Core Objectives

Lisa (owner) of Core Objectives is a physical therapy wizard! I moved to San Diego, but if I still lived locally, she would be my go-​to. I can’t say enough good things about her and her practice. She is especially awesome with *cough*…stubborn…athletically-minded individuals like myself who tend not to do well with being told they can’t be as active as they want, or not right off the bat. (No, she’s not just a «softy. More like… please don’t do Tough Mudder two days after getting off of crutches with a broken foot that inexplainably took almost a year to heal prior to PT.) :) She is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced (USA Beach Volleyball PT), and it doesn’t hurt that she’s funny. All in all, she will push you while looking out for you, and will without a doubt help you heal. My injury was quite strange, but she surpassed my expectations and got me back on my feet. Thanks, Lisa. I miss you!

2014 was a rough year for me was injured very severely. I had nerve damage, cut ligaments, and a collapsed lung. After getting out of the hospital I was sent to a few other physical therapy places. They all has like a cheesy gym like feel, and it wasn’t helping. I had to wear a brace to walk. And had drop foot as a result of one of my injures. I was told I was Gounod to have to have nerve surgery or walk w/​a brace for life. My aunt recommend me to core objectives. Very different from the other places I had went. Had one on one help w/​Lisa. She has got me walking w/​out a brace or a limp and I have seen an 100% turn around on an injury that I thought was permeant w/​out surgery. I am no longer going twice a week and still getting better. Lisa is very knowledgeable and helpful. Can speak highly enough. They have restored my view if the profession, and I am happy and back at wrk. Thanks core objectives!

I had been suffering from Achilles Tendonitis for about three months. My Dr. had given me an RX for PT, but I had put it off. I put it off because of my busy schedule and also because I was doubtful that PT would add anything more than what I was currently doing on my own.
While spending several exhaustive hours «Googling» Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Retrocalcaneal Bursitis exercises, I came across «The Graston Technique.» The more I read the more interested I became in this therapy. I checked for local providers on the Graston website, and found that Core Objectives offered this treatment modality. I was able to quickly schedule an appointment. By my second visit the swelling in my heel had gone down and the pain had started to subside. On all of my visits I received excellent personal attention and education regarding the body mechanics involved in my Achilles injury. I would highly recommend Core Objectives and The Graston Technique!

Best in South Bay… and I’ve been to quite a few. Never met anyone who is better versed in the connectivity of muscles in helping diagnose the root of the issue effectively (ie. just because you have pain in your forearm doesn’t mean that’s the source of the problem). Very personable and well educated. Make sure to ask for the GrastonTechnique!

I suffered a pinched nerve in my neck after getting slammed to the ground by a large wave while teaching surfing. Symptom’s included severe pain in my left elbow (I was on pain pills and muscle relaxers for a month), upper right arm moderate pain with a bad charlie horse and moderate numbness in my thumb and two fingers. After three misdiagnosis by doctors i went to Core Objectives. Lisa and Stephanie quickly diagnosed the problem and started treatment which include massage, Graston deep massage, stem, traction and many stretching and strengthening exercises. I am now pain free in my elbow and my upper arm is 95% healed. The numbness in my fingers is 90% gone! With the exercises injury will be easier to avoid in the future. It is the best I have felt physically in years.

If you are looking for a great physical therapist, look no further. This is the place to go to get your achy self fixed up. The level of personal attention and care is exceptional. I had a lingering tennis elbow coupled with my bad work desk posture. I was constantly in pain. After a few treatments, I’m as good as new. I also get an education of how to avoid the same injury in the future.
The location and hours are also very convenient.