Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Alyssa Burkitt, PT, DPT, CAFS, H&W, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, certified Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, and has been certified in Applied Functional Science with the Gray Institute. She obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from San Diego State University, where she conducted research surrounding pelvic floor dysfunction. She believes in a holistic approach to developing individualized treatment plans aimed at addressing all aspects of patients? lifestyles through the incorporation of manual techniques as well as strength and conditioning principles to help people return to what they love without limitations. She is passionate about working with active populations with needs for both orthopedic and/or pelvic function rehabilitation, with a focus in Women?s Health. She has been active all her life, and currently participates in activities such as running, weightlifting, jiu jitsu, and hiking, as well as going to the beach!
Dr. Brad Whitley utilizes multidimensional therapeutic exercises, progressive neuromuscular re-education, and manual techniques to optimize outcomes and improve the overall human movement experience.
Each individual patient has a unique treatment plan based on their specific needs and goals. Having an extensive background in running and athletics also contributes to his clinical expertise. During his time at San Diego State University, he conducted research exploring risk factors for running related injuries in recreational athletes. He also draws from his experience as a former NCAA All-American distance runner at the University of Washington to further understand and relate to the biopsychosocial demands of athletes. Brad's treatment approach aims to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and return-to-sport to assist professional athletes and weekend warriors back to what they love.
Dr. Michael Kastan PT, DPT brings an eclectic treatment approach to provide a tailored program to address each patient’s personal physical attributes. He attended San Diego State University for undergraduate and obtained his doctorate of physical therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences - San Marcos and graduated with high honors. During his education, he has attained his Strength & Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS), became certified in Blood Flow Restriction Training, and attended the Applied Functional Science (AFS) Chain Reaction seminar by the Gray Institute. He has maintained an active lifestyle through his adulthood with experience in American football, rugby, powerlifting, and endurance running. Shaped from his years of outpatient experience, he takes a diverse approach to treatment with manual therapy, biomechanical analysis, and replication of functional tasks in order to ensure a more complete return to prior level of function.
Dr. Shawn Collins PT, DPT, CSCS, XPS is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has spent the majority of his physical therapy career in sports, spending time in the MLB with the San Francisco Giants at Spring Training as well as his previous role at EXOS Headquarters during their NFL Combine program. He has worked with athletes of all levels from middle school to the NFL, NBA, and MLB, among others. Shawn is also an avid endurance athlete, completing a couple half-Ironman distance triathlons, a 50mi ultramarathon, and a bike ride from Huntington Beach to San Francisco. He strives to integrate his experiences as a strength coach and physical therapist to help his patients get back to what they love to do as quickly as possible and preventing future injuries in the process.
Dr. Julianne Lane, PT, DPT, CSCS, H&W, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and certified Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. Graduating from the University of Washington, she gained valuable clinical experience focusing on elite athletes across various sports realms including high school, collegiate, NFL, NBA, MLS, and WSL. Motivated by her passion for working with female athletes, she pursued specialized training in Pelvic Floor rehabilitation and return-to-sport protocols. Born and raised in Seattle, WA, she finds joy in exploring the great outdoors. During her leisure time, she can be found hiking, practicing yoga and pilates, running, skiing, surfing, and enjoying live music!
Dr. Jeremy graduated from the University of St. Augustine in San Marcos, CA. He grew up in Colorado, giving him a love for the outdoors and spending time in nature. He has a passion to prevent and rehabilitate athletic and orthopedic injuries to allow his patients to stay on the field and perform at their greatest potential. He also enjoys helping all his patients return to the activities they love no matter what level that might be. In his free time he enjoys playing soccer, yoga, hiking, surfing, and anything that keeps his body moving and feeling healthy.
Dr. Renato Sanchez, PT, DPT, CSCS is a Doctor of Physical Therapy & Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Finding his passion for physical therapy as a former collegiate soccer player for the University of California, San Diego, he looks to educate and inspire others to form a greater relationship with the human movement system. Renato comes from a diverse background as a Sports Performance Coach where he has had the opportunity to work with youth, collegiate, and professional athletes across a myriad of sports. He specializes in soccer injury prevention, sport rehabilitation, and athletic performance. Using the extensive knowledge he’s gained as a clinician, Renato implements a multidisciplinary treatment approach that augments an individual’s movement competency allowing for a lifetime of optimal movement.
Dr. Dylan Mutchler, PT, DPT, CSCS is a graduate of New York University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with additional certifications in RockSteady Boxing and Hyperice recovery. He strives to educate and excite others about how to optimize their relationships with their bodies through his multidisciplinary approach involving the science of movement, strength training, and manual techniques. As a former JUCO and NCAA collegiate baseball player, he understands and relates to both the physical and mental demands that being an athlete at any level entails and specializes in working with athletes of all age ranges. Away from the clinic, Dylan enjoys working out at the gym, staying active with basketball, boxing and baseball, watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, and video chatting with his nieces and nephew.
Dr. Martin graduated with high honors in the Doctorate of PT program at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, CA. Prior to becoming a Physical Therapist, Dr. Martin was involved in volunteering at the US open adapted surf championships, Pro-Bono Pediatrics clinic, Rock Steady Boxing, and was assistant coach for Beach Volleyball at a local high school. Dr. Martin enjoys using her PT knowledge in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation with her passion for athletics, exercise, movement and wellness to serve the Oceanside community.
Dr. Martin is from Encinitas, CA. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from Cal Poly SLO where she played Beach Volleyball for the team, founded the club beach volleyball team, and studied abroad in San Sebastian, Spain. In her free time she loves surfing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Flynn’s path to the vocation of physical therapist is not the norm. After graduating from Arizona State University with a B.S. in International Financial Management, he embarked on a career in the financial services industry. Growing frustrated with the lack of benefit he could provide to his clients, Dr. Flynn decided to focus on his passion-movement of the human body. This led Dr. Flynn to seek out options for a career in which he could use his skills to better the lives of others on a physical and mental level.
Dr. Chris Flynn, PT, DPT received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2010. While attending graduate school, he completed advanced coursework in manual physical therapy and assessment of musculoskeletal conditions. Since graduation, he has been practicing outpatient, orthopedic physical therapy. Dr. Flynn believes in treating the whole body entirely, using functional movement assessments to determine the cause of dysfunction. Then, working collaboratively with the patient/client, a solution is tailored to each individual. Dr. Flynn partnered with Dr. Craig-Jones to open Pipeline Physical Therapy with a shared vision to provide a new model of physical therapy focused on overall movement, health and wellness of each individual.
Dr. Flynn was raised in Phoenix, AZ and relocated to Southern California for graduate school in 2008. In his spare time, Dr. Flynn enjoys spending time on the beach and local hiking trails with his wife Antonia, son Ashton and their dog Dolce.
Dr. Koehler graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s University of Los Angeles in 2019 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. While attending PT school, she started her journey for pelvic health taking additional courses through Herman and Wallace. She has completed Levels 1, 2A, 2B, and capstone courses for pelvic health as well as visceral + fascial mobilization of the urinary and reproductive systems in the more recent years. Dr. Koehler’s passion is helping every gender achieve good pelvic health as well as general functional fitness.
Dr. Koehler grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and completed a Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitation and Human Services at The Pennsylvania State University. In her free time, Dr. Koehler enjoys hiking with her dog & husband as well as hanging out at the beach and reading.
Dr. Mark Craig-Jones, PT, DPT received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2011, graduating with high honors. While attending graduate school, he completed advanced coursework in manual therapy techniques and assessment of musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Craig-Jones has a strong background in exercise prescription and sports performance. He completed his undergraduate degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science in 2008.
Dr. Craig-Jones began his career as a physical therapist working in an inpatient rehab facility with primarily geriatric patients and treating conditions ranging from post-op total knee replacements to strokes and pulmonary disorders. However, after 1 year in this setting and with his advanced training in musculoskeletal conditions, found that his passion was in orthopedic rehabilitation. Therefore, he worked for the next two years in a private outpatient orthopedic clinic to gain vital experience and refine his manual therapy skills. While working in this field, he also had the opportunity to work as a Home Health therapist treating individuals in their own environment. He continued to work in this setting for 2 years before embarking on his goal of establishing, owning, and operating Pipeline Physical Therapy with fellow PT Dr. Chris Flynn.
Dr. Craig-Jones was born and raised in the United Kingdom before moving to California in 2000. He grew up with a very active lifestyle, playing soccer competitively through youth and college levels, and is an avid surfer and rock climber. He has an interest in all sports and uses this experience to create specific rehab programs for all his patients no matter what their desired activity.
Toni joined the Pipeline Physical Therapy family shortly after they opened in 2015. Toni matriculated from Humboldt State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2011. Toni has a strong background in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy with an emphasis in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. She has completed the CAPP levels 1-3 series in pelvic floor physical therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association’s Section on Women’s Health.
Being an avid runner, toni also has a special interest in gait mechanics, and she has completed additional training in the assessment and treatment of lower extremity runners. Toni loves the outdoors, and in her spare time, you can often find her running with friends or hiking with her husband, son and their jack russell terrier, Dolce.
*CAPP certification is a complex, three level course program designed to evaluate pelvic health dysfunctions for both male and female individuals. Upon completion of this program the physical therapist is able to perform evaluations and interventions to assist in decreasing pain/dysfunction and increasing pelvic health.
Dr. Whitaker graduated from the University of St. Augustine with his doctorate in physical therapy in 2015, where he was recognized for Excellence in Manual Therapy. He worked as a personal fitness trainer for several years before going on to pursue a career in physical therapy. His passion for health and fitness and expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation drive his practice of physical therapy. He is dedicated to providing direct and individualized care to his patient’s with orthopedic, neurologic, and performance related dysfunctions.
Dr. Whitaker grew in Mammoth Lakes, CA, which helped to shape his love of the outdoors. Beyond the clinic he spends his time surfing, weight training, playing tennis, and trying to keep up with his daughters Dilynn and Wesleigh.
Dr. Vavala graduated from the University of St. Augustine in San Marcos, CA with her doctorate in physical therapy. She graduated with high honors and was recognized for Excellence in Manual Therapy. Prior to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy, she has experience working pro bono for pediatrics, coaching middle school and high school volleyball, and personal training.
Dr. Vavala was raised in Tucson, AZ. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Sciences with Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arizona where she played competitive indoor volleyball through her senior year of college. Her experience as an athlete instilled an appreciation for the power of movement and the importance of maintaining peak physical condition as well as the challenges involved in the rehabilitative process. She continues to enjoy staying active in a variety of ways including weightlifting, running, and pickleball.
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