The American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Athletic Trainers Association recommend that high school athletes nationwide have daily access to appropriate medical care. San Luis Sports Therapy is proud to answer this call at schools in our local communities. In cooperation with team physicians, our certified athletic trainers (ATCs) are on-site daily to provide care to over 4,500 athletes at the following high schools:

Athletic Trainers are health care professionals who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. The athletic trainer prepares and provides coverage of sports practices and games, manages acute and chronic injuries, and coordinates additional care with local physicians and our physical therapy offices. The San Luis Sports Therapy Athletic Training Program also assists with Cal Poly Club Sports teams, and other athletic events within the community.

For more information about these athletic training programs, or to learn how to start one at your high school, contact Stacey Ritter at (805) 788-0805, ext. 235 or email stacey.ritter@slsportstherapy.com. To schedule athletic training coverage at your events, click here.

To learn more about the athletic training profession, please visit www.nata.org.

Administration

Director of Sports Medicine & Athletic Training
Stacey Ritter, MS, ATC
stacey.ritter@slsportstherapy.com

Stacey Jensen Ritter, MS, ATC is Director of Sports Medicine & Athletic Training, overseeing the high school outreach, and industrial athletic training programs.

After completing her education, she served as Associate Director of Athletic Training, and Department of Sports Sciences instructor at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA.

After many years as a university Athletic Trainer, Stacey moved to the high school setting, and found a true mission in bringing the highest standard of athletic health care to young competitors. Over the years, she has worked with Olympians, professional athletes and NCAA champions, and has been on several international playing tours with athletic teams.

Areas of special interest include psychology of injury, the adolescent athlete experience, and concussion education. She also finds time to serve on boards and committees that advance and promote the role of Athletic Trainers in the high school setting.

Stacey loves drawing, painting, and outrigger canoe racing. Her husband, Chris, is also an Athletic Trainer, and they enjoy running, hiking and being on the ocean.

Education
CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology-Athletic Training

CSU Fullerton, Fullerton, CA
Master of Science in Psychology of Injury

Arroyo Grande

Cesar Gonzalez, MS, ATC
Arroyo Grande High School
cesar@slsportstherapy.com

American Heart Association: CPR/AED Health Care Provider Certification
Cesar began his Athletic training education at the University of California, Davis in 2000 working with various Division II sports teams, including the men’s soccer team. He also provided emergency care to intramural club teams, including rugby, lacrosse, and field hockey.

In 2006, Cesar attended Shenandoah University in Virginia to pursue his Master’s degree in Athletic Training.During his clinical rotation, Cesar worked at two high schools in Virginia, then with the University of Arizona Wildcats.While at Arizona, Cesar worked with a number of teams, including football and women’s gymnastics. He also had the opportunity to be part of the Justin Boots Sports Medicine team for professional rodeo.

In his free time, Cesar enjoys playing basketball, as well as being back home in California, closer to his family.

Education
Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA
MS in Athletic Training, 2008

University of California, Davis, CA
BA in Exercise Biology, 2003

NATABOC certification: 2008
American Red Cross Professional Rescuer certified: 2006

Mission Prep

Amanda Snyder, ATC
Mission College Prep High School
amanda@slsportstherapy.com

Amanda Snyder, ATC learned the majority of her athletic training skills at Azusa Pacific University. There she was able to work with football, women’s soccer, softball, baseball, men’s and women’s tennis and track and field. She was able to attend national championships with both the women’ soccer team and the track and field teams. After being able to complete a clinical rotation at Diamond Bar high school under Stacey Camou, Amanda learned that the high school setting was where she wanted to work.

She continued on to University of La Verne as a graduate assistant and received her secondary teaching credential and is in the process of finishing her master’s of education. She also worked very closely with the women’s soccer team and basketball teams as an athletic trainer.

While not working in the high school Amanda loves being outdoors, hiking, swimming, camping, walking, playing around… you name it! She especially loves the ocean and feels so blessed to be able to live in San Luis Obispo!

Education
Azusa Pacific University, BA Athletic Training 2007
University of La Verne, Masters in Education (in progress)

NATABOC Certification: 2008
American Heart Association: CPR/AED Health Care Provider Certification

Galt

Rio Lazaro, ATC
Galt High School
rio@deltaphysicaltherapy.com

Rio is a new Certified Athletic Trainer. He graduated from University of the Pacific with degrees in Athletic Trainer and Sport Pedagogy. During his time at UOP, he has worked with Women’s Volleyball, Stockton Thunder, Women’s Water Polo, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, and with San Joaquin Delta College Athletic Trainers during the spring.

Aside from being a Certified Athletic Trainer, he would also like to teach Physical Education. In Rio’s spare time, most of it is spent with his Polynesian dance troupe, Na Hoku Mai Kanoelani where he dances and is the lead drummer.

Education
Univiersity of the Pacific

  

Julie Madsen, MS, ATC, PES
Liberty Ranch High School
julie@deltaphysicaltherapy.com

Julie is the head athletic trainer for Liberty Ranch High School located just south of Sacramento. She has a bachelors degree in biology with a physiology emphasis and a masters degree in exercise science. Julie was certified in athletic training in 2003 and is also a certified strength and conditioning coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

As a former 3-sport high school athlete, 2-time NCAA champion, and both high school and collegiate rowing coach, Julie brings the experience of being athlete, coach and athletic trainer with active populations in many sports and levels of experience. She has athletic training experience in high school, junior college, all NCAA divisions, and corporations such as General Mills, Costco, VSP, and Jackson Laboratories. She loves working with people passionate about active lifestyles. She particularly loves the fact that she is surrounded by smiles and laughter almost every day. In her spare time, Julie loves getting out on the water for a row, exploring new places or revisiting some of her favorite spots, and catching up with friends. Julie was born and raised in the San Fancisco bay area and currently resides in downtown Sacramento.

Education
University of California, Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Exercise Science (emphasis in injury prevention and sport performance). July, 2007

University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis on Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, June 2002

Lodi

Jennifer Stanshaw, ATC

Bio Coming Soon!

Morro Bay

Katie Aanerud, MS, ATC
Morro Bay High School

katie@slsportstherapy.com

Katie is the Certified Athletic Trainer for Morro Bay High School and also works as a PT Aide for the Morro Bay clinic. Katie started her athletic training education at Ohio Northern University in 2000 working with various sports throughout the four years. She was an athletic training student for Division III Wrestling Championships, as well as the Division III Indoor Track and Field championships. In 2004, Katie went to University of South Carolina to pursue her master’s degree. She worked as a Physician Extender in the USC Sports Medicine Center during the first year and during the second year, was a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for Women’s Soccer and Softball.

Education
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
MS in Physical Education/ May, 2006

Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio
BS in Athletic Training/ May, 2004

Nipomo

Sergio Ibarra, MS, ATC
Nipomo High School

sergio@slsportstherapy.com

Sergio is the Head Athletic Trainer for Nipomo High School and also works at Dr. Fow’s orthopaedic office.Sergio started his career as a physical therapy aide at Rob Rosenberry’s Physical Therapy Clinic where he gained valuable experience with orthopaedic rehabilitation protocols.In 2006, he earned a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Athletic Training and a minor in Exercise Science from Alfred University.

Since graduating, Sergio has interned at St. James Mercy Hospital in Wayland, NY, Corning Hospital, Healthworks Wellness & Fitness Center in Painted Post, NY, St. Bonaventure University, and Alfred State College. In 2006, Sergio returned home to serve as the athletic trainer for Santa Barbara City College and the Santa Barbara City Breakers, a semi-professional basketball team. In 2010, Sergio gradated from Elmira College—Division III—where he was a graduate assistant and an assistant athletic trainer. He worked with women’s soccer, men’s lacrosse, and men’s basketball. Sergio enjoys the outdoors, snowboarding, pottery, cooking, spending time with friends and family, and living an active lifestyle.

Education
Elmira College, Elmira, NY
Master of Science, Health Services Management, 2010

Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, 2006

Paso Robles

Todd P. Olivera MA, ATC
Paso Robles High School
tolivera@pasoschools.org

Todd is in his 13 year as a professional Athletic Trainer (ATC). He has worked at many different levels in Sports Medicine. He has worked as a Staff Athletic Trainer at the collegiate level in Soccer, Baseball and Woman’s Softball. He has also worked as an Athletic Trainer in Charity events with professional organization, like the San Francisco 49ers. He is an avid runner and enjoys hiking and spending time with family and friends. His first true enjoyment is working with high school athletes and caring for them during injury and illness. He also works as an instructor, filling in for a variety of different speciality classes. He loves to work with clients of all ages and ability levels.

San Luis Obispo

Marissa Miller, MA, ATC
San Luis Obispo High School
marissa@slsportstherapy.com

Marissa is the Certified Athletic Trainer for San Luis Obispo High School and also works as a PT Aide for the San Luis Obispo clinic. Marissa started her athletic training education at the University of Nebraska Omaha in 2008 working with various Division I, Division II, and high school sports, during which she was an athletic training student for the DI and DII NCAA Wrestling Championships. In addition, Marissa did an internship with a professional arena football team in Stockton, California.

As a former high school athlete and collegiate volleyball player, Marissa has worked along-side and can relate to many different types of athletes. In her spare time Marissa enjoys playing volleyball, relaxing on the beach, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Education
University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, NE
Master of Arts in Health, Physical Education and Recreation with a concentration in Athletic Training/ May 2010

Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology/December 2007

Templeton

Shelby LaMendola, ATC
Templeton High School
shelby@slsportstherapy.com

Shelby LaMendola, ATC was an athletic training intern for three years at UC Davis while completing her BA in Psychology. At UCD, she worked directly with Men’s Tennis, Football, Women’s Soccer and Gymnastics. Upon graduation, she returned to her native Tuolumne County and was an athletic training assistant at Sonora High School. This experience helped her realize that the high school setting was where she wanted her career to be.

Shelby went on to complete a BS in Athletic Training at Fresno State, during which time she had the opportunity to work with each of the Division I teams. Specifically she went with the football team to the Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl, and was with the baseball team in 2008 all the way to the College World Series, and the National Championship. She describes it as "the experience of a lifetime, both personally and professionally."

Time away from athletic training is filled with just about any outdoor activity, especially hiking in the mountains and running at the beach. Shelby also enjoys photography, reading, and cooking.

Education
University of California, Davis, CA
BA in Psychology, 2003

California State University, Fresno, CA
BS in Kinesiology/Athletic Training, 2008

NATABOC Certification: 2008
American Heart Association: CPR/AED Health Care Provider Certification