Armin Shaverdian, PT, DPT
Founder/Administrator
“I founded Lifespan knowing that what we do for our clients, our therapists and their patients results in lives being changed for the better., That makes what I do at Lifespan most rewarding”.
Since 2008, Armin has served as CEO for Lifespan. Armin has been instrumental in conceptualizing and strategic planning, including identifying expansion into new markets and staff development. His vision has lead Lifespan as one of the top staffing companies in the home health niche in southern California region.
In his off time, Armin enjoys exercising, traveling, and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Stephanie Rodriguez
Staffing Manager
About Stephanie
“Patients that are homebound have a necessity for our therapists. It has made me feel wonderful being able to help patients get the treatment that they need.”
Stephanie plays a vital role in connecting patients with Lifespan therapists. As Lead Scheduler, she has one-on-one contact with patients and therapists to schedule times that work for both parties and ensure optimal care. She ensures all Lifespans get the personalized therapy that meets any and all needs and special requests.
Part of Stephanie’s passion for all things physical comes from a love for sports, particularly soccer and tennis.
Monica Popenhagen
Intake Manager
About Monica
“I love working for a company that strives to be the best in customer service. Our clients deserve the very best, and I truly believe Lifespan offers that.”
Monica brings her years of office management experience to Lifespan to keep the office and operations running smoothly. But more than an assistant, Monica is vital part of the Lifespan team—crafting office emails, helping with staffing, and interacting with the patients our therapists work with to help meet their immediate needs.
In her off time, Monica enjoys hiking, swimming, and reading.
Rachelle Gatchalian
Document Transcription Supervisor
About Rachelle
“What I love most about working at Lifespan is the opportunity to work with other health agencies in ensuring patients receive quality care. It’s always been important to me to know that I made a difference in someone’s life.”
As Lifespan’s office assistant, Rahelle does much more that order supplies. On a daily basis she ensures that Start of Care notes, standard progress notes, reassessment notes and discharge Oasis notes have been reviewed, uploaded and submitted to selected agencies’ health care computers for their own viewing and tenancy. Interacting with both agencies and patients, she also works to keep medical records updated at all times. It is a vital part to facilitating the exceptional customer service Lifespan provides to our valued partners and patients.
When she is not at work helping to change lives, Rachelle loves the arts and enjoys reading, music, movies and spending time with family and friends.
Justine Grepo
Human Resources
About Justine
“What I love most about working at Lifespan is the opportunity to work with other health agencies in ensuring patients receive quality care. It’s always been important to me to know that I made a difference in someone’s life.”
As Lifespan’s office assistant, Rahelle does much more that order supplies. On a daily basis she ensures that Start of Care notes, standard progress notes, reassessment notes and discharge Oasis notes have been reviewed, uploaded and submitted to selected agencies’ health care computers for their own viewing and tenancy. Interacting with both agencies and patients, she also works to keep medical records updated at all times. It is a vital part to facilitating the exceptional customer service Lifespan provides to our valued partners and patients.
When she is not at work helping to change lives, Rachelle loves the arts and enjoys reading, music, movies and spending time with family and friends.
Elexis Rupp
Operations Manager
About Elexis
“I love knowing that I can work hard and it will significantly improve the lives of people who are suffering and unable to help themselves.”
Elexis oversees the operations at Lifespan including quality assurance departments, document processing, and intake management.
When not working, Elexis enjoys movies, the beach, spending time with family, and playing with her kitten Snowflake.
Lorealle-Jae Ordinario
Accounting Manager
About Lorealle-Jae
“I am glad to be a part of a company that provides therapy services with great care. I may not work directly with the patients but it’s always rewarding to hear feedback that our therapists are doing a great job.”
Lorealle-Jade works indirectly with our homebound patients to coordinate scheduling home visits that are convenient to both our patients and therapists. Other vital duties include reviewing and processing incoming patient documents and ensures they are received by the many home health agencies Lifespan works with.
For Lorealle-Jade, the work she does is personal. A few years back her grandmother was homebound and needed help, so for Lorealle-Jade working at Lifespan feels like she has come full circle.
When not working, Lorealle-Jade is a competitive runner, she has a few half marathons chalked up and she is training for her first full marathon. When she not out and about, she enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.
Megan Mcdonald
Business Development Liason
About Megan
Sydney Hammett
Supervisor DME & Ins. Authorizations
About Sydney
Rechelle Ramolete
Quality Assurance Assistant
About Rechelle
Rechelle Ramolete is a quality assurance specialist. She earned a degree of Bachelor of Science Majoring in Computer Science. Rechelle assists Lifespan quality assurance dept with data mining and document handling.
During her free time Rechelle likes listening to music, loves to dance, used to play volleyball and badminton in college, active in social media and updated with current events.
Lourdes Angkico
Administrative Assistant
About Xerna
Lourdes Angkico is an administrative Assistant at Lifespan.
Lourdes processes and monitors durable medical equipment orders.
She prides herself on providing compassionate customer service, she feels accomplished knowing she has made a difference in someone life everyday.
During her free time she enjoys time with her dog, reading books, making DIY projects and having coffee with friends.
Zubair Khalil
Quality Assurance Assistant
About Zubair
Zubair Khalil is a quality assurance Assistant at Lifespan. Zubair has been working in data tracking, and quality assurance for 2 years. He has a keen eye for quality assurance and clarifying any issues that arise.
During his free time he likes to work on computers and be a breast of the latest technologies available.
Fatima Maqsood
Data Entry Assistant
About Fatima
Fatima Maqsood is a Medical Record Specialist at Lifespan. With the extensive experience of management and planning, she is committed to ensuring accurate data entry.
During her free time she enjoys watching movies and spending time with her family.
Andre Lamadrid
Accounting Assistant
About Andre
I like working for Lifespan because it allows me to make a direct impact on the lives of those who are unable to help themselves. Lifespan is also dedicated to maintaining the utmost customer service and the positive benefits can be seen through our patients.
At lifespan, I assist in the accounting department. My tasks range from reviewing and finalizing therapist invoices to communicating with accounting departments at various home health agencies.
When not at work, I enjoy playing basketball, hiking, going to the beach, and spending time with my friends and family.
Katy Ford
Office Assistant
About Katy
I enjoy working for Lifespan knowing that my work is essential in getting our patients the care that they need. My job is very fulfilling because I know that it effects the livelihood of our clients.
I assist in requesting insurance authorization and review and approve Medicare reassessments so our clinicians can give care to their patients.
In my spare time I enjoy cooking, playing frisbee, and exploring San Diego for great restaurants and new sites to see.
Laylah Garza
Human Resources
About Laylah
I like working with Lifespan because we are helping people by having therapists available to come to their house to assist them. We are helping people get the necessary therapy to better their quality of life.
At Lifespan, I manage the HR department and assist in Business Development. In HR, I ensure our clinicians have up to date credentials and comply with CA standards, and I share those credentials with agencies. I also create training materials for new therapists to learn our EMR system and welcome them to the team. I assist in Business Development by contacting agencies and advertising for our therapists.
When I am not at work, I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with friends eating out and going to the movies.
Michaela George
Scheduling Coordinator
About Michaela
What I like most about working for Lifespan is being part of a team with a common goal of improving the lives of others on a daily basis.
Scheduling Coordinator
During my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and being outdoors.