Britney Grayson

Clinic Director- PT, DPT

Britney grew up on the Central Coast beginning her education at Cuesta Community College, then transferred to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo obtaining her degree in Kinesiology. She pursued her dream of becoming a Physical Therapist at University of New England in Portland, Maine. 

Before attending graduate school, she worked as a physical therapy aide for Movement for Life Physical Therapy, known then as San Luis Sports Therapy. It was during her time there that she knew she wanted to return to the Central Coast and begin her career working for a company that shared her morals and values. Her passion is working within orthopedics and improving her manual skills to help others. Outside of work, she enjoys playing soccer, hiking, and spending time with her dog. 

Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California

Bachelors of Science, Kinesiology, December 2013

University of New England, Portland, Maine 

Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2018

Jacquelyn Kemp

PT, DPT

Jaci grew up in the Bay Area before heading to southern California to attend San Diego State University. While studying kinesiology at SDSU, she began volunteering at a physical therapy clinic, and it was through her experience with volunteering that Jaci found her passion for physical therapy.

After graduating from SDSU, she began her doctorate of physical therapy program at the University of St. Augustine. Jaci became an official DPT in December 2011 and returned to the Bay Area to begin working as a physical therapist in San Jose. She is now living on the Central Coast and is excited to continue her physical therapy career with Movement for Life Physical Therapy. Outside of her professional role, Jaci enjoys staying active, being outdoors, hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with family, friends, and her adorable dog.

Education
University of St. Augustine, San Marcos, CA
Doctorate of Physical Therapy, December 2011

San Diego Sate University, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, May 2008

Stephanie Ruiz

Front Office Manager

Stephanie was born in Redlands, CA, raised here on the beautiful Central Coast, and calls Santa Maria, CA home since an early adolescent age. She has been working and providing for herself since she graduated high school in 2013. With many different positions, she has always been a hard worker reaching above and beyond taking any opportunity given to her and running with it. She started working for Movement for Life Physical Therapy, known then as San Luis Sports Therapy, in 2018 in the Arroyo Grande office, and let her hard work speak for itself. Stephanie is now the front office manager for our clinic in Santa Maria. She focuses on making sure patients are receiving the care they deserve and keeping the office in order. After making sure everything runs smoothly at work, Stephanie is an amazing mother to her daughter, and she enjoys going on hikes, cooking, and spending time with her family. 

Matthew Lindsey

PTA

Matthew was born and raised in Clovis, CA where early on a main focus in his life was sports. Playing basketball and football from a young age all the way through to Fresno State he quickly developed a passion for physical therapy and the rehabilitation process after injuries. He then started to pursue a career in personal training which led him to the central coast. It was always a dream of his to plant roots here at the beach. Matt then became a Physical Therapy Aide at Team Movement for Life which served as the foundation for his continued education at San Juan College to obtain his Physical Therapy Assistant degree and license. He has a passion for healing and treating patients to help them live the best life they can.

Outside of work he lives an overall active life enjoying hikes, playing basketball, surfing, and enjoys spending time with his family.

Education

San Juan, Farmington, New Mexico

Associates of Applied Science, Physical Therapy Assistant

December 2021