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Dedicated to Maximizing your Performance and Recovery
Orange Coast Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy was founded by John Somerndike DPT, OCS in 2011. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality, individualized care program for each one of our patients. Our goal is to help every one of our patients achieve their optimal level of pain-free function after surgery or injury.
- Total Joint Replacements
- Sports Injuries
- Sprains/Strains
- Repetitive Strain Conditions
- Headaches and Postural Dysfunction
- Spinal conditions
- Post Surgical Rehab
- Overhead Throwing Conditions
- Work Injuries
- Balance Dysfunction
- Lymphedema Management
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Meet the Team
John Somerndike, DPT, MPT, OCS
John received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University in 2007 and his Master of Physical Therapy from Mount St. Mary’s College in 2001. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialist. John has worked as a sports medicine provider for the PGA Champions Tour, for the ESPN X-Games, and as a teaching assistant in the Orthopedic department at Western University School of Physical Therapy. In 2010, John became a Certified Golf Fitness Instructor by the Titleist Performance Institute.
Rudy Martin, MPT
Rudy graduated from California State University at Long Beach in 2011. Rudy brings a strong manual therapy background and enjoys treating all orthopedic conditions. He also enjoys treating vestibular and work related injuries. Rudy has a passion for physical therapy and goes the extra mile for his patients.
Danielle Allison, MPT, CDT/MLD Certified
Danielle received her Master of Physical Therapy from Mount St. Mary's College in 2001. She also is a LANA certified Lymphedema specialist and has worked in orthopedics for over 10 years. Danielle is a strong advocate for her patients and possesses exceptional hands on skills.
Susie Mais, DPT, OCS
Susan Mais Requejo received her undergraduate degree from UCLA, her Masters in Physical Therapy from NYU and a clinical doctorate from USC. She has been a board certified orthopedic specialist for the past 10 years. Susan has published several case studies on physical therapy management of a variety of patients, collaborated and published a randomized controlled study on management of tendonitis and has an upcoming chapter on the foot and ankle in the book Orthopedic Secrets for Physical Therapists. Her current interests involve using virtual reality both in the classroom to augment active learning and with patients to motivate and facilitate movement.