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Brett Bloom, DPT, FAFS, CSCS |
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Sean Hill, MPT, FAFS, CSCS |
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Bryan Hill, PT, FAFS Co-Owner/President/CEO - Rehab United Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Inc. Co-Director of Rehabilitation/Physical Therapist - Carmel Valley 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 (FAFS) - Graduate Fellow of The Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT 2007) |
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Mike Van Gilder, DPT, FAFS, CSCS Co-Owner - RU3 Grossmont - 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) |
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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 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 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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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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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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Brett Bloom , DPT, FAFS, CSCS |
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Ben Harwood, MSPT, CSCS |
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Lea Thomann, DPT, ATC, CSCS, EMT |
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Jessica Nadraga, DPT |
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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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Ben 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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Lea Thomann, DPT, ATC, CSCS, EMT
A 2004 graduate of San Diego State University, Lea earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training (where she worked with teams from UCSD and Grossmont Community College). Following one year living abroad in Melbourne, Australia working as a fitness instructor, Lea returned to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Southern California. During this time she served as a Staff Athletic Trainer for USC University Hospital’s Excellence in Athletics Program, an outreach program which provided athletic trainers for high schools in the Los Angeles area.
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Jessica Nadraga, DPT |
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Marko Sanchez, CSCS |
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Robert Sifuentes Performance Coach/Personal Trainer- Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - RU3 Grossmont |
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Phil Castaldi Performance Coach/Personal Trainer- Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - RU3 Grossmont |
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Marko was born and raised in San Diego. He attended Point Loma High School, where he was a wrestler all four years. It was in high school where he received his first taste of physical therapy and strength and conditioning after tearing his ACL during a match his senior year. The rest is history.
Marko attended The University of California San Diego before transferring to The University of California Los Angeles, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Physiological Science. He is currently a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He has been working in the areas of physical therapy, personal training, and strength and conditioning for the past 9 years.
His functional training philosophy has been used to train a wide range of the community, including youth athletes, post-rehabilitation patients, and elite athletes in a wide variety of sports. Marko was an assistant coach for Point Loma Wrestling as well as the strength and conditioning coach for Poway High School Roller Hockey.
Marko stays active by playing baseball in the San Diego Adult Baseball League for the Sand Gnats and running after his 2 ½ year old daughter.
Marko currently lives in Mira Mesa with his wife and two beautiful daughters.
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Robert Sifuentes Physical Therapy Aide - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - RU3 Grossmont |
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Mike Wright Physical Therapy Aide - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - RU3 Grossmont |
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Kassandra Chrisco Physical Therapy Aide - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - RU3 Grossmont |
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Riki Kirchhoff, BS, ATC, SPT Certified Athletic Trainer Physical Therapy Aide - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - RU3 Grossmont Student Physical Therapist - University of St. Augustine Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program |
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Kassandra was born here in San Diego, but grew up in Napa, California where she graduated from high school in 2005. She was a three sport athlete competing in cross country, soccer and basketball. Her active lifestyle and minor sports injuries were what initiated her interest in physical therapy. This brought her to San Diego State University where she is currently a Kinesiology major with an emphasis in pre-physical therapy and a Spanish minor. She continues her athletic pursuits in intramural sports at SDSU along with competing in a number of local sprint triathlon and half marathon events. Since coming to Rehab United, Kassandra has learned more each day, not only about a functional approach to rehabilitation, but how to work and communicate with patients. She feels RU is playing a major role in her preparation for physical therapy school as well as her future career. |
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Olivia Nunez Office Manager - Rehab United Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Center - RU3 Grossmont |
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