Ortho Physical Therapy (Recovery)

Physical Therapists with an emphasis on orthopedic pain, injury, or surgeries. Our ortho physical therapists use manual-emphasis background and Movement System Impairments to best identify and treat the tissues and movements causing the pain.


Wellness Services

Wellness services include fitness and movement assessments with individualized exercise programming. Treatments may involve manual therapy using massage techniques, stretching, taping, as well as exercise programming to meet individual goals. These services are completed by our strength and wellness coaches and consulted with our Doctors of Physical Therapy.

Matt grew up in Santa Cruz County as a multi-sport athlete and collegiate football player with multiple injuries and ankle surgery that led to his path to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy. As a father of 2 girls, Matt has developed a passion for staying healthy and active in order to run and play with his kids for as long as possible and promote an active lifestyle for his family and other families. Matt has a manual-focused background from Western University of Health Sciences, with a Movement System Impairments’ assessment and treatment learned from his previous mentors at Precision Physical Therapy. Matt enjoys participating in the Santa Cruz Triathlon, playing golf and basketball, hiking, and gardening in his backyard.

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Dr. Rachel grew up in Santa Cruz and has a passion for fitness. Having competed in women’s bodybuilding and worked as a personal trainer, she has firsthand experience with the demands of intensive training. After facing injuries and undergoing physical therapy, she felt like the treatment lacked personalization, which made her determined to study physical therapy.

Rachel graduated from Hawaii Pacific University’s inaugural Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Her goal is to empower people to express themselves through movement and to offer individualized care meeting each client’s needs.

Hobbies: Enjoys spending time with her husband and furbabies, working out, painting, and playing games with friends.

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Park Avenue Fitness - Aptos, CA
Located at: 2505 Cabrillo College Dr, Studio B & D, Aptos
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