Owners / Directors

Physical Therapists

Office Staff

RU 1 - Kearny Mesa Staff
RU 3 - Grossmont Staff
RU Sports Performance Center Staff

Mike Van Gilder, DPT, FAFS, CSCS
Co-Owner - Carmel Valley - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center
Co-Director of Rehabilitation/Physical Therapist - Carmel Valley Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center
Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) - Graduate Fellow of The Gray Institute for Functional Transformation
(GIFT 2007)

Michael Van Gilder, DPT, FAFS, CSCS has been a physical therapist in San Diego for the past 9 years.  He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Southern California, and has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association throughout that time.  He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Mike has committed his professional career to studying and applying the principles, strategies, and techniques of Applied Functional Science to help his patients and clients achieve their goals.  Mike received his Fellow of Applied Functional Science certificate from the prestigious Gray Institute of Functional Transformation in 2007.

Mike received his BA and JD from Vanderbilt University.  He has participated in triathlons since 1983, and continues to be an avid runner, cyclist, and swimmer.

Mike lives in Encinitas with his wife, Sandra, and their two daughters.

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Bryan Hill, PT, FAFS
Co-Owner/President/CEO/Physical Therapist- Rehab United Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Inc.
Director of Rehabilitation/Physical Therapist - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center
Co-Director/Performance Coach/Director of Endurance Sports and Soccer - The Sports Performance Combine
Fellow of Applied Functional Science - Graduate Fellow of The Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT 2007)

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 completed a year-long fellowship called GIFT in 2007 as a member and facilitator of the inaugural class. 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 human 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 was the head strength and conditioning coach for the San Diego Arsenal Football Club from 1999-2004. He serves as one of the rehabilitation and strength consultants for Poway High School Men's Lacrosse, the Albion Soccer Club, and has been a speed coach for Pro Select Soccer. Specializing in biomechanics, Bryan is able to work with all athletes of any sport. He regularly trains AVP pro volleyball tour athletes, high school Baseball, Lacrosse, Hockey, Track, Cross-Country, Tennis, and Football traveling teams, amateur/professional dancers, marathoners and triathletes and many more.

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Brett Bloom, DPT, FAFS, CSCS
Co-Owner - Carmel Valley - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center
Physical Therapist - Carmel Valley Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center
Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) - Graduate Fellow of The Gray Institute for Functional Transformation
(GIFT 2007)

Brett is an experienced Physical Therapist, enthusiastic Coach, and skilled Lecturer with a unique understanding of functional rehabilitation and Applied Functional Science (AFS).  Originally from Malibu, CA, he attained his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California after earning a B.S. degree from Cornell University. 

As a clinician, Brett has served the San Diego community over the last five years by integrating an innovative functional approach with a keen understanding of human biomechanics.   He is a graduate of, and instructor for, the Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT).  He frequently lectures throughout the country to physical therapists, doctors, and other healthcare practitioners on various topics related to functional physical therapy and biomechanics.  His interests in spine disorders, as well as lower and upper extremity disorders, led him to serve as a Clinical Instructor of Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California.

During stints at Harvard Business School and Four Seasons Hotels, Brett honed customer service skills that serve him well in the healthcare industry.  He is passionate about the service centered mentality epitomized by the Rehab United Team. 

As a former football player and current runner and cyclist, Brett enjoys working with athletes of all ages and talent levels.  One of his core philosophies is that everyone is an athlete and can improve their performance through activity specific functional therapy.  Inspired by many of his patients, he has become a competitive age-group triathlete and Ironman finisher.

Brett resides in Carmel Valley with his wife and two children.

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Sean Hill, MPT, FAFS, CSCS
Co-Owner/Vice President/Physical Therapist- Rehab United Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Inc.
Founder/Director/Physical Therapist- Therapeeds Pediatric Physical Therapy ServicesTM
Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center
Co-Director/Performance Coach/Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist/Director of Baseball Mechanics and Conditioning - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center
Fellow of Applied Functional Science - Graduate Fellow of The Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT 2007)

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.

Originally from Tempe, Arizona, Sean played golf, soccer and baseball in high school as well as coached soccer and baseball mechanics. He went on to play collegiate soccer at Northern Arizona University where he earned his B.S. in Exercise Science in 1996. In 2001, he received his Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. He has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) since 1997.

Sean developed his passion and drive for his functional approach through his early experiences as a multi-sport athlete, coach, strength and conditioning coach, and variety of experiences mentoring and teaching children. His knowledge and functional progression was significantly propelled to the next level through learning experiences, mentorship and development of a close professional and personal relationship with Gary Gray, PT and David Tiberio, PT. Sean completed the inaugural year-long fellowship called GIFT, developed by Gary Gray, PT. 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. Sean is not only a Graduate Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS), he is instrumental in the development, progression, and mentorship of other fellows as a GIFT Facilitator.

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.

As co-founder and strength and conditioning coach with Rehab United Sports Performance Center (aka The Sports Performance Combine), Sean's knowledge of pediatric physical therapy has been vital to our development of speed, strength, and fitness programs for the young athlete. Sean is also the director of baseball training with RUSPC and has developed B.M.A.C.-Baseball Mechanics and Conditioning ProgramTM . This program is applied to rehabilitation and sports performance clients alike and the results are proudly demonstrated by the performance and reviews of some of The San Diego Union Tribune's "High School Baseball Players to Watch", and hometown pros such as Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Aaron Harang, Texas Rangers middle reliever Geoff Geary and San Diego Padres centerfielder Tony Gwynn, Jr.

Sean, like the whole Rehab United family, truly enjoys giving back to the community in many different ways. His services have been requested by such organizations as Athletes Helping Athletes (AHA), The Abilities Center, National Sports Center for the Disabled, San Diego Adaptive Sports Foundation, Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and more.

Sean enjoys cycling now with RU Team EXCEL and the Moment Cycle Sport Velo Team. He also enjoys photography, graphic design, snowboarding and traveling with and spending as much time as possible with his ever-smiling and cheerful wife Erynne! Erynne is the Director of Rehab United Massage & Wellness.

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Melissa Cosgrave, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - Carmel Valley

Melissa grew up in Armonk, NY participating in an array of sports as a child from skiing and soccer to field hockey and squash. She pursued her love for squash at the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Psychology in 2006. During college she found her passion for physical therapy and following Penn received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida in May 2009. (GO GATORS!!) While at the University of Florida she received the 2008 Mark H Trimble Memorial Scholarship Award for Excellence in Orthopedics award, the 2009 Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award for Excellence in Academic Performance, and was nominated for the APTA Orthopedic Section Outstanding PT Student Award.

During her last semester of school, Melissa was visiting her brother in San Diego when she came across Rehab United. She fell in love with the Applied Functional Science approach and decided to move across the country after graduation and join the Rehab United team. Since joining the Rehab United team in the summer of 2009 Melissa has thoroughly enjoyed learning more about AFS, she attended her first Chain Reaction Transformation seminar hosted by Gary Gray and Dave Tiberio, and has loved becoming a part of the RU family. In her free time Melissa enjoys skiing, rock climbing, and taking her dog Jackson to the various San Diego dog beaches!

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Ashleigh Bordwell, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - Carmel Valley

Ashleigh was born and raised in Albany, NY. After graduating from Colonie High School in 2003, she ventured to Boston, MA to attend physical therapy school. While there, she received both her Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Science and her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at Northeastern University. At Northeastern, Ashleigh competed in Division I Cross Country and won several CAA Conference titles and Eastern Conference Championships. Currently, Ashleigh still holds two school records. She was also awarded the Female Scholar-Athlete honor at graduation for recognition of her accomplishments.

After graduating from Northeastern, Ashleigh moved across the country with Kristen Knightly, her best friend, colleague, and fellow Rehab United employee. Ashleigh was intrigued by the Applied Functional Science approach to therapy and had strong ambitions to learn AFS while becoming part of the Rehab United family. Since becoming part of the team, Ashleigh has enjoyed volunteering to help train the Marathon-in-Training groups (RU RunFit, Race to Stop MS), treat athletes at the San Diego Surf Cup and take part in triathlon expos and races with her Rehab United and Team EXCEL crew. With the rest of her free time, Ashleigh likes to run and compete in races throughout San Diego, play in a coed softball league, and get out in the water with friends to surf. Most recently Ashleigh has attended her first Chain Reaction Transformation seminar hosted by Gary Gray and Dave Tiberio and is excited to apply her new skills in AFS. Ashleigh is looking forward to continuing her education and understanding of Applied Functional Science with hopes to also attend the GIFT fellowship in the future and grow as a therapist as the Rehab United brand expands throughout San Diego.

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Andrew Ohnersorgen
Physical TherapyAide - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - RU Carmel Valley

Andrew was born in Whittier, CA, but grew up in Corona and later Lake Elsinore, CA. He is the oldest of 5 kids with 3 brothers and 1 sister. Andrew enjoyed playing baseball and club soccer growing up and played varsity soccer for Temescal Canyon High School. He graduated as Valedictorian in 2002. That year he moved to San Diego to attend San Diego State University.

Andrew graduated from SDSU in 2008 with a BS in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training and has become a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). Andrew has worked with Men's Soccer at SDSU as well as football, baseball, women's soccer and women's basketball at Mesa College. Andrew is also a valuable ATC on the Rehab United Tournament Team at the San Diego Surf Cup Soccer Tournament.

Andrew enjoys snowboarding, surfing, coed softball, and attending baseball games especially tailgaiting at Angels games. Andrew plans to use his comprehensive experience at Rehab United to help him reach his goal of attending PT school in the near future.

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Davon Davis
Physical TherapyAide - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - RU Carmel Valley

Davon was born in Los Angeles, CA, but grew up here in sunny San Diego. Davon received a scholarship to play football at Baker University in Baldwin City, KS. At Baker University Davon took advantage of every available opportunity. Not only did Davon excel on the football field, but also was involved in many other on campus organizations. One of Davon’s proudest accomplishments is that he is one of five students responsible for bringing the first historically African American Fraternity of Kappa Alpha Psi to the University. After five years, Davon returned home in May of 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. Determined to work in the Physical Therapy and Sports Performance field, Davon reached out to Rehab United and now finds himself right at home.

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Monica Abeler, ATC, CSCS
Physical Therapy Aide -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - RU Carmel Valley
Certified 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 - Rehab United Sports Performance Center
Head Athletic Trainer - Westview High School

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Brittany Pogue
Assistant Physical TherapyAide Trainer- Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center
Adjunct Office Specialist -Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center

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 in the fall of 2003, 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 immediate family at Rehab United. Brittany is currently attending San Diego State University full time to obtain her Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training! Always seeking more knowledge and experience, Britt not only wants to earn degrees in Athletic Training, and possbily P.T., 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, Britt loves to go the desert and the river with friends and family! Britt is also a major music lover, especially big hair bands of the past, and knows the words to practically every song out there! Britt is the little sister that Bryan and Sean never had, so they eagerly look forward to guiding her along her professional journey in the hopes that she will remain with us after she completes her undergraduate and professional academic programs.

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Debbie Green
Office Manager - Carmel Valley Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performane Center

Deb is happily married and proud mother of one son. She and her husband live in Alpine, CA. Deb's career started out in the dental field. Several years ago she was a physical therapy patient of Mike Van Gilder's and through her experience she immediately loved and believed in the Applied Functional Science approach from the patient perspective. That experience not only lead to her success in physical therapy, but motivated her to change her career direction to join a philosophy behind this company that goes beyond just physical rehabilitation in connecting with the San Diego community. She eagerly followed Mike in joining the Rehab United family to bring her valuable medical field expertise, leadership, drive and passion to match. Deb's experience and energy have been a major contribution in the success of RU2 - Carmel Valley in its first year of existence well beyond the expectations of the owners and community alike!

Deb is an ongoing student at Cuyamaca College – studying Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design. When not running the show at RU2 and keeping the crew in line, Deb loves snowboarding, beach volleyball, landscape design & she loves her dogs!

Deb absolutely loves "her patients" and is excited to see them excel. She loves her coworkers and this place we call RU.

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