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20+
Years Experience
Where Pain Ends and Wellness Begins.
At OC Sports & Rehab, we deliver comprehensive physical therapy and personal training services from the most experienced and skilled professionals in the industry. With locations in Foothill Ranch, Fullerton, Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Placentia, Laguna Hills, and San Clemente, we are Orange County's leading rehabilitation centers. We specialize in a variety of different treatments, and treat all age groups and injuries. Our expertise covers a wide range of conditions, including neck and back pain, post-operative recovery, sprains and strains, overuse injuries, and gait and running dysfunction. We offer a variety of specialized services, such as Lymphatic Treatment, TMJ Treatment, and Active Release Technique to meet the unique needs of each individual. Check out our physical therapy services section to learn more!
Physical Therapy Services
Active Release Technique
Specialized manual therapy that combines movement and pressure to release muscle tension, alleviate pain, and improve mobility.
Concussion Therapy
Specialized treatment programs designed to aid individuals in their recovery from the physical and cognitive effects of a concussion.
Graston Technique
Manual therapy using specially designed tools to break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions, promoting faster healing and improved function.
Lymphatic Treatment
Focused on promoting optimal lymphatic system function, aiding in detoxification, reducing swelling, and enhancing overall well-being.
Massage Therapy
Therapy that involves the hands-on manipulation of soft tissues to relieve tension, reduce stress, and promote relaxation and physical well-being.
TMJ Treatment
Specialized techniques to alleviate pain and dysfunction in the temporomandibular joint, improving jaw function and reducing discomfort.
Our Physical Therapy Staff
Cary Costa
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Cary Costa
Doctor of Physical Therapy
<h2>Cary Costa: Expert Physical Therapist Near You</h2>
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<h1>Dr. Cary Costa, DPT, MEd</h1>
Specializing in Lymphedema, TMJ, Orthopedics, & Gait Analysis
Dr. Cary Costa, DPT, MEd is a graduate of Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with Magnum Cum Laude honors. Dr. Costa holds several advanced degrees including his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Master’s in Education. His emphasis in school was orthopedics, lymphedema, and manipulation. His undergrad degree is in Biology, and he obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Western Oregon University. While at WOU he ran track and cross country, achieving academic and athletic all-conference status. Dr. Costa has taught biology, and coached track and cross-country at Capo Valley High School, Dana Hills High School, and with Mission Viejo High School’s running program. He was added in 2012 as an adjunct professor at Concordia University in their athletic training department. Dr. Costa is also a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant students.
Dr. Costa uses many manual therapy techniques and modalities, to make sure your therapy session is one that achieves the highest potential. He integrates state of the art modalities into his treatments, including the Deep Muscle Stimulation (percussion adhesion release), myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage, TMJ intra-oral pterygoid treatment, therapeutic cold LASER, electrical stimulation TENS/EMS, ART, custom orthotics, lymphatic compression pump therapy, athlete recovery system, video feedback gait analysis, and a FULL RETURN Sports program, integrating a full weight and gym transition back to sport ready.
Dr. Costa has multiple publications and presentations, including at the national college of phlebologists. For his cutting-edge research on lymphedema therapy and new treatment protocols, with Mission Hospital Cardiac and Vein Group. He was also recognized for his outstanding treatment of TMJ patients, and he is currently working on publishing new protocols to help patients with plantar fasciitis and neuropathy.
Dr. Costa is the founder of the RUN MECHANICS program, where he educates other professionals and athletes on video feedback analysis with runners, and how to limit their injury and improve performance.
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Maranda Terry
Director of Rehab
Maranda Terry
Director of Rehab
<h2>Maranda Terry: Trusted Physical Therapist You Can Rely On</h2>
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<h1>Maranda Terry</h1>
<h4>Doctor of Physical Therapy</h4>
<p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Maranda Terry is an Orange County native who grew up in Brea and attended California State University, Fullerton, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. She went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2021.</p>
<p dir="auto">Maranda’s passion for physical therapy began in high school after taking a sports medicine elective—at the same time she was receiving physical therapy for a soccer injury. That experience sparked her fascination with the human body and the power of movement as medicine. She knew then that she had found her calling. Today, Maranda is committed to helping her patients recover, move with confidence, and get back to doing what they love most.</p>
She takes a patient-centered approach to care, blending a variety of evidence-based techniques, including Myofascial Release (MFR), Active Release Technique (ART), Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), joint mobilization, myofascial decompression, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), and Kinesio (KT) taping. Beyond hands-on treatment, Maranda focuses on education, empathy, and empowerment—ensuring her patients understand their recovery process and feel supported every step of the way.
<p dir="auto">Outside the clinic, Maranda enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and their German Shepherd. She’s an avid sports fan (especially football and hockey), and she loves cooking, baking, and exploring the outdoors.</p>
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Angelina Arturo
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Angelina Arturo
Doctor of Physical Therapy
<h2>Angelina Arturo: Expert Physical Therapist Near You</h2>
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<h1>Angelina Arturo, DPT</h1>
<p data-start="122" data-end="373">Angelina is originally from the East Coast near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she completed all of her education. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Penn State and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Gannon University.</p>
<p data-start="380" data-end="654">A dancer since the age of five, Angelina developed an early appreciation for movement and injury prevention. Her interest in physical therapy grew while watching her mother go through her own rehabilitation journey, which ultimately led her to fall in love with the field.</p>
<p data-start="380" data-end="654">Since moving to California, Angelina has enjoyed spending time at the beach, working out at the gym, traveling, and making the most of her time with her husband and dog.</p>
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Dennis Nguyen
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dennis Nguyen
Doctor of Physical Therapy
<h2>Foothill Ranch Physical Therapy Providers You Can Trust</h2>
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<h1>Dennis Nguyen, DPT</h1>
Dennis Nguyen was born and raised in Irvine California and that is where he currently resides. He attended undergraduate at the University of California, Irvine with a major in biology. There is where Dennis found his passion for physical therapy after watching a clip about a college football player recovering from a severe neck injury. Following his undergraduate education, he attended Chapman University to obtain his Doctorate in Physical therapy.
Dennis incorporates a variety of manual therapy techniques in order to obtain the best results for his patients. These skill include joint mobilizations, soft tissue mobilizations, use of deep muscle stimulators, PNF patterns with manual resistance, active release therapy, taping, and high-velocity low amplitude thrust. However Dennis is continuously learning new techniques in order to broaden his treatment and get the best results for his patients. He has even attended courses such as a spinal manipulation course taught by the Institute of Clinical Excellence. Outside of the clinic Dennis enjoys playing pick-up basketball, volunteering as a youth leader at his church, and cooking.
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Jonathan Mackin
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Jonathan Mackin
Doctor of Physical Therapy
<h2>Foothill Ranch Physical Therapy Providers You Can Trust</h2>
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<h1>Jonathan Mackin, DPT</h1>
Jonathan is from Yorba Linda and grew up participating in cross country and track & field. Jonathan is particularly passionate about working with vestibular and balance populations, along with sharing his experience in running and dancing, in order to help individuals improve mobility, confidence and overall quality of life.
He attended Esperanza High School before continuing his education and athletic career at Baylor University and Azusa Pacific University. Jonathan earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care to help patients get back to doing what they love.
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Marina Makar
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Marina Makar
Doctor of Physical Therapy
<h2>Marina Makar: Dedicated Physical Therapist Nearby</h2>
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<h1>Marina Makar</h1>
<h4>Physical Therapist Assistant</h4>
<p data-d-component="text">Meet Marina! Marina was born in Egypt and moved to California at the age of 10. She grew up playing basketball and has always enjoyed staying active, although she also appreciates a good day of relaxing!</p>
<p data-d-component="text">Marina’s interest in physical therapy grew from her desire to support the overall well-being of her patients. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology while completing the prerequisites for physical therapy school, driven by her desire to understand each patient as a whole person. She believes effective care means addressing both physical and emotional well-being.</p>
<p data-d-component="text">Before graduate school, Marina gained valuable experience working as a physical therapy technician in both a long-term acute care hospital and an outpatient clinic. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University, completing three clinical rotations, including two in outpatient orthopedics and one in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), with additional exposure to the neuro ICU.</p>
<p data-d-component="text">Marina views physical therapy as a creative, patient-centered process. She develops individualized treatment plans that consider each patient’s learning style, motivation, and unique needs, helping them feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout their rehabilitation journey.</p>
<p data-d-component="text">Outside of the clinic, Marina enjoys playing sports, hiking, and spending time at the beach. She also loves making memories with her husband, family, and friends, whether that means relaxing at home, watching a good movie, or going on new adventures!</p>
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Trent Kim
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Trent Kim
Doctor of Physical Therapy
<h2>Trent Kim: Trusted Physical Therapist You Can Rely On</h2>
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<h1>Yongseong (Trent) Kim</h1>
<h4>Doctor of Physical Therapy</h4>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Yongseong (Trent) Kim earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from La Sierra University before completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Trent’s passion lies in enhancing his patients' quality of life and helping them get back to doing what they love. He is deeply committed to helping patients manage pain, improve mobility, and regain strength. To achieve the best possible outcomes, Trent creates personalized treatment plans by combining a variety of manual therapy techniques with therapeutic exercise. His specialized skillset includes joint and soft tissue mobilization, the use of deep muscle stimulators, PNF patterns with manual resistance, active release therapy, kinesiology taping, and Home Exercise Program.</p>
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Why OC Sports & Rehab?
We only hire the best and most reputable physical therapists in the industry to handle your case. Our quality of patient care and education is unmatched in the industry. All of our providers and support personnel are competitive athletes, and we understand the athlete’s condition. We utilize the latest in treatment options and technologies to ensure successful and pain-free results for our patients. Our physical therapy offices are conveniently located in Foothill Ranch, Fullerton, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Placentia, Mission Viejo, and San Clemente. Our award-winning physical therapy providers treat every patient as an individual and tailor a program specifically to your injury or goal. You have tried Physiotherapy elsewhere, now do it right, and do it with us!
- We have over 20+ years of experience
- We have 8 convenient locations across Southern California
- We hire only the most experienced and reputable physical therapists
- We accept all major insurances
- We have won multiple awards for our exceptional service
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FAQs
OC Sports & Rehab provides comprehensive physical therapy services, including sports injury rehabilitation, orthopedic physical therapy, post-surgical rehabilitation, vestibular therapy, TMJ treatment, lymphedema therapy, balance training, concussion rehabilitation, gait analysis, and personalized wellness programs. Our licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy develop customized treatment plans to help patients recover safely and efficiently.
California is a Direct Access state, which means many patients can begin physical therapy without a physician referral. However, some insurance providers may still require a referral for coverage. Our team can help verify your insurance benefits before your first appointment.
We treat a wide range of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, shoulder injuries, knee pain, sports injuries, arthritis, post-operative recovery, vertigo, dizziness, balance disorders, TMJ dysfunction, lymphedema, chronic pain, and mobility limitations.
Yes. OC Sports & Rehab accepts most major insurance providers. Our staff can verify your insurance benefits and explain your coverage before your appointment to ensure a smooth experience.
OC Sports & Rehab proudly serves patients through eight convenient locations across Orange County, making expert physical therapy accessible to residents throughout the region.
During your initial appointment, one of our licensed physical therapists will perform a comprehensive evaluation, discuss your medical history and goals, identify the root cause of your condition, and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your recovery.