Richard Goldbach

Clinic Director - PT, MPT, OCS, CAE

Richard received a bachelor of science degree in Physiological Science in 1993 from the University of California at Los Angeles. In 1996, he received a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California.

He is a board certified orthopedic physical therapy specialist and has published research on patellofemoral knee pain. He has extensive post-graduate training in the field of occupational medicine and has worked with several fortune 500 companies as a certified ergonomist to prevent work injury. In his spare time, Richard enjoys boating, camping, fishing and spending time with his wife, daughter and dog Tucker.

Education
University of Southern California
Master of Physical Therapy with distinction, 1996

University of California at Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science, 1993

Daniel McPherson

PTA

Daniel was raised just west of Philadelphia in West Chester, PA and lived in there until he was 18. Prior to pursuing a career in the field of physical therapy, he served 5 years on active duty in the U.S. Army. During his service, he was promoted to Team Leader and given responsibilities ranging from training new service members to briefing high-level officers and civilians from multiple allied countries. Upon completion of his military service, he returned home to PA to pursue his PTA degree. After working as a PT aide and Personal Fitness Trainer for 4 years while attending school, Daniel started his PTA career with Premier Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Daniel organized a company-wide food drive leading to 180 pounds of food donated to the local food bank. Outside of his professional career, Daniel enjoys traveling and adventuring with his fiancé and spending time at the beach or park with his big lab Duke. Go Eagles!

Education:

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Media, Pennsylvania

Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, August 2018

Michele Rickwald

Front Office Manager

Michele, a native of Southern California worked in fundraising for the education and non profit industries for 25 years. After selling their family owned and operated towing service in Santa Monica she and her husband John relocated their family to the Central Coast in 1994.

A hobby enthusiast for Tortoise rescue, Michele enjoys horseback riding in rural Creston and spends most of her free time tending her animals and canning during the Summer months.

Nathan Velazquez

PT, DPT

Nathan was raised in San Diego California, living in Oceanside most of his life. While at the University of California in Santa Cruz, Nathan completed his degree in Health Science.

Then in 2014, he received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. Nathan’s primary interest is orthopedics, but also enjoys other areas of the profession as well. When not at work, Nathan enjoys playing, watching and reading about sports, especially soccer.

Education
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, San Marcos, California
Doctor of Physical Therapy, April 2014

University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California
Bachelors of Science, Health Science, June 2010

Wade Nolte

PT, DPT

Bio coming soon!

Jose Perez

PT, DPT

Jose Perez was born and raised in the Central Valley. He received his Bachelors in Public Health and worked with non-profit organizations to serve various communities including seniors and underprivileged children. He went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has since worked in multiple settings including hospitals and rehab. He has decided to settle on the Central Coast to work in an outpatient setting and spends his free time doing archery, Latin dance and hiking.

Education:
California State University, Northridge
Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2019