• Master of Physical Therapy, Chapman University, 1995, Licensed 1996
• Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training, CSULB 1988, Certified 1988
• Instructor in “Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment”, Goto Gakuen Medical Arts College, Tokyo, Japan 1988
• Instructor in the “Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries”, CSU Long Beach, 1990
• Fellow of Applied Functional Science, Gray Institute, 2010
• AVP Pro Beach Volleyball  Medical board/provider 2006-2011
• Master’s Certificate in “Fascial Stretch Therapy” through Stretch to Win, 200
• Titleist Performance Institute, Level III Medical Professional, 2006 TPI, CGFI
• Certified in Pilates and NeuroCorekinetics, 2002
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the National Athletic Trainer’s Association.
• Female/Male Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction. Treatment Certificate

• Degrees: Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine of Health Sciences, Austin, TX and B.S. Biological Sciences, University of California Irvine
• Certifications: Lee Silverman Voice Training (LSVT), BIG certified for Parkinson’s Disease and Neurological Movement Disorders, OTAGO Elderly Fall Prevention Certified
• Clinical Experience: Sports medicine, Outpatient Orthopedics, Geriatrics, Outpatient neuro for CVA
• Passionate about: Helping people get back to doing what they love and improving their quality of life.
• Interesting Facts: Austin is ambidextrous meaning he can use both hands for almost everything! Because of this skill, he keeps an open mindset when approaching therapy by adapting and incorporating multiple different ways to help his patients and their injuries.
• Sports History: Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field and Football.
• Hobbies: Watching TV shows, dancing, playing basketball, cooking all types of food, eating all types of food and meeting new people.
• Originally from: San Francisco, CA

• Degrees: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
• B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Certifications: Dry Needling Certified, Graston Trained, Blood Flow Restriction Certified, ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Certified.
• Clinical Experience: Sports Medicine, Concussion Management, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Outpatient Orthopedics
• Passionate about: Helping people stay active, specializing in orthopedics, with extensive training as well as concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation.
• Interesting Facts: Deejayed for several years
• Sports History: Pole Vaulting, Sprinter, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball and Surfing after moving to CA.
• Hobbies: Guitar/Ukulele, surfing, skating, Krav Maga
• Originally from: Chicago

• Graduated from California State University at Long Beach State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Training.
• Head Athletic Trainer at Canyon High School from 1987-1990.
• Passed the California State Boards and obtained a Physical Therapist Assistant License in 1993.
• Became the first Physical Therapist Assistant in the country to earn the exclusive Functional Orthopaedic Certification (FOC) from the Institute of Physical Art in Colorado in 2003.
• Has worked in outpatient physical therapy for 30 years.
• Clinical Instructor for PT Assistant Students for over 20 years and has mentored more than 60 students.
• Specializes in comprehensive manual therapy including soft tissue and joint mobilization, neuromuscular re-education and body mechanics training.

• Degrees: Associates of Physical Therapy Assistant, Stanbridge University, Irvine, CA.
  B.S. Sports Conditioning with a double minor in Coaching and Communication, Texas A&M
• University, College Station, TX
• Certifications: RunDNA, BLS
• Clinical Experience: Skilled Nursing and outpatient orthopedics.
• Passionate about: Athlete/sports training, Neuro for CVA/TBI.
• Interesting Facts: I can quote the whole Mean Girls movie, and several others.
• Sports History: Volleyball and Softball
• Hobbies: Exploring with my husband or our dog, Charlie. Creating new designs on my embroidery machine.
• Originally from: Donna, TX

• • Degrees: AS in Physical Therapy, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA
    Certifications: 500 hour E-YRT with Jason Crandall Yoga
  • Clinical Experience: Private Functional Fitness Training and clinical experience at Oceanside Physical Therapy.
  • Passionate about: Continuing to learn more about our amazing bodies and helping those with chronic pain. Additionally, I love facilitating and leading Yoga Teacher Trainings.
  • Interesting Facts: I grew up riding horsed and competed in Endurance Racing. Biked 672 miles from Astoria, Oregon to San Francisco. I have too many pets….8 chickens, 3 dogs and 1 cat.
  • Sports History: Horseback riding, cycling, mountain biking, surfing and kayaking.
  • Hobbies: Camping or traveling with my family. Silversmithing and jewelry making.

Originally from: Sacramento, CA

• Degrees: Masters Counseling- Univ Virgin Islands B.A. Psychology Michigan State University
• Certifications: Certified Massage Therapist- 24 yrs. CAMTC, Thoughtfield Therapy diagnostic -TFTdx, Oncology Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Orthopedic Integrated Massage, Hot/cold Stone Massage, Pranic Healing- 5 levels, Sensitivity and Allergy Treatment, Aromatherapy, Sports Massage, Post Op massage.
• Clinical Experience: 24 years licensed massage therapist. 20 years Energy Psychology Therapist. 10 years Care Partner- Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 15 years- Allergy and Sensitivity Therapist. 35 years- Instructor- Mantra Meditation.
• Sports History: Golf, Tennis, Swimming
• Passionate about: Helping clients find the root cause of dysfunction. I believe the body will heal itself if given the correct healing information. By applying an integrative approach to dysfunction, whether physical and/or mental/emotional, we can create an effective, safe, and empowering plan to help the healing take place.
• Interesting Facts: Lived in the US Virgin Islands for 39 years before returning to the West Coast.
• Hobbies: Sports, exotic foods, gardening, sailing, cross country skiing, scuba, stand up paddle boarding.
• Originally From: Pontiac, Michigan

• Degrees: B.S. Business Administration in Marketing, University of Colorado, Denver, CO.
• Certifications: NASM, CPT and NASM, CES. CPR Certified.
• Clinical Experience: Personal trainer at Lifetime Fitness.
• Passionate about: Strength and functional training, corrective exercise. Working with older adults.
• Interesting Facts: Owned and operated a gym in CO.
• Sports History: Soccer and Volleyball
• Hobbies: Cooking and baking
• Originally from: Colorado

• Degrees: B.S. Biology, University of Riverside. A.S. Biology, Saddleback Community College.
• Currently obtaining an A.A. in Kinesiology.
• Certifications: CPR
• Passionate about: Providing the best possible care and welcoming environment to all patients to improve patients health.
• Interesting Facts: My family and I own a local sushi restaurant.
• Sports History: Football, Basketball and Volleyball
• Hobbies: Cooking, strength training, playing basketball.
• Originally from: Los Angeles, CA

• Degrees: B.S. in Kinesiology 2025, Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton, CA
• Certifications: United States “C” Soccer Coach. Asia “D” Soccer Coach.
• Passionate about: Athletic Training and Soccer
• Interesting Facts: I can beat anyone in FIFA. (soccer video game)
• Sports History: Professional soccer player. Professional table tennis player.
• Hobbies: Playing beach volleyball, free styling hip hop music.
• Originally from: Tehran, Iran

• Degrees: M.F.A. Performance and Choreography, Mills College, Oakland, CA
  B.A. in Dance, San Francisco State University, CA
• Certification: Stott Pilates Matwork
• Passionate about: Providing an inclusive and holistic approach to healing and injury prevention.
• Interesting Facts: Biked 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles
• Sports History: Contemporary Dance, Ballet, Aerial Arts, Tennis and Cycling.
• Hobbies: Gardening, community building, reading and spending endless hours playing with my dog, Bailey Mae.
• Originally from: Monterey Bay, CA (Army Brat😊 – Born on Fort Campbell, Kentucky Base)

• Degrees: BS in Kinesiology, Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton, CA
• Clinical Experience: Working as a physical therapy aide for 2 years.
• Passionate about: Athletic and Sports Training.
• Interesting Facts: I have over 30 first and second cousins.
• Sports History: Football, soccer, swimming and golf.
• Hobbies: Weightlifting, staying active and going to the beach.
• Originally from: San Clemente, CA