Circle of Health

Holistic Physical Therapy & Rehab

Our Therapists & Associates

 

 
Martha Spalding-Kern

Martha Spalding-Kern, PT, NTP, BFA, Certified Matrix Eneretics Practitioner, Certified First Line Therapy Practitioner

Martha Spalding-Kern graduated from the University of Illinois, Chicago with a degree 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 pproach 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 then went into outpatient rehabilitation where she worked extensively with orthopedic and sports injuries. She has worked with professional athletes, including the Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls.  Martha has been treating professional dancers from all forms of dance including daners from "So You Think You Can Dance", American Ballet Theater and Scottish Ballet.

 Martha has also worked with Gail Wetzler, PT where her focus became developing her skills in maual therapy. She actively pursued education in Myogascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and extensively in Integrative Manual Therapy. Her education included not only coursework on the muscle and joint, but on the lymphatic system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the cardiovascular system, men's and women's health systems and the neurological system. Her training also included techniques which address the mind, emotions and other energetics of our bodies. 

Martha also completed certification as a Nutritional Therapist. She is a certified First Line Therapist as well. She combines IMT with diet and nutritional supplements to more effectively accelerate healing.  This complete, mind-body holistic approach allows for the comprehensive, holistic treatment of any diagnosis.

Most recently, Martha became certified as a Matrix Energetics Practitioner through Richard Bartlett, DC, ND and is studying consciousness with Mark Dunne, ND.

 

 
Mona Costanzo

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

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 holds a BA desgree in Gaphic Communication from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a MBA from University of Phoenix.

She is a Board Certified Massage Therapist (pending) specializing in Tui Na massage and is a fully certified STOTT Pilates™ instructor.

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.

Linda Notti

Linda Notti

Linda Notti is a Certified Massage Therapist (CA state certification pending), Nutritional Consultant, Life/Health/Wellness Coach, and L.E.A.N. Coach.

For the past 9 years, Linda has specialized in Lypossage, and Lymphatic Drainage. Lypossage is a specific blend of massage modalities that derive from physical therapy, including lymphatic drainage and deep tissue release. The intention is tissue cleansing, detoxification, dimension reduction, adhesion release, better circulation, healthier skin, lifting and toning of sagging tissue and muscle toning.

Linda also utilizes other modalities such as Myofascial Release, or energy work during a session. The lymphatic system can influence emotional states so these modalities along with conscious breathing on the part of the client may bring about not only physical changes but a more relaxed, positive outlook.

With the study and research of nutrition & supplementation over the past 25 years. Linda also advises clients on the importance of proper nutrition for ultimate wellness. As a certified L.E.A.N. Coach, she teaches nutritional basics to parents and children of all ages. (L.E.A.N.= Lifestyle, Exercise, Attidue and Nutrition)

As a certified Life/Health/Wellness Coach, Linda guides clients to their own innate intelligence to overcome obstacles limiting their ability to become their ultimate selves.

Linda has also taken continuing education in Myofascial Release Technique, Emotional Freedom Technique, Compassionate Touch, Body Harmony, Reiki, Hydrotherapy Spa Techniques, Hand, Ear & Foot Reflexology, Conscious Breathing and Nutrition to name a few. She is currently Health Coach Training program to broaden and deepen her knowledge of how people can make lasting change in their lives.

Linda's motto... "Give the body what it needs & get out of its way."

Moses Durazo

Moses Durazo, HHP,CBP, CMBP

Holistic Health Practitioner, HHP
University of California, Santa Cruz

Certified Medical Bio-Magnetic Practitioner (CMBP)
Research center for Medical Bio-Magnetism, Universidad Autonoma de Chapingo, Mexico


Certified Bio-Magnetic Practitioner (CBP)
Biomagnetic Therapy Association, USA

Medical Assistant (MA)
ROP- University of California, Irvine
Medical Clinic

Research Assistant
Center for AIDS Prevention Studies
University of California, San Francisco & Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Language Studies Humanities' Bachelor (BA)
University of California, Santa Cruz

Angelita White

Angelita White

Angelita has been practicing yoga for 11 years. She has completed 200 hour yoga teacher training at the White Lotus Foundation. She is inspired by Bikram, Iyengar, The Total Yoga Series, Baron Baptiste, and has been teaching for the past four years. Her favorite type of yoga to practice is Ashtanga, and embraces the positive effects it has had on all aspects of her life. Angie enjoys teaching others to use their minds to control their body, and their experience of the world around them through yoga. Practicing pre-natal yoga allowed Angie to jog and stay active throughout her pregnancy. Angie was a softball player, and cross country runner at CSUB where she received her MBA, and Department of Real Estate Broker License. Angie enjoys helping all levels, and abilities find the healing aspects of Yoga, including meditation, breath work, and visualizations.

 


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.

Circle of Health Holistic Physical Therapy & Rehab
22622 Lambert St., Suite 301A
Lake Forest, CA  92630
(949) 837-7900
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