical Therapy · Oro Valley, AZ(520) 389-5311

The Motive Team

Meet Our Experts

Our clinicians combine advanced training and genuine passion to deliver physical therapy results you can measure.

Dr. Seth Peterson
PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Founder & Physical Therapist

Dr. Seth Peterson

Dr. Seth Peterson founded The Motive Physical Therapy with the goal of offering a better physical therapy experience. He is one of less than 1% of physical therapists to have completed both residency and fellowship training, and is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and fellow of AAOMPT.

FAAOMPT FellowBoard-Certified OCS30+ Publications

Areas of Focus

Low Back PainNeck PainHeadacheHip PainKnee PainShoulder Pain
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Dr. Alfredo Sayeg
PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Dr. Alfredo Sayeg

Dr. Alfredo Sayeg is a residency-trained orthopedic clinical specialist who treats musculoskeletal injuries using an evidence-informed approach that leverages exercise and manual skills. He is passionate about helping clients manage their impairments to return to doing the things they love.

Residency-TrainedBoard-Certified OCSEvidence-Informed

Areas of Focus

Hip PainKnee PainShoulder PainMusculoskeletal Injuries
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Dr. Alicia Messer
PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Dr. Alicia Messer

Dr. Alicia Messer is a Tucson native with broad clinical experience spanning orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Certified in dry needling and post-concussive rehabilitation, she tailors every session to her patients' goals and empowers them with the tools to thrive outside the clinic.

Dry Needling CertifiedPost-Concussive RehabFunctional Capacity Evals

Areas of Focus

OrthopedicsDry NeedlingPost-Concussive RehabNeurological Conditions
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Dr. Kirstin Weible
PT, ScD, COMT

Physical Therapist

Dr. Kirstin Weible

Dr. Kirstin Weible is a Doctorate of Science-trained physical therapist and BikePT-certified bicycle retrofit specialist with over 10 years of experience. Her focus on cycling and running injuries, combined with her COMT spine credentials, brings a rare depth of expertise to the practice.

COMT CertifiedBikePT SpecialistScD — Texas Tech

Areas of Focus

Cycling InjuriesRunning InjuriesLow Back PainNeck Pain
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