Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master of Physical Therapy
Certified Manual Therapist
Certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy & Dry Needling
ATC (retired)
CSCS (retired)
Paul started Spine and Sport Physical Therapy in 2003 to provide expert hands-on physical therapy for active individuals from retired golfers to professional surfers and everyone in between.
Paul has treated patients and trained athletes for over 24 years. His clients include athletes and professionals affiliated with the Anaheim Angels, Anaheim Ducks, San Diego Riptide, OMBAC Rugby and USA Rugby.
Paul earned his bachelors of Science degree in Nutritional & Exercise Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training with distinction from San Diego State University while completing a two year internship in Athletic Training. He was certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) in 1996 and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in 1997.
He earned his Master’s and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees in 2001 and 2002 with honors from the University of St. Augustine, Institute of Physical Therapy, in Florida.
Post-graduate Doctorate education and training awarded him a certification in Manual Therapy (M.T.C) from the University of St. Augustine. While in physical therapy practice, Paul has completed the training from the American Academy of Spinal Manipulation and was awarded a Certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Dry Needling
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Melissa earned her bachelors of Science degree in 2001 with honors from the University of California Santa Barbara.
She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2005 with honors from Simmons college in Boston, Massachusetts.
Her post-graduate Doctorate education included a concentration in Health Promotion and Wellness and she presented her research of a school based backpack health promotion program to APTA Massachusetts Chapter in 2003.
Melissa treats adults and children in outpatient orthopedic setting and has special interests in pre-natal/post-partum evaluations and treatments as well as breast cancer and post-mastectomy care.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Cert. Advanced Spinal Manipulation (USC)
Cert. Vestibular Rehabilitation
Kyle completed his Bachelors of Science degree in 2015, in Kinesiology, with an emphasis in Exercise Science from California State Northridge University. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2019 with honors from St. Augustine University, in San Marcos California.
Kyle became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) in 2018. He is also certified in advanced spinal manipulative therapy from USC department of Biokineisiology. Although being a recent DPT graduate, Kyle has completed substantial continuing education courses, primarily in orthopedics, with an emphasis on return to sport. He is currently pursuing a certification in applied functional science through the Gray Institute.
Kyle’s career interests are centered in orthopedic rehabilitation and elite athlete development. He has plans to become an orthopedic clinical specialist. He has played competitive basketball throughout his life including three years as a collegiate student athlete. His hobbies include surfing, outdoor physical activities, and being a life-long learner.
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