 San Luis Obispo Office
San Luis Sports Therapy & Orthopedic Rehabilitation
805 Aerovista #102-104
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
PH: (805) 543-7771
FAX: (805) 543-7761
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E-Mail: julie@slsportstherapy.com
Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, May 2007
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelors of Science in Physical Education and Kinesiology,1997
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
Associate Degree of Science, 1994
Julie grew up on the Central Coast and put herself through Cal Poly by working at several physical therapy clinics and coaching track at a local high school and junior college. After graduating, she continued coaching and working for several years before moving to southern California to attend PT school. She is very happy to be living back on the Central Coast where she is able to spend her free time mountain biking, rock climbing, sailing, and enjoying outdoor life.
E-Mail: bryan@slsportstherapy.com
Nazareth College of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Masters of Science, Physical Therapy, May 2004
Nazareth College of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Bachelors of Science, Health Science May 2003
Bryan Woo, MSPT, attended Nazareth College for five years where he received his B.S in Health Science and M.S in Physical Therapy. Throughout his schooling and clinical affiliations he developed a strong interest in orthopaedics, in particular the rehabilitation of athletes. Two of his clinical rotations were at orthopaedic facilities in Los Angeles where he discovered the slower pace of California. Coupled with the ideal environment and outdoor activities, the Central Coast seemed to be a perfect match.
E-Mail: ryan@slsportstherapy.comm
University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, 2004
Chapman University, Orange, CA
Bachelors of Science in Biokinesiology, 2001
Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA
Associate Degree of Science Fire Technology, 1999
Ryan came to the Central Coast in 1988 and began a career in the Fire Service with the Arroyo Grande Fire Department in 1989 as a volunteer firefighter. After 10 years on the department, and a bout with Hodgkin’s Disease, Ryan returned to school in Orange County to pursue a new career in Physical Therapy. After undergrad in the busy OC Ryan was looking for a change of pace and scenery and decided to go to the Big Sky state of Montana to attain his PT degree. Ryan began his PT career in Arroyo Grande and worked for 8 months before moving to Thousand Oaks to be with his fiancée while she finished her Masters degree. Ryan and his wife Nicole got married in October of 2007 and moved to San Luis Obispo in March of 2008. Ryan returns to SLST after having had one of his internships at the Arroyo Grande location. Ryan likes encouraging his patients by positioning them for success and celebrating their achievements through a 3-dimensional functional approach. Ryan’s interests include playing softball, hiking and watching his favorite college football team the USC TROJANS.
E-Mail: sally@slsportstherapy.comm
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, December 2007
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Bachelors of Science, Major: Exercise Science May 2005
Minor: Psychology
Sally grew up in the wonderful state of Iowa where she went to undergraduate and physical therapy school. After spending a summer in Santa Barbara on an internship she decided to make the move out to the west coast. She has a strong interest in orthopedics and geriatrics. She enjoys running, golfing, hiking, traveling, being outdoors and learning how to surf.
Charles County Community College, LaPlata, MD
Associate of Applied Science Degree (Physical Therapist Assistant), May 1998
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Master of Arts Degree in Physical Education (Exercise Physiology), May 1985
Assumption College, Worcester, MA
Bachelor of Arts Degree Natural Sciences, May 1972
After a 20-year Navy career as an Aviation Physiologist, Bob earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree (Physical Therapy Assistant). Bob is a licensed California Physical Therapy Assistant. He has worked in private practice outpatient physical therapy clinics and in a hospital in-patient and transition unit. Bob is also a Certified Health Fitness Instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine and a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council of Exercise. He is qualified in the ACE Trainer Program to help AARP members lead active, healthier lifestyles.
During his 20-year Naval career Bob conducted and supervised research, development, test and evaluation programs involving Aviation Life Support Systems and Aircrew Physiological Performance. He provided technical guidance in support of physical performance, training, conditioning and testing related issues Navy-wide with an emphasis on Wellness, health promotion, injury prevention and safety. He conducted high-risk aviation and survival training for military aircrews as well as hyperbaric (recompression) training. He taught the Navy’s Fitness Coordinator course world wide. As a Navy Test Parachutist, he had over 100 parachute jumps in support of Navy test and evaluation programs. Many of the jumps supported biomedical research projects evaluating human tolerances to parachute opening shock and the aerospace recovery environment.
Bob, his wife Margy, and daughter Megan, settled in Margy’s hometown of Arroyo Grande. He has participated in various run/walk/cycling events, triathlons, and marathons. He still enjoys being active and enjoys cycling, tennis, surfing and kayaking here on the beautiful Central Coast.
E-Mail: msmith@slsportstherapy.com
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 1998
Graziadio School of Business, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California
Master of Business Administration, May 2004
Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut
Bachelor of Science, Major: Biology/Premed May 1992
Double Minor: Philosophy and Studio Art
Memberships:
American Physical Therapy Association
- California Chapter
- Hand Therapy Section
American Society of Hand Therapy
Michael P. Smith graduated with his B.S. in Biology from Fairfield University and subsequently pursued study in the areas of breast and ovarian cancer research where he was twice awarded Edmundson Fellowships for research at the USC Norris Cancer institute.
Desiring to bring his health care experience to a field with greater patient interaction, he entered the USC School of Physical Therapy. There he graduated with the first entry level class offering the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree on the West Coast. Michael’s primary area of study and practice since graduation has been orthopedics and hand rehabilitation including internships at Yale, City of Hope, Orthopedic Hospital of Los Angeles, and private practice at the Ventura Hand Center until May 2004. He is a board certified specialist in Hand Therapy and the first and only Hand Specialist between Thousand Oaks and San Francisco with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
On a personal level, having suffered a broken hand while in PT school, Michael brings his own experience with surgery and hand therapy to bear in the clinic. He is also the founder and director of the Hand Therapy Department here at San Luis Sports Therapy and Orthopedic Rehabilitation. The majority of his time is spent not only treating patients, but also as a mentor/instructor for staff therapists and interns studying for the Board Exams for the Hand Therapy Specialty. In order to maximize his patients’ outcomes, he also regularly attends surgeries to observe the latest and varying techniques used by surgeons today to maintain close and clear communication with the physicians whose patients he treats.
E-Mail: patrick@slsportstherapy.com
Level II Training with Saebo Inc., Charlotte NC, 2005
Certified Fitness Trainer, International Sports Sciences Association, Santa Barbara, CA 1999
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy; San Jose State University, San Jose, CA,
Graduated with honors, Dean’s List 1993
Associate Degree; Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA 1991
Patrick "migrated" west to California from Wisconsin in 1989. He graduated with honors from San Jose State University in 1993, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. In his fourteen years of professional experience, he has worked in a wide variety of therapy settings in San Luis Obispo County; including long-term and transitional care, hospital based inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and home-health therapy. Special areas of interest are neurological rehabilitation, hand and upper extremity therapy. Patrick is the director of the Neuromuscular Retraining program including the exciting new stroke rehabilitation program called "Constraint Induced Movement Therapy".
Patrick has extensive training and experience, both professionally and personally, in neuromuscular rehabilitation. At the age of 25 he became quadriplegic as a result of a diving injury. After many years of applying the treatment principals to his own rehabilitation that he now teaches his patients, he walks without assistive devices, and has functional use of his hands.
Patrick is one of approximately 15 therapists nationally who is a certified level II trained therapist working with the SaeboFlex dynamic splint that is used to retrain hand function of a stroke or brain injury survivor's affected hand. He is also experienced in working with patients using the intensive Constraint Induced Movement Therapy program.
Drawing from his knowledge of neuro-developmental treatment techniques and motor-learning principals, he is able to design specific treatment programs to meet the individual needs of each patient. Patrick strongly believes that there is hope for virtually all stroke patients to improve their function, even many years after their stroke occurred.
Patrick enjoys living on the Central Coast, hiking, biking and playing Frisbee with his dogs at the beach!
E-Mail: roberto@slsportstherapy.com
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy, 1985
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Masters of Science - Exercise Science, 1987
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Certificate, Athletic Training, 1988 – National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Roberto was born and raised in Santiago, Chile and came to the United States to attend college on a tennis scholarship. He graduated from Georgia State University with a B. S. in Physical Therapy and a M. S. in Exercise Science. He has also been a Certified Athletic Trainer since 1988. His work experience has been primarily in outpatient orthopedic settings and also includes sports medicine, industrial rehabilitation and aquatic therapy. He practiced in Atlanta, Georgia for over 20 years before moving to California. He lives in San Luis Obispo with his wife and two children.
E-Mail: toni@slsportstherapy.com
Chapman University, Orange, CA
Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, 1995
California State University, Bakersfield, California
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, 1989
Emphasis in Adaptive Physical Education
Toni grew up in Bakersfield, CA where, as a lifeguard, she became involved with aquatic therapy for adults with traumatic brain injury. This opportunity paved her way toward Physical Therapy school. Her emphasis in P.T. school was geriatrics and neurological rehabilitation. After attending Chapman University, Toni returned to Bakersfield and practiced physical therapy before relocation to the Central Coast with her husband. Toni joined San Luis Sports Therapy in June 2003. She brings with her an interest in Amputee Rehabilitation. Toni now enjoys spending time with her co-workers, Julie and Makenzie, riding bikes, rock climbing and drinking coffee.
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Julie Butler, PT, OCS
Bryan Woo, MSPT, OCS
Ryan Ripley, DPT
Sally Swanson, PT, DPT
Bob Moynihan, PTA
Michael P. Smith, MBA, DPT, CHT
Patrick Pinkart, OTR/L
Roberto Infante, MSPT, ATC
Toni Oliver, MPT