Meet Our Physical Therapists
Physical rehabilitation specialists in San Diego
Finding the right physical therapist is an important step in your recovery. Our rehab specialists offer personalized care for pain, injuries and specific medical conditions, including lymphedema, dysphagia and aphasia. Scripps physical therapists and occupational therapists have multiple locations across San Diego County, so you can get care close to home.
Central San Diego
Hillcrest - Physical therapists, speech therapists and hand therapists
The following physical rehab and speech specialists practice at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. We welcome new patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
4077 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
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Physical therapists
- Annie Raghavan, PT, CEAS
- Education: Dalhousie University of Physiotherapy
- Specialty: Maitland manual therapy, functional strength training, running analysis, muscle energy for pelvic/lumbar disorders, kinesiotaping and sport injury prevention, ergonomics
- Jon-Ian Gallamoza, PT, DPT
- Education: University of St. Augustine
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports medicine, pre and post-operative rehabilitation, neuro, ergonomics, instrument assisted soft tissue massage
- Stephanie Reichenberg, PT, MPT, OCS
- Education: Mount Saint Mary’s College
- Specialty: McKenzie mechanical diagnostic therapy, manual therapy, stroke rehabilitation, kinesiotaping, functional exercise, vestibular rehabilitation, balance disorders
- Wendell Parks, PT
- Specialty: Pilates, McKenzie mechanical diagnostic therapy, exercise-based therapy, joint replacement rehabilitation
- Jesse Cristobal Barriuso, PT, DPT
- Education: State University of New York, Stony Brook University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, post-op rehabilitation, post-trauma, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, sports injuries, gait assessment, running assessment, SFMA-Selected functional movement assessment, kinesiotaping
- Angela Tognoni, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: Regis University, Western University of Health Sciences, University of California, San Diego
- Specialty: Poly trauma, orthopedic manual therapy, sports medicine, post-operative rehabilitation, knee rehabilitation
Speech-language pathologists
- Courtney Weimer, MA, CCCSLP
- Education: University of Pittsburgh, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
- Specialty: Swallowing disorders (dysphagia), traumatic brain injury and stroke rehabilitation, cognitive communication disorders, language disorders (aphasia), community re-entry after neurologic injury
- Jennifer Bieda, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: Portland State University, Azusa Pacific University
- Specialty: Neurological rehabilitation, acquired brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation, swallowing disorders (dysphagia), language disorders (aphasia), voice therapy, modified barium swallow (MBS) studies
- Tanya Buzzanga, MA, CCCSLP
- Education: Wayne State University, University of Windsor
- Specialty: Neuro rehabilitation, voice therapy, multilingual assessment and treatment, LSVT LOUD, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Sara Durkovich, MS, CCC-SLP
- Education: Boston University, California State University Long Beach
- Specialty: Neurological rehabilitation, acquired brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation, swallowing disorders (dysphagia), language disorders (aphasia), modified barium swallow (MBS) studies, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)
- Kortney Lee Eng Uchida, MD, CCC-SLP
- Education: New York Medical College
- Specialty: Swallowing disorders (dysphagia), language disorders (aphasia), pulmonary disease, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), modified barium swallow impairment profile (MBS-ImP)
- Kristy O’Malley, MS, CCC-SLP
- Education: Florida State University, University of Central Florida
- Specialty: Passy Muir valve application for speaking and swallowing, dysphagia in the trach and vent population, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), modified barium swallow (MBS) studies
- Joy Wong, MEd, CCC-SLP
- Education: University of Georgia, Truman State University
- Specialty: Swallowing disorders (dysphagia), language disorders (aphasia), modified barium swallow (MBS) studies, acquired brain injury, cognitive linguistic impairments, Parkinson’s disease, transgender communication
- Allison Nebel, MS, CCC-SLP, NDT
- Education: San Francisco State University, University of Winnipeg
- Specialty: Neurological rehabilitation, acquired brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), modified barium swallow (MBS) studies, swallowing disorders (dysphagia), language disorders (aphasia), voice therapy, LSVT LOUD, VitalStim Provider, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT)
Hand therapists
- Emily Smith, MOT, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: University of St. Augustine, California State University, Fullerton
- Specialty: Hand therapy
Torrey Pines - Physical therapists and hand therapists
The following physical rehab specialists practice at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. We welcome new patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10666 North Torrey Pines Rd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Hand therapists
- Corey Chadwick, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: Indiana University School of Medicine
- Specialty: Custom static progressive, dynamic splinting
- Yasuko Kinoshita, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS
- Education: San Jose State University
- Specialty: Arthritis, ergonomic assessment specialist
- Christine Jesko, OTR/L, CHT, CKTP
- Education: University of Wisconsin
- Specialty: Upper extremity disorders
Physical therapists
- Daniel Cardenas, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: University of Southern California, University of California
- Specialty: Orthopedics, movement science, pain science, sport rehab
- Micaela McGinnis-King PT, DPT
- Education: University of St Augustine for Health Science, University of California Irvine
- Specialty: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, pregnancy
La Jolla (9888 Genessee) - Physical therapists, occupational therapists and lymphedema specialists
The following physical rehab practice at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. We welcome new patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
9888 Genesee Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Physical therapists
- Anuja Shah, PT, DPT, WCS
- Education: Mount Saint Mary’s College, University of California San Diego
- Specialty: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, pregnancy
- Christine Galione, MSPT, CLT
- Education: Ithaca College
- Specialty: Lymphedema, wound care
- Judy Mak, PT
- Specialty: Neurological rehabilitation, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, post-concussive syndrome, vestibular rehab, LSVT BIG
- Binh Ly, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: University of Southern California, Cal Poly Pomona
- Specialty: Outpatient orthopedics
- Dang Ton, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: University of Southern California, San Diego State University
- Specialty: Neurology, orthopedics, sports, LSVT BIG
- Kathleen Blechertas, DPT, WCC, FACHE
- Education: Simmons College Boston, Cleveland State University
- Specialty: Wound care, women’s health, acute care
- Kelly Shields, PT, DPT, CLT, CWS
- Education: The University of Montana
- Specialty: Wound care, lymphedema management
- Lisa Golden, MSPT, CEES
- Education: University of California San Francisco, University of California San Diego
- Specialty: Orthopedics, ergonomics
- Lisa Buth, PT, DPT, CLT, CWS
- Education: Simmon’s College, University of Southern California, University of the Pacific
- Specialty: Lymphedema, breast cancer rehabilitation, wound care
- Maryam Rahnema, Bsc PT, CLT
- Education: University of Birmingham, England
- Specialty: Lymphedema
- Sharon Moore-Sergeant, PT, DPT, CLT
- Education: DPT, University of Stockton College, University of Stockton College, University of California San Diego
- Specialty: Women’s health, pelvic floor rehabilitation, orthopedics, lymphedema
Occupational therapists
- Sylvia Ho, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
- Specialty: Hands, upper extremity disorders, ergonomics, trauma
- Elizabeth Haney, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: University of Southern California
- Specialty: Hands/upper extremity injuries, neurodevelopmental treatment for CVA
- Meghan Dalton, OTR/L
- Education: University of St Augustine, Florida
- Specialty: Neurologic disorders
La Jolla (9834 Genessee) - Speech therapists
The following speech specialists practice at Scripps Clinic Poole Building. We welcome new patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Clinic Poole Building
9834 Genesee Avenue
Suite 316
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Speech-language pathologists
- Abigail “Abby” Dwyer, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: San Diego State University, University of Connecticut
- Specialty: Swallowing disorders (dysphagia), language disorders (aphasia), head and neck cancer, apraxia of speech
- Kyle Wade, MS, CCC-SLP
- Education: University of Arizona
- Specialty: Swallowing disorders (dysphagia), language disorders (aphasia), brain injury, head and neck cancer, vital stim
- Cedar Raymond, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: Saint Louis University, Eastern Illinois University, Saint Louis University
- Specialty: Cognitive communication disorders, swallowing disorders (dysphagia), motor speech, voice, fluency and language treatment for neurological condition, LSVT LOUD, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)
- Christina “Chrissy” Fidler-Johnson, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: San Diego State University
- Specialty: Swallowing disorders (dysphagia), voice and upper airway disorders, head and neck cancer, cleft palate/craniofacial disorder, Vital Stim, McNeil dysphagia therapy program, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)
- Gina Costi-Wong, MS, CCC-SLP
- Education: University of California, San Diego, Utah State University, University of Montana
- Specialty: Functional and pathological voice disorders, chronic cough, respiratory retraining
- Hailey Drake, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: San Diego State University
- Specialties: Swallowing disorders (dysphagia), language disorders (aphasia), cognitive-communication disorders, neurological voice and speech disorders, LSVT certified, MDTP certified
UTC - Physical therapists and sports therapists
The following physical rehab specialists practice at Scripps Green Sports and Physical Therapy. We welcome new patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Green Sports and Physical Therapy
9191 Towne Centre Dr. Ste 105
San Diego 92122
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Physical therapists
- Gail Kuwatani, MSPT, OCS, SCS
- Education: University of the Pacific, University of California Davis
- Specialty: Sports medicine rehabilitation and injury prevention, kinetic chain assessment: functional screening
- Santina Carelli-Keipert, PT
- Education: McGill University
- Specialty: Ergonomics, TMD – craniofacial, lymphedema, amputees, neurological patients – CVA, head injury
- Amy Chamberlain, PT, NDT
- Education: California State University Northridge
- Specialty: Orthopedics, neuro-developmental treatment
- Cavan McFerran, DPT
- Education: University of St. Augustine, Cal State San Marcos
- Specialty: Orthopedics, vestibular and balance
- Edward “Jim” Soule, PT
- Education: California State University Long Beach
- Specialty: Sports rehab, orthopedics, golf rehab, throwing biomechanics
- Jon Garrelts, MPT, OCS
- Education: Old Dominion University, San Diego State University
- Specialty: Sports injuries, orthopedic rehab of extremities
- Karen dePeralta, MPT, OCS
- Education: Chapman University, Long Beach State University
- Specialty: Neck pain, headache/migraine, cranio sacral therapy, manual therapy/IASTM, visceral manipulation
- Karen Stratton, PT, OCS, MTC
- Education: Indiana University
- Specialty: Sports injuries, orthopedics, manual therapy
- Katie Foster, MPT, OCS, SCS, MTC
- Education: Loma Linda University, University of California Berkeley
- Specialty: Sport medicine rehabilitation, running/gait and video analysis, custom orthotic assessment
- Linda Schneider, MPT, OCS
- Education: Northwestern University
- Specialty: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, orthopedics
- Matt Keenan, DPT, OCS
- Education: Boston University, California State University Long Beach
- Specialty: Orthopedics, endurance athletes, cycling
- Mike Borders, MSPT
- Education: University of California San Francisco, San Francisco State University, Humboldt State University
- Specialty: Orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders with emphasis on neck, back and sciatic pain, MDT/McKenzie method
- Nancy Banken, PT
- Education: Mount Saint Mary’s University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, spinal cord injury, stroke and brain injury, lymphedema
- Rachel Cochran, DPT, OCS
- Education: Samuel Merritt University, Sonoma State University
- Specialty: Orthopedics
- Dara Hunt, MSPT
- Education: Arcadia University, University of Michigan
- Specialty: Orthopedics, vestibular rehab
- Daniel Cardenas, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: University of Southern California, University of California
- Specialty: Orthopedics, movement science, pain science, sport rehab
- Micaela McGinnis-King PT, DPT
- Education: University of St Augustine for Health Science, University of California Irvine
- Specialty: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, pregnancy
North Coastal
Encinitas - Neuro OT, neuro PT, ortho PT, hand and speech therapists
The following neuro occupational, neuro physical rehab, ortho, hand, speech and swallowing specialists practice at Scripps Encinitas Rehabilitation Services at 1092 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. We welcome new patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Encinitas Rehabilitation Servies
Outpatient Rehabilitation
1092 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Ortho physical therapists
- Christian Carter DPT
- Education: University of Puget Sound, University of St. Augustine
- Specialty: Orthopedics; vestibular; pre-post surgical rehab; injury prevention; sports rehab
- Vivian Yousef, PT, DPT
- Education: PT School: University of Southern California; College: University of California San Diego
- Specialty: Orthopedics, pre and post-operative rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, geriatrics
- Celeste Blankenship, MS, PT
- Education: Duke University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation
- Colleen Brennan, MSPT, CLT
- Education: Duke University, Stanford University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, lymphedema
- Cody Misuraca, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
- Education: St. Catherine University, University of Minnesota
- Specialty: Pre-and post-operative rehabilitation, acute and chronic athletic injuries, strength training, balance, shoulder, lower back, hip, knee, foot/ankle
- Destiny Bochinski, PT, DPT
- Education: Chapman University, Linfield College
- Specialty: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, orthopedics, prenatal/postpartum health
- Dawn Grottke, PTA
- Education: California State University Sacramento
- Specialty: Aquatic rehabilitation, running rehabilitation, Maitland spine and SIJ mobilization, myofascial release, strain counterstrain for the spine
- Jacqueline Castillo, DPT, MSCI
- Education: Washington University in St. Louis, University of California San Diego
- Specialty: Orthopedics, pelvic floor, pre and post-operative rehabilitation
- Jeanne Hicks, PT, DPT
- Education: University of Southern California, California State University Long Beach
- Specialty: Stroke and spinal cord injury, geriatric strengthening, manual therapy, spine and extremity rehabilitation, kinesiotaping, selective functional movement assessment
- Jennifer Jocz, DPT, COMT
- Education: University of Southern California, University of Notre Dame
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports medicine, pre and post-operative rehabilitation, manual therapy
- Kelly Sheridan, MSPT
- Education: University of California San Francisco, University of California Berkeley
- Specialty: Orthopedics, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, LSVT BIG, Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR), myofascial mobilization
- Lindsay Craig, PT, DPT, CLT
- Education: University of the Pacific, California State University Chico
- Specialty: Lymphedema, Mulligan upper and lower quadrant, Maitland peripheral joint mobilization, kinesiotaping
- Monika Tangney, PT, DPT
- Education: University of St. Augustine, San Diego State University
- Specialty: Pelvic floor, manual therapy
- Monique Munro Werner, PT, OCS
- Education: California State University Long Beach
- Specialty: Orthopedics, manual therapy
- Christina Banuelos, PT, DPT
- Education: Northern Illinois University, A.T. Still University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, pelvic floor, prenatal/postpartum health, visceral fascia mobilization
- Leslie Ann Munoz, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: Universidad de Sta. Isabel, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
- Specialty: Orthopedics
Hand therapists
- Deborah Fukai Lee, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: San Jose State University
- Specialty: Hand therapy, arthritis, repetitive stress injuries, hand trauma
- Diane Josephs, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: Cleveland State University, The Ohio State University
- Specialty: Hand therapy, wound care, cumulative trauma/repetitive strain injuries, hand trauma, arthritis
- Mary Munevar, COTA/L
- Education: Grossmont College, Mesa College, Miramar College
- Specialty: Hand therapy
Neuro occupational therapists
- Elise Benik, MOT/L
- Education: University of Florida
- Specialty: Spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, burns
- Lily Guerrero, OTR/L, DPT
- Education: University of St. Augustine
- Specialty: Neurological rehabilitation, lymphedema management, wound care, hand therapy, LSVT BIG
- Megan Robbins, OT/L, DRS
- Education: University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Specialty: Brain injury, driving
- Patrice Snyder, OTR/L
- Education: University of Saint Augustine, University of California Davis
- Specialty: CVA, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, community re-integration, LSVT BIG, Neuro-IFRAH (Integrative Functional Rehabilitative and Habilitative) approach
- Joel Zwanziger, MOTR/L
- Education: Samuel Merritt University
- Specialty: Stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury
- Ashley Colburn, OTR/L
- Education: University of St. Augustine
- Specialty: Brain Injury, return-to-work, neurological rehabilitation
Neuro physical therapists
- Helen Chan, PT, DPT, NCS
- Education: University of California San Francisco, University of California Los Angles
- Specialty: Stroke, vestibular, concussion, multiple sclerosis (MS), gait and balance disorders, Neuro-IFRAH (Integrative Functional Rehabilitative and Habilitative) approach
- Amelia Mettler, PT, DPT
- Education: Northeastern University, Wesleyan University
- Specialty: Vestibular therapy, neurological rehabilitation, post-concussive rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention
- Holly Vicario, PT, DPT, NCS
- Education: University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin
- Specialty: Brain injury rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, concussion rehabilitation
- Ira Keefer, PT, DPT, NCS
- Education: University of California San Francisco, San Francisco State University, Santa Clara University
- Specialty: Vestibular rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, brain injury rehabilitation, orthotic prescription and management, wheelchair seating and positioning
- Lee Anne Robotta, PT, DPT
- Education: Western University of Health Sciences, Mount St. Mary’s College
- Specialty: Neurological and vestibular rehabilitation, concussion, brain injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal cord injury
- Lindsey Heard, PT, DPT
- Education: Mount St. Mary’s University, University of Washington
- Specialty: Neurological rehabilitation, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s disease, vestibular rehabilitation, concussion rehabilitation, LSVT BIG, Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR)
- Maxine Joyce, PT, DPT, NCS
- Education: Samuel Merritt University, Point Loma Nazarene University
- Specialty: Parkinson’s disease, brain injury, CVA, gait and balance
- Mark Pakulat, PT, DPT
- Education: San Diego University, University of St. Augustine
- Specialty: Spinal cord injury, neurology, stroke, balance, brain injury
- Rebecca Askew, PT, MPT, NCS
- Education: San Francisco State, Samuel Merritt
- Specialty: Brain injury, concussion, vestibular, spinal cord injury, robotic-assisted gait training, adolescent neuro rehabilitation
- RoseMarie Narvaez, PT, MSPT
- Education: James Madison University, California State University Long Beach
- Specialty: Neuro, stroke
- Kaiti Jarratt, PT, DPT
- Education: San Diego State University
- Specialty: Geriatrics, stroke
- Christina Dinh, PT, DPT
- Education: University of Georgia, Emory University
- Specialty: Neuro, Parkinson’s disease, LSVT BIG, PWR, vestibular, functional movement systems
- Francesca Mainiero, PT, DPT
- Education: University of Rhode Island
- Specialty: Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, vestibular, gait analysis, LSVT BIG, PWR
- Maria Milasinovic, PT, DPT
- Education: University of California San Diego, Mount St. Mary’s College, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
- Specialty: Neuro: BI, CVA, SCI, PD; LSVT BIG and PWR
Speech-language pathologists
- Brenda Blum
- Education: California State University Fresno
- Specialty: Traumatic brain injury and concussion, cognitive communication disorders, language disorders (aphasia), speech disorders (apraxia, dysarthria)
- Janelle Gumayagay, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: San Diego State University, California State University Fullerton
- Specialty: Traumatic brain injury, cognitive communication disorders, language disorders (aphasia)
- Kelsie Nelson, MS, CCC-SLP
- Education: University of the Pacific, California State University Fullerton
- Specialty: Voice and swallowing disorders, fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), laryngoscopy and videostroboscopy, LSVT LOUD
- Michelle Diamond, MS, CCC-SLP
- Education: Boston University, University of Witwatersrand
- Specialty: Cognitive linguistic, swallowing disorders (dysphagia), dysphonia, language disorders (aphasia), dysarthria/apraxia, LSVT LOUD, neuro-developmental treatment (NDT)
- Melissa Frederickson, MS, CCC-SLP
- Education: University of Utah
- Specialty: Brain injury, language disorders (aphasia), swallowing disorders (dysphagia), neurogenic disorders, LSVT Loud
- Marianne Shamlou, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: Syracuse University, San Diego State University
- Specialty: Language disorders (aphasia), swallowing disorders (dysphagia), Modified Barium Swallow examinations
- Sarah Norton, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
- Education: San Diego State University, Chapman University
- Specialty: Brain injury, language disorders (aphasia), neurogenic disorders, LSVT LOUD
- Hilary Skelton, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: Miami of Ohio University, The George Washington University
- Specialty: Adult neurological disorders, brain injury, swallowing disorders
- Jessica Hague, MCD, CCC-SLP
- Education: Louisiana State University
- Specialty: Cognition treatment for BI, concussion, CVA, language disorders (aphasia), swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
North Inland
Rancho Bernardo - Occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech therapists
The following occupational, physical rehab and speech specialists practice at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo. We welcome new patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo
15004 Innovation Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
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Occupational therapists
- Ling Merkes, OTR/L, CHT
- Education-Loma Linda University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, pre and post-surgery for finger, wrist and elbow injuries.
- Mary Munevar, COTA/L
- Education: Grossmont College
- Specialty: Hand therapy
Physical therapists
- Bhakti Velker, PT
- Education: University of Western Ontario
- Specialty: Sports medicine, orthopedics, pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, injury prevention, aquatic therapy, yoga, kinesiotaping
- Christine Guarini, PT
- Education: Russell Sage College, New York
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports medicine, pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, TMJ issues
- Denny Tran, PT, DPT
- Education: California State University Long Beach, San Diego State University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports medicine, post-surgical rehabilitation, ergonomics
- Joyce Steele, PT, DPT, PRPC, BCB-PMD, CEEAA
- Education: College of St. Scholastica, University of Alberta
- Specialty: Women’s pelvic health, biofeedback
- Patrick Scott, PT, Cert. MDT, CMP, COMT, MBA
- Education: California State University San Diego, California State University Long Beach
- Specialty: Provocation testing and treatment, mechanical treatment, manual therapy, neurodynamics, pain management, vertigo (BPPV)
- Phillip Garcia, MPT
- Education: San Diego State University, California State University Fresno
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports medicine, pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, vestibular/balance, ergonomics
- Wendy Wynveen, PT
- Education: University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School
- Specialty: Orthopedics (spine and extremities), pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, sports medicine
Speech-language pathologists
- Shayla Manthei, MA/CCC-FLP
- Education: University of Minnesota
- Specialty: Dysphagia, aphasia, pediatric speech and language development
Vista - Physical therapists
The following physical rehab specialists practice at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Vista. We welcome new patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Coastal Medical Center Vista
130 Cedar Rd.
Vista, CA 92083
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Physical therapists
- Abby Brant, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education-Northwestern University, Purdue University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, spine, joint injuries and manual therapy
- Robert Jablonski, PT, FAOMPT
- Education: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, Biology, University of Winnepeg, Winnipeg, Canada
- Specialty: Biomechanics, injury prevention, orthopedics, sports rehabilitation to specialties and interests
- Laura Kranz, MPT, CSCS
- Education: Western University of Health Sciences, University of California San Diego
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, injury prevention
- Brad Nicoll, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: Temple University, California State University Long Beach, University of California Davis
- Specialty: Orthopedics, injury prevention, post-surgical rehabilitation, swimming and cycling injuries
- Mark Peterson, MPT, FAAOMPT, NAIOMT, COMT, CMT
- Education: University of Southern California, University of California Los Angeles
- Specialty: Orthopedics, post-operative rehabilitation, sports medicine, joint injuries
- Annie Raymond, DPT, OCS, MTC, CMP, CSCS, CEAS
- Education: Western University of Health Sciences, University of Findlay
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports medicine, pre and post-operative rehabilitation, injury prevention, ergonomics
- Diana Tsai, DPT, CMP
- Education: University of Southern California, University of California San Diego
- Specialty: Orthopedics, injury prevention, pre and post-surgical rehabilitation
South Bay
Chula Vista - Occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech therapists
The following occupational, physical rehab and speech specialists practice at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation. We welcome new patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Mercy Chula Vista Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation
450 4th Avenue, Suite 212
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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Occupational therapists
- Kristen Imperial, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS
- Education: New York University, Pace University
- Specialty: Pre and post-operative rehabilitation, orthosis fabrication and ergonomics
Physical therapists
- Elaine Dorsey, PTA
- Education: University of California San Diego, San Diego Mesa College
- Specialty: Joint replacement rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, post-operative rehabilitation, mindfulness
- M. Drew Von Pohle, PT, CCVT
- Education: Loma Linda University
- Specialty: Vestibular rehab, orthopedics (pre and post-operative), sports medicine
- Carla Baxter, PT, DPT
- Education: San Diego State University
- Specialty: Women’s health (pre and postnatal care), pediatrics, orthopedics (pre-op/post-op/trauma), sports medicine, TMJ, vestibular/balance disorders
- Jessica Hayden, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: Columbia University
- Specialty: Orthopedics (trauma, pre and post-operative), running injuries, sports medicine, neurological and balance disorders
Speech-language pathologists
- Carolyn Briley, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: San Diego State University, University of Redlands
- Specialty: LSVT Loud certified, VitalStim certified, MDTP certified, ICU liberation, neurological diseases, head/neck cancer, traumatic brain injury
- Amilia Santos, MS, CCC-SLP
- Education: California State University, Chico, The University of Nebraska, Omaha
- Specialty: Modified barium swallow studies, traumatic brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation, voice disorders