MIZUTA & ASSOCIATES PHYSICAL THERAPY
P (619) 564-7120
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. Andrew Ohnersorgen, DPT
Physical Therapist
Andrew moved to San Diego after high school to peruse a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology with emphasis in Athletic Training from San Diego State University. After working as a Certified Athletic Trainer in a variety of settings within the San Diego community and spending time as a Physical Therapy Aide for a number of years, he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. Since graduation, Andrew has enjoyed working in the outpatient orthopedic setting. When he’s not working, Andrew likes to spend his time with his family and outdoors hiking and riding his bike.
Education
San Diego State University: Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology with emphasis in Athletic Training
University of St. Augustine: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Julie Neushul MPT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Julie was born and raised in Southern California. She attended UCSB for her undergraduate degree and received her Master of Physical Therapy in 1993 from the University of Southern California. Julie has practiced in a variety of clinical settings across the US and abroad as she accompanied her husband while he pursued his career as an officer in the US Marine Corps. She has experience in outpatient and inpatient orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, neurology, cardiac rehabilitation, as well as prenatal and postpartum rehabilitation.
In 2013, Julie received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine. The focus of her doctoral education was orthopedics. In addition, Julie has extensive specialized training in prenatal/postpartum rehabilitation as well as pelvic floor rehabilitation. She also has an interest in therapy programs geared toward return to swim and overhead throwing athletes (water polo, volleyball, tennis).
Julie lives in Carlsbad with her husband and their two children. She comes from a family of competitive swimmers and water polo players and can often be found treating athletes on the pool deck. Julie is an avid runner, practitioner of yoga and Pilates which she integrates into her comprehensive patient treatment programs.
Education
University of California Santa Barbara: Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology
University of Southern California: Master of Physical Therapy
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences: Doctor of Physical Therapy
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. Claire Wilson, DPT
Physical Therapist
Claire earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from High Point University after graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science from College of Charleston. During physical therapy school, Claire’s interest in injury prevention and return to sport grew, which led her to perform and publish research relating to ACL injury prevention programs and how to integrate a truly wholistic therapeutic approach. Claire tries to highlight this in all of her patient sessions by creating personalized, collaborative, and comprehensive plans that help patients achieve their goals. Claire has experience in geriatrics, orthopedics, aquatic therapy, and neurological conditions, as well as having taken continuing education in pelvic floor dysfunction, vestibular dysfunction, and chronic pain. Her passion for human movement, people, and loving the life you live are what drive her to help others return to the activities they love the most.
Education
High Point University, NC: Doctor of Physical Therapy
College of Charleston, SC: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Dr. Chelsea Saville, DPT
Physical Therapist
Chelsea earned both her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from San Diego State University. Throughout her experience working in outpatient orthopedics, Chelsea has enjoyed treating a wide variety of populations including those seeking treatment for general musculoskeletal impairments, balance training, return to sport, and even injury prevention. During her doctoral program Chelsea participated in developing, executing, and publishing a research project focusing on the importance of pelvic floor and core strength for populations including low back pain, hip dysfunction, and postpartum women. Chelsea enjoys working directly with patients to create a well rounded and unique rehabilitation protocol specific to each patient’s goals and needs. Her favorite part of being a physical therapist is helping people truly understand the anatomy of their injury in order to take charge of their health to make meaningful, prolonged progress!
Education:
San Diego State University: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
San Diego State University: Doctor of Physical Therapy
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
Mary McLendon
Office Manager/Marketing
Mary has worked in the health care field since 2005. She moved to California in 2010 and currently works on marketing, management, and website development for Mizuta & Associates PT. In her spare time she enjoys riding her bike, flying kites along the beach, playing board games, and practicing meditation. Her biggest thrill is spending time with her niece, Savannah.
Education
Clemson University: Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology
Lana Shamoon
Administration, Billing, SEO, Online Marketing
Lana has over 7 years of experience in the health care field. She started as a receptionist and has worked her way up to other administrative positions such as referral coordinator, marketing coordinator, and the new patient coordinator. Lana has a passion for helping people and finding creative ways to educate people about all the wonders of physical therapy. She is fluent in 3 in languages; Chaldean, English, and Swedish. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, working out, and planning her next vacation.
Education
Western Governors University: Bachelor of Science in Business Manage, Expected 04/2021
Kaplan University: Certificate of Medical Billing and Coding
Norman Hardman, PT
Physical Therapist
Norman Hardman, PT Bio Coming Soon