What is your approach to physical therapy?

At Catalyst Physical Therapy, I believe meaningful recovery happens through partnership. The word catalyst represents change and a process that begins movement toward something better. My role is to help facilitate that change by guiding you through a thoughtful and collaborative rehabilitation process.

I take an integrative, whole-body approach that considers biomechanics, the nervous system, and the ways thoughts, emotions, and stress can influence pain, performance, and function. By addressing the root causes of symptoms and helping you better understand your body, we build resilience, restore confident effic movement, and create a clear pathway forward.

What kinds of conditions do you treat?

I see patients across the full spectrum of needs, from those recovering from a recent injury or surgery, to individuals managing chronic pain or movement limitations, to athletes looking to optimize performance. Please reach out if you are curious to learn if physical therapy and my approach is appropriate for your specific condition.

What type of pelvic floor issues do you treat?

I work with people of all genders on a wide range of pelvic health concerns. These include postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, constipation, tailbone pain (coccydynia) and pain with exercise or daily activities. I also support men following prostate cancer treatment, helping with issues such as urinary leakage, pelvic pain, and regaining pelvic floor strength. My approach combines gentle, skilled manual therapy with movement and breath retraining, always tailored to your comfort and goals.

What are your credentials / what are these acronyms behind your name?

Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) is a board certification through the American Physical Therapy Association that recognizes physical therapists with advanced expertise in orthopedic and musculoskeletal care. To earn this designation, clinicians must complete extensive clinical experience in orthopedics and pass a specialty examination demonstrating advanced knowledge in the evaluation and treatment of movement-related conditions.

Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT) is an advanced certification through the Institute of Physical Art that recognizes physical therapists with specialized training in Functional Manual Therapy®. This treatment paradigm focuses on optimizing mechanical capacity, neuromuscular re-education, and motor control systems through detailed whole-body assessment and hands-on care. The designation is earned through extensive course work and a rigorous examination process.

In short, these credentials reflect something simple: I genuinely love learning about the human body and how people move. Physical therapy is a field that’s always evolving, and I enjoy continuing to grow so I can bring new ideas, skills, and perspectives back to the clinic to better support the people I work with.

Where are you located?

San Rafael, CA. I operate out of the gym within Flyte Racquet Club where I have a private treatment room.

I also do in-home visits on a very limited basis for an additional fee. Please contact me if you are interested in scheduling home visits.

When are you available?

Current available days include Tuesday-Friday and one Saturday a month. If the times and dates do not work for you, please contact via email.

How long is each session?

My sessions are 60 minutes with 100% of the time spent with me. No aides are used during your care. Sessions longer than one hour are available upon request.

Do I need a referral?

No, in California where physical therapist have direct access you are allowed to see a PT for 12 visits or for 45 days without a referral.

Do you accept insurance?

I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. After each visit, you will receive a superbill (a detailed receipt) that you may submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement, depending on your plan. Many patients are also able to use HSA or FSA funds for their visits.

Working outside of insurance allows me to provide more individualized and attentive care. Insurance companies often place restrictions on physical therapy, including limits on visit length, number of sessions, and the types of treatments that can be provided. Clinics that rely on insurance frequently have to see multiple patients at the same time or follow rigid treatment requirements.

By operating outside of these constraints, I’m able to provide one-on-one care, longer sessions, and treatment plans based on your needs rather than insurance guidelines. This allows us to focus on the root cause of your symptoms and support meaningful, lasting recovery.