Facility Antioch Medical Center Department of Physical Therapy Address Sand Creek Medical Offices 4501 Sand Creek Road 3rd Floor Antioch CA 94531 Telephone Appt/Advice: (925) 813-6420 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

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About me

I had a personal experience as a patient in Physical Therapy after injuring my lower back playing baseball. I was so impressed with the rehabilitative process and how much the physical therapist involved me in my own care and empowered me to help myself through an understanding of my injury based on a scientific foundation. That experience influenced my decision to become a physical therapist myself.

I like the fact that I can help others by empowering them to reach their own, full healing capacity through training, education, rehabilitation, and the application of understanding. My philosophy is to treat people first, injuries second. Similar injuries require similar approaches but usually care needs to be personalized to the uniqueness of the patient. One thing I really enjoy about working at Kaiser Permanente is being able to partner with competent colleagues who share the same philosophical approach to treatment, where evidence and logic support the direction of care.

My background in Sports Medicine with an undergraduate degree in athletic training supports my ongoing philosophy of rehabilitation as a Physical Therapist. I still enjoy the challenge of athletic rehabilitation and sports performance. I have a special interest in orthopedics, biomechanics, and the applications of manual therapy.

My hobbies include enjoying the company of my family, reading, researching, bicycling, golfing, taking walks and hikes, music, computers, and, last but not least, the Golden State Warriors.

My Education and Credentials

Undergraduate Degree	AB, Physical Education/Athletic Training, San Diego State University
Physical Therapy Education	MPT, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona
License	PT, Physical Therapy Board of California
Membership	American Physical Therapy Association

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