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Dr. Bao Nguyen is a pain management doctor who completed his Pain Fellowship/Training, with distinction, at the internationally prestigious Beth Israel Medical Center. From his training, he has extensive experience in the treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain conditions. He graduated from Rush Medical School, Chicago, and completed his Residency at UCLA. As an expert, Dr. Bao Nguyen is double board certified in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with comprehensive expertise in minimally invasive spine procedures, arthritis, headaches, sport injuries, electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS), addiction medicine, and opioid medical management.

As a Southern California native, he received his Bachelors of Science at University of California, Irvine (UCI). He is married, and enjoys surfing, hiking, sports, and spending time with family.

“I understand that pain affects every aspect of my patients’ lives. Each patient has different individual needs for his/her pain. I treat all patients how I would want my own family members treated. I find a connection with each patient on a personal level. I discuss all options, always available for questions, and lend support so my patients can make informed decisions with regard to their healthcare.” Dr. Bao Nguyen believes in the multimodality/multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain, and consequently provides comprehensive treatment solutions.

Dr. Bao Nguyen is a pain management doctor who completed his Pain Fellowship/Training, with distinction, at the internationally prestigious Beth Israel Medical Center. From his training, he has extensive experience in the treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain conditions. He graduated from Rush Medical School, Chicago, and completed his Residency at UCLA. As an expert, Dr. Bao Nguyen is double board certified in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with comprehensive expertise in minimally invasive spine procedures, arthritis, headaches, sport injuries, electrodiagnostic studies (EMG/NCS), addiction medicine, and opioid medical management.

As a Southern California native, he received his Bachelors of Science at University of California, Irvine (UCI). He is married, and enjoys surfing, hiking, sports, and spending time with family.

“I understand that pain affects every aspect of my patients’ lives. Each patient has different individual needs for his/her pain. I treat all patients how I would want my own family members treated. I find a connection with each patient on a personal level. I discuss all options, always available for questions, and lend support so my patients can make informed decisions with regard to their healthcare.” Dr. Bao Nguyen believes in the multimodality/multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain, and consequently provides comprehensive treatment solutions.

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. Abigail Rich, PT, DPT earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Regis University in Denver, CO. Her diverse clinical background spans pediatric athletics, women’s health, and orthopedics, giving her the tools and confidence to integrate manual therapy, individualized exercise, and lifestyle modifications to support recovery and a safe return to meaningful activity. Driven by a passion for preventative health and collaborative care, Abbey is committed to advocating for her patients and empowering them through personalized treatment and education. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys skiing, hiking, discovering fun restaurants, and traveling to new places whenever she can!

Josie Felix, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT is a physical therapist who graduated from the University of Saint Augustine - St. Augustine location in 2019 and has been practicing the last 5 years in Seattle, WA before recently moving to San Diego. Her mission is to provide high quality and specialized physical therapy services with an emphasis on looking at the body as a whole and trying to find the cause of your injury, mobility/strength limitations, or pain to help not only treat your involved area, but also find the driver or cause of what brought you to physical therapy. Josie treats individuals of all ages with various types of injuries, but specializes in helping those with EDS/hypermobility syndromes, TMJ dysfunctions, and rotational sport/overhead athletes. Josie was a DI collegiate softball pitcher and is TPI Medical Level II certified (golf specialization). Josie is also in the process of completing her fellowship in manual therapy through ASPIRE OMT.