MEET THE TEAM

Taylor Black is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who earned his Doctorate from Northeastern University in May 2021, following a B.S. in Exercise Science from St. Joe’s College in May 2017. With a background as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Taylor creates patient plans focused on enhancing quality of life, whether at home or on the field. His passion for the human body, sports, and communication drives a team-based approach to achieving patient goals. Taylor is particularly drawn to working with overhead athletes, leveraging his collegiate baseball experience and time spent with both collegiate and professional athletes. He emphasizes risk reduction measures to decrease likelihood of orthopedic injuries while also excelling in acute postoperative care. When he’s not at Monarch, you can find him on the golf course or relaxing at the beach.

Ahmad is a recent Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate from West Coast University in Los Angeles, originally from Sacramento, CA. With a strong background in sports, he is passionate about guiding clients through the return-to-sport process during rehabilitation. Ahmad finds motivation in witnessing the progress his clients make as they regain function and return to the activities they love. Outside of physical therapy, he enjoys exercising, watching sports, attending concerts, and cooking for friends.

Dr. Farimang Touray Jr. earned his Doctorate from MGH IHP in Boston in May 2022, following a bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2017. Farimang combines his PT expertise with his CSCS training to create personalized plans that empower patients to achieve their goals, enhancing their confidence and quality of life. A passionate basketball player, Farimang has experience competing at the high school, collegiate, and recreational levels. His diverse background in both Boston and Anchorage has given him valuable insights into various orthopedic conditions, and he looks forward to expanding his knowledge at Monarch. While Anchorage will always feel like home, he's eager to explore the opportunities that LA has to offer—without the snow shoveling!

Hannah is a sports physical therapist with a passion for performance, injury prevention, and helping athletes thrive. A former Division I athlete, she earned her DPT from USC and completed a sports residency working with athletes from high school to the pros. Her clinical background includes experience with the UFC Performance Institute, the AVP, and Pepperdine Athletics. Now based in Santa Monica, she balances her work in sports rehab with competing on the pro beach volleyball tour—when she’s not in the clinic or on the sand, she’s likely quoting Taylor Swift or chasing the perfect Cortado.

Ahaan Bharadwaj is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is also certified through the Titleist Performance Institute as a Medical and Power Level 3 Professional, allowing him to specialize in golf-specific rehabilitation and performance training.

With a background as a former state-ranked golfer, Ahaan brings a unique athlete’s perspective to his clinical practice. His treatment approach blends evidence-based physical therapy with strength training, mobility work, and performance-driven movement strategies to improve posture, range of motion, and overall movement efficiency.

Ahaan is passionate about helping individuals of all movement backgrounds move better, reduce injury risk, and perform at their highest potential. He creates individualized rehabilitation and performance programs designed to support injury recovery, safe return to play, and long-term physical resilience.

Whether working with athletes returning from injury or golfers looking to elevate their game, Ahaan emphasizes personalized, patient-centered care built around each individual’s goals and lifestyle.