Atascadero

Richard received a bachelor of science degree in Physiological Science in 1993 from the University of California at Los Angeles. In 1996, he received a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California.

He is a board certified orthopedic physical therapy specialist and has published research on patellofemoral knee pain. He has extensive post-graduate training in the field of occupational medicine and has worked with several fortune 500 companies as a certified ergonomist to prevent work injury. In his spare time, Richard enjoys boating, camping, fishing and spending time with his wife, daughter and dog Tucker.

Education
University of Southern California
Master of Physical Therapy with distinction, 1996

University of California at Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science, 1993

Michele, a native of Southern California worked in fundraising for the education and non profit industries for 25 years. After selling their family owned and operated towing service in Santa Monica she and her husband John relocated their family to the Central Coast in 1994.

A hobby enthusiast for Tortoise rescue, Michele enjoys horseback riding in rural Creston and spends most of her free time tending her animals and canning during the Summer months.

Rebecca is a recent transplant to help her extended family on their ranch and is enjoying the outdoor living opportunities California has to offer. Outside the office she enjoys furthering her riding education, trying local coffee shops and hiking with her dogs.

Education
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts, General Studies, May 2010
Concentration: Sports & Exercise Science

Adam was raised in Northern New Jersey, and moved to the greater Philadelphia area for six and a half years to become a physical therapist. He completed both his bachelor’s degree in Biology and his doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at Arcadia University. Afterwards Adam travelled to the West Coast and began working with Team Movement For Life at the San Luis Sports Therapy clinic in Atascadero. Adam is interested in pursuing either an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist residency or a Vestibular Rehab Certiication in the near future. Adam is fascinated by pain science and learning how to help people regain functional independence. Adam and his wife enjoy reading a good book, watching classic movies, hiking, listening to their record player, and playing board games.

Education
Arcadia University, Glenside, Pennsylvania
Doctor of Physical Therapy, January 2019

Arcadia University, Glenside, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, May 2016

Daniel was raised just west of Philadelphia in West Chester, PA and lived in there until he was 18. Prior to pursuing a career in the field of physical therapy, he served 5 years on active duty in the U.S. Army. During his service, he was promoted to Team Leader and given responsibilities ranging from training new service members to briefing high-level officers and civilians from multiple allied countries. Upon completion of his military service, he returned home to PA to pursue his PTA degree. After working as a PT aide and Personal Fitness Trainer for 4 years while attending school, Daniel started his PTA career with Premier Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Daniel organized a company-wide food drive leading to 180 pounds of food donated to the local food bank. Outside of his professional career, Daniel enjoys traveling and adventuring with his fiancé and spending time at the beach or park with his big lab Duke. Go Eagles!

Education:

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Media, Pennsylvania

Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, August 2018

Kayla was born on the Central Coast of California but was raised in Sonora, California. She completed her first Associate’s degree at the junior college in Sonora and went on to complete her second Associate’s degree in 2019, at Loma Linda University, for Physical Therapy Assistant. She loves outdoor adventures, snowboarding, taking the boat out with the family, campfires, and spending quality time with the people she loves.

Education: 

Loma Linda University, School of Allied Health- Loma Linda, CA

Physical Therapy Assistant, September 2019