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Bryan Hill, PT, FAFS Co-Owner/President/CEO - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center Director of Rehabilitation/Physical Therapist - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center Co-Director/Performance Coach/Director of Endurance Sports -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center Fellow of Applied Functional Science - Graduate Fellow of The Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT 2007) |
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Sean Hill, MPT, CSCS, FAFS |
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Bryan has been a physical therapist in the San Diego community since 1998. Bryan received his Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and Health Sciences from the University of New England where he was a 4 year All-American in Men’s Soccer. He is a current member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Bryan’s goal with Rehab United is to change lives through functional physical therapy and performance enhancement for the San Diego community. Rehab United and its partners are the means by which that goal can become a reality.
Under the mentorship of many great San Diego therapists he was able to gain a substantial understanding of evaluation and treatment via manual rehabilitation. He has further progressed as a skilled therapist using the most recent rehabilitation techniques through functional biomechanics. Applying the skills learned through a close professional and personal relationship with renowned therapist Gary Gray. Bryan just completed a year-long fellowship called GIFT. The Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT) is designed to enable participants to achieve proficiency, competence, confidence, and credibility in all aspects of Applied Functional Science through an understanding of functional principles, strategies, and techniques appropriate for use with patients and clients of all types and for all purposes including prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. As a facilitator, and graduate fellow, Bryan not only is an active member in the fellowship curriculum, but is instrumental in the development, progression, and mentorship of other fellows!
Through his experience, along with his brother Sean, he was able to focus on creating Rehab United Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Inc. Rehab United is a one of a kind environment for rehabilitation, physical therapy, and recovery of function. There is a strong emphasis on a family practice; building Rehab United with his brother Sean Hill, who also created the pediatric division of Rehab United, Therapeeds Pediatric Physical Therapy Services TM, and treating with a philosophy that stands alone in the community. The Hills are finally fulfilling their dream of bringing a facility that is all encompassing and built on principals to the San Diego region. Bryan is also well known for his expertise in sport specific rehabilitation and strength training working with many Olympic, professional, and semi-professional athletes through rehabilitation and sports performance training.
Bryan has been the head strength and conditioning coach for the San Diego Arsenal Football Club since 1999, serves as one of the rehabilitation and strength consultants for Poway High School Men's Lacrosse, the Albion Soccer Club, and a speed coach for Pro Select Soccer. Specializing in biomechanics, Bryan is able to work with all athletes of any sport. On a regular basis working with AVP pro volleyball tour athletes; Baseball, Lacrosse, Hockey, Track, Cross-Country, Tennis, and Football traveling teams; including dancers, marathoners, and many more. |
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Sean has been a physical therapist since 2001 and a certified strength and conditioning specialist since 1997. He brings extensive experience in pediatrics, orthopedics, and strength and conditioning for all ages and sports and is Rehab United's "Jack of All Trades." Sean not only treats orthopedic and neurological injuries and conditions for all ages, but he founded and directs the pediatric division of Rehab United; Therapeeds Pediatric Physical Therapy Services TM.
Sean began his formal pediatric physical therapy career as a P.T. student intern here in San Diego at Children's Hospital in 2000 while in physical therapy school. Upon graduation from P.T. school in 2001, he spent two years working with California Children's Services in Orange County. He quickly established himself as a specialist in functional pediatric physical therapy effectively pioneering and applying his functional, biomechanical approach to pediatric developmental and orthopedic rehabilitation. In addition, Sean developed and instructed other therapists at CCS in manual wheelchair wheelie training, balance, and advanced negotiation skills with the help of his clients who went through the wheelchair training program themselves. The program has been further developed here at Rehab United and Therapeeds and is called Skillz on Wheelz TM. Sean returned to Children's Hospital of San Diego in 2003, before opening Rehab United, to continue in pediatrics at the main hospital in-patient department and predominantly at the previous satellite outpatient facility in Rancho Bernardo. Sean has also developed a functional strength and conditioning program specifically for kids with Cerebral Palsy called Palsy PowerTM to promote independent mobility, confidence, and participation in sports. The program includes upright functional strength training, endurance, balance, transitions and object manipulation skills.
Sean is proud to announce that he recently got married to his beautiful wife Erynne on 11/11/07 here in San Diego with the entire Rehab United past and present staff with them to celebrate RU style! |
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Julie Barr, MPT, CSCS |
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Gretchen Nelson, MPT |
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Brian Wilson, MPT |
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Julie earned her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences in 2002, where she graduated top in her class. Academically, Julie also earned Bachelors Degrees in both Kinesiology and Psychology from the University of Colorado-Boulder. While in college, Julie competed nationally, indoor and outdoor, in competitive inline speed skating. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a designation earned through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. As a physical therapist and a CSCS, Julie is knowledgeable in techniques designed to enhance physical endurance, speed, and strength through specific functional techniques. She employs these techniques to achieve proper training programs for optimal performance of the athlete as well as the non-athlete. Through Julie’s career and educational background, she has received experience in a variety of settings. These settings have allowed her the opportunity to work with a varied patient population, including musculoskeletal and sports injuries, pediatrics, occupational injuries, post surgical patients, patients with spinal cord injury and amputees. Julie not only works with pediatric patients, but has experience in coaching and training young athletes in the field of competitive inline speed skating. She has had the opportunity to instruct entry level students in Tae-Kwon-Do, a field of martial arts in which Julie currently holds a blue belt. |
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Gretchen was born in Tacoma, Washington. She was raised in University Place, WA with her brother Brian and her sister Holly. She attended Curtis High School and played for FC Royals Club soccer team for 9 years. She was in the Washington State ODP Team for 3 years.
She attended Auburn University on a full scholarship for soccer from 1998-2002. She was the captain and 4 year starter as a center midfielder for the Tigers. Auburn went to the NCAA Division I tournament in 2001 and 2002, and was also an SEC Tournament Finalist in 2002. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Sports Sciences. Gretchen went on to receive her Master of Physical Therapy degree at Cal State University Northridge in 2006. While she attended P.T. school, Gretchen worked as a P.T. Aide for JMP Physical Therapy – a functional physical therapy based practice. Gretchen has been a member of the APTA since 2003 and has been a member of the Orthopedic Special Interest Group since 2004. Gretchen has a diverse background including experience in functional physical therapy, inpatient acute and extended care, geriatrics, TMJ, aquatic therapy, myofascial release, manual therapy and more. Her hobbies include: surfing, snowboarding, half marathons (Big Sur 2005, La Jolla Half 2007), and soccer – plays in the Peninsula Women’s Soccer League currently. Gretchen recently got married on July 28th, 2007 to Jeffrey Nelson (also a P.T.) in her home state of Washington. Congratulations Gretchen and Jeff! < Go to Top > |
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Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Brian was recruited out of high school to run track and cross country at Western Colorado State in Gunnison, Colorado. Although running track was a great opportunity, Brian was still drawn toward his love of soccer. After 1 year in Gunnison, he accepted a scholarship to play collegiate soccer at Graceland University (2006 NAIA national champions...GO JACKETS!!!). While at Graceland, he earned a B.S in Biology in 2001 and gathered conference and national honors as a student athlete. Upon graduating, Brian began a short stint of travel, climbing in the Rockies and Cascades, but eventually settled back in Missouri as a high school science teacher. Shortly thereafter, he was given the head coaching position for the girls & boys varsity soccer teams.
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Ben is the newest member of the Rehab United Team! He was born and raised in the town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. He graduated in 2002 from Springfield College, Massachusetts, in the accelerated physical therapy Master's program. While at Springfield, he played four years of soccer, which included a showing in the NCAA tournament and a trip to China. He competed four years of indoor and outdoor track, finishing his senior year as captain, and in the process he set an indoor track school record in the 600m. He was awarded the male scholar-athlete award, a tribute to his success in the classroom and on the field. He also participated in many campus, national, and international leadership and community service programs. < Go to Top > |
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Justin Robinson, MA, RD, CSSD, CSCS |
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Justin brings a new element to the family at Rehab United and we are very excited that he's with us! Justin is a Registered Sports Dietitian, as well as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and is fired up about his opportunity to contribute to an awesome staff and facility at Rehab United/SPC. He recently completed his Master’s degree in Kinesiology at San Diego State University in May 2007 and holds several fitness certifications including Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), USA Weightlifting Club Coach, Certified Health/Fitness Instructor (ACSM), and Certified Personal Trainer (ACE). Justin just became a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics of which there are only 160 dietitians with this distinction in the country and only 17 in the state of California! The Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics is the premier professional sports nutrition credential in the United States.
His interest in nutrition and fitness began as a young motocross racer, after reading an article on eating well to increase performance. In high school Justin wrestled and ran track, but the eventual lack of calls and letters from scouts led him to the realization that competing at the Division I collegiate level was beyond reach. Justin soon turned his focus to improving the performance and lives of others and graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2003 with a dual degree in Nutrition and Kinesiology and later completed his dietetic internship at the University of Houston. His experience includes training athletes from the Junior High to Olympic level, teaching college courses, providing nutrition therapy to patients with a multitude of medical conditions, and presenting sport nutrition and fitness lectures to an array of audiences. He also works as the strength & conditioning coach for the SDSU Women’s Lacrosse team. Justin grew up in the Los Angeles area and, thus, bleeds Dodger blue (but hopes Padre fans won’t hold that against him too much). His dream of becoming a rock star faded some time ago and he now aspires to share his passion for fitness and nutrition through training and educating elite athletes as a strength coach and dietitian. Justin has been instrumental in establishing Rehab United's new nutrition lecture series, which started on April 18, 2007 to an amazing turnout of over 80 community participants. The lecture series will be held here at Rehab United (except the cooking demo at SDSU this July, time/date TBD) about every 4-6 weeks. Rehab United clients are free and admission for newcomers is only a $5 donation to the Rehab United Scholarship Fund and other Rehab United charities. Keep your eyes posted to the Rehab United home page under Events soon for the updated nutrition lecture series schedule and promotions. < Go to Top > |
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Brittany Pogue Lead Physical TherapyAide - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center Office Specialist -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center |
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Monica Abeler, ATC, CSCS Physical Therapy Aide -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center Head Athletic Trainer- Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center, Off-site tournament and high school athletic training team coordinator Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist/Performance Coach- Rehab United Sports Performance Center Head Athletic Trainer - Westview High School |
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Jilian Christian Physical Therapy Aide -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center |
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Brian Gingras Physical Therapy Aide -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center |
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Brian was born in Santa Maria, California, where he attended St. Joseph’s High School and participated in four years of baseball and three years of soccer and football. Following graduation from St. Joseph’s, Brian attended Allan Hancock Community College where he received his Associates Degree while playing two years of collegiate baseball. Upon graduating from Allan Hancock College, Brian enrolled in the Allan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy in pursuit of a career in law enforcement. In order to acquire life experience and pursue a career in law enforcement, Brian moved to San Diego, where he was hired as a laborer with a local marine construction corporation. On his fourth day of employment, he was involved in a tragic accident which resulted in an above the knee amputation of his right leg. After spending one month in the hospital and several weeks in physical therapy, he was forced to re-evaluate his future career goals. Coming from a sports oriented background and his personal experience with a life altering injury, Brian immediately developed an interest in the field of physical therapy with thoughts that he would be able to assist others who have gone through similar circumstances. |
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Debbie Scott, CFO Chief Financial Officer-Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center |
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Jennifer Drumm Office Manager -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center |
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Brittany Pogue Office Specialist/Physical Therapy Aide -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center |
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Monica Gomez Office Specialist -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center |
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Jackie Flores Office Specialist -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center |
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 Debbie Scott Chief Financial Officer-Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center Debbie, aka “Deborah J”, was born in raised in the city that never sleeps - Las Vegas, Nevada. As a matter of fact, her father William J. Moore II, was one of the founders of what we all know as the Las Vegas Strip. He was an architect, pioneer and general manager of the second hotel ever built on the strip in 1949, originally named The Last Frontier. It was the first “theme resort” in Las Vegas and effectively set the tone for the monstrous themed resorts that compete on the strip today! For some of you old enough to remember The Last Frontier, it also had the famous Silver Slipper Saloon with its trademark slipper in lights spinning atop the building. That slipper has since retired to the Vegas graveyard, yet the family still has poker chips from that saloon and other memorabilia. Debbie’s father went on to build and manage the El Cortez (still going strong and once owned by Bugsy Siegal) and the Showboat on Freemont Street (The Castaways since 2000). Up until the Showboat’s change in ownership in 2000, Bill’s picture was still proudly displayed in the lobby! Bill was a pioneer ahead of his time, involved in a lot of firsts in Las Vegas, such as the $1.99 steak dinner, bringing championship boxing to the strip, and first pool on the strip to name a few. For information regarding the family’s history and involvement in the development of Las Vegas, Nevada, Debbie’s mother Patricia was very wise, before she passed away in 1993, by archiving most of Bill’s legacy at the UNLV library for her family, friends, and interested community members to learn from and enjoy for many years to come. After finishing at Las Vegas High School, Debbie went up north to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education, with a minor in English, from the University of Nevada – Reno. There she was acitve in many school activities and President of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity (Sorority, but Pi Phi IS acutally a fraternity-FYI). She then became a very well-liked and respected Business teacher at Earl Wooster High School in Reno, Nevada. She moved to Tempe, Arizona in 1973 and Sean was born a year later. She went to work for First National Bank as a temporary position so that they could buy a house to corral Sean and Bryan, who arrived less than 2 years later in 1976. She ended up remaining with the bank through its various name changes and mergers from First National to First Interstate to now Wells Fargo for the next 19 years. She gained valuable experience within the financial services industry including marketing, promotions, training, operations and administration. She went on to become a consultant in the financial services industry, and other types of companies, developing and implementing training programs, documenting procedures, project management, and completing computer conversions for Home Savings of America, First Chicago Bank, Bank One, Tosco Corporation, and Wells Fargo Bank. It makes sense why Debbie has also become known as “The Jack of All Trades” around Rehab United, always willing to wear more than one hat at a time and step in where needed with a smile and great attitude! Debbie says, “My greatest accomplishment was raising two fabulous sons that are the owners of this dynamic company. I had the opportunity to support their many activities in school and extra curricular activities by volunteering and keeping them involved in the community.” She is essentially the foundation AND the reason Rehab United exists today! < Go to Top > |
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After college, Jen shifted gears to by shifting to the medical field. She has worked in various physical medicine practices for the past 7 years bringing her experience and customer service to the front office at Rehab United. Jen has danced competitively since the age of 5 with an All-American dance award to highlight her career. Jen enjoys spending time with her family, running, water skiing, and surfing to name a few.
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Brittany was born and raised right here in San Diego. Britt first introduced herself to Bryan and Sean at the San Diego Surf Cup soccer tournament, seeking experience to progress her education and career path. Within 2 weeks, her independence, self-confidence and driven first impression lead to her becoming the first employee besides family at Rehab United. Brittany is currently attending Grossmont College to finish up her general education and pre-major classes with the goal of transferring to San Diego State University. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Athletic Training. She is also has a strong interest in attending a trade school her in San Diego to receive her Surgical Technologist license. School is Britt's top priority, however, when she's ahead on her studies, and not wearing two hats at Rehab United, Britt loves to go the desert and the river with friends and family! |
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 Jackie Flores Office Specialist -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center Jackie was born and raised in San Angelo, Texas. She moved to Sacramento, CA in 1993 and lived there for 13 years. She then ventured south to Huntington Beach and spent 4 years there before finally moving to San Diego in December 2006. Jackie has been a dancer her whole life. She was on the Drill Team and played saxophone in the high school band all 4 years. She is currently in the dance ministry at Saddleback Church. After a few years of college, Jackie came across an opportunity to start her own business. She is currently building that business in financial services helping middle income families become debt free and financially independent. Her goal is to be a successful business owner by the time she turns 30 and we don’t doubt that one bit! In her spare time, Jackie loves to travel to see new places, visit family, sports fishing and running on the beach. |
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