"We Specialize in Integrative Manual Therapy"

Martha Spalding-Kern, PT, BFA, NTP

Martha Spalding-Kern graduated from the University of Illinois, Chicago with a BS in Physical Therapy in 1989. She also holds a BFA in dance from the Boston Conservatory. Martha danced professionally for 5 years and went on to pursue a career in health care. Her approach has always been holistically motivated due to her background in dance.

She achieved clinical experience beginning with hospital in-patient and skilled nursing. She then switched to pediatrics working for Tim Healey. Martha finally ended up in outpatient rehabilitation where her focus became becoming skilled at manual therapy techniques. She has since actively pursued education in Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and extensively in  Integrative Manual Therapy.

Martha has completed over 70 courses to learn the Integrative Diagnostics and Integrative Systems Approach of IMT coupled with nutritional therapy. Coursework has included focus not only on the joint and muscles, but on the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the liver, the urogential system, the neurological system. Included are techniques which address the mind, emotions, and other energetics of our bodies. This complete, mind-body holistic approach allows for the treatment of any diagnosis.

Mona Costanzo, CPI, NTP

A former professional dancer with over 25 years of dance teaching experience, Mona Costanzo is an award-winning Certified Pilates Instructor. Her extensive dance training, coupled with her Pilates expertise, enable her to offer patients a well-trained eye for form and alignment. She has the ability to work with each of her clients based on their individual level and personal needs.

In addition to her own extensive body conditioning knowledge, Ms Costanzo has had the unique privilege of working with Mary Martin in the Adapted Physical Education Department at Orange Coast College. This experience was a wonderful opportunity to implement modified Pilates techniques on a variety of students with a wide range of disabilities and injuries.

Raina Tsuda

Raina Tsuda is currently attending Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego where she is pursuing a M.S. degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine with aspirations of becoming a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbologist. She is a Board Certified Massage Therapist (pending) specializing in Tui Na massage and is a fully certified STOTT Pilates™ instructor. Raina holds a B.S. degree in Graphic Communication from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo as well as a M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix.

Raina danced with Anaheim Ballet for six years, prior to which, she trained at summer programs affiliated with Milwaukee Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet. She has extensive first-hand experience combining Pilates and Integrative Manual Therapy as rehab for acute and chronic injuries.

Nysa Williams

Nysa Williams

Nysa Williams earned her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Marymount University in 1999. Her undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon is in Health Education with a focus on nutrition.

Nysa spent the next five years working in an outpatient Physical Therapy clinic in Washington, D.C., where she had an unusually diverse caseload and developed a reputation for solving chronic issues with innovative techniques. She has studied Integrative Manual Therapy since 1999 as well as completed classes in other similar therapy techniques. Nysa strives to continue her learning for faster and more efficient manual techniques.

After leaving Washington, Nysa moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where she worked in a hospital in a wide variety of capacities. She worked as a Physical Therapist in the outpatient satellite clinic, skilled nursing facility, in-patient floor, emergency department, and with a Certified Hand Therapist doing hand based therapy. In Colorado, Nysa treated many ski injuries, gaining deep experience in the treatment of knee and other joint injuries.

Nysa was a competitive rower during and after college. She now enjoys sailing and kayaking, and playing with her cat. She lives with her husband in San Clemente, California.