OCSR San Clemente Physical Therapy Providers

<h2>Cary Costa: Expert Physical Therapist Near You</h2> https://ocsportsandrehab.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Cary.mp4 <img src="https://rstheme.com/products/wordpress/bcom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dotted-layer.svg" alt="image" /> <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. <img src="https://rstheme.com/products/wordpress/bcom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rect-shape-large.png" alt="image" />

<h2>Dylan Spralja: Top Physical Therapist in Your Neighborhood</h2> https://ocsportsandrehab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/dylan.mp4 <img src="https://rstheme.com/products/wordpress/bcom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dotted-layer.svg" alt="image"/> <h1>Dylan Spralja</h1> <h4>Physical Therapist Assistant</h4> <p>Dylan Spralja is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from San Clemente, California. Growing up, he was always active and involved in sports, including baseball, basketball, and sailing. His love for athletics and movement eventually led him to physical therapy, where he developed a passion for helping people recover from injuries and return to the activities they enjoy.</p><p>Dylan enjoys working with people of all ages and activity levels. He is especially passionate about helping athletes recover from injuries, working with patients on balance and gait, and helping individuals regain strength and mobility following common injuries and surgeries.</p><p>Dylan attended JSerra Catholic High School and completed his Physical Therapist Assistant education at Cerritos College. He is a licensed PTA and also holds certifications as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and in Basic Life Support (BLS).</p><p>Outside of the clinic, Dylan’s biggest hobby is backpacking and spending time outdoors. He frequently climbs Mount Baldy and enjoys overnight backpacking trips, including camping at the summit.</p> <img src="https://rstheme.com/products/wordpress/bcom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rect-shape-large.png" alt="image"/>

https://ocsportsandrehab.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/nick.mp4 <img src="https://rstheme.com/products/wordpress/bcom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dotted-layer.svg" alt="image"/> <h3>Nick Schmidt</h3> <h4>Physical Therapist Assistant</h4> <p>Originally from San Clemente, CA, Nick grew up boogie boarding, playing basketball, and performing in his high school orchestra as a contrabassist. He enjoys helping performing athletes, artists, and individuals who have a passion for performance.</p><p>Nick earned a B.S. in Exercise Biology from U.C. Davis and completed technical training as a Physical Therapy Assistant at San Diego Mesa College in Kearny Mesa. He has a particular passion for working with individuals recovering from strokes and those looking to return to sport.</p><p>Nick completed his certification as a Certified Neuro Specialist (CNS) in 2025 and enjoys playing tennis in his free time.</p> <img src="https://rstheme.com/products/wordpress/bcom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rect-shape-large.png" alt="image"/>