San Luis Obispo - Walnut

Brandon graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with his Bachelors in Science in Kinesiology in 2010 and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific in 2013.

While attending Azusa Pacific, Brandon conducted and published research on the effects of physical activity and education on Body Mass Index and Body Fat Percentage in primarily Hispanic mothers and their children. He has clinical experience working in outpatient orthopedics, acute rehabilitation, and pediatrics. Brandon recently completed the orthopedic residency program through the University of Southern California and is now board certified as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, an accolade that only 4% of physical therapists in the country have earned.

As a third generation San Luis Obispo County native, Brandon is excited to provide compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based care in his hometown. He enjoys being outdoors, spending time with his family, and anything to do with sports.

Education
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California
Doctor of Physical Therapy, December 2013

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, December 2010
Minor: Psychology

Nikki was born and raised in Northern California. She moved to the Central Coast to attend college at Cal Poly in 2009. She graduated in 2013 with her Bachelor in Kinesiology and a minor in Dance. From there, she continued her journey south to Los Angeles and in 2017 received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Her areas of interest include vestibular and dance-based rehabilitation. Outside of her professional role, Nikki enjoys dancing, listening to music, reading a good book, and hanging out in the outdoors (especially the beach).

Education
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2017

Avi grew up in the Bay Area and moved to San Luis Obispo to attend Cal Poly for her undergraduate degree in Nutrition. During this time, she played center for the club lacrosse team. She then moved across the country to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The George Washington University in Washington DC. Avi’s clinical internships took her across the world to Australia where she gained experience in orthopedics and sports rehabilitation. Outside of work, Avi loves traveling, hiking, camping, running, and hanging out with friends and family!

Education

The George Washington University, Washington DC

Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2020

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition, December 2015

Minor: Biology