what you can expect to receive when working with me
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A patient listener who will hear your story and be attentive to your concerns.
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A thorough examination to make sure that you are safe to move and do the things that you want to do.
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Treatments that influence your pain.
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Insights into the nature of your pain.
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Simple tools & practices to influence your pain that fit into your daily routines.
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A greater understanding of how to navigate your pain when it arises.
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Simple practices to improve your overall quality of life​.
You’ve been struggling with pain
for some time now.
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You love to be active but are finding it difficult to stay active because of the pain.
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You enjoy learning and expanding your understanding of yourself and the universe around you.
You want to heal naturally, avoiding medications and surgery
as much as possible.
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You are seeking a partner who is skillful, knowledgeable,
and compassionate.
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You are ready to invest in yourself and your health to make
real changes.​
You are ready for change but are unsure of where to start.
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that’s where i come in
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the process
Awareness
(Discovering the starting point)
We will clarify your goals, values, and priorities, uncover the contributing factors to your problem, and make sure that you are safe to perform the activities that you desire.
Understanding
(Planning the route)
Putting all the information together, we will come to a mutual understanding of what's going on. We'll then co-create a plan to bring helpful actions into your daily life in a way that works for you.
Action
(Walking the path)
We will systematically address the causes and contributing factors of your problem, using an array of tools and techniques, to help you walk the path toward your goals.
conditions i treat
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Arthritis
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Bulging disc, herniated disc
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Bursitis
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Chronic pain syndrome
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Degenerative disc disease (DDD)
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Fibromyalgia
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Impingement
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Labrum tears, Meniscus tears
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Ligament tears (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, ATFL)
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Muscle pulls, tears
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Myofascial pain syndrome
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome
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Plantar fasciitis
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Radiculopathy
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Rotator cuff tear
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Sciatica
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Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis
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Sprains, Strains
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Tendonitis, Tendonosis
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Balance issues
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Deconditioning
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Difficulty walking
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Reduced mobility
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Post-surgical rehabilitation
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Hospice & end of life care
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*This is not an exhaustive list. If you don’t see your condition listed, you can inquire here.
tools,
techniques,
& approaches
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Joint mobilization, manipulation
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Mobilization with movement
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Soft tissue mobilization/myofascial release
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Nerve mobilization
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Movement assessment, modification
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Making sense of pain
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Tailored exercise programming
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Habit formation tools
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Motivational interviewing
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Narrative-based practice
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Mindfulness-informed care
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Pain science-informed care
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Psychologically-informed care
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details​
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Initial visit: 90 minutes
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Follow-up visits: 60 minutes
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Home visits:
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​Home visits are available in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Leucadia, Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe. Visits outside this radius are possible for an additional fee.
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I will bring a table and all the equipment that we will need for a detailed examination and treatment.
Office visits:
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Office visits are completed at Ascension Performance, 564 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075
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rates​
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Click here to view my current rates.
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