Dr. John S

About

While serving four years in the U.S. Marine Corps he competed on the Marine Corps power lifting team. Upon receiving an honorable discharge he continued his pursuit of a world championship winning multiple state titles and the U.S. National Championship in 1988. Injury and the start of a family meant a change in goals which led him to achieving a degree in Physical Therapy from Long Beach State University in 1994. He has worked in a variety of rehabilitation settings including: inpatient, transitional care unit, acute rehab, wound care and out-patient orthopedics. In 2001 he founded PRO PT and continues to specialize in general orthopedic and sports Physical Therapy. He performs bilingual community education and corporate consultation lectures on back safety, body mechanics and repetitive strain injuries. In his free time John continues to workout, is an avid skier, loves to mountain bike, enjoys watching Yankee games and spending time with his family and friends.Established in 2001 PRO PT is a private and therapist owned outpatient Physical Therapy practice. Our clinic is comprised of California State licensed professionals with extensive knowledge and training in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning. Our skilled and caring clinical team is experienced in working with a wide range of patients: senior citizens who ha've had joint replacement surgery, adults suffering with back pain, on the job injuries, adolescent or high school athletes who are recovering from sport related injuries. Our top priority is to "personalized care" which means that we are devoted to providing you with one-on-one care and treatment that fit your individual needs to get you back to your active life style as quick and safe as possible. After all the quicker you achieve your goals the better we look. At PRO PT we believe that no one should have to live in therapy and that a patient who fully understands his or her condition creates a more suc