meet jessica

Physical Therapist | Comprehensive Pilates Instructor | Myofascial Release Practitioner

Welcome! I’m Jessica, a licensed physical therapist with a passion for integrative, hands-on care. My background includes inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, neuromuscular re-education, and orthopedic manual therapy. I combine traditional physical therapy with holistic methods—such as Classical Pilates, John F. Barnes® Myofascial Release, and functional movement strategies—to help clients heal, move better, and feel more at ease in their bodies.

I believe healing happens through connection—connection to the body, to breath, and to personalized, compassionate care. Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or looking to build strength and balance, my approach is rooted in meeting you where you are and guiding you forward with thoughtful, hands-on support.

My journey into this work began with personal experience. While still a student, I underwent major abdominal surgery that left me hospitalized for a week. Though I recovered, I developed knee and back pain, which I managed as a kinesiology student through strength training. Later, a traumatic accident caused a torn meniscus and another surgery. After starting my professional career, abdominal pain returned around my surgical site. I tried medications, diet changes, and even considered surgery again—until I found John F. Barnes® Myofascial Release, which relieved my pain without additional procedures.

That experience reshaped my understanding of healing and led me to continue training through the Barral Institute, Institute of Physical Art, Herman & Wallace, and eventually Classical Pilates. These methods supported not only my personal recovery but became the foundation of how I help others reconnect with their bodies and return to the activities they love.

• Post-Surgical & Acute Rehabilitation
• Orthopedic & Neurological Conditions
• Functional Mobility & Balance Training 
• Holistic Movement Integration
• Pelvic Health & Core Support
• Manual Therapy with advanced training in:
   
  • John F. Barnes® Myofascial Release
    MFR I, MFR II, Unwinding, Advanced Unwinding, Fascial-Pelvis, Women’s Health, Cervical-Thoracic, Rebounding, Subtle Energy, Skills Enhancement, Quantum Leap, Mobilization, Therapy for the Therapist, Fascial Cranium
  • Barral Institute
    Visceral Manipulation 1 & 2, Neuromeningeal Manipulation 1, Listening Techniques 1
  • Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
    Pelvic Floor Level 1, Coccydynia and Painful Sitting
  • Institute of Physical Art (IPA)
    Functional Mobilization I, The Pelvic Girdle Puzzle, CORE Plus Strategies
     

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy – Sacramento State University (2015)
• B.S. in Kinesiology, Human Performance Analysis – San Francisco State University (2012)
• Licensed Physical Therapist – California (Since 2016)
• Comprehensive Pilates Certified Instructor – College of San Mateo (2024)
• Advanced-Level John F. Barnes® Myofascial Release Therapist – Since 2018
• PNF Certified Therapist – Kaiser Foundation Rehab Center, Vallejo, CA (2017)
• MELT Method Instructor – Level 1 & Hand/Foot (2023)
• BLS CPR Certified – Expires 2027
• Ongoing education in visceral manipulation, neuromeningeal techniques, and pelvic floor therapy

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to regain strength and mobility, or seeking a holistic approach to wellness, I’m here to support your journey. My services are tailored to your unique needs, focusing on hands-on care, education, and empowerment.

Contact me for more information or to schedule a consultation.