Physical Therapy Affiliates

When you’re looking for a physical therapist, you want one with the highest level of education possible. One who has advanced knowledge to help you heal and reach your health and fitness goals. Well, that Physical Therapist is Catherine M. Cahill, PT, DPT, owner of Cahill Physical Therapy. Cathy has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and combined with yearly certifications in continuing education, you will get the very best, up-to-date care possible from a very caring, compassionate medical professional. With over 25 years' experience, every patient that comes through her door is treated with the utmost respect, no matter your circumstances, no matter your concern.

Many physical therapists drag out a patient’s treatment. Not Cathy. Her goal is to get you to wellness as quickly as possible, using a wide variety of treatments, including PMA Pilates and GYROTONIC®, both in which she’s certified. Depending on your injury, it’s comforting to know that Cathy specializes in orthopedic injuries and rehabilitation. And, in her continuing efforts to support patients, she holds a certification in the Pink Ribbon Program for post-operative breast cancer recovery.

Cathy has built Cahill Physical Therapy to a state-of-the-art clinic with a wide range of services for patients, physicians, and fitness professionals. As an expert in her field, Cathy serves as a consultant, and physical therapist of choice, for many of the top medical practices on the Westside. Cathy is also a sought after physical therapist for the sports and entertainment industries, working with high-level athletes and movie and television individuals.

Prior to opening her studio in 1994, Cathy served as director of physical therapy for several medical practices and health clubs including the West Coast Spine Institute, Pacific Health Group and the Sports Club/LA. Catherine is a licensed Physical Therapist, CPR Certified, Certified PMA Pilates and GYROTONIC® Instructor, Pink Ribbon Program Certified Instructor

We are a team of four doctorate physical therapists (all collegiate athletes) that provide in-office as well as in-home physical therapy to minimize pain and maximize one’s health and strength, whether you are recovering from spinal surgery, experiencing chronic pain, or managing a sport or work-related injury. We will guide you through the difficult journey of rehab to end up at a place of empowerment, strength, and injury-resistance. We are committed to helping you feel better, move better, and perform better through cutting edge treatment methods, technology, and modalities and we curate a customized plan unique to you that will get you back to doing what you love! We provide physical therapy, performance training, return to sport testing and pilates as part of our all-encompassing care.

All sessions with the MAVEN care team are one-on-one. You will have individualized care from one of our skilled doctorates of physical therapy during your entire appointment. We treat the individual not just the injury; by understanding where patients are in their life, their daily routines, their physical habits, and their work or sports activities, we are able to address the issues and injuries that emanate from daily life to speed up recovery time. We deliver faster results through science-lead, high-touch, one-on-one precision care. Train for life! We give you the knowledge to be injury-resistant and to move successfully through your life.

”Modernizing Physical Therapy & Sports Performance”

Where optimal physical health and performance is achieved through science, movement, and hyper-personalized care.

Dr. Soelberg received her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy (MPT) from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago and her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) from EIM. She earned a BS and MBA from the University of Illinois. Her own injuries at a young age as a nationally competitive gymnast and as a Division I Varsity athlete, combined with having a loved one with Multiple Sclerosis, set her on a path to heal and ease the pain of others.

Dr. Soelberg established her strong clinical foundation at top-ranked Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Her years of experience and commitment to life-long learning have made her an expert clinician in treating the spectrum of orthopedic and sports related injuries spanning youth to adults, as well as persistent pain. One of Dr. Soelberg’s clinical passions is employing research-grade technology to movement analysis to uncover the root cause of injuries and pain during walking, running, and sport performance. She completed a 6-month certificate program in high tech movement analysis, movement re-education and return-to-sport with Dr. Chris Powers, Professor of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy, and Co-Director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Lab at USC. She also completed the 6 month program Retrain the Brain: Integration of Manipulative Therapy, Movement Science and the Brain with Dr. Skulpan Asavasopon, Prof. at Loma Linda University and USC and nationally recognized expert in movement & pain science.

Dr. Soelberg is also a Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms). She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and its Sports, Orthopedics, and Private Practice special sections.

Dr. Soelberg has worked as a consultant to Fortune 500 medical device companies with state-of-the art devices for pain management and in clinical research assisting companies developing cutting-edge therapies for pain. She is an avid runner, loves beach and mountain adventures with her family, and sporting events of all kinds.

Amy graduated from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN with a Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) in 1999, and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Utica College in 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Metropolitan State College of Denver, CO. She is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS), Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Amy is also trained in Pilate’s method of conditioning, Yoga, and Integrated Systemic Dry Needling.

Amy has worked in orthopedics and sports medicine for over 20 years. She is skilled in evaluation, management, and prevention of injuries, pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, and sports specific conditioning. She has extensive training in orthopedic manual therapy, specializing in methods taught by Mulligan, Maitland, and McKenzie. She has worked as an athletic trainer and physical therapist with high school, college, and professional level athletes including College of St. Scholastica, University of Denver, Colorado Foxes Professional Soccer, and she is currently Head Athletic Trainer and Physio for Santa Monica Rugby Club Men’s teams. Amy has also instructed for Broncos Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation coaching seminars.

Amy is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), including membership in Orthopedic, Sports, and Private Practice Special Interest Group Sections, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (OMPT), National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA), and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA), Body Arts and Sciences International (BASI), Yoga Alliance (YA), and Pilates Method Alliance (PMA).

Additional info: We specialize in ortho and sports which means we have to know the entire body. We see a lot of back patients, both surgical and not.

Dr. Erin Carr is the founder and owner of Dr. Carr Integrative Physical Therapy. She is a Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy. And has completed an orthopedic residency program through the Institute of Physical Art focusing on functional manual therapy.

She currently offers her expert holistic healing methods from her physical therapy private practice in the city of Santa Monica. She is the Director of Physical Therapy at The Colburn School Conservatory of Music and Performing Arts in downtown Los Angeles.

Dr. Carr believes the body has the ability to heal on its own. The foundations of her treatments blend western and eastern techniques. She has completed numerous post-graduate courses focusing on the understanding of the musculoskeletal system - in relation to the viscera (organs), nerves, arteries, and fascia. Incorporating these hands-on advanced techniques, combined with her extensive background in orthopedics, she helps a broad range of patients on their road to recovery in Santa Monica and surrounding Los Angeles areas.

Dr. Carr has been an adjunct professor in the Mount St. Mary's College Physical Therapy program and enjoys spending part of her time enlightening the minds of next-generation physical therapists. She has authored a chapter in a Physical Therapy textbook focusing on the rehabilitation of patients after lumbar disc replacement surgery. She completed her doctoral dissertation on measures and balance changes in the older adult population.

In her personal life, Erin is an active health-minded individual with a love for the Arts and a background in Athletics. During her college career, she competed on a Division 1 swim team and has an extensive background in aquatics, including instructional youth swim lessons.

When it comes to her patients' performance - whether on the field, under the bright lights of the stage, or in the day-to-day recovery of normal life... Dr. Carr has a unique healing perspective. By applying her whole-body treatments with intuitive skill and targeted focus, she is well known for helping performers, artists, athletes and everyday people of all ages return to optimal function.

Lynda Huey, M.S., founder of Huey’s Athletic Network, is a former athlete and coach whose own injuries led her into the water to find fitness and healing. She was educated at San Jose State University where she starred on the track and field team during its golden years. She earned a masters degree in kinesiology, coached volleyball, field hockey, and track and field at several universities before writing her autobiography and starting her own business. She pioneered the use of water training with Olympic athletes in 1983 and wrote four books on water exercise. She has written for most of American’s top sports magazines, hosted a sports show on KCRW, and worked for NBC at the Seoul Olympic Games. She lectures regularly in Australia, Italy, and the U.S. and appears on TV in those countries.

Since 1993, Huey has combined her knowledge of working with injured Olympic athletes with the expertise of physical therapists to create an excellent set of aquatic therapy protocols. Our eclectic mix of remarkable physical therapists offer orthopedic, rheumatological, and neurological patients a progressive environment in which to regain full function.

Rehab Specialists, Inc. (RSI) was established in Santa Monica, CA in 1986 by Gail Pekelis, PT, MA, CLT. She opened a second location in Beverly Hills, CA in 1996. In 2016 the second Santa Monica office was opened with an indoor, warm water therapy pool; as was the Encino office and aquatic center.

In addition to the multiple locations, RSI continues to provide home physical therapy by medical necessity and Telehealth services.

The goal of our physical and occupational therapy at Rehab Specialists Inc. is to provide a breadth of quality PT and OT services in order that each individual finds their necessary, appropriate treatments for enduring healing. This is accomplished by attracting, rewarding and retaining highly skilled PT and OT staff that provide patient-centric, one on one 30 min. to 1-hour treatment sessions.

In addition to our warm water pool therapy, our facilities provide state of the art equipment and treatments including: Antigravity support systems, virtual reality biofeedback equipment, Neurac/Redcord system, Pilates equipment and Gyrotonics. Our clinical treatment approach includes skilled manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, tissue healing modalities, neuromuscular approaches and patient home exercise programs to reduce pain, promote healing and increase function.

We accept most insurance plans including Medicare, Oscar, UCLA Medical Group, Providence Saint Johns, Cedars Sinai Medical Care Foundation, Kaiser, and many others.

Please visit our website or call our office for more comprehensive coverage and information.

Dr. Melinda Bryan, PT, DPT, is a nationally recognized leader in physical therapy and the CEO of Performing Arts Physical Therapy (PAPT) and The Pilates Studio of Los Angeles. With over 37 years of experience, Dr. Melinda has built a distinguished career combining her expertise in dance, sports medicine, and Pilates, making her a trusted resource for patients ranging from young athletes to world-renowned performers.

A former college dance major and scholarship athlete at Temple University, Dr. Melinda earned her B.S. in Physical Therapy in 1987 and completed a prestigious dance medicine residency with the New York City Ballet. She went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Evidence in Motion in 2017, underscoring her dedication to advancing the profession through evidence-based care.

Certified by Pilates legend Romana Kryzanowska in 1993, Dr. Melinda has been a pioneer in integrating Pilates into rehabilitation. In 1992, she founded PAPT, the first practice in Southern California to specialize in both physical therapy and Pilates-based treatment, fulfilling her vision to blend her passion for movement with innovative patient care.

Throughout her career, Dr. Melinda has served as the resident physical therapist for the National Touring Company of Jerome Robbins Broadway and has led physical therapy teams for major productions such as Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, and many more. Her expertise has been sought by celebrity performers, musicians, and touring companies across the country, and she has been featured on The Today Show and Leeza.

As Co-Director of PilatesCertificationOnline.com, Dr. Melinda trains instructors worldwide and has authored Pilates education materials published in seven languages. She remains deeply committed to elevating the physical therapy profession, mentoring future clinicians, and supporting performing artists in the clinic and behind the scenes.

A passionate advocate for movement, injury prevention, and lifelong wellness, Dr. Melinda continues to advance the field through her involvement with the American Physical Therapy Association and the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science.