Rehab United

Rehab United Specializing in physical therapy, massage therapy, and more with eight locations in San Diego.

In the summer of 1991, their final summer in high school together before Sean went off to college, “The Brothers Hill” had planned 3 months of friends, sports, travel and fun. On June 8th, their plans came to a halt when Sean received a scary phone call from a family friend that Bryan had been hurt badly during an indoor soccer game and to await another phone call with more details. After what seemed like hours of waiting, Sean finally received a call from their mother stating that Bryan had badly broken his femur and doctors were testing to determine the extent of the injury. It was soon determined that nerves and a major artery were barely missed, but Bryan would require extensive surgery and physical therapy in the hospital for a minimum of one week before he would even be allowed to go home. Sean dropped everything and spent the week in the hospital with Bryan to help him rehabilitate alongside Bryan’s physical therapist. Sean thrived on finding ways to encourage Bryan and guide him just to walk again. The best part was that it didn’t feel like work for Sean –it was fun! Bryan recognized and felt the same amazing experience from the patient’s perspective. Throughout the week they solidified themselves as a life-long team who would encourage each other unconditionally. They talked about how fun it would be in the future to provide the same care and encouragement to others as that “team”. During that week together in the hospital, Sean and Bryan realized they had found their calling – they were determined not only to become Physical Therapists, but to someday open their own practice together and provide a quality of care for their clients never encountered before. Sean and Bryan wanted to provide not just treatment services, but a global treatment philosophy founded on encouragement, empathy, passion, and giving the very best of themselves to others. With their mother joining them from Arizona to help get started, their dream of a family private practice become reality exactly twelve years and one day after Bryan’s “life-changing injury”! On June 9th, 2003, they opened Rehab United Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Inc.!

Miss our FREE Proactive Health Monitoring Sessions last week? Don't Fret-> We have two left this Thursday and Friday!Unl...
09/22/2025

Miss our FREE Proactive Health Monitoring Sessions last week? Don't Fret-> We have two left this Thursday and Friday!

Unlock better health insights and forward-thinking care with Proactive Health Monitoring! By collecting daily data points through wearables and health devices, we paint a more complete picture of your health for you and your providers. Together, we can develop a more comprehensive and preventive plan of care that safeguards your health in the long run.

“There’s almost 8,000 hours during the year, right? If you’re lucky, you spend a full hour with your healthcare provider… then they send you off into this black box and they say ‘come back in six months’ or ‘come back in a year’ … then you'll come back to your healthcare provider and try to fill them in from your subjective, lived experience of what that's been over the last 364 days.”

– Dr. Michael Kurisu,

Proactive Health Monitoring is FREE for Medicare patients! Learn more at our upcoming info sessions:

September 25th 12:15pm-1:00pm | Kearny Mesa
September 26th 12:15pm-1:00pm | La Mesa

Last night at the San Diego Top Tech Awards, we had the honor of celebrating our very own Cassaundra Olson, Director of ...
09/19/2025

Last night at the San Diego Top Tech Awards, we had the honor of celebrating our very own Cassaundra Olson, Director of Operations, who was nominated by our Cox Business representative, Derek Potter, for Tech Innovator of the Year.

Over the past year, Cassaundra has been the driving force behind major system advancements at Rehab United, including:

🏆 Implementing new EMR systems (Prompt, Limber, PT Wired)
🏅 Rolling out our integrated phone system (Weave)
🎉 Renegotiating Cox Internet contracts across all facilities to increase bandwidth and improve connectivity

Through her leadership, Cassaundra has elevated our operational efficiency, ensuring technology continues to move RU forward and enhance the way we serve our patients and community.

We also want to recognize Justine Ulmer, co-owner of UpTime OnTime, Inc. - UTOT), who was nominated as well—pictured here with Chris Ulmer. 

We are proud to see our team represented among San Diego’s best and brightest tech innovators!

09/19/2025

🎥💡 At our Bonita clinic in Chula Vista, Clinic Director Kap breaks down the importance of the dowel pendulum exercise — a simple but powerful tool in physical therapy.

The dowel pendulum helps patients:
✔️ Restore shoulder mobility after injury or surgery
✔️ Gently reduce stiffness and pain
✔️ Promote safe, controlled range of motion without overloading the joint

By using gravity and a light dowel, this exercise allows your shoulder to move freely while minimizing strain — making it a go-to early recovery movement in PT. 🙌

At Rehab United, our therapists don’t just tell you what to do — they teach you why it matters, so you feel confident in every step of your recovery. 💪

📍 Visit us in Chula Vista to learn more from Kap and our expert team!

09/17/2025

⚽ Return to Soccer: Hoop Drills! 🏃‍♂️

Getting back on the field safely means building strength, agility, and coordination first. Our hoop exercises help players:
✔️ Improve footwork & quick direction changes
✔️ Boost balance & stability
✔️ React faster on the field
✔️ Reduce risk of re-injury

At Rehab United, we guide athletes through the right progressions so you return stronger, faster, and safer. 💪

09/16/2025

Is your healthcare reactive or proactive?

Apart from your annual physical, you probably only go to the doctor when there’s already a noticeable problem. By monitoring your health data, we’re shifting into a proactive approach where we can catch emerging health issues before they become costly problems, providing you with all the care and resources you need to improve your health and wellness in the long term.

Proactive Health Monitoring is FREE for Medicare patients! Learn more at our upcoming info sessions:

September 18th 12:15pm-1:00pm | Carmel Valley
September 19th 12:00pm-12:45pm | Escondido
September 25th 12:15pm-1:00pm | Kearny Mesa
September 26th 12:15pm-1:00pm | La Mesa

Happy Staff Appreciation to our FANTASTIC staff!The month of August is our staff appreciation month. We are beyond thank...
09/16/2025

Happy Staff Appreciation to our FANTASTIC staff!

The month of August is our staff appreciation month. We are beyond thankful for the amazing team that we have been able to build over the years here at Rehab United. As a thank you gesture, all seven of our locations got to choose to embark on an adventure of their choice!

From painting at the , to floating at to boat adventures and golf simulations and so much more!

Without our staff, we would not be where we are today.

So thank you for being apart of cRUw 🥰🥹

09/15/2025

🔎✨ At Rehab United, our physical therapists go beyond exercises — we carefully observe how your body moves to uncover the root cause of pain or dysfunction. That’s where the 10 Observational Essentials come in.

These essentials help us assess:
✔️ Posture & alignment
✔️ Balance & stability
✔️ Gait & movement patterns
✔️ Muscle activation & control
✔️ Joint mobility & coordination
… and more.

By focusing on these observational keys, our team can create personalized treatment plans that restore function, prevent injury, and help you move with confidence. 💪

We don’t just treat symptoms — we look at the whole picture to get you back to doing what you love. 🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♀️🚴

📍 Proudly serving San Diego with evidence-based, movement-driven physical therapy.

Stay on top of your health with Proactive Health Monitoring! We don’t just track your health metrics; we give you action...
09/13/2025

Stay on top of your health with Proactive Health Monitoring! We don’t just track your health metrics; we give you actionable insights and resources to prevent emerging health issues and enhance your wellness for years to come.

Interested in learning more about our new program and FREE program for Medicare patients with Measured Wellness and Ziva Health?

Learn more about this program at one of our upcoming info sessions:

September 18th 12:15pm-1:00pm | Carmel Valley
September 19th 12:00pm-12:45pm | Escondido
September 25th 12:15pm-1:00pm | Kearny Mesa
September 26th 12:15pm-1:00pm | La Mesa

09/12/2025

🚨 Help Us Make History in Healthcare 🚨

Right now, Governor Gavin Newsom has the opportunity to sign AB 574, a bill that would make physical therapy more accessible than ever. 💪

Here’s what it means for YOU and our community:
✅ Up to 12 PT sessions or 45 days WITHOUT waiting for insurance prior authorization.
✅ Faster access = faster recovery.
✅ Early intervention prevents bigger injuries and reduces long-term healthcare costs.

📊 Studies show:

Patients who start PT early are 50% less likely to need surgery.

Delays in care increase costs by thousands of dollars per patient.

Access to PT leads to better outcomes, quicker return to activity, and lower healthcare costs overall.

At Rehab United, we see daily how critical it is to start treatment right away. This bill isn’t just about convenience—it’s about ensuring patients get the care they need when they need it.

👉 Here’s how YOU can help:

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Comment below to show your support 💬

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Together, we can push for change and make physical therapy more accessible for all Californians. Let’s get this bill signed! 🖊️

09/10/2025

Better healthcare decisions are fueled by better data! With Proactive Health Monitoring, your health data is collected from your wearables and health devices and analyzed by Measured Wellness, where it can be monitored for any emerging issues and viewed by your team of providers to form more a comprehensive plan of care. Your personal data is protected by HIPAA, and is always accessible to you through our app!

This program is FREE for Medicare patients! Learn more about this program at one of our upcoming info sessions:

September 18th 12:15pm-1:00pm | Carmel Valley
September 19th 12:00pm-12:45pm | Escondido
September 25th 12:15pm-1:00pm | Kearny Mesa
September 26th 12:15pm-1:00pm | La Mesa

09/08/2025

🌍✨ Today is World Physiotherapy Day, and we’re shining a light on the vital role physiotherapists play in supporting healthy aging and independence.

➡️ Did you know?

Falls are the #2 leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide.

Globally, around 12% of adults aged 50+ are living with frailty, and nearly 46% are considered pre-frail.

The good news? Frailty can often be prevented or reversed through consistent exercise and guidance from a physical therapist. In fact, older adults who exercise are 41% less likely to experience frailty.

👩‍⚕️ A physiotherapist can:
✔️ Develop tailored exercise programs that gradually build resistance and intensity
✔️ Help prevent sarcopenia (muscle loss)
✔️ Improve aerobic and lung capacity
✔️ Reduce fall risks and increase overall independence

🎥 Check out our new video and visit our YouTube channel for free fall-prevention resources to support yourself or your loved ones.

📌 Source: World Physiotherapy Organization





We are excited to announce that we are hosting in-person learning sessions about our new program, Proactive Health Monit...
09/05/2025

We are excited to announce that we are hosting in-person learning sessions about our new program, Proactive Health Monitoring (PHM), featuring Michael Kurisu, D.O., from Measured Wellness and Ziva Health.

In a world where the healthcare system is episodic and transactional. We are changing the healthcare game by creating a program that is like a security system for your health. We are providers who want to be PROACTIVE about you and your family's health.

Interested in hearing more?

Come to our FREE informational sessions to learn more about this program

September 18th 12:15pm-1:00pm | Carmel Valley
September 19th 12:00pm-12:45pm | Escondido
September 25th 12:15pm-1:00pm | Kearny Mesa
September 26th 12:15pm-1:00pm | La Mesa

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3959 Ruffin Road, Ste J
San Diego, CA
92123

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Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

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