Background:
- Filipino boy originally from Oakland, CA
- Participated in triathlons and marathons and competed in amateur boxing.
- Found interest in physical therapy due interest in sports/fitness in relation to athletic rehabilitation.
- Married to another great physical therapist at this facility with a fur baby (dog).
- Obtained BS in Kinesiology at SJSU.
- Obtained DPT at University of St. Augustine (USA).
- Lab assistant for DPT program.
- Experienced PT in out-patient ortho, NICU/out-patient pediatrics, and skilled nursing facility.
- Goal is to provide innovative, evidence based, current practice back to Hilo.
- Focused areas include sports, wellness/fitness, and orthopedics.
“I want to do more than just rehab athletes, but to also enhance their performance in their sport/hobbies coming back stronger with reduced risk for re-injury.”
Special Training/Certifications: Advance assessment B UE/LE, pelvic, cervical/thoracic/lumbar spine assessment & manipulation. Rock tape and blades, FMT mobility, Strong First Kettlebell, Member of National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and plan to obtain certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS)
Hobbies/Interests:
Fitness that involves high intensity interval training (HIIT) involving calisthenics, kettlebells, plyometric, TRX.
Balancing the exercises with my love for food…. I “Live to Eat.”
“I’m still a big child/nerd that collects figures, art and comics from childhood and also attends comic conventions (Comic-Cons).”