Physical Therapy Services in South Bay

12703 Cerise Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250

About Physical Therapy in South Bay

At Evolution, our commitment is in the prevention of injury and attention to post-injury rehabilitation as well as reaching personal recovery and post-therapy fitness goals. Your PT sessions do not exist in isolation, and physical therapy is part of a greater plan towards recovery. With our top, licensed physical therapists and a holistic approach to reclaiming mobility, form, and function, our focus is on giving you the very best care in modern medicine.

Physical Therapy Services Offered at Evolution South Bay

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Physical Therapy

Our South Bay location offers a variety of group fitness classes, personal training and one-on-one sessions, and exclusive access to our state-of-the-art equipment. Explore our offerings below for more details about each service, or Request an Appointment.

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Our Approach to Physical Therapy at our South Bay Location

Fitness at Evolution is not just a single class you take in isolation. We have classes that come after physical therapy, performance training classes, strength training, and one-on-ones that are custom to your unique goals and health. Our doctors of physical therapy have a diverse range of specializations, our techniques are industry-defining, and our classes are cutting-edge. Our focus is not just a workout for the sake of building muscle or getting stronger. We offer advanced training that focuses on the individual, whether that means slowly gaining mobility post-injury, raising fitness levels, learning a new skill, or simply just looking for a new challenge.

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South Bay Staff

The following team members are part of the staff in South Bay. For full details on each, check out our staff page.

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Devin Blessing
PT, DPT, OCS
Vice President Of Operations (West Coast)
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Devin BlessingPT, DPT, OCS
Vice President Of Operations (West Coast)
Education
  • Ithaca College
  • BS. Clinical Science
  • MS. Physical Therapy
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Certifications
  • Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified
  • Fascial Movement Taping
  • Certified In Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Professional Passions
  • Improving Performance And Preventing Injuries In Endurance Athletes
  • Triathletes
  • Beach Athletes
  • Weekend Warriors
Personal Passions
  • Triathlons
  • Running Road Races
  • Beach
  • Family And Dog Time

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Chelsea Ortega
PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Director of Clinical Excellence

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Chelsea OrtegaPT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Director of Clinical Excellence

Education
  • UCLA
  • BS. Physiological Sciences
  • Duke University
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Certifications
  • Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
  • Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist
  • Certified Kaatsu Blood Flow Moderation Specialist
  • Dry Needling Certified
  • EMR
Professional Passions
  • Concussion Specialist And Physical Therapist For WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2021) And Premier Lacrosse League
  • Professional And Elite Athletics
  • Bridging The Gap Between Rehab And Return-to-sport
  • Sport-related Concussion Management
  • Sports Performance
Personal Passions
  • Surfing
  • Volleyball
  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Weightlifting
  • Functional Training
  • Running
  • Family And Dog Time

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Kathleen O’Neill
PT, DPT, OCS
Regional Clinical Director

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Kathleen O’NeillPT, DPT, OCS
Regional Clinical Director

Education
  • George Washington University
  • BS. Exercise Science
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Certifications
  • Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Professional Passions
  • Sports And Orthopedic Rehab
  • Treating Soccer Players
  • Running Biomechanics
Personal Passions
  • Running
  • Soccer
  • Snowboarding
  • Yoga
  • Beach
  • Traveling

Kari ayoob

Kari Ayoob
PT, DPT, OCS
Clinical Director

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Kari AyoobPT, DPT, OCS
Clinical Director

Education
  • Bucknell University
  • BA. Biology and Spanish
  • USC
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Certifications
  • Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • Functional Movement Screen Level 1
  • SFMA Level 1
  • Certified In Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Professional Passions
  • The Movement Network Pro-Bono PT (President)
  • CPTA LBSB District (PR Chair)
  • Preventative Medicine And Health Equity Activism
  • Healthy Aging And Geriatrics
  • Orthopedics And Sports Rehabilitation
Personal Passions
  • Hiking
  • Surfing
  • Biking
  • Gardening
  • Butterfly Habitat Restoration
  • Traveling (Especially in South America!)

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Kelsea Brajkovich Schroeder
PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist

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Kelsea Brajkovich SchroederPT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist

Education
  • University of Washington
  • BS. General Biology
  • University of California, San Francisco/San Francisco State University
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Certifications
  • Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Professional Passions
  • High School And Collegiate Athletics
  • Concussion Rehabilitation
Personal Passions
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Skiing

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Joluis De Los Santos
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

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Joluis De Los SantosPT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Education
  • Syracuse University
  • BS.
  • Columbia University
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Professional Passions
  • Treating Overhead Athletes, Basketball And Soccer Players
  • Educating Each Patient To Be Independent In Their Rehabilitation Journey
  • Community Leadership
Personal Passions
  • Traveling
  • Eating Through LA
  • Spending Time With Friends, Family And His Dog

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Danielle Fester
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

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Danielle FesterPT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Education
  • Texas Christian University
  • BS. Kinesiology
  • Western University of Health Sciences
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Professional Passions
  • Orthopedic And Sports Rehabilitation
  • Working With Dancers And Gymnasts
  • Geriatric And Aging Populations
  • Education of Injury Prevention
Personal Passions
  • Hot Yoga
  • Bike Rides
  • Going To The Beach
  • Watching TCU Football
  • Trying New Places To Eat
  • Traveling Around The World

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Ryan Krueger
PT, DPT, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Physical Therapist

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Ryan KruegerPT, DPT, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Physical Therapist

Education
  • Indiana University
  • BS. Athletic Training
  • University of Indianapolis
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Certifications
  • Licensed Athletic Trainer
  • Certified Athletic Trainer
  • Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist
Professional Passions
  • Post-Operative Return To Sport Rehabilitation And Testing
  • Rehabilitation of Elite And Tactical Athletes
  • Physical Fitness, Nutrition, And Wellness Promotion In The General Population
  • Advocacy At The State And Federal Level
Personal Passions
  • Fitness And Wellness
  • Country Music
  • Motorcycles
  • Cooking
  • Podcasts

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Giulia (Avila) Marsella
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

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Giulia (Avila) MarsellaPT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Education
  • UCLA
  • BA. Psychology; Dance
  • Duke University
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Professional Passions
  • Health, Wellness And Nutrition
  • Balance And Fall Prevention
  • Injury Prevention/Education
  • Pediatrics
Personal Passions
  • Working Out With Her Spouse
  • Walking At The Beach
  • Eating And Cooking Italian, Guatemalan And Mexican Dishes
  • Traveling

FAQs for our South Bay location

Staff Certifications: See More Details

The staff at Evolution Physical Therapy in South Bay have been certified in the following:
Doctor of Physical Therapy  Strength and Conditioning Certification  Dry Needling Certification  Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certification  Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Certification  Certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment  Fascial Movement Taping  Certified Kaatsu Blood Flow Moderation  Certified EMR

Languages Spoken: See More Details

English
Spanish

Scheduling an Appointment (Physical Therapy or Recovery): See More Details

To schedule an appointment for physical therapy or Recovery, you can fill out our form here. You can also call our Darien location at (424)297-3600

What to Expect from Your First Appointment: See More Details

Your initial evaluation will take approximately one hour. 

Your initial evaluation will take approximately one hour. 

Please arrive 15 minutes early to your first appointment at our South Bay clinic to complete necessary paperwork. You can fill out the ‘New Patient Form’ here prior to your first appointment to speed up the check-in process. Bring your photo ID, insurance card, comfortable clothing, and any prescriptions from your treating physician. Co-pay, co-insurance and deductible payments are due at the time of service.

Purchase Training, Fitness Classes, or Memberships: See More Details

Click here and select “Class Schedule” to see all of our California Fitness offerings
Click here and choose “Appointments” to access to Personal Training or Recovery Boots
Click here and choose “Store” for Memberships, assessments, or set up your FREE 7 Day Trial at our South Bay location
Still not sure where to go? You can reach us via this form or call us at our South Bay location: (424)297-3600

Insurances Accepted: See More Details

We accept most PPO plans and Medicare. Please call us at 424-297-3600 for details or to check your specific benefits and coverage. We also offer special cash rates.

Areas Served: See More Details

El Segundo
Manhattan Beach
Hermosa Beach
Redondo Beach
Hawthorne
Inglewood
Compton
Surrounding Areas

Clinic Hours See More Details

Mon/Wed/Thu: 7:00AM-6:00PM
Tue: 7:00AM-7:00PM
Fri: 7:00AM-4:00PM

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