MIZUTA & ASSOCIATES PHYSICAL THERAPY
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST SERVING SAN DIEGO, CA
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Dr. Ericka Craft Mizuta, DPT
Owner/Physical Therapist
Dr. Ericka Craft Mizuta, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) earned her Doctorate Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia after studying Biology and Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Dr. Mizuta has worked in outpatient orthopedic care since 2003. She established a practice founded upon excellent patient care and personalized treatment. Dr. Mizuta practices evidence based physical therapy with hands on care that rehabilitates clients faster than traditional PT. Her personal understanding of the importance of an active lifestyle is reflected in Dr. Mizuta’s leisure pursuits, including running, spinning, and overall fitness.
Dr. Mizuta has a studio in Serra Mesa where she treats patients who do not prefer in home sessions.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Post Graduate Education Courses
Advance Treatment of Joint Replacements
North American Seminars Vestibular Rehabilitation
Practical Biomechanics Orthotic Fabrication
Maitland Spine Evaluation & Treatment
Kaltenborn Spine Evaluation & Treatment
Mulligan Snags & Nags Treatment
Perform Better Functional Sports Training
Prenatal & Postnatal Exercise Design
Running Injuries & Treatment Interventions
TRX Training Certification
Advanced Evaluation & Treatment for Foot and Ankle
Advanced Training in Lower Extremity Athletic Injuries
Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
Pilates for Rehabilitation
Play Therapy for Pediatrics
Dr. Graig Gubello, DPT
Physical Therapist
Graig Gubello is a doctoral-level trained physical therapist who specializes in treating
movement dysfunction, musculoskeletal injuries and geriatric patients. Graig's clinical interests include manual therapy, specific therapeutic exercise and balance training. Graig has a strong background in spine and extremity mobilization, therapeutic exercise and balance and strength training for the aging patient. At the University of St. Augustine, Graig completed extensive post-graduate training in manual therapy and continues to board certification in orthopedics through the American Physical Therapy Association. Beginning in the field of physical therapy in 2005 as a PT Assistant Graig has worked in several physical therapy settings including Acute hospital, Skilled nursing and Outpatient. Prior to moving to San Diego Graig practiced in South Florida as PTA working with a wide variety of individuals ranging from competitive athletes to patients with complicating medical issues. Graig focuses on patient care through an individualized approach to therapy in order to reach patient’s specific goals. He believes patients have the potential to improve at any age, no matter how chronic the condition. Graig’s focus is to provide guidance for patients through exercise and education in order to give them the tools to self manage and maintain an healthy active lifestyle. Graig has a passion for exercise and the outdoors. In his free time he explores San Diego’s hiking trails and spends time at the beach.
Education
University of St. Augustine: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Broward College: Physical Therapist Assistant Certification
Bachelor's: Emphasis Movement Science, Psychology, Sociology
Professional Organizations/Certifications
Member, American Physical Therapy Association, National / CA / Research section
Advanced Education
USA continuing professional education: Myofascial Manipulation, Upper Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation, Extremity Integration, Evaluation and Manipulation Impairment Based, Evidenced Informed Approach, Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of Pelvic, Lumbar, and Thoracic Spine, Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of Cranio-Fascial Region, Cervical, and Upper Thoracic Spine
Essential Peripheral Seminar, Essential Spinal Seminar, Intermediate Spinal Seminar, Stabilization Training & Functional Rehabilitation, Differential Assessment & Clinic Reasoning, Evidence-Based Orthopedic Diagnostic Evaluation Seminar, Sacroiliac Joint & Pelvis Seminar, Upper Cervical Dysfunction: Cervicogenic Headaches & Dizziness, TMD, BPPV & Concussion, Evaluation & Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders & Craniofacial Pain
Dr. Adam Krause, DPT
Physical Therapist
Adam specializes in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic injuries. Adam blends his eclectic manual therapy skills with focused therapeutic exercise for a personalized plan of care. His mantra is to treat all my patients as if they were his family, and it's important to mention that he likes his family!
Adam received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the State University of New York Downstate, and has dual Bachelors degree in Psychology and Health Sciences from the University of Central Florida. He is pursuing continuing education through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Institute of Physical Art, and Osteopathic physicians. In his past life, he was a portrait photographer living in New York City. Traveling around the world for various advertising and editorial clients, as well as showing his fine art work in NYC galleries.
Adam loves being outside and spending time with his family. When not at work he can be found working with his hands on a craft project, fermenting vegetables, making pizza dough from scratch, and reading non fiction. Adam likes to stay active via hiking, rock climbing, surfing, and playing tennis.
Education
University of Central Florida: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn NY: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Advanced Education
• Cervical spine diagnosis and treatment
• Lumbar spine diagnosis and treatment
• Osteopathic diagnosis and treatment of the lumbar spine and lower extremities
• Peripheral nerve entrapments of the upper and lower extremity
• Thoracic Outlet syndrome
• Ankle injury evaluation and treatment
• Knee Injury evaluation and treatment
• Hip Injury evaluation and treatment
• BPPV diagnosis and treatment
• Pilates for the geriatric population
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
• Functional Manual Therapy
• Muscle Energy Technique
Dr. Mckenzie Williams, DPT
Physical Therapist
Mckenzie completed her undergraduate work at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California where she majored in Natural Science and minored in Psychology. She continued her education at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, earning her doctorate in physical therapy in 2012.
Mckenzie returned to Southern California following graduate school and has been practicing in orthopedics and pediatrics since 2012. She has worked in both in-home and outpatient settings, addressing a variety of conditions, including but not limited to: sports related injuries, postpartum dysfunctions, general orthopedic issues, high level neurological conditions, and developmental delays.
She utilizes a combination of manual therapy along with patient-specific exercise, functional movements, postural education, and breathing techniques to help her patients return to their prior level of function in order to improve their quality of life. She is passionate about her work and seeing others thrive.
Mckenzie is also a very active mother of two young children. She makes time to care for herself with various daily workouts such as weight training, yoga, and running. When she can find the time she also loves going to the pool to swim laps. She teaches her children the importance of movement and exercise, and they go on walks around the neighborhood. They enjoy spending time outdoors exploring new parks, attending swim lessons, going to the zoo, hiking on trails, and playing at the beach. Mckenzie loves watching her children grow into strong, curious, and fun-loving individuals.
Education:
Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles: Natural Science & Psychology
Seton Hall University in South Orange New Jersey: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Bo Richardson, PT
Physical Therapist
After practicing for more than 25 years, Bo believes in a simple approach to physical therapy that is easy to understand and highly effective. This includes hands-on treatment combined with exercises that promote joint movement and muscle activation without increasing symptoms.
Bo grew up in Mississippi. He studied Fitness Management at Mississippi State University and attended University of Mississippi for his Physical Therapy degree. He has worked in multiple settings including sports medicine facility, spine specialty clinic, and his own private practice in Colorado.
He is new to San Diego and enjoys the amazing sunshine and proximity to the water. Outside of work, he loves to ride his bike, play golf, and drink wine with his girlfriend.
Education:
University of Mississippi: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Mississippi State University: Bachelor Science Fitness Management
Continued Education: Neurac 1, Trigger Point Dry Needling Level I & II, PNFI, Private Practice Section Annual Conference, Ascend Kinesiotaping Certification, Mulligan Concepts, Healthsouth University - Knee I, II, II, Foot/Ankle I,II, II, Shoulder I, II, II, and Golf I, II
Norman Hardman, DPT
Physical Therapist
Bio Coming Soon
Barbara Brumet, PT ATC
Physical Therapist
Barbara graduated with a BS in Physical Therapy and Athletic Training from Ithaca College in 1980. She received a Certificate of Advanced Study from MGH-IHP in 2007. She has over 40 years of experience in the field of physical therapy and has worked in a variety of settings. She is licensed in HI, CA, and NY.
Her philosophy is to incorporate treatment strategies into daily living to improve function for the long term.
She is an East Coast transplant and has been in San Diego for 9 years. She loves the outdoor lifestyle. She participates in rowing and tennis
Education:
Ithaca College BS Physical Therapy/Athletic Training
MGH-IHP Certificate of Advanced Study
Mary McLendon
Office Manager/Network Relations
Mary has worked in the health care field since 2005. She moved to California in 2010 and has worked with Mizuta & Associates Physical Therapy as a business consultant since 2012. In her spare time she enjoys riding her bike, flying kites along the beach, boomeranging, playing board games, and live music.
In 2019 Mary and Ericka Mizuta, DPT created Recover.Healthcare, a telehealth platform connecting clients with healthcare specialists such as life coaches, mental health providers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, nutritionists, and more. Recover allows providers to set their own rates and fill last minute cancelations in their own practice. Clients have access to healthcare specialists all over the state of California.
Education
Clemson University: Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology
McLendon Unlimited, LLC
Recover Founder/CEO
Love Jayme
Administration/Billing
Love is a dynamic individual with a passion for healthcare and customer service. With nearly 2 years of dedicated experience in the healthcare field and a comprehensive background of 4 years in customer service, Love brings a unique blend of skills and empathy to every interaction.
Her journey in making a positive impact began early on when she used to actively volunteer in Outreach Programs, demonstrating her commitment to giving back to the community and helping those in need. These experiences not only enriched her understanding of diverse perspectives but also instilled a deep sense of compassion that she carries into her professional life.
Presently, Love's most cherished moments are spent with her bundle of joy, her baby. Embracing the role of motherhood has added another layer of fulfillment and purpose to her life, highlighting her nurturing nature and boundless capacity for love.
Recently, Love embarked on a new chapter in her career by joining Mizuta & Associates Physical Therapy as an offshore Front Office Assistant. This exciting role allows her to fuse her passion for healthcare with her proficiency in customer service.
Education: PHINMA - Cagayan de Oro College: Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English