Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Karina Paonessa joined the NHST team in 2020 with a holistic approach to treating her patients. She believes that movement is medicine, and that every body has the potential to heal itself given the correct environment. Her goal is to provide patients the tools they need in order to help them reach their therapy goals. She does this through education, manual techniques, movement, and motivation while fostering a fun and healing environment.
Dr. Paonessa earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from West Coast University following her studies in Zoology with a minor in Spanish at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her interest in physical activity and movement started at a young age when she participated in many sports, landing on soccer, cross country, and track in high school. While attending UCSB, she joined the triathlon club team, intramural soccer, and completed 6 half marathons. She now fills her free time walking her dog by the beach, lifting weights, exploring hiking trails, attending concerts, and traveling.
Tanner Roche, DPT, is a dedicated physical therapist at Natural Health Sports Therapy in Costa Mesa, California. He specializes in orthopedics and helps active individuals recover and thrive.
Growing up playing multiple sports, Tanner developed a passion for movement and recovery, which led him to pursue a career in physical therapy. After graduating from Huntington Beach High School, Tanner earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology from San Diego State University in California and continued there to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
During his clinical rotations, Tanner gained experience treating a wide variety of patients, but his passion for working with an active population solidified his focus on orthopedics. Inspired by his own experiences recovering from low back and shoulder injuries, Tanner is committed to helping patients overcome setbacks and return to the activities they love.
In his free time, Tanner enjoys playing beach volleyball, surfing, or relaxing by the ocean. During winter, he loves snowboarding at Mammoth and Bear Mountain.
With over 30 years of experience, my goal is to increase function and to decrease pain with innovative treatment techniques, modalities and exercise. I am continual learner and keep up to date on current and best practices. I have experience in in-patient (acute care), out-patient (clinic), sports rehab, acute rehab, worker's compensation and worksite ergonomics. I concentrate on prevention of disability and encourage return to activity. My plan of care centers on integration of their current lifestyle and adding home activity to advance healing and progress patients return to function. I concentrate on wellness-based education and activity to reach the patient's therapy goals.
“Shannon was amazing. Knew exactly what back issues I've been having since college and a realistic plan to attack it. Was able to clearly explain with photos and her indepth knowledge on the body. Can't wait to tackle the back now.”
“It was a great visit. He actually listened, and it was easy to talk to him about my situation. I have seen him before for a shoulder issue and with his help and exercise program my shoulder got stronger. I was able to resume doing exercises at the gym without it hurting.”
Physical Therapist Erica Fleischauer received both her Bachelor of Science Biology and Master of Science Exercise Physiology at Florida State University. She received her Master of Physical Therapy at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She regularly participates in continuing education classes to stay up-to-date on new techniques and other tools that can help her treat patients to the best of her ability.
She has been working in her field for over 20 years. The majority of her experience has been in an outpatient Orthopedic setting, ranging from teens to adults, athletes, post surgical patients, motor vehicle accident patients, sports injuries, and rehabilitation.
She enjoys helping people heal and getting them back to doing the activities they love, as well as educating her patients on their condition, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Erica is an active person, with a past history of triathlons and marathons. She also enjoys pilates and yoga, and is very active with her 4 children, taking them biking, rollerblading, and skateboarding.
Dr. Koehler graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s University of Los Angeles in 2019 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. While attending PT school, she started her journey for pelvic health taking additional courses through Herman and Wallace. She has completed Levels 1, 2A, 2B, and capstone courses for pelvic health as well as visceral + fascial mobilization of the urinary and reproductive systems in the more recent years. Dr. Koehler’s passion is helping every gender achieve good pelvic health as well as general functional fitness.
Dr. Koehler grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and completed a Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitation and Human Services at The Pennsylvania State University. In her free time, Dr. Koehler enjoys hiking with her dog & husband as well as hanging out at the beach and reading.
Toni joined the Pipeline Physical Therapy family shortly after they opened in 2015. Toni matriculated from Humboldt State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2011. Toni has a strong background in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy with an emphasis in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. She has completed the CAPP levels 1-3 series in pelvic floor physical therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association’s Section on Women’s Health.
Being an avid runner, toni also has a special interest in gait mechanics, and she has completed additional training in the assessment and treatment of lower extremity runners. Toni loves the outdoors, and in her spare time, you can often find her running with friends or hiking with her husband, son and their jack russell terrier, Dolce.
*CAPP certification is a complex, three level course program designed to evaluate pelvic health dysfunctions for both male and female individuals. Upon completion of this program the physical therapist is able to perform evaluations and interventions to assist in decreasing pain/dysfunction and increasing pelvic health.
Dr. Osborn graduated from University of St. Augustine with her doctorate in physical therapy in San Marcos, CA. Prior to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy, she worked as an employment specialist for adults with disabilities and a physical therapy aide and worked with various populations. She has completed the APTA Level 1 Pelvic Health course and will be working towards completing level 2 in the near future.
Dr. Osborn was born and raised just north of Seattle in Everett, WA. She graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA in 2016.
In her free time you can find her reading at the beach, doing yoga, hiking, going to concerts, or spending time with her friends.
Dr. Martin graduated with high honors in the Doctorate of PT program at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, CA. Prior to becoming a Physical Therapist, Dr. Martin was involved in volunteering at the US open adapted surf championships, Pro-Bono Pediatrics clinic, Rock Steady Boxing, and was assistant coach for Beach Volleyball at a local high school. Dr. Martin enjoys using her PT knowledge in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation with her passion for athletics, exercise, movement and wellness to serve the Oceanside community.
Dr. Martin is from Encinitas, CA. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from Cal Poly SLO where she played Beach Volleyball for the team, founded the club beach volleyball team, and studied abroad in San Sebastian, Spain. In her free time she loves surfing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Whitaker graduated from the University of St. Augustine with his doctorate in physical therapy in 2015, where he was recognized for Excellence in Manual Therapy. He worked as a personal fitness trainer for several years before going on to pursue a career in physical therapy. His passion for health and fitness and expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation drive his practice of physical therapy. He is dedicated to providing direct and individualized care to his patient’s with orthopedic, neurologic, and performance related dysfunctions.
Dr. Whitaker grew in Mammoth Lakes, CA, which helped to shape his love of the outdoors. Beyond the clinic he spends his time surfing, weight training, playing tennis, and trying to keep up with his daughters Dilynn and Wesleigh.
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