PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Melanie Wrench, P.T., M.P.T.
VIP's Lead Physical Therapist. Melanie, originally from San Diego, received her undergraduate degree from The University of California at Santa Barbara and her Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of St Augustine in Florida. She has 15 years of clinical experience treating patients with a wide variety of neurological conditions and orthopedic injuries. She has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1998 and was recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) for 10 years. Melanie uses an eclectic mix of manual therapy techniques and a functionally based approach to therapeutic exercise to help maximize her patient’s recovery. Her goal is to always make therapy a fun and enjoyable experience. Melanie enjoys family time with her husband and daughters. Together, they enjoy swimming, hiking, traveling, going to the beach, and taking advantage of all that living in San Diego has to offer.
VIP's Lead Physical Therapist. Melanie, originally from San Diego, received her undergraduate degree from The University of California at Santa Barbara and her Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of St Augustine in Florida. She has 15 years of clinical experience treating patients with a wide variety of neurological conditions and orthopedic injuries. She has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1998 and was recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) for 10 years. Melanie uses an eclectic mix of manual therapy techniques and a functionally based approach to therapeutic exercise to help maximize her patient’s recovery. Her goal is to always make therapy a fun and enjoyable experience. Melanie enjoys family time with her husband and daughters. Together, they enjoy swimming, hiking, traveling, going to the beach, and taking advantage of all that living in San Diego has to offer.
Donna Nasielski, P.T.
VIP's Pediatric Physical Therapist. Knee surgery as a teenager , followed by months of rehab inspired Donna to become a physical therapist. After graduating from University of Delaware with a B.S. in Physical Therapy, Donna got her first job at Children’s Seashore House , the rehabilitation part of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, which was the same place and with some of the same PTs where she was an inpatient 7 years before. Originally from New Jersey, she moved to San Diego in 1997. She focuses her practice on pediatrics and has over 20 years of experience in school-based and outpatient services for children with neurological conditions and developmental disorders. She enjoys working at VIP NeuroRehab because the individualized intensive physical therapy format allows the whole family to be involved in the rehabilitation process. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three boys and loves to travel, and spend time outside gardening, swimming, and hiking.
VIP's Pediatric Physical Therapist. Knee surgery as a teenager , followed by months of rehab inspired Donna to become a physical therapist. After graduating from University of Delaware with a B.S. in Physical Therapy, Donna got her first job at Children’s Seashore House , the rehabilitation part of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, which was the same place and with some of the same PTs where she was an inpatient 7 years before. Originally from New Jersey, she moved to San Diego in 1997. She focuses her practice on pediatrics and has over 20 years of experience in school-based and outpatient services for children with neurological conditions and developmental disorders. She enjoys working at VIP NeuroRehab because the individualized intensive physical therapy format allows the whole family to be involved in the rehabilitation process. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three boys and loves to travel, and spend time outside gardening, swimming, and hiking.
ASSISTANT MANGER
Brian Terrell
Brian is a native San Diegan who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. He has over 10 years experience working in the exercise and rehabilitative fields including time spent as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, physical education coach, rehabilitative exercise technician, and spinal cord injury recovery specialist. In addition to helping others achieve their exercise goals, he enjoys hiking and rooting for the Chargers, Padres, and Sockers.
Brian is a native San Diegan who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. He has over 10 years experience working in the exercise and rehabilitative fields including time spent as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, physical education coach, rehabilitative exercise technician, and spinal cord injury recovery specialist. In addition to helping others achieve their exercise goals, he enjoys hiking and rooting for the Chargers, Padres, and Sockers.
EXERCISE KINESIOLOGISTS
Margarita Garalyte
Margarita graduated Lithuanian institute of physical education with BS in Kinesiotherapy. As a student she worked at a spinal rehabilitation hospital which lead to passion working with spinal cord injuries. Margarita has more than 12 years of experience working with spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders. She considers herself very lucky to have worked in the centers around the world including Lithuania, UK and Australia. Her other interests is swimming , yoga and traveling.
Margarita graduated Lithuanian institute of physical education with BS in Kinesiotherapy. As a student she worked at a spinal rehabilitation hospital which lead to passion working with spinal cord injuries. Margarita has more than 12 years of experience working with spinal cord injuries and other neurological disorders. She considers herself very lucky to have worked in the centers around the world including Lithuania, UK and Australia. Her other interests is swimming , yoga and traveling.
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