About Spine and Sport

California’s Trusted Physical Therapy Experts

Headquartered in sunny San Diego, Spine & Sport Physical Therapy is where patients, physical therapists, and partners come together to help Californians get back to life. With more than 50 clinics statewide, we’re big enough to make a difference - but personal enough to know your story. Our approach is hands-on, research-driven, and tailored to each patient, whether you’re bouncing back from an injury, prepping for your next game, or overcoming everyday aches. Our clinicians are movement experts, trusted by patients and partners alike to deliver results that last.

Values statements

Employees own it
We hold ourselves and our colleagues accountable for results and ethical behavior.

Excel in quality
We provide the highest quality care through evidence-based practice & the customer experience.

Educate to grow
We continually learn and grow through the highest levels of training, professional education and personal development.

Establish trust
We build positive relationships based on trust, compassion and communication.

Embrace team
We energize people throughout the company to develop leaders, mentor staff and achieve more together.

Empower innovation
We push the boundaries, continuously improving in all areas to create a culture that moves with the times.

Why choose Spine & Sport Physical Therapy?

Because we use an innovative approach based in research and technology to get you back to the activities you love.

Our therapists at Spine & Sport Physical Therapy have a passion for helping others heal, doing so in the most efficient way for each individual by treating the cause of their condition, not just the symptoms.

You don’t just have a physical therapist, you have a Spine & Sport team of physical therapists skilled in complementary areas, all sharing a similar approach to care. Together, we make healthy happen.

We treat every patient like an elite athlete, focusing on a well-paced, healthy return to action, regardless of what their goals are. Our goal for all patients, no matter their age or condition, is to return them to their favorite activities.

Our staff is highly-trained in the latest physical therapy techniques. But just as importantly, they are motivation experts and body-mechanic educators, essential tools you’ll need for lasting rehabilitation.

Our academic, research-based approach to physical therapy was derived from the University of California San Diego 22 years ago when our founders left the university to form this private practice. Our evidence-based approach combines measured exercise with manual therapy to set us apart from other providers.

We’re a group of accessible, welcoming clinics, where everyone is professionally and personally driven by your success and satisfaction.

Physical therapy that gets patients back on track, healthier, and more informed about their bodies .

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Leadership

Executive Vice President

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Director of Clinical Service

Highly trained, highly effective physical therapists

You can trust that our therapists will help you make your comeback. That trust is well placed in our staff of professionals who promote your healing. The compassion they bring to your care, combined with our science-driven treatments, leads to rewarding patient experiences at Spine & Sport.

We implement the latest research into real-world physical therapy care, including our own research. Spine & Sport develops therapeutic specialties as part of our dedication to training master clinicians. Everything we do is based on instilling patient confidence through clarity and communication.

We take a multidisciplinary approach to your rehabilitation. You will work with a team of like-minded experts versed in your history. Our clinic team includes Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT), who have post graduate degrees and advanced training.

Physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers and occupational therapists may all contribute to a patient’s care. Our multidisciplinary approach is completely collaborative, both internally and with the patient’s doctor, coaches, trainers or others involved in the rehabilitation goals.

Ours is an employee-owned company, giving our staff members a great sense of pride in their work – healing you. You’ll get more attention with personalized, hands-on care and enthusiastic engagement from our owner-providers. We consistently earn a high level of patient satisfaction.

Excellent rehabilitation comes from a partnership, and our therapists are completely focused on you during your appointment. We provide functional, active-based care combined with manual medicine and education to achieve rehabilitation goals or facilitate next steps

Teaching tomorrow’s physical therapists

Our student program is part of our dedication to excellence in the field.

We have a strong teaching program with 130 PT students in clinical rotation from prestigious schools all over the country. These students are educated in the latest technics, well-supervised and highly motivated to provide excellent care to patients.

Rehabilitation programs for every need

Physical therapy rehabilitation is essential care for a variety of reasons, addressing a wide range of injuries, surgical recovery and ongoing physical conditions. Find out more about the following services we offer.

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Read more about specific health conditions or injuries to learn how physical therapy can help you.

Physical Therapy Treatments Overview

Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Health Conditions & Chronic Orthopedic Pain

Evaluations, Assessments & Equipment

Concussion & Recovery

Personal Injury Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Workers' Compensation

Spine & Sport Physical Therapy clinics

We are a successful, growing company with 40+ physical therapy clinics throughout California. Each one of our clinics meets our rigorous standards for skilled, dedicated personnel and clean, comfortable and fully equipped facilities.

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Direct access to physical and occupational therapy without physician referral

California allows what is known as direct access to physical therapy services without having to be referred by a physician for treatment. That means that our licensed physical therapists can evaluate and treat you without you having to first see a physician or be referred by one.

There are some limitations for California residents, but the benefits of direct access include:

Faster access to the PT care you need.
Seeing a physical therapist first can result in fewer overall sessions.
Research shows it can also save you money.

Note that direct access is restricted for patients who have Medicare. They must be under the care of a licensed physician who will need to sign our Plan of Care.

Spine & Sport Physical Therapy joins the American Physical Therapy Association in advocating for increased direct access to physical therapy in all states, including improvements in California.

Together, We Make Healthy Happen.