Growing up in small town Ohio, I knew I wanted to become a physical therapist when I was in the 9th grade. Some call it luck, I call it vision. I was blessed to recognize that the medical profession granted me the opportunity to practice all of the things that I loved. Being an athlete and a dancer, I loved movement and exercise.
I loved biology and learning how the body worked. And, as a lover of people, I really wanted to make a difference for folks one-on-one. My first job in Columbus, Ohio was an eye opening experience as I treated all types of patients that had sustained an injury at their job. Within a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team, the worst failed workers compensation cases of the entire state came to our facility.
I loved biology and learning how the body worked. And, as a lover of people, I really wanted to make a difference for folks one-on-one. My first job in Columbus, Ohio was an eye opening experience as I treated all types of patients that had sustained an injury at their job. Within a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team, the worst failed workers compensation cases of the entire state came to our facility.
Services
Visceral Manipulation is the hands-on therapy with the specific goal of encouraging normal movement and tone both within and between the internal organs, their connective tissues, and other structures of the body where normal motion has been impaired. The ultimate goal is to all the body to self-correct, leading to improved health and optimal body function.
Massage therapy uses a variety of techniques to manipulate your joints and soft tissue to improve your body's overall health. Massage increases the body's supply of oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, which help release waste from the muscle tissue. Massage also accelerates your body's own natural ability to heal itself.
Research has indicated that healing can most definitely be augmented by connecting the mind and body as we are often disconnected, which robs us from the natural healing that must happen. Trauma, physical and emotional stress, chronic illness are the top offenders for causing this dissociation where we "check out" in order to survive.
The first visit is an in-depth interview regarding your problems, a review of your history, a physical therapy assessment and usually a first treatment session. This entire process is critical as it provides the key insights into unlocking the mystery of your problem and will allow further assessment the follow up visits based on how you responded.
You can schedule an appointment by phone ( 858-254-8684 ) or use the form under the contact page. If you are visiting for the first time, don't forget to visit the "What to Expect" section of this website to be prepared for your first appoinment. The law states that you can see a licensed physical therapist without seeing a doctor for a referral, but only for either up to 45 calendar days or 12 visits; whichever comes first.
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Stephanie Joo
Jan 16, 2021
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Michael Thomas
Nov 13, 2020
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I suffered from Post Concussive Syndrome as a former fighter and was dealing with concussion symptoms for over 4 years when I first met Jera. I was constantly in pain, had headaches, brain fog, difficulty with visual tracking and low energy levels. I had been to 5 different "concussion specialists" and neurologists but the results they produced were minimal with one even saying "it might get better with time but you may always feel like this" after meeting with me for only 15 minutes!!!
After working with Jera, I immediately started to notice improvements after the first few sessions. I still
After working with Jera, I immediately started to notice improvements after the first few sessions. I still
Amy L.
Sep 19, 2018
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Jera helped me successfully return to running after being side-lined for over 2 years with an overuse injury & history of related injuries. I had seen multiple other PTs, acupuncturists, massage therapists, & sports med physicians before finding her. She has been the one who most comprehensively evaluated my situation and the root causes, customizing a comprehensive treatment plan unlike any other I had experienced. She is deeply committed to outstanding delivery of care, bringing deep expertise, wisdom, compassion, and a great sense of humor to every appointment. I enthusiastically recommend her
Mark Scholtemeyer
Jun 27, 2018
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Jera is awesome! I was in a car accident and it messed up my back. After seeing her for a few sessions and keeping up with my homework I was feeling great. She offers a boutique concierge level of service to physical therapy where your treatment is not rushed and she takes the time to educate you. I would highly recommend Jera. She is very experienced and talented.
Update 8/10/18
Jera has moved to Rancho Bernardo—- it’s a great location, plenty of parking and very accessible. Her new office is spacious and stunning. Love it.
Sprained my knee and she worked her magic. Yes, “magic” walked
Update 8/10/18
Jera has moved to Rancho Bernardo—- it’s a great location, plenty of parking and very accessible. Her new office is spacious and stunning. Love it.
Sprained my knee and she worked her magic. Yes, “magic” walked
Larry Autrey
May 27, 2018
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"I am a physical therapist in Arizona and have a long time friend living in San Diego that had undergone a lumbar surgery with poor results, could not stand up straight, had great difficulty with any normal activity at home due to intense pain in the low back and lower extremities. At approximately a year following surgery with his condition getting worse, his MD suggested a spinal implant for pain.
As we talked, I told him to look for a qualified manual physical therapist in the San Diego area prior to consenting to further surgery and it was his great fortune to find Jera. My friend is now able
As we talked, I told him to look for a qualified manual physical therapist in the San Diego area prior to consenting to further surgery and it was his great fortune to find Jera. My friend is now able
Michelle Anilao
Oct 07, 2017
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I cannot say enough good things about jera.
She is not only a great person.” She is a well studied, extremely knowledgeable therapist who is always looking to grow. Even with all the skill she has she keeps up with her education. She is confident in her skill and her PT community that she will refer you someone if for some reason you cannot See her.
She knows CFMT which is gold to me! If you’ve ever been to PT and thought, they don’t treat me, do exercises with me, or felt like it did nothing then google therapist that does cfmt or call and find out if someone has the skill at your preferred
She is not only a great person.” She is a well studied, extremely knowledgeable therapist who is always looking to grow. Even with all the skill she has she keeps up with her education. She is confident in her skill and her PT community that she will refer you someone if for some reason you cannot See her.
She knows CFMT which is gold to me! If you’ve ever been to PT and thought, they don’t treat me, do exercises with me, or felt like it did nothing then google therapist that does cfmt or call and find out if someone has the skill at your preferred
Paul Budd
Oct 28, 2016
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I swear by Jera! Ive had a few different problems throughout the years and shes fixed me up better then anyone. Shes the only one i trust with my back, and I recommend her to anyone in some sort of physical pain. I do not perfer to be loaded up with pain meds and "wait and see" like most Dr.s do. Jera has always located the cause of the problem, and helped me work through it always less then a week tops I am pain free.
