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
- 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
- Jessie Miriello, MSPT, CLT
- Education: College Misericordia
- Specialty: Wound Care, Lymphedema
- 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
- Anne Shea, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: Saint Louis University
- Specialty: Pelvic floor conditions, urinary and fecal incontinence and urgency, pelvic organ prolapse, constipation, voiding dysfunction, pelvic pain, painful bladder syndrome, prenatal and postpartum conditions, diastasis recti, pre-surgical and post-surgical urologic and gynecologic conditions, sexual dysfunction, pelvic girdle dysfunction and orthopedic conditions. Anne sees patients of all genders.
- 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
- Adriana M Cardona, MS-CCC-SLP
- Education: Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
- Specialty: Dysphagia management, neurological rehabilitation, acquired brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation, modified barium swallow (MBS) studies, motor speech disorders (apraxia, dysarthria) language disorders (aphasia), voice therapy
- 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 - Occupational therapists
The following specialists practice at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. We welcome new patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Occupational therapists
- Yasuko Kinoshita, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS
- Education: San Jose State University
- Specialty: Arthritis, ergonomic assessment specialist
La Jolla (9834 Genesee) - 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- Kyle Wade, MS, CCC-SLP
- Education: University of Arizona
- Specialty: Swallowing disorders (dysphagia), language disorders (aphasia), brain injury, head and neck cancer, vital stim
- 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
La Jolla (9888 Genesee) - Wound care and lymphedema specialists
The following wound care and lymphedema specialists practice at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. We welcome patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
9888 Genesee Avenue
First Floor
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Wound care and lymphedema therapists
- Kathleen Blechertas, DPT, WCC, FACHE
- Education: Simmons College Boston, Cleveland State University
- Specialty: Wound care, women’s health, acute care
- 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
- Christine Galione, MSPT, CLT
- Education: Ithaca College
- Specialty: Lymphedema, wound care
- Sharon Moore-Sergeant, PT, DPT, CLT
- Education: University of Stockton College, University of California San Diego
- Specialty: Women’s health, pelvic floor rehabilitation, orthopedics, lymphedema
- Maryam Rahnema, Bsc PT, CLT
- Education: University of Birmingham, England
- Specialty: Lymphedema
- Kelly Shields, PT, DPT, CLT, CWS
- Education: The University of Montana
- Specialty: Wound care, lymphedema management
UTC - Physical, occupational and sports therapists
The following physical, occupational and sports therapists 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
- Nancy Banken, PT
- Education: Mount Saint Mary’s University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, spinal cord injury, stroke and brain injury, lymphedema
- 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
- Daniel Cardenas, DPT, OCS
- Education: University of Southern California, University of California, San Diego
- Specialty: Orthopedics
- Amy Chamberlain, PT, NDT
- Education: California State University Northridge
- Specialty: Orthopedics, neuro-developmental treatment
- Rachel Cochran, DPT, OCS
- Education: Samuel Merritt University, Sonoma State University
- Specialty: Orthopedics
- 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
- Jon Garrelts, MPT, OCS
- Education: Old Dominion University, San Diego State University
- Specialty: Sports injuries, orthopedic rehab of extremities
- Lisa Golden, MSPT, CEES
- Education: University of California San Francisco, University of California San Diego
- Specialty: Orthopedics, ergonomics
- Jessica Hayden, DPT
- Education: Columbia University, New York
- Specialty: Orthopedics, ergonomics
- Dara Hunt, MSPT
- Education: Arcadia University, University of Michigan
- Specialty: Orthopedics, vestibular rehab
- 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
- Binh Ly, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: University of Southern California, Cal Poly Pomona
- Specialty: Outpatient orthopedics
- Judy Mak, PT
- Specialty: Neurological rehabilitation, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, post-concussive syndrome, vestibular rehab, LSVT BIG
- Cavan McFerran, DPT
- Education: University of St. Augustine, Cal State San Marcos
- Specialty: Orthopedics, vestibular and balance
- Micaela McGinnis-King PT, DPT
- Education: University of St Augustine for Health Science, University of California Irvine
- Specialty: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, pregnancy
- Anuja Shah, PT, DPT, WCS
- Education: Mount Saint Mary’s College, University of California San Diego
- Specialty: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, pregnancy
- Linda Schneider, MPT, OCS
- Education: Northwestern University
- Specialty: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, orthopedics
- Edward “Jim” Soule, PT
- Education: California State University Long Beach
- Specialty: Sports rehab, orthopedics, golf rehab, throwing biomechanics
- Karen Stratton, PT, OCS, MTC
- Education: Indiana University
- Specialty: Sports injuries, orthopedics, manual therapy
- Dang Ton, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: University of Southern California, San Diego State University
- Specialty: Neurology, orthopedics, sports, LSVT BIG
Occupational therapists
- Meghan Dalton, OTR/L
- Education: University of St Augustine, Florida
- Specialty: Neurologic disorders
- Elizabeth Haney, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: University of Southern California
- Specialty: Hands/upper extremity injuries, neurodevelopmental treatment for CVA
- Sylvia Ho, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
- Specialty: Hands, upper extremity disorders, ergonomics, trauma
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 Services
Outpatient Rehabilitation
1092 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Ortho physical therapists
- Christina Banuelos, PT, DPT
- Education: Northern Illinois University, A.T. Still University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, pelvic floor, prenatal/postpartum health, visceral fascia mobilization
- Ashley Bark, PT, DPT
- Education: University of California, Santa Cruz, Western University of Health Sciences
- Specialty: Orthopedics and neurological rehabilitation, functional manual therapy, pre- and post surgical rehabilitation, injury rehabilitation and prevention, balance training, Parkinson's Disease, stroke after care, geriatric strengthening and functional mobility
- Maddy Bingham PT, DPT
- Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, University of Southern California
- Specialty: Pelvic health, orthopedics, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, injury prevention, yoga, strength and conditioning
- Drew C. Blanchard, PT, DPT, OCS, NREM
- Education: University of Southern California, Northwestern University
- Specialty: Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, men’s pelvic health, knee and shoulder pathologies, whiplash-associated disorder/concussion, soccer injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Destiny Bochinski, PT, DPT
- Education: Chapman University, Linfield College
- Specialty: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, orthopedics, prenatal/postpartum health
- Colleen Brennan, MSPT, CLT
- Education: Duke University, Stanford University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, lymphedema
- Bridget Burley, PT, DPT
- Education: University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos, University of California Davis
- Specialty: Orthopedics, acute care, spine, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Christian Carter, DPT
- Education: University of Puget Sound, University of St. Augustine
- Specialty: Orthopedics; vestibular; pre-post surgical rehab; injury prevention; sports rehab
- Jacqueline Castillo, DPT, OCS, MSCI
- Education: Washington University in St. Louis, University of California San Diego
- Specialty: Orthopedics, pelvic floor, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation
- 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
- Raymond V. Ednie, PT, DPT
- Education: The College of New Jersey, University of Scranton
- Specialty: Sports medicine, orthopedics, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, injury prevention, functional movement, rock climbing and running injuries
- 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
- Jennifer Jocz, DPT, COMT
- Education: University of Southern California, University of Notre Dame
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports medicine, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, manual therapy
- Timothy Lane, PT, DPT
- Education: Westmont College, Chapman University
- Specialty: Orthopedics pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, injury prevention, vestibular rehabilitation therapy
- Arti Rana Logan, PT, DPT
- Education: University of St. Augustine, University of California, Davis
- Specialty: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, orthopedics, prenatal/postpartum health
- Leslie Ann Munoz, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, Utah; Universidad de Sta. Isabel, Philippines
- Specialty: Orthopedics, neuromeningeal manipulation, functional manual therapy, posture and body mechanics education
- Allen Namboothiri, PT, DPT
- Education: California State University Long Beach, University of California Santa Barbara
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports injury rehabilitation, pre/post operative rehabilitation
- Cole Niessink, PT, DPT
- Education: University of St. Augustine, Azusa Pacific University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, pre/post-surgical rehabilitation, sports medicine
- Blake Ryan, PT, DPT
- Education: California State University San Marcos, University of St. Augustine
- Specialty: Orthopedics, pre- and post surgical rehabilitation, sports injuries, injury prevention
- Lucy Santillan, PT, DPT
- Education: California State University Fresno, University of St. Augustine
- Specialty: Neurological rehabilitation, stroke, Neuro-IFRAH (Integrative Functional Rehabilitative and Habilitative) approach, Parkinson's disease, LSVT BIG, Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR), spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis
- 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
- Monique Munro Werner, PT, OCS
- Education: California State University Long Beach
- Specialty: Orthopedics, manual therapy
- 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
Hand therapists
- Diane Laszlo, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: Cleveland State University, The Ohio State University
- Specialty: Hand therapy, wound care, cumulative trauma/repetitive strain injuries, hand trauma, arthritis
- Deborah Fukai Lee, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: San Jose State University
- Specialty: Hand therapy, arthritis, repetitive stress injuries, hand trauma
- Mary Munevar, COTA/L
- Education: Grossmont College, Mesa College, Miramar College
- Specialty: Hand therapy
- Emily Smith, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: University of St. Augustine, California State University Fullerton
- Specialty: Fractures, upper extremity trauma, repetitive stress
Neuro occupational therapists
- Elise Benik, MOT/L
- Education: University of Florida
- Specialty: Spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, burns
- Ashley Colburn, OTR/L
- Education: University of St. Augustine
- Specialty: Brain Injury, return-to-work, neurological rehabilitation
- 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
Neuro physical therapists
- 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
- Ashley Bark, PT, DPT
- Education: University of California, Santa Cruz, Western University of Health Sciences
- Specialty: Orthopedics and neurological rehabilitation, functional manual therapy, pre- and post surgical rehabilitation, injury rehabilitation and prevention, balance training, Parkinson's Disease, stroke after care, geriatric strengthening and functional mobility
- Alyssa Bradshaw, PT, DPT
- Education: Samuel Merritt University, UCSD
- Specialty: Parkinson’s disease, stroke, balance and gait
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Kaiti Madsen, PT, DPT
- Education: San Diego State University
- Specialty: Geriatrics, stroke
- Amelia Mettler, PT, DPT
- Education: Northeastern University, Wesleyan University
- Specialty: Vestibular therapy, neurological rehabilitation, post-concussive rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention
- 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
- RoseMarie Narvaez, PT, MSPT
- Education: James Madison University, California State University Long Beach
- Specialty: Neuro, stroke
- Mark Pakulat, PT, DPT
- Education: San Diego University, University of St. Augustine
- Specialty: Spinal cord injury, neurology, stroke, balance, brain injury, multiple sclerosis (MS)
- 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
- Samantha Ungson PT, DPT
- Education: San Diego State University, University of Washington
- Specialty: Orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, balance training, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, injury rehabilitation and prevention, balance training, geriatric strengthening, functional mobility
- Holly Vicario, PT, DPT, NCS
- Education: University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin
- Specialty: Brain injury rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, concussion rehabilitation
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)
- 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
- Jessica Hague, MCD, CCC-SLP
- Education: Louisiana State University
- Specialty: Cognition treatment for BI, concussion, CVA, language disorders (aphasia), swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
- Lisa Klinger, MS, CCC-SLP, BCSS
- Education: Boston University, Hunter College
- Specialty: Swallowing disorders, voice disorders, head and neck cancer rehabilitation
- Candice Nagle, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: San Diego State University
- Specialty: Acquired brain injury
- 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
- Brittany Roscillo, MS, CCC-SLP
- Education: Arizona State University, Marist College
- Specialty: Functional brain injury rehabilitation, community reentry, acute neuro-rehabilitation, high-level cognitive intervention, language therapy (aphasia)
- Marianne Shamlou, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: Syracuse University, San Diego State University
- Specialty: Language disorders (aphasia), swallowing disorders (dysphagia), Modified Barium Swallow examinations
- Hilary Skelton, MA, CCC-SLP
- Education: Miami of Ohio University, The George Washington University
- Specialty: Adult neurological disorders, brain injury, swallowing disorders
Oceanside - Hand therapists
The following hand specialists practice at Scripps Medical Center Jefferson, 2205 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054. We welcome new patients who have a referral from their physician.
Scripps Medical Center Jefferson
2205 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92054
Phone: 760-704-5960
Hand therapists
- Tsuen “Andrew” Tan, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: National Taiwan University, Tufts University
- Specialty: Hand therapy, wound care, cumulative trauma/repetitive strain injuries, hand trauma, arthritis, fractures, upper extremity trauma and Kinesio Taping
- Julie Turner, OTR/L, CHT
- Education: University of Kansas
- Specialty: Hand therapy, wound care, cumulative trauma/repetitive strain injuries, hand trauma, arthritis, fractures, upper extremity trauma and Kinesio Taping
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
Physical therapists
- Phillip Garcia, MPT
- Education: San Diego State University, California State University Fresno
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports medicine, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, vestibular/balance, ergonomics
- Christine Guarini, PT
- Education: Russell Sage College, New York
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports medicine, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, TMJ issues
- Raelynn Quiambao Kincaid, PT, DPT
- Education: University of San Diego, California, San Diego State University
- Specialty: Pelvic health
- Joyce Steele, PT, DPT, PRPC, BCB-PMD, CEEAA
- Education: College of St. Scholastica, University of Alberta
- Specialty: Women’s pelvic health, biofeedback
- Denny Tran, PT, DPT
- Education: California State University Long Beach, San Diego State University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, sports medicine, post-surgical rehabilitation, ergonomics
- Bhakti Velker, PT
- Education: University of Western Ontario
- Specialty: Sports medicine, orthopedics, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, injury prevention, aquatic therapy, yoga, kinesiotaping
- 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 Brantl, PT, DPT, OCS
- Education: Northwestern University, Purdue University
- Specialty: Orthopedics, spine, joint injuries and manual therapy
- Kristen Dias, PT, DPT
- Education: University of California Los Angeles, University of California San Francisco/San Francisco State University
- Specialty: Pelvic pain, bowel/bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, peripartum conditions, pre/post-surgical, pelvic girdle dysfunction
- Katie Dorroh, PT, DPT
- Education: Chapman University, Concordia University Irvine
- Specialty: Orthopedics, vestibular rehabilitation, injury prevention, 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
- Danae Narvaza, PT, DPT
- Education: San Diego State University
- Specialty: Pelvic health (pelvic pain, gender affirming care, urinary/sexual/bowel conditions, pregnancy/postpartum rehabilitation, pre/post surgical rehabilitation)
- 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