Our Staff

Ralph Havens, PT, OCS, IMT, C

Ralph received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in 1981 and his masters of science degree in physical therapy from Texas Woman's University - Houston in 1985.

He is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy. He is certified in Matrix Energetics and certified in Integrative Manual Therapy .  His post graduate training has included extensive study in Matrix Energetics, Integrative Manual Therapy,  joint and soft tissue mobilization, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, mechanical link, and strain-counterstrain. He has worked as a teaching assistant for soft tissue mobilization and craniosacral therapy courses.

Ralph is also a marathon runner with a personal best time of 2:28:15 in 1990. He has been the owner of Mission Hills Physical Therapy since 1992.

Danielle M. Emhof, MPT

Danielle received her Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry from SUNY Geneseo in Western New York in 1998. She attended the Univeristy of Pittsburgh for Graduate School and graduated in 2001 with her Master's in Physical Therapy. She also earned her certification as a personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Danielle is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and has a special interest in the Sports Section of the Association. She has studied extensively in manual and exercise-based therapy techniques, and makes it a priority to stay knowledgeable in the latest rehabilitation treatments.

At this time she is focusing her attention in further training in Matrix Energetics and Integrative Manual Therapy. Danielle has also been trained in the evaluation and fitting techniques for Sole Supports foot orthotics and has successfully treated many patients using these skills.

Danielle's interest in the profession of physical therapy was sparked when she was in high school. She was a competitive swimmer and lacrosse player, and played basketball for a year during which she tore her ACL. She has surgery of her knee four years later and was therefore a patient in physical therapy. She finds it easy to identify with many of her patients due to her first hand experience as a patient. She has been a therapist with Mission Hills Physical Therapy since July of 2004, and enjoys working with a wide variety of clients.

Kyoko Yamada, DPT

Kyoko was born and raised in Japan and moved to the United States in 2002 to study physical therapy.  She received her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Science in San Marcos, Ca in 2009.  Prior to her graduate studies, Kyoko earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Pre-Physical Therapy from San Diego State University in 2007.

 Kyoko is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association.  She enjoys her profession and has continued her education with advanced manual therapy courses in Orthopedic Manual Therapy – Stanley Paris approach.  She has advanced training in orthopedic and neurological physical therapy having trained at a Traumatic Head Injury clinic in Kansas City, Ks.   Currently, Kyoko is in the process of studying and training in Matrix Energetics and Integrative Manual Therapy.  She enjoys integrating orthopedic, neurological, manual therapy, subtle energy work and functional approaches.     

 Kyoko enjoys spending time with her friends.  Her interests include beach volleyball, surfing, and basketball.

 

Brandon Iwasaki, MPT, OCS

Brandon received his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in 2001.  He wanted to see what the highest potentials are for humans to heal, so he worked with many amazing physical therapists, occupational therapists, acupuncturists, medical doctors, massage therapists, etc. who utilized many different healing methods from all walks of life.  Brandon worked in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, and as a home health PT in California, Hawaii, Florida, and Virginia. 

 He is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and continues to take advanced training in Integrative Manual Therapy and Matrix Energetics. He continues to learn traditional and non-traditional ways of helping people achieve their goals in Physical Therapy.  He believes that everyone has the capacity to improve beyond their current state of being with proper care, commitment, optimism, and openness to new ideas. 

 

Cathie K. Wegrzyn, PT, IMT,C

Cathie received her BA in History from the University of Calfornia Santa Barbara in 1967. She obtained a certificate in Physical Therapy in 1968 through the U.S. Army Program. In 1970, she married and with her husband created four children. By 1977, she received a Masters Degree in Health Science and then another Masters Degree in Education in 1980, both from San Diego State University.  Cathie is certified in Matrix Energetics and certified in integrative Manual Therapy.

Cathie has studied a variety of therapies and is certified in Matrix Energetics, and certified in Integrative Manual Therapy.  She also has extensive training in Brain Gym, Biodynamics, Cranial- Sacral, Healing Science, Primal Reflex Release Technique, Reflexology, Trager, and other methods. She enjoys family and grandchildren, travel, boogie boarding, and God. She finds Integrative Manual Therapy to be a wonderful way to help the body heal.

  

    

Jen Toussant, HHP
A licensed and certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Jen Toussant is Mission Hills Physical Therapy's recommended massage therapist. Having trained for over 1100 hours at Mueller College of Holistic Studies, and with extensive training in Matrix Energetics^TM and Integrative Manual Therapy's philosophies, Jen's bodywork is informed, intention-filled, and highly complementary to the Matrix Energetics and IMT done at Mission Hills PT.

Having focused her holistic studies in Matrix Energetics^TM, Asian modalities, Jen's specializes not only in Swedish massage, but also Acupressure, Tui Na, Shiatsu, and Reiki. She has a passion for learning and integrating various approaches to the body and wellness, so as to provide truly customized sessions that help you connect your body with the balance and well-being it deserves.

Jen is the owner of JenT. Energy, a private practice located at 3355 4th Avenue, near Balboa Park. In addition to caring for her clients, Jen has continued her involvement with education as an Assistant Instructor at Mueller College. She regularly practices Qi Gong, runs, explores gluten-free, organic cooking, and is currently tending her first garden. Prior to entering the holistic health field, Jen obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University with concentrations in biology, psychology, education, and fine art.

Description of Services

• Matrix Energetics^{TM -} The Science and Art of Transformation - as taught by Richard Bartlett, DC, ND
   
• Traditional Swedish - Soothing, flowing, and rhythmic, this relaxing massage has light to medium pressure, traditionally addresses the full body, and allows for focused work in your problem areas.
• Tui Na - Chinese Therapeutic Massage , this clothed massage is an excellent way to address excess stress or specific conditions through hand-rolling, acupressure, and joint movement. Traditionally done with deep pressure, this modality can easily be modified to lighter, intention-filled work that is just as powerful and more compatible with the IMT approach.
• Shiatsu - A Japanese massage rooted in ancient healing practices, Shiatsu is very calming and especially great for addressing fatigue and chronic conditions. Shiatsu is a clothed massage mixing firm, rhythmic palm pressure, point work, and assisted stretching to balance the whole body and mind.
• Reiki - Subtle energetic work, Reiki involves hand positions held on or over the body to focus healing energy, balance the mind and spirit, and induce relaxation.
• Integrated - A Swedish-based massage including elements from various traditions such as Shiatsu, Tui Na, and Myofascial Release. Creatively customized to the specific needs and preferences of the recipient.

Contact Jen T. Energy

Phone: 619.957.1309
Email: jen.t.energy@gmail.com
Address: 3355 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

 

 

 

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Kimberly Burnham, MT, PhD

In 2006, Kimberly Burnham added a PhD in Integrative Medicine to her 15 year as a manual therapy practitioner. This added to the richness and breadth of her experience and

 specialization in working with people dealing with neurological and visual disorders. Her
 dissertation topic was “The Effect of Integrative Manual Therapy on the Symptom’s of
Parkinson’s disease.  ”
Kim is certified in Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT). Her 10 plus years at the Center for
Integrative Manual Therapy and Diagnostics (CenterIMT) were spent treating clients at the
headquarters in Bloomfield, CT and as the clinical manager in Boulder, CO. Her job titles
 included, instructor for the Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy; Director of
 Knowledge Management, Director of Neurodegenerative Disorders, and Director of Vision IMT.
A licensed Massage Therapist, Kim graduated from Sutherland-Chan (Toronto,1993)
where she later taught clinical courses. She also studied cranial work focused on holistic healing, headaches, back pain, fatigue, neurological conditions, cranial circulation and more through the
 Upledger Institute, The Milne Institute, Canadian College of Osteopathy and had a private
practice in Toronto for 5 years before joining the staff at CenterIMT.
The thing Kim loved most about working for CenterIMT was the opportunity to see
positive changes in clients with a dismal medical forecast. She has had the good fortune to see
 so many positive changes, changes that many would consider miraculous or impossible. That
experience has really ignited her ability to see that anything is possible.
 At CenterIMT, Kim enjoyed traveling and broadening her global perspective on health. 
She consulted with clients in Hong Kong, Israel and Italy, as well as treating people from all
over the world in Bloomfield, CT. One highlight was speaking at the “Defeat Autism Now” 2007
conference in Verona, Italy. In 2008, she spoke about “Using Complementary and Alternative
Medicine for Alzheimer’s Disease” at the Connecticut Alzheimer’s Association annual meeting.  To her clinical practice, Kim brings expertise as a Certified Hypno-therapist and Certified
 Matrix Energetics Practitioner. These tools allow her to interact with the client holistically,
 focus on shifts and help clients see significant improvements in symptoms. She has a strong
grasp on reference material, research and morphic fields, which she taps into during treatment sessions.
  Familiar with a wide range of nutritional therapies, Kim is a nutritional specialist (2006)
and studied homotoxicology (2004) with Heel and phyto-therapy (2009) with Kerry Bones  .
A proficient writer with the ability to clearly explain health concerns and hands-on
 approaches, Kim is the editor of The Burnham Review,

 

a twice monthly e-newsletter reviewing
the medical and scientific evidence supporting the use and benefits of manual therapy, energy
 medicine and other forms of complementary and alternative medicine  .
Referring to the first time working with an individual, Kim says, “I believe, what we
expect and observe, influences what we get. People in my practice can expect my full attention
 as well as positive changes and progress with their goals. It is best to come to the first session
having thought about your goals. If anything, truly anything, can shift about your health, you r
life, your relationships, your way of being in the world, what do you want? What does “better”
look and feel like for you.”

 

We are fortunate to have Kim working with us throughout the year as a visiting therapist.  For more information on her research and her practice please visit The Burnham Review and KimberlyBurnhamPhD.com

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