Paula was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA.  She received her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from UCLA, and her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from University of the Pacific.  Paula has been practicing sports and orthopedic physical therapy for over 20 years.  She is also a Certified Athletic Trainer, a Certified Performance Evaluator with the Titleist Performance Institute, and trained in Graston Technique.

 

Paula’s initial experience with rehabilitation was with the Men’s UCLA Sportsmedicine program.  Later, she spent over 7 years working with active youth, adolescents, and adults at the Riekes Center for Human Performance Enhancement. 

 

Paula’s treatment and methodology has a strong emphasis on biomechanics and looking at each individual as a whole.  She emphasizes patient education, and strives not only to achieve each individual’s goal, but to also prevent further injury. 

 

Paula has worked with an active youth and adolescent population for most of her physical therapy career.  For the past 10-15 years, whe has noticed the type of injuries in the youth have changed. Injuries that had once been more prevalent in adults, appear to be showng up in pre-teens and teens now.  Lifestyles have oveall become more sedentary, and it is showing up in reduced overall flexibility, mobility, and function across all ages.  Paula strives to educate everyone on how to stay mobile, strong, and healthy.