Staff

Jeffrey Latz, PT, MS, CMPT, CSCS

Jeff has been a PT since 1998. He has owned BACKtoGOLF since 2001 and became the sole owner in 2019. He has a BS in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from NY Medical College. He believes the best way to help care for patients and guide them through the rehabilitation process is to use his clinical reasoning expertise performing a comprehensive evaluation and taking the time to listen to each patient. Jeff has a keen interest in Manual Therapy and enjoys the challenges of working with the athletic population, including many local high school, college athletes, semi-pro hockey players and professional golfers. He continues to believe in the importance of continuing education and further learning. Jeff completed a Manual Therapy credential from the North American Institute of Manual Therapy in 2010 and is a Strength and Conditioning specialist. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy association and the National Strength and Conditioning association. Jeff is particularly proud of BACKtoGOLF’s reputation as the premier Physical Therapy clinic in our community and will always advocate putting patient care first. When not working, Jeff enjoys playing hockey, golf and spending time with his family.

Melissa Stahl, PT, DPT

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Sonoma State University in 2010 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2012. During her time at Sonoma State, she competed in collegiate basketball and later served as the Women’s Basketball Student Assistant Coach. Her connection to physical therapy began as a patient rehabilitating a hip injury at BackToGolf, where she later worked as an aide.

With over a decade of experience in outpatient orthopedics, Melissa specializes in manual therapy, women’s health, including pregnancy and postpartum care, and the management of both operative and non-operative orthopedic conditions. She works closely with first responders, applying evidence-based practice to support safe and efficient return to duty. Melissa has recently taken on part of the administrative duties and is involved in the marketing and community outreach programs for BACKtoGOLF. She is also involved in the training and supervision of clinical staff.

Melissa is committed to ongoing professional development and patient advocacy, guiding individuals through recovery with clinical expertise and compassion. Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Paige Perez, PT, DPT, MTC

Paige graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 2016 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. She then pursued her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences graduating in 2020. Paige completed her Manual Therapy certification in 2023 from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and continues to be dedicated to pursue further expertise in the field of orthopedic patients. She currently enjoys an active lifestyle including cycling, walking her dogs and resistance training. Paige is interested in Manual Therapy and sports rehab including younger children with Orthopedic injuries. Her goal is to educate patients about the rehab process and help them introduce an active lifestyle to maintain their strength and health for many years to come.

Louis Venditti, PT, DPT, CSCS

Louis earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Duke University, following a Master of Science from University of Louisville. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, combining his advanced education with a strong passion for working with active and athletic populations. With extensive experience in post-operative surgical rehabilitation, Louis helps people safely regain strength, mobility, and function. He also specializes in returning first responders to work and supporting local athletes/active populations in enhancing their performance and preventing injury through evidence-based, results-driven care. Louis also has a keen interest in combining manual therapy with a thorough biomechanical evaluation for athletes; both injured and for sports-performance. Outside of the clinic, Louis enjoys spending time with his family, and is an avid sports fan, and loves playing baseball and golf.

Diane Veach, PTA

Diane earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from James Madison University in Virginia. She worked for many years as a high school teacher, during which time she coached girls’ and boys’ volleyball and guided outdoor rock-climbing trips for adolescents. Diane began her career in Physical Therapy as a PT Aide at BACKtoGOLF in 2019. More recently, she returned to school and earned her Associate of Science degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from San Juan College in New Mexico. She enjoys educating patients and helping them achieve their rehab goals. Diane has a particular interest in helping our elderly population maintain strength, balance and overall stability as they age. She enjoys the “hands on approach” at BACKtoGOLF and her individualized time spent with each patient. In her free time, Diane enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her teenage daughter.