Physical Therapy Carlsbad, CA

Coastal Carlsbad

6102 Avenida Encinas, Ste E
Carlsbad, CA 92011

Phone: (760) 634-9750

Fax: (760) 634-9752

Hours:
Monday-Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

North County’s Premier Physical Therapy Practice Since 1994
Coastal Carlsbad Staff

Jennifer Schreckengaust

PT, DPT

Jennifer Schreckengaust, PT, DPT

  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy, University of Southern California 1999
  • Bachelor of Science in Movement Science, University of Michigan

Specializing in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, Geriatric Care and Orthotic Fabrication.

After graduating from the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Movement Science and being a four-year starter on their field hockey team, Dr. Schreckengaust completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. Graduating in 1999, she received the honor of the Order of the Golden Cane, an academic award for the most outstanding clinical science student in her class. She began her career at the University of Michigan MedRehab and MedSport facilities in Ann Arbor, MI, and joined the Gaspar DPT family in 2003. Working part-time in the SPC location, Jen balances treating her patients by raising her three school-aged children.

Philip DeMoss

PT, DPT

Philip DeMoss, PT, DPT

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Loma Linda University 2013
  • Bachelor's Degree, Cal State San Bernardino, 2010
  • Clinical Director - Coastal Carlsbad

Specializing in general orthopedics.

Philip DeMoss is a seasoned physical therapist with over a decade of experience specializing in orthopedics. His expertise includes shoulder and knee rehabilitation, balance training, and sports recovery. He earned his bachelor's degree from Cal State San Bernardino in 2010 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Loma Linda University in 2013. Philip is the clinical director of Gaspar's Coastal Carlsbad clinic, where he leads with a commitment to patient-centered care. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, spending quality time with his wife and two children, boating, fishing, and coaching baseball.

Eddie Lara

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Eddie Lara, Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

  • Bachelor's in Athletic Training, San Diego State University Exercise and Nutritional Sciences Department 2012
Eddie is a San Diego native who graduated in 2012 from San Diego State in the Exercise and Nutritional Sciences department, receiving his degree in Athletic Training. Eddie has worked in numerous San Diego fields of sports medicine, from professional (San Diego Chargers & San Diego Sockers) to high school sports (Cathedral Catholic & San Dieguito Academy). With years of experience, he has developed and executed rehab protocols among multiple levels of play. He treats the whole athlete while focusing on their unique injury and provides the best option(s) to recover quickly and return safely to the field of competition.

Dar Melton

PTA

Dar Melton, PTA

  • Physical Therapist Assistant, PIMA Medical Institute, Tucson, 2020
  • Bachelor of Arts, Cal State San Marcos 2009
  • Coastal Carlsbad

Specializes in general orthopedics

Juna Bouchekara

PT, DPT

Juna Bouchekara, PT, DPT

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, San Diego State University, 2023
  • Bachelors of Science with a concentration in Health and Human Performance, University of La Verne, 2019
  • Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise, 2017

Special interest in general orthopedics and sports rehabilitation.

Amber Lemaster

PT, DPT

Amber Lemaster, PT, DPT

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences 2022
  • Bachelor of Science in Physiology with a Minor in Psychology, University of Wyoming 2018

Special interest in Neck, Shoulder and Sports Rehabilitation

Amber is a Wyoming born and raised native and is a mountain girl at heart. She moved to California in 2020 for PT school and fell in love with all the adventure, pastimes and ocean views the sunshine state has to offer. Amber is a huge enthusiast of the outdoors and tries to live every day to the fullest. When she is not in the clinic you can probably catch her posted up next to a campfire under the stars with some good tunes. Her other favorite hobbies include hiking, skiing, wakesurfing, travel, going to concerts and a good ole fashioned game night.

Brett Slutsky

PT, DPT

Brett Slutsky, PT, DPT

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine 2021
  • Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology, University of Oregon 2017

Specializing in women and pediatric pelvic dysfunction in addition to general orthopedics

Brett's clinical background includes orthopedics and sports rehab, geriatric rehab, and women's health supported by continuing education from Herman and Wallace. Brett aims to help individuals gain confidence and ownership of their health through a personalized, evidence-based, holistic approach to rehabilitation.

Outside of work, Brett loves getting outside for hiking, camping, and beach days.

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