Meet Your Physical Therapy Team
Inspire Physical Therapy

Alan Hivale, PT, DPT
Alan Hivale, PT, DPT
Owner and Founder of Inspire Physical Therapy
Alan Hivale has been working as a physical therapist since 2011. He was born and raised in Paradise, CA. After graduating from Paradise Adventist Academy he went on to complete his exercise science degree at Pacific Union College before completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Loma Linda University.
He met his wife Ali in Loma Linda before moving back to Paradise, CA in 2014. Alan and Ali now have two young boys and have relocated to Chico, CA following the Camp Fire in 2018. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, working on his house and yard, outdoor activities, and he is always looking to learn something new.
Through his career, he has worked in multiple settings as a therapist and in leadership. Through these experiences, he has found the desire to do something outside the box and break the mold of the classic physical therapy clinic. He is looking forward to providing exceptional one on one care in a collaborative manor to help each client achieve their health and physical goals and return to doing the things they love.

Chelsea Dwyer, PT, DPT
Chelsea Dwyer, PT, DPT
Board Certified in Orthopedics
Chelsea Dwyer has been serving the Chico area as a physical therapist since 2015. She graduated CSU Chico with an exercise physiology degree in 2012. She then went on to CSU Sacramento and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2015. Since, Chelsea has completed an orthopedic specialty residency and is board-certified in orthopedics.
Chelsea and her husband, who is a physical therapist assistant, live in Chico with their two children and two dogs. They love riding bikes, working out and being outdoors.
Chelsea has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with individuals on injury prevention, rehab and performance improvement. She is excited to work with our motivated clients and support them as they meet their fitness goals.

Kevin Cummings, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Kevin Cummings, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Kevin Cummings was raised in Paradise, California before attending Walla Walla University where he gained a bachelor’s degree in Health Science in 2020. After meeting his now wife Sarah, he went on to complete his doctoral studies at Loma Linda University in Physical Therapy, graduating in 2023. Kevin has served as a physical therapist for one year treating many varieties of orthopedic conditions and injuries in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. In July of 2024, he and his wife Sarah moved to Chico where Kevin joined the team at Inspire Physical Therapy.
Kevin has always lived an active lifestyle and knew from an early age that he wanted to help others gain or regain the ability to be active through medical care. Kevin believes that the physical therapy profession offers a unique opportunity to provide whole person care and to foster genuine relationships throughout the time of service.

Julianne Wright
Nutritional Coach
Julianne Wright
Client Relations Specialist / Nutrition Coach
Julianne Wright was born and raised in Magalia, CA. After serving 8 years in the Army, she moved back home to be near her family. She spent almost 20 years managing a wholesale and retail business in Paradise.
After the Campfire in 2018 she met her husband Robert and now they have a small family farm just above Magalia. She spent time as a Volunteer Firefighter and is currently training to become a member of the Butte County Community Emergency Response Team.
Julianne loves the outdoors, trail running, lifting weights and has completed quite a few Spartan races as well as local trail races.
She is passionate about helping people with overall health, wellness, and nutrition.
Her goals are to become a nutrition counselor and a personal trainer.