Our Therapists

Paul D. Gaspar

• Doctor Of Physical Therapy, USC 1992
• President/Founder of Gaspar Physical Therapy
• Cardiac Certified Specialist (CCS)
• Carlsbad (La Costa), Solana Beach, Encinitas Scripps Campus

Dr. Gaspar is a University of Southern California 1992 graduate from their Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy program. Co-author of a textbook chapter in a clinical textbook on cardiovascular disease PT and primary investigator, for two orthopaedic research studies. He also developed California Physical Therapy Association standards for practice excellence.

Specialites: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Geriatric Care, Tennis Rehabilitation and Personal Training.

James "Craig" Rice

• Doctor Of Physical Therapy, USC 1999
• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)(APTA)
• Clinical Director/Partner—Encinitas Office

Dr. Rice is a University of Southern California 1999 graduate from their Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy program.

Specializing in Orthopaedics, Spine Care, Shoulder and Knee injuries, Sports Medicine, Personal Training

Jeffrey P. Brown

• Doctor of Physical Therapy, USC 2000
• Clinical Director/Partner Office-Solana Beach

Specializing in Orthopedics, Geriatric and Spine Care, Orthotics Fabrication

Robert M. Snow

• Doctor Of Physical Therapy, USC 2002
• Clinical Director/Partner – Carlsbad (La Costa)
• Aquatic Therapy - Encinitas Magdalena Ecke YMCA
• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)(APTA)
• Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Dr. Snow is a University of Southern California 2002 graduate from The Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy program.

Specializing in Orthopaedics, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Athletic Injuries & Prevention, Balance and Stability, Knee & Shoulder Injuries, as well as Strength and Conditioning Programs, Personal Training and Performance Enhancement.

Spencer Schreckengaust

• Doctor of Physical Therapy, USC 1999
• Clinical Director/Partner—Solana Beach
• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)(APTA)

Dr. Schreckengaust is a University of Southern California 1999 graduate from the Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy program.

Specializing in Orthopedic Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Sports Medicine, Knee, Spine and Shoulder Injuries, Foot/Ankle injuries, Post-Surgical patients, and TMJ Disorders.

Jennifer Schreckengaust

• Doctor Of Physical Therapy, USC 1999
• Encinitas

Dr. Schreckengaust is a University of Southern California 1999 graduate from the Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy program.

Specializing in Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, Geriatric Care and Orthotic Fabrication

Brian A. Stone

• Doctor Of Physical Therapy, USC 2001
• Clinical Director/Partner – Carlsbad (La Costa)
• Aquatic Therapy - Encinitas Magdalena Ecke YMCA
• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)(APTA)

Dr. Stone is a University of Southern California 2000 graduate from their Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy program.

Specializing in Orthopedics, Aquatic Therapy, Foot/Ankle Dysfunction, Athletic Injuries, and Orthotic Fabrication.

Felicity Rice

• Doctor Of Physical Therapy, USC 2003
• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)(APTA)
• Carlsbad (La Costa)

Dr. Rice is a University of Southern California 2003 graduate from the Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy program.

Specializing in Orthopaedics, Shoulder, Back and Knee Injuries.

David Hunt

• Doctor Of Physical Therapy, Chapman University 2005
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Encinitas

Dr. Hunt is a Chapman University 2005 graduate from the Physical Therapy program.

Specializing in Orthopedics, Athletic Injuries, Manual Therapy, Shoulder, Back and Knee Injuries, Cardiac Rehab, and Balance Dysfunction, Personal Training and Performance Enhancement.

Neil McKenna

• Doctor Of Physical Therapy, USC 1999
• Fellow American Academy Orthopedic Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT)
• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)(APTA)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Carlsbad (La Costa)

Dr. McKenna is a University of Southern California 1999 graduate from the Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy program.

Specializing in Spine Pathology, Orthopedics, Strength and Conditioning, Athletic Injuries, Manual Therapy.

He is the lead investigator (with Paul Gaspar) in ongoing research regarding frozen shoulder patients. He is also an instructor at a local university.

Kai Somple,

• Doctor Of Physical Therapy, MSMC 2006
• Dr. Somple is a Mount St. Mary’s 2006 graduate from the Department of Physical Therapy.
• Carlsbad

Specializes in orthopedic injuries with an emphasis in sports related injuries, as well as practicing aquatic therapy.

Summer Somple

• Doctor Of Physical Therapy, MSMC 2006
• Dr. Somple is a Mount St. Mary’s 2006 graduate from the Department of Physical Therapy.
• Solana Beach

Specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics, wellness & prevention.

Jennifer Curry, OTR/L/CHT

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from NYU - 1993
• Certified Hand Therapist since 2002
• American Council of Exercise (ACE) certified since 2000
• Encinitas

Specialized in upper extremity injuries & disorders in orthopedics, neurological , post surgical, and splint fabrication. Trained in ergonomics / workstation evaluation as well as teaching group exercise classes.